Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite L20 Series Maintenance Manual
First edition October 2005
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The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The
included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the Satellite L20 Series at the
time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject
to change without notice. Therefore, Toshiba assumes no liability for damages incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between any succeeding
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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the
Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite L20 Series.
The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate
faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Four types of messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each of these messages will be italicized and identified as shown below.
DANGER: “Danger” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or
serious bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
WARNING: “Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily
injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
CAUTION: “Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in property
damage, if the safety instruction is not observed.
NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance
service.
Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service
technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety
precautions are adhered to strictly.
Be sure to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. If a screw is not fully
fastened, it could come loose, creating a danger of a short circuit, which could cause
overheating, smoke or fire.
If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be sure to use only the same model
battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Installation of the wrong
battery can cause the battery to explode.
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The manual is divided into the following parts:
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite L20 system unit and each
FRU.
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve
FRU problems.
Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic
operations for maintenance service.
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and
operating procedures.
Acronyms
On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in
parentheses following their definition. For example:
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Keys
Keys are used in the text to describe many operations. The key top symbol as it appears on
the keyboard is printed in boldface type.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such
operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus (+) sign. For example, Ctrl + Pause (Break) means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press Pause (Break). If
three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.
User input
Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below:
DISKCOPY A: B:
The display
Text generated by the computer that appears on its display is presented in the typeface
below:
Table 1-11 Time required for charges of main battery ......................................................33
Table 1-12 Data preservation time.....................................................................................33
Table 1-13 Time required for charges of RTC battery.......................................................34
Table 1-14 AC adapter specifications................................................................................35
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Features
1.1 Features
The Satellite L20 (ATI Platform ) series are 2 spindle PCs running a Intel
Celeron®-M processor.
The features are listed below.
θ Microprocessor
Microprocessor that is used will be different of the model.
it supports Celeron-M as follows
Intel ® Celeron ®-M 350 (1.30GHz)
360 (1.40GHz)
370 (1.50GHz)
380 (1.60GHz)
L1 cache : 64KB (32KB + 32KB)
L2 cache : 1MB
®
Front side Bus : 400MHz
θ Memory
Two DDRII 533 SO-DIMM slots. Memory modules can be installed to provide a
maximum of 2GB. Memory modules are available in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB sizes.
For ATI RC410MB/SB400 Platform , DDRII 533 Module ran at DDRII 400.
θ VRAM
Shared with System RAM.
θ HDD
40GB, 60GB , 80GB and 100GB internal drives. 2.5 inch x 9.5mm height.
θ USB FDD (Option)
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USB FDD supports 720KB and 1.44MB.
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θ Display
LCD
Built-in 15.0-inch, XGA (1024 x 768 dots), 262,144 colors, amorphous silicon
TFT color display.
CRT
Supported via a RGB connector.
TV-out
S-VIDEO OUT port supported.
θ Keyboard
An-easy-to-use 84(US)/85(Euro)-key keyboard provides a numeric keypad overlay
for fast numeric data entry . The keyboard also includes two keys that have special
functions in Microsoft® Windows® XP. It supports software that uses a 101- or 102key enhanced keyboard.
θ PC card slot
The PC card slot (PCMCIA) accommodates one 5mm Type II card. The slot support
16-bit PC cards and Card Bus PC cards. CardBus supports 32-bit PC cards.
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θ Optical devices
A DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive or DVD Super Multi drive is equipped.
θ Battery
The RTC battery is equipped inside the computer.
The main battery is a detachable lithium ion battery (4,300mAh:Li-Ion, 8cell).
θ USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Three USB ports are provided. The ports comply with the USB2.0 standard, which
enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than USB1.1 standard. USB1.1 is also
supported.
θ Sound system
An internal stereo speaker, external monaural microphone connector, stereo
headphone connector is also equipped.
θ Wireless LAN (Mini PCI slot) (BTO)
The wireless LAN is equipped on the mini PCI slot.
θ LAN/MODEM
Connectors for LAN and Modem are separately mounted.
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Figure 1-1 (ATI Platform ))Front of the computer and the system units configuration
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1.2 System Block Diagram
Figure 1-2 a/b shows the system block diagram.
