Acer TravelMate 260 series Service manual

TravelMate 220/260

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available on the CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

PART NO.: 49.49S01.021

PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate 220/260 service guide.

Date

01/03/2002

Chapter

Chapter 1

Updates

Revised CPU Type from Celeron 933 to celeron 1.06 GHz with 256KB cache

Revised Super I/O Controller to Mitsubishi 38859F

Revised CPU package to PIII 1 GHz uFCBGA2 and to Celeron 1.06 GHz UFPGA2

Revised BIOS version to AOEO

Delete IBM(IC25N030ATD) Specifications for HDD

Interface

Changed TEAC to Mitsubishi and its specifications in CD-

ROM interface.

Revised PCB N0. to 01213-1

Revison: ‘Note” was deleted.

Chapter 5

Appendix A

Appendix B Remove ELPIDA 128 and 256MB for memory specifications

Remove TEAC for DVD-ROM specifications.

Add (DVD + CD-RW) for Combo driver.

Remove Simplo Ni-MH, Sanyo Li-ION, Sanyo Ni-MH specifications for battery.

Remove US 2 pin for Power Code:

01/18/2002 Chapter 1 Change DVD-RW to DVD/CD-R/CD-RW and modify battery specs.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2001 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Screen messages

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.

Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic.

Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.

Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.

Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1.

This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2.

Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service

Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Introduction 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Touchpad basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Chapter 2 System Utilities 30

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Multi-Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Basic System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Startup Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Onboard Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Load Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Running PQA Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 44

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Extended Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Disassembling the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Hinge Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Removing the Video Capture Kit Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the 14.1” TFT LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the 13.3” TFT LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the Speakers (14.1” TFT LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Speakers (13.3” TFT LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the 14.1” TFT LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the 13.3” TFT LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the 13.3” TFT LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the Microphone Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Touch Pad Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Touch Pad Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the RTC Battery Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Charger Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the CPU Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Audio Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the PCMCIA Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the I/O Port Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 78

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 94

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 98

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

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Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration

Appendix B Test Compatible Components

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112

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Appendix C Online Support Information 114

Index 116

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Chapter 1

System Introduction

Features

This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

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Intel

®

Mobile Pentium

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III with 512KB cache or Celeron

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CPU 1.06 GHz processor with 256KB cache

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64-bit memory bus

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AcerMedia bay (removable CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD/CD-R/RW drive)

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Built-in floppy drive

High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

Multimedia

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16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer

Built-in dual speakers with microphone

!

!

High- speed CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-R/RW, and drive (AcerMedia Bay)

!

USB video capture kit option

Connectivity

!

PS/2 interface, which also can be configured as keyboard/keypad interface.

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85/88 key keyboard, which is IBM PC/AT keyboard compatible.

Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

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CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/DVD/CD-R/RW Swappable Module

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RJ-11 for 56Kbps fax/modem

Upgradeable memory and hard disk

ECP/EPP Compliant parallel port.

RS-232 (16550 compatible) serial port

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Human-centric Design and Ergonomics

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All-in-one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive)

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Sleek, smooth and stylish design

Full-sized keyboard

Ergonomically centred touchpad pointing device

Expansion

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One Type III or one Type II CardBus PC card (formerly PCMCIA) slot with ZV (zoomed video) support

Upgrageable memory and hard disk

Display

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13.3” or 14.1” TFT LCD displaying 32-bit true-color at 1024x768 XGA resolution

3D capabilities

Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations

“Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power.

Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

Dual display capacity

Video performance

2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8MB shared from system memory to boost video performance.

Simultaneous display

The computer’s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations. If you prefer, you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations. This computer has built-in AGP and VGA display system to support simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience. You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations.

Dual Display

The computer’s unique graphics chip takes advantage of Windows ME’s multi-display capability, allowing you to extend your desktop to an external display device, such as an external monitor projector. With this feature enabled, you can move program windows to/from the computer LCD and the external monitor.

Power management

The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically dims the LCD

when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power. See “Power Management” on page 26 for more information on power management features.

Opening and closing the display

To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the left and lift up the cover. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to conserve power when you close the display cover, and turns it back on when you open the display cover.

NOTE: If an external monitor is connected, the computer turns off the display (but does not enter standby mode) when you close the display cover.

To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place.

WARNING: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when you close it. Also, do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed.

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Chapter 1

System Block Diagram

Mobile CPU

Taulatin 1G

Celeron 933, 866

CRT

CONN

AC’97

CODEC

VR

AUDIO

BOARD

INT

SPEAKER

MODEM

CDC Card

PRIMARY

HDD

CARDBUS

ONE SLOT

SIO

LPC47N227-MN

FDD PRN-PORT

PS/2

CONN

TOUCH

PAD

LPC

DEBUG

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3

Board Layout

Top View

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

9

10

11

CPU (on board)

Fan Connector

Inverter connector

RJ45+RJ11

External Display Port

USB Port 0

USB Port 1

LCD Connecto

Hot Key Connector

Parallel Port

Serial Port

2

1

3

22

4 5 6 7 8 9

10

11 12 13

14

15

16

17

18

21

16

17

18

19

12

13

14

15

20

21

22

PS/2 Port

DC-in Port

CD-ROM Connector

RTC battery connecto

Switch

Internal Keyboard Cable Connector

HDD Connector

Golden Finger

TouchPad Cable Connector

FDD Connector

Cardbus Connector

4

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Bottom View

1

3

4

1

2

5

Modem Connector

North Bridge(82830MG)

Power Switch

Audio Board Connector

DIMM 2 Socket

9

8

7 6 5

8

9

6

7

DIMM 1 Socket

Modem Card Cable Connector

Battery Connecto

South Bridge (ICH3-M)

2

3

4

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5

Panel

Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.

Front Panel

6

3

4

5

6

1

2

7

8

9

#

Display screen

Item

Touchpad

Floppy activity indicator

Floppy drive

Floppy disk eject button

Click button (left, center and right)

Palmrest

Keyboard

Status indicators

Description

Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

LED (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off when the floppy is active.

Internal diskette drive, accepts 3.5-inch floppy diskettes

Push this button to eject the floppy disk

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons, the center button serves as a scroll up/ down button.

Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

Inputs data into your computer.

LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.

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Left Panel

3

4

5

7

8

9

1

#

2

6

Icon

Line-in jack

Item/ Port

Security keylock

PCMCIA (PC card) Port

Eject button

Power switch

Speaker/ headphone-out jack

Microphone-in jack

Volume control

Video capture kit slot

Connects to...

Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock.

Connects to one Type II or one Type III 16-bit PC card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.

Eject PC cards from the card slots.

Turns on the computer power.

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones)

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).

Accepts a mono/stereo condenser microphone.

Controls the volume of the speakers.

Accepts the video capture kit option on the left side of the computer.

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7

Right Panel

4

5

2

3

6

7

1

#

Rear Panel

l

Icon Item/ Port

Video capture kit slot

Battery bay

AcerMedia drive

LED indicator

Eject button

Emergency eject slot

Power Jack

Connects to...

Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the computer.

Houses the computer’s battery pack.

Houses removable media drive modules.

Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active.

Ejects the compact disc from the drive.

Ejects the compact discs when the computer is turned off.

Connects to an AC adapter

8

2

3

4

#

1

Icon

PS/2 port

Port

Serial port

Parallel port

USB port (two)

Connects to...

Connects to any PS/2-compatible devices

(e.g., PS/2 keyboard/mouse/keypad)

Connects to a serial device (e.g., serial mouse)

Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer)

Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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6

7

#

5

Icon Port

External display port

Modem jack

Connects to...

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to

64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution

Connects to the phone line

Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network

Bottom Panel

6

7

4

5

8

1

2

3

# Item

Memory compartment

Hard disk anti-shock protection

Personal identification slot

AcerMedia bay release latch

AcerMedia bay

Battery bay

Battery release latch

Hard disk bay

Description

Houses the computer’s main memory.

Protects your hard disk against shocks.

Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer.

Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping.

Houses an AcerMedia drive module.

