File name Satellite A20.pdfFIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT DOCUMENTATION
Satellite A20 Series
GENERAL INFORMATION
TM
Tools Required for Proper Disassembly and Reassembly: 1. Phillips Screwdriver (Size 0&1) 2. 4mm Flat head Screwdriver 3. Case Separator 4. ESD Wrist Strap 5. ESD mats 6. Tweezers
Before attempting any of the following procedures, make sure that the main battery and AC adaptor is not connected to the unit and the environment in which you are working on is protected from Electro-Static Discharge(ESD).
Tough Enough for Today's World.
TOSHIBA
FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT DOCUMENTATION
Satellite A20 Series
TM
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. BATTERY PACK REMOVAL 2. OPTIONAL PC CARD REMOVAL 3. SELECT BAY REMOVAL 4. DVD-R/-RW DRIVE DISASSEMBLY 5. HDD REMOVAL 6. MODEM BOARD REMOVAL 7. CPU FIN REMOVAL 8. CPU REMOVAL 9. COOLING FAN REMOVAL 10. KEYBOARD REMOVAL 11. MEMORY MODULE REMOVAL 12. SWITCH BOARD REMOVAL 13. WIRELESS LAN CARD REMOVAL 14. TOP COVER REMOVAL 15. TOUCH PAD REMOVAL 16. FRONT MEMBRANE SWITCH REMOVAL 17. USB BOARD REMOVAL 18. RTC BATTERY REMOVAL 19. SOUND BOARD REMOVAL 20. SYSTEM BOARD REMOVAL 21. 15'' DISPLAY MASK REMOVAL 22. FL INVERTER AND 15'' LCD REMOVAL
Tough Enough for Today's World.
TOSHIBA
FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT DOCUMENTATION
Satellite A20 Series
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL OPTIONAL PC CARD REMOVAL
TM
Battery Pack
Release lever PC card 1. Turn the computer upside down as shown. 2. Slide the battery release lever in the direction of the arrow. 3. Lift out the battery. Eject button
1. Press the eject button for the PC card you want to remove. 2. Press the extended eject button to pop the PC Card out. 3. Grasp the PC card and remove it. NOTE: Before removing any PC Card device, make sure it is "STOPPED" in the PC Card manager.
SELECT BAY REMOVAL
Release lever
DV-R/-RW DRIVE DISASSEMBLY
DVD-R/-RW drive Base cover
Connector Select bay device 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. 3. Pull out the select bay drive.
M2x3 silver flat head screws
M2x8 silver Connector cover screws 1. Remove five M2x3 silver flat head screws securing the base cover and lift out the cover. 2. Remove two M2x8 silver screws securing the connector cover. 3. Remove the connector cover and the connector from the DVD-R/-RW drive.
Tough Enough for Today's World.
TOSHIBA
FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT DOCUMENTATION
Satellite A20 Series
HDD REMOVAL
TM
HDD bracket handle
HDD cover
M2.5x4 black flat head screw 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove one M2.5x4 black flat head screw securing HDD cover. 3. Remove the HDD cover.
HDD assy 4. Grasp the HDD bracket handle and pull to disconnect the HDD assembly. 5. Lift the HDD assembly out of the HDD bay.
HDD REMOVAL
HDD
MODEM BOARD REMOVAL
Modem board
M3x4 Flat head screws HDD bracket 6. Remove four M3x4 brass flat head screws securing the HDD bracket to the drive. 7. Lift out the HDD. M2x4 flat head silver screws Plastic insulator 1. Peel off the plastic insulator covering the modem board. 2. |