Figure 1-2 System block diagram for ATI 410MB Platform
Two memory slots capable of accepting DDRII-SDRAM 256MB, 512MB or 1GB
memory modules for a maximum of 2GB.
• 200-pin SO-DIMM
• 1.8V operation
• PC4200 support
θ BIOS ROM (Flash memory)
• 4Mbit (512K×8-bit chip)
θ Chipset
This gate array has the following elements and functions.
• North Bridge ATI RC410MB for Celeron-M Platform
− Celeron-M processor System Bus support
− DRAM Controller : DDRII 400/533 support
− A-Link Express Interface
− 707-ball 31mmx31mm FC-BGA Package
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• South Bridge
− ATI SB400 for Celeron-M Platform
− PCI slot
− IDE controller
− SATA controller
− DMA controller
− USB host interface
− USB 2.0 host controller
− Interrupt controller
− SM Bus interface
− ACPI Power management
− Low Pin count (LPC) interface
− Real time clock
− AC’97 Rev. 2.3 interface
− 564-pin 31mmx31mm BGA Package
θ PC card controller (PCI1510, Texas Instrument-made)
− PCI Interface (PCI Rev. 2.3)
− PC Card Controller
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θ VGA controller
• Intel VGA
− VRAM 32MB/64MB
− LVDS
− Or ATI
− VRAM 32MB/64MB/128MB
− LVDS
θ Other main system chips
• Clock Generator (ICS made ICS ) for ATI Platform
• EC/KBC (NS97551 x 1)
• AC97-CODEC (Conexant 20468-51 x1)
• Audio AMP (Maxim 9750x1)
•
θ Mini PCI
Wireless LAN card (BTO)
2.4GHz DSSS/OFDM LAN card is equipped. Conformity with IEEE 802.11b/g .
Transfer speed is maximum of 54Mbit/sec. Supports 128bit WEP.
θ LAN (Realtek RT8100CL x 1)
Controls LAN.
Supports 100Base-TX and 10Base-T.
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θ MODEM (Conexant 20493-21x 1)
Supported by on board Modem + DAA daughter card.
Data and FAX transmission is available.
Supports ITU-TV.90.
The transfer speed of data receiving is 56kbps, of data sending is 33.6kbps and of
FAX is 14.4kbps. Actual speed depends on the quality of the line used.
Connected to telephone line through RJ11 MODEM jack.
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1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive
A compact, high-capacity HDD with a height of 9.5mm. Contains a 2.5-inch magnetic disk
and magnetic heads.
Figure 1-3 shows a view of the 2.5-inch HDD and Tables 1-1 and 1-2 list the specifications.
Figure 1-3 2.5-inch HDD
Table 1-1 2.5-inch HDD dimensions
Toshiba 40G 4200rpm PLUTO MK4025GAS
Outline
dimensions
Outline
dimensions
Parameter
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Depth (mm)
Weight (g)
Parameter
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Depth (mm)
Weight (g)
Parameter Standard value
Fujitsu
MHV2100AT
Fujitsu
MHV2100AH
Standard value
Fujitsu
MHV2080AT
Fujitsu
MHV2060AT
Fujitsu
MHV2040AT
70.0
9.5
100.0
100(max.) 96(max)
Standard value
Fujitsu
MHV2080AH
Fujitsu
MHV2060AH
70
9.5
100.0
101
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Outline
dimensions
Outline
dimensions
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Depth (mm)
Weight (g)
Parameter
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Depth (mm)
Weight (g)
Toshiba
MK1031GAS
Toshiba
MK1032GAX
Toshiba
MK8025GAS
Toshiba
MK6025GAS
Toshiba
MK4025GAS
69.85
9.5
100.0
99 (max.) 95(max)
Standard value
Toshiba
MK8026GAX
Toshiba
MK6026GAX
Toshiba
MK4026GAX
70.0
9.5
100.0
101 (max.) 96(max)
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Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD Specifications
Specification
Parameter
Storage size (formatted)100GB 80GB 60GB 40GB
Speed (RPM)4,200
Data transfer speed