Houses the computer’s battery pack.

Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.

Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured by a screw).

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Indicators

.

The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.

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The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

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4

#

1

2

5

6

Icon

Power

Function

Sleep

Media Activity

Battery Charge

Caps Lock

Num Lock

(Fn-F11)

Description

Lights when the computer is on.

Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode.

Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or

AcerMedia drive is active.

Lights when the battery is being charged.

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

Chapter 1

Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Special keys

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key

Caps Lock

Num Lock (Fn-F11)

Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)

Description

When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Embedded numeric keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

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Desired access

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys

Num lock on

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.

Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Num lock off

Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

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Keys

Windows logo key

!!!!!"

Application key

Description

Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples:

"

+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)

" + E (Explores My Computer)

"

+ F (Finds Document)

" + M (Minimizes All)

Shift +

"

+ M (Undoes Minimize All

" + R (Displays the Run... dialog box)

Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

Chapter 1

Hot Keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Fn-F4

Fn-F5

Fn-

↑

Fn-

↓

Fn-

→

Fn-F6

Fn-F7

Fn-F8

Hot Key

Fn-F1

Fn-F2

Fn-F3

Fn-

←

Icon Function

Hotkey help

Setup

Description

Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.

Accesses the notebook configuration utility.

Power Scheme Toggle Switches between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system).

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle

Screen blank

Touchpad Toggle

Speaker on/off

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Contrast up

Contrast down

Brightness up

Increases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays).

Decreases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays).

Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

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Launch Keys

Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as key 1, key 2, key 3 and key 4. By default, key 1 is used to launch the internet browser and key 2 is used to launch the e-mail application. Keys 3 and 4 starts the Launch Manager application. All four keys can be set by the user. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.

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Chapter 1

Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means that the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

NOTE: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. If you are using an external PS/2 mouse, the touchpad is automatically disabled.

Touchpad basics

The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:

1.

Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

2.

Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.

3.

Use the center (2) buttons (top and bottom) to scroll up or down a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

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Function

Execute

Select

Drag

Left Button

Click twice quickly

Click once

Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad

Right Button Center Button Tap

Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking a mouse button)

Tap once

Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor

Access context menu

Scroll

Click once

Click and hold the up/ down buttons

NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.

Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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Chapter 1

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Board Major Chips

Item

System core logic

Super I/O controller

Audio controller

Video controller

Hard disk drive controller

Keyboard controller

RTC

Processor

CPU type

CPU package

Item

CPU core voltage

CPU I/O voltage

Controller

Intel 830 MG with VGA integrated

Intel ICH3-M with Audio integrated

SMCLPC4L47M227

Intel ICH

Intel 830MG

Embedded in Intel ICH3-M

Mitsubish 38859F

BQ3285LFHP

Specification

Intel Mobile PIII with 512KB Cache

Intel Celeron 1.06GHz processor with 256KB cache

To PIII 1GHz uFCBGA2

To Celeron 1.06GHz uFPGA

1.7V

1.25V

BIOS

Item

BIOS vendor

BIOS Version

BIOS ROM type

BIOS ROM size

BIOS package

Supported protocols

Specification

Acer BIOS

A0E0

Flash ROM

512KB

32 Pin PLCC

ACPI 2.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/

IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.1, PnP 1.0a, PS/2 keyboard and mouse,

USB, VESA VGA BIOS, DDC-2B, CD-ROM bootable, Windows keyboard

Microsoft Simple Boot Flag

Set by switch, see SW setting BIOS password control

Second Level Cache

Item

Cache controlle

Cache size

1st level cache control

2nd level cache control

Cache scheme control

Built-in CPU

128KB

Always Enable

Always Enable

Fixed-in write back

Specification

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System Memory

Item

Memory controller

Onboard memory size

DIMM socket number

Supports memory size per socket

Supports maximum memory size

Supports DIMM type

Supports DIMM Speed

Supports DIMM voltage

Supports DIMM package

Memory module combinations

Specification

Intel 830MG

0MB

2 Sockets

128/256/512 MB

1024 MB (512MB x 2)

SDRAM

133 MHz

3.3 V

144-pin so-DIM

You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications .

Memory Combinations

Slot 1

64MB

256MB

128MB

256MB

0MB

512MB

256MB

128MB

0MB

128MB

64MB

128MB

128MB

256MB

0MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

128MB

512MB

0MB

Slot 2 Total Memory

256MB

128MB

256MB

256MB

512MB

128MB

512MB

512MB

128MB

0MB

128MB

64MB

128MB

0MB

256MB

64MB

256MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

512MB

320MB

384MB

384MB

512MB

512MB

640MB

768MB

640MB

128 MB

128 MB

192 MB

192 MB

256 MB

256MB

256MB

320MB

768MB

384MB

384MB

1024MB

512MB

Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.

NOTE: The shipping specification for DIMM combination is 64MB in slot 1.

Chapter 1

Modem Interface

Item

Chipset

Fax modem data baud rate (bps)

Data modem data baud rate (bps)

Supports modem protocol

Modem connector type

Modem connector location

Specification

Ambit MDC module with Lucent modem controller

14.4K

56K

V.90MDC

RJ11

Rear side

Floppy Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor & model name

Specification

Mitsumi D353G W/I BEZ

MCI JU-226A033

Floppy Disk Specifications

Media recognition

Sectors/track

Tracks

Data transfer rate

(Kbit/s)

Rotational speed (RPM)

Read/write heads

Encoding method

Power Requirement

Input Voltage (V)

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB)

Bytes per sector

Logical heads

Logical sectors

Drive Format

Logical cylinders

Physical read/write heads

Disk

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size

Interface

Data transfer rate (disk buffer, Mbytes/s)

Data transfer, rate

(host~buffer, Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance

2DD (720KB

9

80

1 MB

300

2

MFM

+5V

IBM (IC25N010ATD)

10000

512

16

63

16383

2

1

4200RPM

512KB

ATA-5

105-199

2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode)

15

80

1.6 MB

Specification

IBM (IC25N020ATD)

20000

512

16

63

16383

3

2

4200RPM

2MB

ATA-5

121-216

100 MB/Sec

5 +/- 5%

360

5 +/- 5%

2HD (1.44MB)

18

80

2 MB

300

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CD-ROM Interface

Items

Vendor & Model Name

Performance Specification

Transfer rate

Access time (typ.)

Rotation speed

Data Buffer Capacity

Interface

Applicable disc format

Loading mechanis

MKE CR-177-B/D

Specification

Mitsumi SR-243T

CAV Mode:

775~1800 blocks/sec

Mode 1:

1550~3600 kBytes/sec

Mode 2:

1768~4106kBytes/sec

Read Sustained:

1545~3600 KB/sec

Programmed I/O:

16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4

Multi-word DMA:

16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~2

Ultra DMA:

33.3MB/sec Max.

Random: 115 ms

Full Stroke: 250 ms

Random: 100 ms

Full Stroke: 200 ms

5000 rp

128 KB

IDE

CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and Mode

2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 an form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and for

2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, Photo CD,

CD-WO, Video CD, Enhanced Music

CD (CD Plus), CD-RW

Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole

5136 rp

128 KB

IDE

CD/CD-ROM(12cm,8cm), CD-R, CD-

RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1, Mode2),

CD-ROM XA (Mode 2, Form1 and For

2), Photo CD (Single, Multi- session),

Enhanced CD

Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole

Power Requirement

Input Voltage +5V[DC]+/-5% +5V[DC]+/-5%

DVD-ROM Interface

Item

Vendor & model name

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (KB/sec)

Average Full Access time (typ.)

