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Satellite A500D Maintenance Manual 1-1
1.1 Features
The Toshiba Satellite A500/A500D is a full-size PC notebook based on 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 a long period of time. The display
uses 16.0-inch WXGA LCD panel. The PGA socket supports BTO for the CPU so that the
system can be designed to suit your needs.
The computer has the following features:
Processor (BTO)
The computer is equipped with one of the following AMD processors:
AMD Turion
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64 X2 Dual-Core Processor
AMD Athlon
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X2 Dual-Core Processor
AMD Sable
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X2 Dual-Core Processor
Memory (BTO)
The computer has two SODIMM slots that come standard with 1GB/2GB/4GB, BTO for
various memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 8 GB of main memory. It supports
DDR2 at 800MHz.
Battery Pack
The computer is powered by one rechargeable and removable lithium ion battery pack. The
capacity can be either 3-cell, 6-cell or 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 9.5 mm and 12.5 mm HDD sizes with following storage
capacities:
120/160/250/320 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
160/200/320 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (7,200rpm)
500 GB (12.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
64GB/128GB (9.5mm thick) TOSHIBA SSD