Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite & SatellitePro Maintenance Manual
First edition April. 2010
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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 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 product and this manual.
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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba
Personal Computer Satellite, referred to as the Satellite Series in this manual.
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 m
essages 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 Series 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
FRUs.
Appendices The appendices describe the following:
Handling the LCD module
Board layout
Pin assignments
Keyboard scan/character codes
Key layout
Screw torque list
Reliability
Conventions
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, acronym
s are enclosed in
parentheses following their definition. For example:
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Keys
Keys are used in the text to describe m
any operations. The key top symbol as it appears on the
keyboard is printed in boldface type.
Key operation
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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:
Format complete
System transferred
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The Toshiba Satellite L670D/Pro L670D is a full-size PC notebook equipped with a Dual Core
Processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer
employs a lithium ion battery that allows it to be battery-operated for long periods of time. The
display uses 17.3-inch WXGA LCD panel. Many features can be Built To Order (BTO) to
customize the system for each user.
The computer has the following features:
Processor (BTO)
The computer is equipped with one of the following AMD processors:
AMD Danube Processor
Memory (BTO)
The computer has two SODIMM slots which come standard with 1GB/2GB/4GB, accepting
BTO for your memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 8 GB of main memory and
supports DDR3 at 1066MHz/800MHz.
Battery Pack
The computer is powered by one rechargeable and removable lithium ion battery pack. The
capacity can be 3-cell, 6-cell and 12-cell, depending on the model of the computer.
RTC Battery
The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (BTO)
The computer accommodates a 9.5 mm HDD with the following storage capacities:
17.3" W (16:9) HD+ (1600x900) LED CSV and Non-CSV Type.
Graphics (BTO)
AMD M880G Chipset for integrated graphics display
ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD5470/HD5650 (DDR3, 1GB)for external graphics support
(depending on model)
Keyboard
The computer is equipped with a Toshiba standard 360mm keyboard, which has A4 +
10key Genchaku Keyboard without stick-point. It is a Win7-compliant keyboard with
optional Windows keys and application keys.
Pointing Device
The integrated Wide Touch Pad and two control buttons in the palm rest allow control of
the on-screen pointer and support functions such as the scrolling of windows.
External Monitor Port
The analog VGA port provides support for VESA DDC2B compatible functions. A WDDM
driver is ready for Win7.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
The computer has two USB 2.0 ports along with one USB/eSATA combo port (see below).
It is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of 127 USB devices. The serial data transfer rate
is 480 Mbps or 12 Mbps and 1.5 Mbps. These ports support PnP installation and hot
plugging.
The external SATA or eSATA port executes high-speed data transfer to external devices
and supports shielded cable lengths of up to 2 meters outside the PC. The port also provides
dual USB compatibility.
Bridge Media Slot
This slot allows you to insert SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card,
Memory Stick (PRO), and MultiMediaCard. It supports high-speed SD, SDHC and SDXC.
This model does not support CF, SmartMedia cards, xD or Memory Stick Duo cards.
Sound system
The integrated sound system is composed of two Realtek Azalia internal speakers, an
internal microphone (BTO with internal camera), and standard Microphone-IN and
Headphone-OUT ports. Dolby® Advanced Audio function is also integrated in the system.
Internal Camera (BTO)
It supports 0.3M and 1.3M pixels with Auto Macro and comes with a blue LED indicator.
An internal microphone is BTO with the internal camera and includes echo cancellation.
The camera is not a rotation type.
Headphones/Line-out Jack
This jack connects digital speakers or stereo headphones (16 ohm minimum). When
connected to digital speakers or headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled.
Microphone/ Line-in Jack
A 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor microphone for
monaural input and also enables the connection of a stereo device for audio input.
HDMI Out Port (BTO)
The HDMI out port can connect with a Type A connector HDMI cable. The HDMI out port
can send SD and HD video/audio signals.
The computer has built-in support for 10M/100M Ethernet LAN (10/100 megabits per
second, 10/100BASE-T). It employs a Realtek RTL8105E for 10M/100Mbit LAN. It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets.
Wireless LAN (BTO)
Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN (WLAN) card. This
WLAN module may come with the following types (depending on the model):
Some models are equipped with an integrated modem. The integrated modem provides
capability for data and fax communications that support the V.90 (V.92) standards and
includes a modem jack for connection to the telephone line. Please note that both the V.90
and V.92 standards are only supported in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, France,
Germany and Australia - only the V.90 standard is supported in other regions. You should
also be aware that the speed of data and fax transfer will depend on the analog telephone
line conditions. The integrated model is only installed as a standard device in some markets.
This internal modem comes with MDC 1.5 solution (Azalia interface).
Bluetooth (BTO)
Some computers in this series offer Bluetooth wireless communication functionality which
eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers.
When implemented, Bluetooth provides wireless communication in a small space. This
module is Version 2.1 + EDR (BCM2070 Flash SLIM with Antenna), ie – Toshiba stack
support.