Specification

MKE SR-8176-BAA2

With CD Diskette

Average Sustained:

CAV mode

775~1800 blocks/sec

(10.3X to 24X

1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1)

1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2)

Random (*1)

CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 msec average max

Full Stroke (*2)

CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max

With DVD Diskette

DVD-5:

Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec

CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec

DVD-9/DVD-R:

Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec

CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec

DVD-5:

Random (*4)

150 msec typical

200 msec average max

Full Stroke (*5)

300 msec typical


DVD-9:

Random (*7)

170 msec typical


Full Stroke (*8)

340 msec typical


Chapter 1

DVD-ROM Interface

Item

Data Buffer Capacity

Interface

Applicable disc format

512 kBytes

IDE

Specification

DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G)

CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form

1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge,

CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT

Soft eject (with emergency eject hole) Loading mechanis

Power Requirement

Input Voltage +5V[DC]+/-5

(*1) Average of Data read over the whole area from 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.

(*2) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block including latency and layered error correction time.

(*3) Disc: MNSU-005

(*4) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.

(*5) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F) including latency and layered error correction time.

(*6) Disk: MKE-D551.

(*7) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.

(*8) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF) including latency and layered error correction time.

(*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA

Audio Interface

Item

Audio Controller

Audio onboard or optional

Mono or Stereo

Resolution

Compatibility

Mixed sound source

Voice channel

Sampling rate

Internal microphone

Internal speaker / Quantity

Supports PnP DMA channel

Specification

Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ

Built-in

Stereo

20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter

Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1

Line-in, CD, Video, AUX

8/16 bit, mono/stereo

44.1 KHz

Yes

Yes

DMA channel 0

DMA channel 1

IRQ3, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11 Supports PnP IRQ

Video Interface

Item

Vendor & Model Name

Chip voltage

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

Graph interface

Specification

Intel 830MG

Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 1.8V

NO

2X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus

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Video Interface

Item

Maximum resolution (LCD)

Maximum resolution (CRT

1024 x768 (32bit colors

1024x768 (32 bit colors



Specification

Video Memory

Fixed or upgradeable

Item

Video memory size

Video Resolutions Mode

Resolution

640x480x256

640x480x64K

640x480x16M

800x600x256

800x600x64K

1024x768x256

90

90

90

CRT Only

90

90

90

Parallel Port

Item

Parallel port controller

Number of parallel port

Location

Connector type

Parallel port function control

Supports ECP/EPP

Optional ECP DMA channel

(in BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port I/O address

(in BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port IRQ

(in BIOS Setup)

Serial Port

Serial port controller

Number of serial port

Item

Supports 16550 UART

Connector type

Serial port function control

Optional serial port (in BIOS Setup)

Specification

Fixed, share the system memory

8MB

Refresh Rate

LCD/CRT Simultaneous

60

60

60

60

60

60

Specification

LPC47N227

1

Rear side

25-pin D-type

Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

Yes (set by BIOS setup)

DMA channel 1 and 3

378h, 278h, 3BCh

IRQ7, IRQ5

Specification

LPC47N227

1

Yes

9--pin D-type


3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h

Chapter 1

Serial Port

Item

Optional serial port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ4, IRQ3

Specification

USB Port

Item

USB Compliancy Level

OHCI

Number of USB port

1.1

USB 1.1

2

Specification

Serial port function control

PCMCIA Port

Item

PCMCIA controller

Supports card type

Number of slots

Access location

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

Supports 32 bit CardBus

Keyboard


Specification

O2-Micro Cardbus Controller OZ6912T-U

Type III/II

One type III or one type II

Left side

Yes

Yes (IRQ9)

Item

Keyboard controller

Keyboard vendor & model name

Total number of keypads

Windows 95 keys

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously

Specification

Mitsubishi M38859FFHP

API

84-/85/87- key

Yes

Yes

Battery

Item

Vendor & model name

Battery Type

Pack capacity

SIMPLO

Li-ION / Ni-MH

4000mAH / 4500mAH

Cell voltage 3.7V / 1.2V

Number of battery cell

Package configuration

8

4529 / 8S

Package voltage 14.8V / 9.6V

Specification

DC-DC/Charger Converter

Item

Vendor & Model Name

Input Voltage

DC-DC Converter Output

Specification

Acer

AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC

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DC-DC/Charger Converter

Item

Output Rating

Current (w/load, A

Charger Output

Normal charge (charge while syste is not operative)

Background charge (charge even system is still operative

Battery-low 2 level (V)

Battery-low 3 level (V)

Protection

Charger protection

DC/DC converter protection

+5V

0~5A

Li-ION

2.8A

0.8A

12.5V

10V

Specification

3.3V

0~4A

Ni-MH

2.25V

8V

7.5V

Over Current Protection

OCP (Over Current Protection, A)

OVP (Over Voltage Protection, V)

UVP (Under Voltage Protection, V

12V

120mA

DC-AC LCD Inverter

Item

Vendor & model name

Input voltage (V)

Input current (mA)

Output voltage

(Vrms, no load)

Output voltage frequency (kHz

Output Current/Lamp

Ambit

8 ~ 21V

1A (max.)

1400Vrm

40 ~ 70KHz

Specification

5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA

NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user, and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on.

NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID information.

LCD

Item

Vendor & model name

Mechanical Specifications

LCD display area (diagonal, inch)

Display technology

Resolution

Support colors

Optical Specification

Brightness control

Contrast control

Electrical Specification

Supply voltage for LCD display (V)

13.3” AV

B133XN04

13.3

TFT

XVGA (1024x768

262K

Keyboard hotkey

None

3.3 (typ.)

Specification

14.1” AV

B141XN04/3

14.

TFT

XVGA (1024x768

262K

Keyboard hotkey

None

3.3 (typ.)

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LCD

Item

Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 650 (typ.)

Specification

650 (typ.)

AC Adapter

Item

Vendor & model name

Input Requirements

Maximum input current (A,

@90Vac, full load)

Nominal frequency (Hz

Frequency variation range (Hz)

Input voltage range (Vrms)

Inrush current

Efficiency

Output Ratings (CV mode)

DC output voltage

Noise + Ripple

Specification

Delta ADP-60DB

1.5 A @ 115Vac

1.0 A @ 230Vac

50-60

47-63

90-270

The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively.

It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured at maximu load under 115Vac.

19V

300mVp-pmax (20 MHz bandwidth)

Output Ratings (CC mode

DC output voltage

Constant current mode

Dynamic Output Characteristics

Turn-on delay time

Hold up time

Over Voltage Protection (OVP)

Short circuit protection

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Dielectric Withstand Voltage

Primary to secondary

Leakage current

Regulatory Requirements

19V +/-1.0V for CV mode

3.6 +/- 0.3A

3 sec (@ 115Vac)

5ms (@115Vac, Full load)

24V

3.9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage

15KV (at air discharge)

8KV (at contact discharge)

3000Vac

0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz

Safety Requirements:

1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950.

2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC.

EMI Requirements:

1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada.

2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/

336/EEC.

3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements.

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Power Management

Power Saving Mode

Standby Mode

Enter Standby Mode when

1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.

2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.

Hibernation Mode

Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when

1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode

2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode.

Display Standby Mode

Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external

PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specifie period.

Hard Disk Standby Mode

Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time.

!

!

Phenomenon

The buzzer beeps

The Sleep indicator lights u

!

All power shuts off

!

The display shuts off

!

Hard disk drive is in standby mode.

