Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Series Maintenance
Manual
First edition May 2007
Disclaimer
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 U300 and Satellite
Pro U300 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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Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual.
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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the
Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 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 U300 and Satellite Pro
U300 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
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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 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:
Format complete
System transferred
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Table 1-11 Time required for charges of main battery ......................................................27
Table 1-12 Data preservation time.....................................................................................27
Table 1-13 Time required for charges of RTC battery.......................................................28
Table 1-14 AC adapter specifications................................................................................29
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Features
1.1 Features
The New Jersey 10-10M (Intel Platform) series are 2 spindle PCs running
Intel® Celeron® M Processor 520 or higher.
Intel® Core™ Solo Processor T2080 or higher.
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T5450 or higher.
The features are listed below.
θ Microprocessor
Microprocessor that is used will be different by the model.
It supports processors as follows Intel Core 2 Duo
FSB : 667 GHz T5450(1.67GHz)
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T5500(1.66GHz)
T5600(1.83GHz)
T7200(2.0GHz)
T7400(2.16GHz)
T7600(2.33GHz)
FSB : 800 GHz T7100(1.80GHz)
T7300(2.0GHz)
T7500(2.20GHz)
T7700(2.40GHz)
Intel Core Duo
FSB : 533MHz T2080(1.73GHz)
T2130(1.86GHz)
Intel Core Solo
FSB : 533MHz
T2350 (1.86GHz)
T2450 (2.0GHz)
T5300 (1.73GHz)
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Intel Celeron M
FSB : 533MHz M440 (1.86GHz)
M520 (1.6GHz)
M530 (1.73GHz)
M540 (1.86GHz)
M550 (2.0GHz)
θ Memory
Two DDRII SO-DIMM (667MHz specification compliant) up to 4GB can be
upgraded through Memory Module Slot. Maximum upgradeable system memory may
depend on the model
θ VRAM
Shared with System RAM for Intel 943 GM, 945 GM,960 GM965 GM.
θ HDD
60GB, 80GB, 100GB, 120GB, 160GB, 200GB, internal drives. 2.5 inch x 9.5mm
height.
θ USB FDD (Option)
Toshiba external USB FDD for option
θ Display
LCD (CCFL)
13.3-inch, 1,280 (H) x 800 (V) WXGA 262,144 colors + CCFL, High-brightness,
CSV, amorphous silicon TFT color display.
LCD (LED)
13.3-inch, 1,280 (H) x 800 (V) WXGA + LED Backlight, High-brightness, CSV,
amorphous silicon TFT color display.
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CRT
Supported via a RGB connector.
θ Keyboard
Toshiba Standard keyboard with 103 keys (desktop-style), Support Windows keys &
Application keys. (Toshiba standard layout) Standard pitch, 2.5mm travel length.
Multi-langue support
θ PC card slot / New 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. Card Bus supports 32-bit PC cards.
ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54 are supported.
θ Optical devices
A Combo drive or DVD Super Multi drive is equipped.
θ Battery
The RTC battery is equipped inside the computer.
It is good with no external power source for 1month on average.
The main battery is a detachable lithium ion battery.
6 cell Li-Ion 10.8v/4000mAh
9 cell Li-Ion 10.8v/6000mAh
θ USB (Universal Serial Bus)
3 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.
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θ Chipset (NAPA Platform)
This gate array has the following elements and functions.
• North Bridge (Intel 945GM/945PM (GMCH, C-step))
− Dothan-M processor System Bus support
− DRAM Controller : DDRII 533/667 support
− DMI
− 1466-ball 37.5mmx37.5mm Mirco FC-BGA Package
• South Bridge (Intel 82801GBM (ICH7-M))
− PCI slot
− PCI Express
− IDE controller
− Serial ATA Host Controller
− DMA controller
− USB host interface
− USB 2.0 host controller
− UHCI host controller
− Interrupt controller
− SM Bus interface
− ACPI Power management
− Firmware Hub interface
− Low Pin count (LPC) interface
− Real time clock
− Intel High Definition Audio Interface
− 652-pin 31mmx31mm mBGA Package
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θ PC card controller (CB1410, ENE Technology INC.)
− PCI Interface (PCI Rev. 2.2)
− PC Card Controller
θ VGA controller
• Intel VGA
- VRAM 64MB/128MB
- LVDS
-
θ Other main system chips
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
• Clock Generator (Santa Rosa Platform: ICS9LPRS365BGLFT)
(NAPA Platform: ICS954310BGLF)
• EC/KBC (Winbond WPC8763LDG)
• HD Audio (Realtek ALC262
• Audio AMP (Panasonic AN12948A)
• Card Reader controller (RICOH R5C833)
• 10/100 LAN controller (Realtek RTL8101E)
θ Mini Card
Wireless LAN card (BTO)
2.4GHz DSSS/OFDM LAN card is equipped. Conformity with IEEE 802.11b/g
and IEEE 802.11a/b/g.. Transfer speed maximum is 54Mbit/sec. supports 128bit
WEP.
θ MODEM (Conexant x 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 MOD
θ Blue tooth
Mini USB Bluetooth Module (BTO) V2.0.
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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.