Toshiba A3X, A7, A6 manual Toshiba’s Notebook, testing process - just like real life, only tougher

Toshiba’s Notebook

testing process - just like real life, only tougher.

Each new Notebook design is subjected to an assault course of tests to make sure it can handle the rough-and tumble of life in the office and on the road.

Hinge Durability Test

This device opens and closes the Notebook’s lid thousands of time to simulate several lifetime’s heavy use.

Palm Rest Pressure Test

This device applies two 25kg loads to the area of the palm-rest to simulate a heavy user pushing down on the unit to stand up.

LCD Cover Point-Pressure Test

A 30mm rod on the end of a hydraulic ram applies 25kg of pressure to the screen cover to simulate conditions in an over-packed carrybag.

Vibration Test

Will the hard disk drive survive working on a surface that’s vibrating 500 times a second (like a helicopter flight deck or an idling taxi stuck in traffic)? This test finds out.

Drop and Impact Test

In this test, Notebooks are dropped from 30cm. and from 1m. to simulate falls from bags and desks. This is then repeated for all six sides to cover all the angles.

Keyboard Pressure and Durability Tests

Each key is pounded millions of times to simulate the impact of a heavy- handed typist over a lifetime’s work.

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