(spindle turned-off)

Environmental Requirements

Item

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Humidity

Operating

Non-operating

Vibration

Operating (unpacked)

Non-operating (unpacked)

Non-operating (packed)

+5~+35

-20~+60

°

C

°

C

20% to 85% RH, non-condensing

20% to 90% RH, non-condensing

Specification

5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak)

25.6~250Hz: 0.5G

5~27.1Hz: 0.6G

27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak)

50~500Hz: 2.0G

5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak)

62.6~500Hz: 4G

Mechanical Specification

Item

Dimensions

Weight

I/O Ports

Specification

311(W) x 260.5(D) x 36.7(H)mm

6.2 lbs for 14.1” TFT model and CD-ROM

One type II or one type III PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one DC-in port, one parallel port, one serial port, one PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, two USB port, one line-in jack, one speaker/headphone-out jack, one microphone-in jack, one external display port

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Mechanical Specification

Item

Drive Bays

Material

Indicators

Switch

Memory Address Map

Memory Address

00000000-0009FFFF

80600000-80600FFF

80620000-8063FFFF

81000000-81FFFFF

000A0000-000CFFFF

08000000-08000FFF

08001000-08001FFF

82400000-82400FFF

82200000-82200FFF

I/O Address Map

000-00F

020-021

040-043

060, 064

061

066

070-073

080

081-08F

0A0-0A1

0C0-0DF

0F0-0FF

170-177/376

1F0-1F7/3F6

278-27F

2E8-2EF

I/O Address

2F8-2FF

378, 37F

3B0-3BB, 3C0-3DF

3F0-3F5/3F7

3E8-3EF

3F8-3FF

480-48F, 4D6

4D0-4D1, CF8-CFF

Specification

One

Plastic

Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock

Power

640 KB

4 KB

128 KB

3 MB

192 KB

4 KB

4 KB

4 KB

4 KB

Size

Base memory

Intel 82830MG

Function

O2 Micro OZ6812 Cardbus Controller

USB

Audio

Function

DMA controller-1

Interrupt controller-1

Timer 1

Keyboard controller 8742 chip select

System speake

ACPI Embedded Controller

System CMOS/RTC

Main board resources

DMA Controller-1

Interrupt controller-2

DMA controller-2

Numeric data processor

2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select

1st EIDE device (hard drive) select

Parallel port 3

Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AM

ALi Fast Infrared Controlle

Printer Port (LPT 1)

Video Controller

Standard Floppy Disk Controller

COM3

COM1 or LT Win modem (optional

DMA controller-1

PCI configuration registe

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28

IRQ Assignment Map

IRQ7

IRQ8

IRQ9

IRQ10

IRQ11

IRQ12

IRQ13

IRQ14

IRQ15

NMI

IRQ0

IRQ1

IRQ2

IRQ3

IRQ4

IRQ5

IRQ6

Interrupt Channel

System errors

System timer

Keyboard

Programmable interrupt controller

Function

Reserved

COM1

Reserved

Floppy

LPT1

Real time clock

SCI

Audio/Mode

USB/VGA/Cardbus

PS2 pointing device

Numeric data processor

1st IDE device (hard disk)

2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM drive)

NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS

DMA Channel Assignment

DMA Channel

DRQ0

DRQ1

DRQ2

DRQ3

DRQ4

DRQ5

DRQ6

DRQ7

Not used

Not used

Flopp

Not used

DMA controller

Not used

Not used

Not used

Function

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/

Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4

Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press m

during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).

#$

= Move highlight bar, Enter = Select, Esc = Exit

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Multi-Boot Menu

Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Multi Boot Selection Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility.

#$

= Move highlight bar, Esc = Exit, F2 = Enter SETUP

NOTE: If users disable the multi boot selection menu in BIOS SETUP utility, the message “ Press F12 to enter the multi boot selection menu” will not appear during POST.

NOTE: If users disable the “Boot from LAN” option in BIOS SETUP utility, then the option of Realtek PXE2.0

Boot Agent will not appear.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard

Device Configuration, System Security and Loading Default Settings.

To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w

/

y

keys, then press e

.

Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:

!

Press the w

/

y

keys to move between the parameters.

!

!

Press the z

/

x keys to change the value of a parameter.

Press the

|

key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are shown at the bottom of the screen.

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System Information

The System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

#$

= Move highlight bar,

%&

= Change setting, F1 = Help

NOTE: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer. “X” may refer to a series of numbers and/or characters.

The following table describes the information in this screen.

Parameter

CPU Type & Speed

Floppy Disk Drive

Hard Disk Drive

HDD Serial Number

System with

System BIOS Version

VGA BIOS Version

Serial Number

Asset Tag Number

Product Name

Manufacturer Name

LAN Device

UUID

Description

Describes the type of CPU installed in the system.

Shows the floppy disk drive type (1.44 MB, 3.5-inch).

Shows the size or capacity of the hard disk.

Shows the serial number of the hard disk.

Shows the high-capacity disc drive installed.

Shows the system BIOS version.

Shows the video graphics accelerator BIOS version.

Shows the serial number of the computer.

Shows the asset tag number of the computer.

Shows the official name of the product.

Shows the manufacturer of the computer.

Display the MAC address of the internal LAN.

Shows the universally unique identifier of your computer.

The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer.

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Basic System Settings

The Basic System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time.

#$


%&


The following table describes the parameters in this screen.

Date

Time

Parameter Description

Sets the system date.

Sets the system time.

Format

DDD MMM DD, YYYY

(day-of-the-week month day, year)

HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)

Startup Configuration

The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup.

Boot Display -------------------------------------

Screen Expansion -----------------------------

Hotkey Beep ------------------------------------

Fast Boot -----------------------------------------

Boot on LAN-------------------------------------

Multi Boot Selection Menu ----------------

Boot Drive Sequence:

1st. --------------------------------------------

2nd. -------------------------------------------

3rd. --------------------------------------------

4th. --------------------------------------------

Both]

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

/[Disabled]

/[Disabled]

[Disabled

Enabled

/[Disabled]

/[Disabled]

[Floppy Disk]

[CD-ROM]

[Hard Disk]

[ ---------------------------------- ]

↑↓


← →


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The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

Boot Display

Screen Expansion

Hotkey Beep

Description

Sets the display device during POST.

When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display device. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it becomes the boot display; otherwise, the computer’s display screen is the boot display. When set t Both, the compute outputs to both the computer display screen and an external display device if one is connected.

Expand the screen on the graphic/text mode.

When it is disabled, the graphic/text mode expansion function is disabled and the graphic/text image will be centralized on the LCD screen. If it is disabled, the graphic/text image will be expanded to the full LCD screen.

Options

Both or Auto

Enabled or Disabled

When enabled, the computer gives off a beep when a hotkey (key combination Fn+ o

is pressed).


Fast Boot

Boot on LAN

Allows you to define your system’s booting process; whether to skip some POST routines or proceed with the normal booting process.

When it is enabled, the ACPI OS will communicate with BIOS to decide the next POST is fast o diagnostic.


When it is enabled, a remote host with an appropriate boot image can boot this computer via the internal

LAN.

Disabled or Enabled

Enabled or Disabled Multi Boot Selection Menu When it is enabled, the user can press F12 key to enter the multi boot selection menu during POST. If it is disabled, the F12 key function should be disabled.

CPU Power Management Mode When it is auto, system can support the stop clock function. When it is disabled, system will disable the stop clock function.

Boot Drive Sequence Specifies the order in which the computer starts up from. See the section below.

Auto or Disabled

1st: Floppy Disk,

2nd: CD-ROM,

3rd: Hard Disk

4th: Realtek PXE2.0 Boot

Agent

Setting the Boot Drive Sequence

The Boot Drive Sequence section lists boot priorities (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th) for bootable drives in your computer.

For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:CD-ROM, 3rd:Hard Disk and 4th: Realtek PXE2.0 Boot

Agent) tells the computer to first search for a bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive. If it finds one present, it boots up from that floppy disk. If not, the computer continues to search for a bootable CD-ROM in the CD-

ROM drive. If it cannot boot up from the CD-ROM drive, it continues by booting up from the hard disk and etc...

To set the boot drive sequence, use the w

/

y

keys to select a priority level (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th), then use the z

/

x

keys to select the device for that priority level.

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Onboard Device Configuration

The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized.

The Onboard Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.

Paralel Port ------------------------------------

Base Address ----------------------------

IRQ -----------------------------------------

Operation Mode -------------------------

ECP DMA Channel ----------------------

Enabled

378h

[7777] /[5 ]

/[Disabled ]

/[278h]/[3BCh]

Bi

[1111]/[3 ]

↑↓

= Move highlight bar, ← → = Change setting, F1 = Help


Parameter

Serial Port

Parallel Port

Description

Enables or disables the serial port.

The serial port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled setting won’t affect the setting of the serial port in device manager of Windows.