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The system unit of the computer consists of the following components:
Processor (BTO)
The computer is equipped with one of the following AMD processors:
AMD Danube Processor
Memory (BTO)
The computer has two SODIMM slots which come standard with 1GB/2GB/4GB, accepting
BTO for your memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 8 GB of main memory. It
supports DDR3 at 1066MHz/800MHz.
BIOS ROM (EEPROM)
The system BIOS uses one 4096KB flash ROM and the keyboard BIOS uses another
256KB flash ROM. The flash utility can be used to program both system and keyboard
BIOS at the same time.
System Controllers
Advanced Power Management 1.2 support
ACPI 4.0b and Windows Logo Program 3.0 compliant
Support SMBIOS specification V2.4
Hot keys for system control
Audio volume output control
External LED control
Battery scope report and control
Sticky key support
Power switch control
Two host interface channels support
Supports three independent devices
Internal Keyboard country selection
Computrace
AMD M880G Chipset for integrated graphics display
TM
ATI Mobility Radeon
HD5470/HD5650 (DDR3, 1GB)for external graphics support
Audio Controller
Realtek Azalia ALC259
One Audio-in port: Mic-in/Line-in
One Audio-out port: Headphone-out/Line-out
Internal Microphone (with Internal Camera, MIC with echo cancellation)
Volume control: Digital control
Microsoft inbox audio driver support
Software EQ support
The computer contains an extremely low-profile and lightweight, high-performance HDD. The
HDD incorporates a 9.5 mm magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type magnetic heads. The HDD
interface conforms to Serial ATA. Storage capacities supported are 250, 320, 400, 500 and 640
GB.
The HDD is shown in Figure 1-2 and some of its specifications are listed in Table 1-1.
Figure 1-2 SATA HDD
Table 1-1 HDD Specifications
Item
Capacity (GB)
Rotational Speed (RPM)
Height
User Data Sectors
Bytes / Sector 512 512 512
1.3 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview
1.3 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)
The DVD Super Multi drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. At maximum,
the drive can play back a DVD at 8x speed, read CD-ROM at 24x speed, and write CD-R at 24x
speed, CD-RW at 24x speed, DVD-R at 8x speed, DVD-R (Dual Layer) at 6x speed, DVD-RW
at 6x speed, DVD+R at 8x speed, DVD+R (Double Layer) at 6x speed, DVD+RW at 8x speed
and DVD-RAM at 5x speed.
The DVD Super Multi drive is shown in Figure 1-3 and its specifications are listed in Table 1-2.
Figure 1-3 DVD Super Multi Drive
Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications
Item DVD-ROM Mode CD-ROM Mode
33.3 (U-DMA transfer mode 2)
Data Transfer Rate (Mbytes/s)
16.6 (PIO mode 4, Multiword DMA mode 2)
Access Time (ms)
Average Random Access 130 130
1 Hardware Overview 1.4 BD-Writer and BD-Combo drives
1.4 BD-Writer and BD-Combo drives
The BD-Writer and BD-Combo drives accept 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs and
can play BDs, DVDs and CDs. At maximum the drives can playback BD at 6x speed, DVD at 8x
speed, read CD-ROM at 24x speed, and write, CD-R at 24x speed, CD-RW at 16x speed, DVDR at 8x speed, DVD-R (Dual Layer) at 4x speed, DVD-RW at 6x speed, DVD+R at 8x speed
(BD-Combo drive at 4x speed), DVD+R (Double Layer) at 4x speed, DVD+RW at 8x speed and
DVD-RAM at 5x speed.
In addition to being able to write to recordable CD/DVD discs, the BD-Writer drive can write to
BD-R at 6x speed, BD-R (DL) at 4x speed, BD-RE at 2x speed and BD-RE (DL) at 2x speed.
Figure 1-4 BD-Writer or BD-Combo drive (depending on the model)
The power supply unit provides constant voltage (19V) for the system board and performs the
following functions:
1. Power input monitor
Checks whether the AC adapter (DC power supply) is connected to the computer.
Checks whether the battery pack is connected to the computer.
Monitors the DC power supply input voltage (AC Adapter output voltage).
2. Power supply's internal control
Turns on and off the battery pack charging power supply.
Issues a charging current instruction to the PWM control IC of the battery pack charging
power supply.
Controls the supply of DC power supply input (AC Adapter output) to the power supply
unit.
Controls the supply of power to the system block (load/logic circuit side).
Controls forced shutdown if the power supply malfunctions.
3. Logic circuit control
Instructs the gate array to enable/disable tuning the power on.
Controls power-on/off operation.
4. Status display
Turns on the Power LED (in White).
Battery indicator (in White or Amber).
DC-IN indicator (in White)
5. External interface
Performs communication through the I2C bus (via the internal EC/KBC).
Transfers the power supply operation mode.