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Toshiba Satellite M30 Instruction Manual

Toshiba Satellite M30 Instruction Manual

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4.1 General
4
Replacement Procedures
4.1
General
This section explains how to disassemble the computer and replace Field Replaceable Units
(FRUs). It may not be necessary to remove all the FRUs in order to replace one. The chart
below is a guide to which FRUs need to be removed in order to remove others. Always start
by removing the battery pack, next, optional items such as the optional PC card and optional
SD card, then follow the line on the chart to determine which FRU you must remove next in
order to repair the one you think is causing the computer to operate improperly. Refer to the
example at the bottom of the page.
How to See the Chart
Two examples of
referring to the chart are
shown below.
•Removing the Display
assembly
4.2 Battery to 4.10 Switch
cover ASSY/Switch
membrane must be
removed.
Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)
4 Replacement Procedures
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  • Page 1 How to See the Chart Two examples of referring to the chart are shown below. •Removing the Display assembly 4.2 Battery to 4.10 Switch cover ASSY/Switch membrane must be removed. Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Before you begin disassembly, read the following safety precautions and observe them carefully as you work. DANGER: 1) Always use the genuine battery that is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs have different specifications, they may be incompatible with the unit, and may burst or explode.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    9. The computer contains many sharp edges and corners, so be careful not to injure yourself. 10. After you have replaced an FRU, make sure the computer is functioning properly by performing the appropriate test on the FRU you have fixed or replaced. Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 4: Disassembly Procedures

    FRU. After installing an FRU in the computer, confirm that the FRU and the computer are functioning properly. Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 5: Tools And Equipment

    • ESD mats for the floor and the table you are working on. • An ESD wrist strap or heel grounder. • Anti-static carpeting or flooring. • Air ionizers in highly static sensitive areas. • Antenna coaxial cable disconnector Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 6: Screw Tightening Torque

    CAUTION: Overtightening can damage components and screws; undertightening can result in electrical shorts or other damage if screws or components come loose. NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use an electric screwdriver for quick and easy operations. • M2 0.17 N·m (1.7 kgf·cm) •...

  • Page 7: Color Of Screw Shaft

    TAPPING screw Other screws (Unique screws, STUD, etc.) Examples: 6 mm BIND screw 12 mm BIND screw 5 mm FLAT HEAD screw (Indicates the screwed length in round number regardless the length of the stud.) Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 8: Removing The Battery Pack

    NOTE: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Collect the spent battery packs. Battery latch Battery lock Battery Figure 4-1 Removing the Battery pack Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery Pack

    CAUTION: The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. For environmental reasons, collect the spent battery packs. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements. NOTE: Check the battery's terminals visually. If they are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.

  • Page 10: Removing The Pc Card

    2. Push the eject button. It will pop out when you release it. Then press once more the eject button to eject the PC card. 3. Grasp the PC card and pull it out. PC card Eject button Figure 4-2 Removing the PC card 4-10 Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 11: Installing The Pc Card

    To install the PC card, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-2. 1. Make sure the eject button does not stick out. 2. Insert the PC card and press it until it is securely connected. Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455) 4-11...

  • Page 12: Removing The Sd Card

    Figure 4-3 Removing the SD card Installing the SD Card To install the SD card, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-3. 1. Insert the SD card and press it until it is securely connected. 4-12 Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 13: Removing The Hdd

    2. Remove the following screw securing the HDD cover. Remove the HDD cover by lifting up. • M2.5×10B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw M2.5×10B FLAT HEAD HDD cover HDD pack Figure 4-4 Removing the HDD cover Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455) 4-13...
  • Page 14 CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the HDD. 6. Remove the HDD from the aluminum laminate. M3×4S FLAT HEAD Aluminum laminate HDD bracket M3×4S FLAT HEAD Figure 4-5 Removing the HDD bracket and HDD 4-14 Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 15: Installing The Hdd

    4. Hold the HDD pack and place it in the slot. Slide the HDD pack to the connector of the computer to connect. Press to ensure a firm connection. 5. Seat the HDD cover and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×10B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455) 4-15...

  • Page 16: Optical Drive

    • M2.5×4B FLAT HEAD screw ×2 2. Slide the optical drive outward to disconnect it from the connector PJ1820 on the system board. M2.5×4B FLAT HEAD Optical drive Figure 4-6 Removing the optical drive 4-16 Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)
  • Page 17 3. Remove the following screws securing the plastic frame. • M2×3C ×4 S-FLAT HEAD screw • Stepping screw ×1 Optical Drive M2×3C S-FLAT HEAD Stepping screw Plastic frame M2×3C S-FLAT HEAD Figure 4-7 Disassembling the optical drivel Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455) 4-17...

  • Page 18: Installing The Optical Drive

    2. Slide the optical drive into the slot to connect it to the connector PJ1820 on the system board. 3. Secure the optical drive with the following screws. • M2.5×4B ×2 FLAT HEAD screw 4-18 Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 19: Memory Module/ Modem Daughter Card

    2. Loosen the screw (e-ring) fixing the memory slot cover. 3. Remove the memory slot cover. 4. Open the left and right latches and remove the memory module. Memory slot cover Screw Memory module Latches Figure 4-8 Removing the memory module Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455) 4-19...

  • Page 20: Installing The Memory Module

    3. When the power of the computer is turned on, the computer checks automatically the memory size. Confirm that the new memory is detected correctly. 4. If the memory is not detected, check that it is connected correctly. 4-20 Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)
  • Page 21 2. Lift up the modem daughter card to disconnect it from the connector PJ3000 on the system board. 4. Disconnect the modem cable from CN1 on the modem daughter card. M2×4B BIND Modem cable PJ3000 Figure 4-9 Removing the modem daughter card Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455) 4-21...

  • Page 22: Installing The Modem Daughter Card

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the card or connector. 3. Secure the modem daughter card with the following screws. • M2×4B ×2 BIND screw 4. Place the memory slot cover and secure it with the screw (e-ring). 4-22 Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

  • Page 23: Removing The Wireless Lan Board

    4. Open the left and right latches holding the wireless LAN board and remove it. Wireless LAN board cover M2×4B BIND or M2×4 LH STICK Antenna cable (black) Glass tape Wireless LAN board Antenna cable (white) Figure 4-10 Removing the wireless LAN board Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455) 4-23...
  • Page 24 LAN board and fix them with the glass tape. 3. Place the wireless LAN board cover and secure it with the following screw. • M2×4B ×1 BIND screw • M2×4 ×1 LH STICK screw 4-24 Satellite M30 Maintenance Manual (960-455)

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