When enabled, you can set the base I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) of the serial port.

Enables or disables the parallel port.

The parallel port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled setting won’t affect the setting of the parallel port in device manager of Windows.

When enabled, you can set the base I/O address, interrupt request (IRQ) and operation mode of the parallel port.

If operation mode is set to ECP, the direct memory access (DMA) channel of the parallel port is set to 1.

Options


3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h or 2E8h

4 or 3


378h, 278h, or 3BCh

7 or 5

Bi-directional, EPP, ECP or

Standard

NOTE: When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be showed as [--].

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System Security

The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.


%&



Parameter

Setup Password

Power-on Password

Hard Disk Password

Processor Serial Numbe

Description

When set to present, this password protects the computer and the BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. See the following section for instructions on how to set a password.

When set to present, this password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during power-on. See the followin section for instructions on how to set a password.

This item appears only if the unit is business model.

When set to present, this password protects the hard disk from unauthorized access. See the following section for instructions on how to set a password.

When set to present, the CPU serial number may be obtaine via necessary utility. Note that the model with Celeron CPU doesn’t support the CPU serial number feature and this ite should be invisible.

Options

None or Present

None or Present

None or Present

None or Present

Setting a Password

Follow these steps:

1.

Use the cursor the e w

/ y

keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press

key. The password box appears:

2.

Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

3.

Press e

. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press e

.

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4.

After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.

Three password types protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data:

!

Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility.

!

!

Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.

Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk.

Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password.

When a password is set, a password prompt appears on the left-hand corner of the display screen.

1.

When the Setup Password is set, the following prompt appears when you press m

to enter the BIOS

Utility at boot-up.

Setup Password

Type the Setup Password and press e

to access the BIOS Utility.

2.

When the Power-on Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the Power-on Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press e

to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press e

.

3.

When the Hard Disk Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the Hard Disk Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press e

to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press e

.

You have three chances to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, the system starts

Windows.

If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the following message or symbol appears.

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To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password.

To remove a password, follow the same steps used to set a password, except type nothing in the password boxes.

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Load Default Settings

If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press e

. The following dialog box displays.

If you would like to load factory- default settings for all parameters, use the cursor z

/

x

keys to select Yes; then press e

. Choose No if otherwise.

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BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

!

New versions of system programs

!

New features or options

Use the IFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use IFlash.

NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce on how to use IFlash utility.

System Utility Diskette

This utility diskette is for the TravelMate 220/260 series notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service

CD kit. It provides the following functions:

1.

Panel ID Utility

2.

Thermal & Fan Utility

3.

Mother Board Data Utility

To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu” prompt you to choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.

NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its functions.

System Diagnostic Diskette

IMPORTANT:

1

The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is provided by Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, you can find it in the service CD kit.

To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program.

Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test and its functions.

1

New added description. Please pay attention to it.

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Running PQA Diagnostics Program

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag Result

SysInfo

Option

Exit

Press z

/

x to move around the main menu. Press e

to enable the selected option. The main options are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit.

The Diag option lets you select testing items and times.

The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag Result

Diag

ONE TEST

MULTI TEST

FULL TEST

QUICK TEST

SysInfo

Option

Exit

One Test performs a single test and Manual checks the selected test items in sequence.

Multi Test performs multiple tests of the selected items and check the selected test items in sequence.

Full Test performs all test items in detail for your system.

Quick Test performs all test items quickly for your system.

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The screen below appears if you select Multi Test.

QUICK TEST

TEST COUNT VALUE (1...9999) 1

Specify the desired number of tests and press e

.

After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below).

P Q A V x_x xx-xx-xx

D iag

D iag

R esu lt

M A N U A L T E S T

A U T O T E S T

[ ] M e m o ry

[ ] K eyb o ard

[ ] V id eo

[ ] P ara llel P ort

[ ] S eria l P o rt

[ ] D iske tte D rive

[ ] H a rd D isk

[ ] C D -R O M

[ ] C o p ro ce ssor

[ ] P oin tin g D e v.

[ ] C a ch e

S ysInfo

O p tion

E xit

S PA C E : m a rk/un m ark sele ctin g ite m

E S C : re tu rn to u p pe r m e nu

F 1 : H e lp m en u

F 2 : test th e m arke d ite m (s)

E N T E R : op e n su b -ite m ’s m e nu

Te st Tim e s = 1

Move the highlight bar from one item to another. Press Space to enable or disable the item. Press e

to view the available options of each selected item. Press

|

to close the submenu.

The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number.

!

Space: Enables/disables the item

!

!

ESC: Exits the program

F1: Help

!

!

F2: Tests the selected item(s)

Enter: Opens the available options

!

Test Times: Indicates the number of tests to perform.

NOTE: The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuring the Test option.

NOTE: When any errors are detected by diagnostic program, refer to “Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code” for troubleshooting.

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

!

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

!

!

Flat-bladed screw driver

Phillips screw driver

!

Tweezers

!

Flat-bladed screw driver or plastic stick

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1.

Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2.

Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

S T A R T

Battery

B x 1

M o d e m C o v e r

B x 2

M o d e m B o a r d

C D - R o m D r i v e

Jx2

C D - R O M

Transfer Board

C D - R O M

Module

E x 4

Left & Right

Hinge Caps

C D - R O M

Drive Chassis

Middle Cover

LCD Cable

C o v e r

Keyboard

B x 1

DIMM Cover

D I M M

F x 2

Launch Board

Video Capture

Kit Covers

HDD Bracket

H D D

C x 2

A x 1

H D D C o v e r

H D D M o d u l e

H D D

Connector

D x 2

LCD Coaxial

Cable

Main Unit

G x 2

Inverter Board

LCD Panel

A x 4

LCD Module

Gx3 (for 14.1" TFT)

Gx5 (for13.3" TFT)

LCD Bezel

C P U H e a t

Sink Plate

Upper Case

Ex4 (for 14.1" TFT)

Gx2 (for13.3" TFT)

L C D

G x 2

Left & Right

S p e a k e r s

Inverter Wire

Cable

Microphone

Cable

Fx4 (for 13.3" TFT)

LCD Brackets

LCD Coaxial

Cable

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46

Main Unit

K x 4

C P U H e a t

S i n k

G x 1

L C D M o d u l e

C P U F a n

D x 2

C P U H e a t

Sink Plate

T o u c h P a d

F r a m e

R T C B a t t e r y

B x 1

A x 8

U p p e r C a s e

H x 1

C h a r g e r P l a t e

T o u c h P a d F r a m e

W / T o u c h P a d

Button

T o u c h P a d

F P C

F x 1

A u d i o B o a r d M o d e m B o a r d

T o u c h P a d

B o a r d

T o u c h P a d

Scroll Key

F D D M o d u l e

B x 2

H x 2

F x 1

M a i n B o a r d

B x 4

P C M C I A P l a t e

R T C B a t t e r y

H o l d e r

F D D F D D B r a c k e t

F D D F P C F D D B e z e l

P C M C I A S l o t

Ix6

I/O Port

B r a c k e t

M o d e m C a b l e

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G

H

E

F

C

D

A

B

I

J

K

Screw List

Item Description

M2.5*L6 (Black)

M2*L4 (Black)

M3*L4 (Silver)

M2*L10 (Black)

2M*L3 (Silver)

M2.0*L4 (Black)

M2.5*L4 (Silver)

M2*L5 (Silver)

SCR. HEX NUT W / WASHER&NYLOK#4 (Silver)

CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW (Silver)

CPU Heat Sink SPECIAL SCREW (Sky blue)

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Removing the Battery Pack

1.

To remove the battery pack, push the battery release button inward then slide the battery pack out from the machine.

Removing the Battery Cover

1.

To remove the battery cover, press the cover side outward carefully then remove the cover.

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Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module

1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49

2.

To remove the CD-ROM drive module, push the release button outward.

3.

Slide it out from the machine.

Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module

1.


2.

To disassemble the CD-ROM drive module, first remove four screws as shown.

3.

Remove the CD-ROM drive module from the CD-ROM drive chassis.

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4.

Remove the two screws from the CD-ROM board then remove the CDROM board from the drive.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1.


2.

To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the hard disk drive cover screw, then remove the cover.

3.

Remove the hard disk drive module out from the machine carefully.

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module

1.


2.

See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 52

3.

To disassemble the hard disk drive module, first remove the two screws from the hard disk drive bracket.

4.

Remove the gasket from the hard disk drive module.

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5.

Bend both sides of the hard disk drive then remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive bracket.

6.

Disconnect the hard disk drive connector from the hard disk drive.

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Removing the Extended Memory

1.


2.

To remove the Extended memory from the machine, first remove the screw from the memory cover.

3.

Push the memory cover leftward to lift the cover off, then remove the memory cover.

4.

Push out the latches on both sides of the socket and pull the memory module out from the socket.

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Removing the Modem Boar

1.


2.

To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.

3.

Remove the modem cover from the machine.

4.

Remove two screws from the modem board as shown, then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver.

5.

Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board.

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Disassembling the LCD

Removing the Hinge Caps

1.


2.

To remove the hinge caps, push the hinge caps outward then slide the hinge caps out from the main unit.

Removing the Middle Cover

1.


2.

See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 56

.

3.

To remove the middle cover, push the middle cover rightward and lift the middle cover away.

Removing the Launch Board

1.


2.


3.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56

4.

Disconnect the launch board cable from the launch board.

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5.

Remove the two screws from the launch board then remove the launch board from the middle cover.

Removing the Cable Cover

1.


2.


3.


4.

To remove the cable cover, push the cable cover backward then pull the cover off gently.

Removing the Keyboard

1.


2.


3.


4.

To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard.

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5.

Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board.

Removing the LCD Module

1.


2.


3.


4.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57

5.

See “Removing the Cable Cover” on page 57

6.

Remove the two screws from the rear of the unit and the two from the base of the unit

7.

Remove the two screws from the LCD coaxial cable, and then disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the main board.

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8.

Disconnect the inverter cable from the main board and then remove the LCD module from the main unit.

9.

Disconnect the launch board cable from the main board and remove it.

Removing the Video Capture Kit Covers

1.


.

2.

Remove the video capture kit cover from the LCD module on each side in the way as shown here.

Removing the 14.1” TFT LCD Bezel

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 58

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7.

Use tweezers to remove the five LCD cushions on the LCD bezel, and then remove the three screws below from the LCD bezel.

8.

Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

Removing the 13.3” TFT LCD Bezel

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.

Remove the five LCD cushions with tweezers, and then remove the five screws from the LCD bezel.

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8.

Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

Removing the Speakers (14.1” TFT LCD)

1.


2.


3.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56r

4.


5.


6.


7.

See “Removing the 14.1” TFT LCD Bezel” on page 59

8.

To remove the left and right speaker, first remove the two screws from the speakers.

9.

To detach the speakers from the LCD panel, first disconnect the speaker cables from the left and right speaker respectively and then remove the speakers from the LCD module.

Removing the Speakers (13.3” TFT LCD)

1.


2.


3.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56r

4.


5.


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6.


7.


8.

To remove the speakers, first remove the two screws from the speakers.

9.

Detach the speakers from the LCD panel, disconnect the speaker cable from the speakers and then remove the speakers from the LCD module.

Removing the Inverter Board

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.

To remove the inverter board, first remove two screws from the inverter board.

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9.

Disconnect the microphone cable and then remove the inverter board from the LCD panel.

10. Disconnect the LCD power cable and the inverter cable from the inverter board.

Removing the 14.1” TFT LCD

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.

To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws from the LCD, then remove the LCD from the LCD panel.

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Removing the 13.3” TFT LCD

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.

To remove the LCD, first remove the two screws from the LCD, then remove the LCD from the LCD panel.

Removing the 13.3” TFT LCD Brackets

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


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8.

Remove two screws on each side to remove the LCD brackets.

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.

See “Removing the 14.1” TFT LCD” on page 63

10. See “Removing the 13.3” TFT LCD” on page 64

11. See “Removing the 13.3” TFT LCD Brackets” on page 64

12. Remove the ESD tape then remove the LCD coaxial cable from the LCD.

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Removing the Microphone Cable

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.

See “Removing the 14.1” TFT LCD” on page 63

10. See “Removing the 13.3” TFT LCD” on page 64

11. Remove the ESD tape and then the microphone cable from the LCD panel.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.

Remove two screws from the CPU heat sink plate.

6.

Lift the CPU heatsink plate from the main unit.

Removing the RTC Battery

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate” on page 67

6.

Disconnect the RTC cable and then remove the RTC battery gently.

Removing the Touch Pad Frame

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.

First, disconnect the touch pad cable from the main board.

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6.

Detach the touch pad frame together with the touch pad button from the upper case carefully.

7.

Remove the touch pad scroll key from the upper case.

8.

To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board and then remove the touch pad board from the upper case.

Removing the Touch Pad Cable

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.

See “Removing the Touch Pad Frame” on page 67

6.

Remove the touch pad cable from the upper case carefully.

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Removing the Upper Case

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 67

9.

Remove the screw as shown here and disconnect the FDD cable from the main unit.

10. To remove the upper case, first remove eight screws from the base of the unit as shown.

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11. Pull the upper case from the unit gently.

Removing the RTC Battery Holder

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.

See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 69

10. Remove the RTC battery holder.

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.


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10. Pull the floppy disk drive module out from the upper case carefully.

Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.

See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 70

10. Remove the two screws from the floppy disk drive bracket and remove the bracket from the drive.

11. To disassemble the floppy disk drive module, first disconnect the floppy disk drive FPC cable from the drive.

70

12. Detach the FDD bezel from the drive carefully.

Chapter 3

Removing the Charger Plate

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.


10. To remove the charger plate, first remove the screw from the charger plate then remove the charger plate from the main board.

Removing the CPU Heat Sink

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.


10. Remove the four screws to detach the CPU heatsink from the main board.

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Removing the CPU Fan

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.


10. See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 72

11. To remove the fan, first disconnect the fan cable from the main board.

12. Remove the screw from the fan, then remove the fan from the panel.

Removing the Audio Board

1.


2.


3.


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4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.


10. Remove the screw from the audio board and then detach the audio board.

Removing the Main Board

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.


10. See “Removing the Charger Plate” on page 72


12. see “Removing the Modem Board” on page 55

13. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 73

.

14. Remove the three screws from the main board as shown below.

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15. Detach the main board from the lower case carefully in the way as shown here.

Removing the PCMCIA Slot

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.




12. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 55


14. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 74

15. Remove four screws from the PCMCIA plate to remove the plate.

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16. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board.

Removing the I/O Port Bracket

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.







15. See “Removing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 75

16. Remove the six hex screws to detach the I/O port bracket from the main board.

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Removing the Modem Cable

1.


2.


3.


4.


5.


6.


7.


8.


9.







15. See “Removing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 75

16. See “Removing the I/O Port Bracket” on page 76

17. Remove the tape and disconnect the modem cable from the main board. then remove the modem cable from the main board.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1.

Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2.

Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation.

3.

Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified)

Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.)

POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated.

POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen.

The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code.

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).

Go To

“Power System Check” on page 80.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message ” on page 83

“Undetermined Problems” on page 91

“Error Message List” on page 84

“System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39


Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to


“Intermittent Problems” on page 90

“Undetermined Problems” on page 91

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required.

NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39 for details.

1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (see “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page

39).

2.

Go to the diagnostic Diskette Drive in the test items.

3.

Press m

in the test items.

4.

Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.

If the error still remains:

1.

Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

2.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3.

Replace the system board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device:

1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (refer to “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39.

2.

Go to the diagnostic CD-ROM in the test items.

3.

Press m

in the test items.

4.


If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:

1.

Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

2.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3.


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Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.

If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page

39 for details.

If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1.

Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2.

Replace the keyboard.

3.


The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

!

Numeric keypad

!

External keyboard

If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory Check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.

1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (please refer to “System Diagnostic

Diskette” on page 39.

2.

Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3.

Press m

in the test items.

4.


NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:

1.

Remove the battery pack.

2.

Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

3.

Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

!

“Check the Power Adapter” on page 81

!

“Check the Battery Pack” on page 82

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Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure

Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V

Pin 2: 0V, Ground

1.

If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.

2.

If the voltage is within the range, do the following:

!

!

Replace the System board.

If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 91.

!

If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.

NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

3.

If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation.

4.

If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 82.

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Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

1.

Check out the Power Management in control Panel

2.

In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

3.

Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.

4.

This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.

From Hardware:

1.

Power off the computer.

2.

Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure

3.

If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.

Re-install the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1.

Reconnect the touchpad cables.

2.

Replace the touchpad.

3.


After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.

NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.

This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 91.

The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.

NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.

NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter

Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List

Error Codes

006

010

070

071

072

110

<No error code>

<No error code>

Error Messages

Equipment Configuration Error

Causes:

1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error

3. IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive Error

(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration

Error”)

Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)

Real Time Clock Erro

CMOS Battery Bad

CMOS Checksum Erro

Incorrect password specified, system disabled. (Text mode only)

Battery critical LOW

In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show.

Thermal critical High

In this situation BIOS will issue 3 long beeps then shut down system.

Error Message List

Error Messages

Failure Fixed Disk

Stuck Key

Keyboard error

Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

FRU/Action in Sequence

Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Hard disk drive

System board

see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 80. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 80. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 80.

Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

System board

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

DIMM

System board

DIMM

System board

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

System timer error RTC battery


System board

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84


System cache error - Cache disable

CPU ID:

DMA Test Failed

Error Messages

Real time clock error

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Memory size found by POST differed from

CMOS

Diskette drive A error

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Software NMI Failed

FRU/Action in Sequence

RTC battery


System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board


DIMM

System board

Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 79.

Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 79.

System board

System board

DIMM

System board

DIMM

System board

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed

Device Address Conflict

Allocation Error for device

Failing Bits: nnn

Fixed Disk n

Invalid System Configuration Data

I/O device IRQ conflict

Operating system not found

DIMM

System board


RTC battery

System board


RTC battery

System board

DIMM

BIOS ROM

System board

None

BIOS ROM

System board


RTC battery

System board

Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.

Diskette drive

Hard disk drive

System board

Chapter 4


No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.

No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 80.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

LED board.

System board.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.



Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD inverter I

LCD cabl

LCD Inverter

LCD

System board

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external

CRT.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD inverter I

LCD cabl

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

System board

No beep during POST but system runs correctly.

Speake

System board

Error Beep List

00h

F1h

F2h

D1h

Code Beeps

Two long beeps, one short beep, then one long beep.

One long and one short beeps.

One long and two short beeps

Two short beeps.

Description

Success

BIOS file size mismatch

BIOS reading error

Floppy drive not installed

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

LCD backlight doesn't work

LCD is too dark

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

LCD contrast cannot be adjusted

Unreadable LCD screen

Missing pels in characters

Abnormal screen

Wrong color displayed

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.

Action in Sequenc

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).

LCD inverter I

LCD cabl

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

Reconnect the LCD connector

LCD inverter I

LCD cabl

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

LCD inverter I

LCD inverter

LCD cabl

LCD

System board

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Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly


Reconnect the inverter board

Inverter board

System board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Power shuts down during operation

The system doesn’t power-on.

The system doesn’t power-off.

Battery can’t be charged




Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board



Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board



Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.

System board

See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 82.

Battery pack

System board

Chapter 4

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly

System board

PCMCIA slot assembly


PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.


Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then reboot system.

DIMM

System board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.

Audio driver

Speake

System board

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

Speake

System board


Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

The system will not enter hibernation

The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute.


Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard

Hard disk drive

System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 26.

Press Fn+ o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.

Touchpad

Keyboard

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

System board

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after closing the LCD

The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.


LCD cover switch

System board



Hard disk drive

System board

The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%.

See “Display Standby Mode” on page 26.

LCD cover switch

System board

Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.

Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery).

Battery pack

System board

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Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

System hangs intermittently.


See “Thermal & Fan Utility” on page 39.

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.


System board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

System configuration does not match the installed devices.

External display does not work correctly.

USB does not work correctly

Print problems.

Serial or parallel port device problems.


Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then reboot system.

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.

Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching

See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39.

System board

See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39

System board

Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” of

BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.

Onboard Devices Configuration

Run printer self-test.

Printer driver

Printer cabl

Printer

System Board

Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup

Utility is set to Enabled.

Device driver

Device cable

Device

System board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.

Touchpad does not work.


Reconnect the keyboard cable.

Keyboard

System board

Reconnect touchpad cable.

Touchpad board

System board

Modem-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Internal modem does not work correctly.


See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39.

Modem phone port modem combo board

System board

NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined

Problems” on page 91.

Chapter 4

Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.

When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

1.

Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

2.

If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.

3.

If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.

Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).

NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power

System Check” on page 80):

1.

Power-off the computer.

2.

Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.

3.

Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:

!

Non-Acer devices

!

!

!

!

Printer, mouse, and other external devices

Battery pack

Hard disk drive

DIMM

!

!

CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module

PC Cards

4.

Power-on the computer.

5.

Determine if the problem has changed.

6.

If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.

7.

If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

!

!

System board

LCD assembly

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Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message

Hardware Error

VPD Checksum Error

Error Message

BIOS Update Program Erro

System Error

Without AC adapter

Battery Low

Action in Sequence

See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39

Reboot the system and then retest with this diskette.

Turn off the power and restart the system.

Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.

make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system.

Chapter 4 91

Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message

09XXX

10XXX

11XXX

12XXX

16XXX

01XXX

02XXX

03XXX

Error Code

04XXX

05XXX

06XXX

07XXX

08XXX

Message

Backup battery error

CPU or main board error

Memory error

Keyboard error

Video error

Parallel Port erro

Serial port or main board error

Diskette drive error

Hard disk error

CD-ROM erro

Co-processor erro

Pointing device erro

Cache test error

Action in Sequence

Backup battery

Reload BIOS default setting.

System board

DIM

System board

Reset Keyboard

Keyboard

System board

System board

System board

System board

Diskette drive

System board

Reload BIOS default setting

Hard disk

System board

Reset CD-ROM cable

CD-ROM drive

System board

System board

Reset Keyboard

Keyboard

System board

System board

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Jumper and Connector Locations

Top View

4 5 6 7 8 9

10

11 12 13

2

1

3

22

14

15

16

17

18

Chapter 5

21

20 19

PCB No. 01213-1

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

9

10

11

CPU (on board)

Fan Connector

Inverter Connector

RJ45 + RJ11

External Display Port

USB Port 0

USB Port 1

LCD Connecto

Hot Key Connector

Parallel Port

Serial Port

16

17

18

19

12

13

14

15

20

21

22

PS/2 Port

DC-in Port

CD-ROM Connecto

RTC Battery Connector

Switch

Internal Keyboard Cable Connector

HDD Connector

Golden Finger

Touchpad Cable Connector

FDD Connecto

CardBus Connector

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94

Keyboard Switch Settings

SW1-1

English OFF

Japanese ON

Europe OFF

SW-4/5

Acer

OEM1

OEM2

OEM3

SW1-6: Check Password

SW1-6 = ON, Disable

SW1-6 = OFF, Enable

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

SW1-7: Boot Block Boot

SW1-7 = OFF, Enable

SW1-7 = On, Disable

SW1-4

OFF

OFF

ON

SW1-2

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

SW1-5

Chapter 5

Bottom View

3

4

1

2

5

Modem Connector

North Bridge (82830MG)

Power Switch

Audio Board Connector

DIMM 2 Socket

9

8

7 6 5

8

9

6

7

DIMM 1 Socket

Modem Card Cable Connector

Battery Connector

South Bridge (ICH3-M)

1

2

3

4

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Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 220/260.

Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).

Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a

DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.

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Exploded Diagram

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Memory

Picture No.

NS

Partname

MEMORY SDIMM 256

Description

SODIMM 256M HYS64V32220GDL-

7.5

LCD

05 LCD 14.1" XGA LCD 14.1" XGA AU/B141XN04/3

Cable

NS CABLE ASSY MODEM FALCON2 CABLE ASSY MODEM FALCON

NS C.A. LAUNCH FALCON2 C.A. LAUNCH FALCON2

NS CABLE ASSY MICRO (13.3”

&12.1”) FL

CABLE ASSY MICRO (13.3” &12.1”)

FL

NS CABLE ASSY LED & INV (14.1”)

FL2

CABLE ASSY LED & INV (14.1”) FL2

Chapter 6 99

Picture No.

NS

Partname Description

CORD 125V UL 3P K01081183WP CORD 125V UL 3P K01081183WP

NS CABLE ASSY FDD FPC FALCON2 CABLE ASSY FDD FPC FALCON2

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly

NS

10

ASSEMBLY LOWER CASE

FALCON3M

ASSY LCD PANEL 14.1” PNL

ASSEMBLY LOWER CASE

FALCON3M

ASSY LCD PANEL 14.1” ADT

08 ASSY LCD BEZEL 14.1’ BZL ASSY LCD BEZEL 14.1’ ADT

12 ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE F3

NS ASSEMBLY MIDDLE COVER ASSEMBLY MIDDLE COVER F3

100 Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Picture

09

No.

Partname

ASSEMBLY HDD DOOR

Description

ASSEMBLY HDD COVER F3M

15 ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER F3M ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER F3M

14 ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER F3M ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER F3M

NS ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE

F3M

ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE F3M

03 BRACKET FDD REAR F3M BRACKET FDD REAR F3M

17 ASSY FDD BEZEL BZL ASSY FDD BEZEL PANASONIC F3M

101

102

Picture No.

NS

Partname

ASSEMBLY CD/DVD CHASSIS

F3M

Description

ASSEMBLY CD/DVD CHASSIS F3

NS HDD ASSY(9.5MM) BRACKET

FALCON2

HDD ASSY(9.5MM) BRACKET

FALCON2

07 CAP HINGE L HIGH F3 CAP HINGE L HIGH F3

06 CAP HINGE R HIGH F3 CAP HINGE R HIGH F3M

NS COVER CABLE F3M COVER CABLE F3M

04 BATTERY COVER F3 DOOR BATTERY F3M

Chapter 6

Board

Battery

Picture No.

NS

Partname

RTC BATTERY HOLDER F3M

Description

HOLDER RTC BATTERY F3M

NS INVERTER Ambit T62.172.00 V.60

FAL

INVERTER T62I172.00 REV.60 FAL

NS MODEM BOARD AMBIT/

T60M283..00

MODEM MDC AMBIT/T60M283..00 3A

NS LAUNCH BOARD FALCON2 LAUNCH BOARD

NS TM210 AUDIO BOARD F2 TM210 AUDIO BOARD F2

NS FALCON 3M CD-ROM BD FALCON 3M CD-ROM BD

NS RTC BTY LI 3V BTY LI 3V CR2032T6 210MAH 50MM

Chapter 6 103

Adapter

Picture No.

NS

Partname

BTY PACK LI+/PANASONIC

Description

BTY PACK LI+ 2AH 8CELL PANA

NS ADT 60W ADP-60DHBN 3P ADT 60W ADP-60DHBN 3P

Keyboard

Speaker

NS KEYBOARD KB US NSK-84X21

NS

NS

09

KEYBOARD

KEYBOARD

SPEAKER-R (14.1”) FL2.5

KB US/INTERNATIONAL NSK-84X22

KEYBOARD CHINESE NSK-84X2C

SPEAKER-R (14.1”) FL2.5

09 SPEAKER-L (14.1”) FL2.5

SPEAKER-L (14.1”) FL2.5

Heatsink

02 HEATSINK CPU F3M HEATSINK CPU F3M

104 Chapter 6

Picture

FDD/Floppy Disk Drive

29

No.

Partname

ASSY FDD MODULE 1.44

PANASONIC F3

Description

ASSY FDD MODULE PANASONI

F3M

NS FDD 1.44M

FDD 1.44M MCI/JU226A253F

HDD/Hard Disk Drive

NS HDD MODULE IBM 20G F3 ASSY HDD MODULE IBM 20G F3M

NS HDD 20G IB HDD 20G IBM/IC25N920ATDA04

DVD-ROM DRIVE

NS ASSY DVD-ROM MODULE TM220 ASSY DVDROM MODULE PIONEER

F3M

NS DVD-ROM 8X MATSUSHITA DVD-ROM 8X MKE/SR-8176BAA2

ME34

Chapter 6 105

Mainboard

Picture No.

NS

Partname Description

MAINBOARD W/CPU CEL-933

TM220

FALCON 3M MB W/CPU CEL-933

Mainboard Components

NS PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT CONN CARDPUSH 1 CA91501-TC-F2

NS CONNECTOR 22PIN CONN CTR ML 22P HH98227

A2(HDD)

Miscellaneous

NS PLATE CPU HEATSINK F3M PLATE CPU HEATSINK F3M

NS PLATE PCMCIA F3M PLATE PCMCIA F3M

NS

03

LBL NAME PLATE 99.8*8.3 TM220 LBL NAME PLATE 99.8*8.3 TM220

RUBBER SCREW DOWN FL2 RUBBER SCREW DOWN FL2

106 Chapter 6

Screws

Picture

NS

NS

NS

NS

NS

NS

No.

Partname

M/B, CASE, POWER SUPPLY

SCREW

SCREW BINDING BL-ZN M2*.4P

SCREW BINDING BL-ZN M2*4L

SCREW M2L5 BH MSN+N

LCD SCREW

SCR. HEX NUT W/WASHER&NYLOK

#4

Description

SCREW BINDING BL-ZN M2*.4P

SCREW BINDING BL-ZN M2*4L

SCREW M2L5 BH MSN+

SCREW M2.5X6

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108 Chapter 6

Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration

Model Number Definitions

Model Number

261X

260XC

260XV

LCD

14.1” TFT

14.1” TFT

14.1” TFT

CPU

Pentium III 1G

Pentium III 1G

Pentium III 1G

Memory

256MB

256MB

256MB

HD

20GB

20GB

10GB

CD-RO

CD/DV

Combo or DVD-ROM

DVD-ROM

Battery

Li-ion

Li-ion

Li-ion

Appendix A 109

110 Appendix A

Appendix B

Test Compatible Component

This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home Edition.

Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 220/260 series notebook Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

Appendix B 111

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Environment Test

Item

Processor

Memory

LCD

Floppy Disk Drive

Hard Disk Drive

CD-ROM

DVD-ROM

Combo Drive (DVD + CD-RW)

Battery

AC Adapter

SW Modem

Keyboard

Power cord

VGA Chip

Audio

Touch Pad

Inverter

Specifications

Pentium III 1G above, 256k (TravelMate 260)

Celeron 1.06G, 256k (TravelMate 220)

Infineon 128MB

Infineon 256MB

13.3” XGA TFT (AU)

14.1” XGA TFT (AU)

MCI

IBM 10GB 9.5mm

IBM 20GB 9.5mm

Mitsumi 24X

MKE 8X

KME

Simplo Li-ION

Delta / ADP-60DB (3pin)

Ambit 56K modem

API

3pin

Intel 830MG Built-in VGA

AC97

Synaptics

AMBIT

112 Appendix B

Appendix C

Online Support Information

This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.

If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.

Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.

In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and

Server models including:

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!

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!

!

Service guides

User's manuals

Training materials

Main manuals

Bios updates

Software utilities

Spare parts lists

Chips

!

TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)

For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material.

Also contained on this website are:

!

Detailed information on Acer's International Traveller’s Warranty (ITW)

!

!

Returned material authorization procedures

An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your technical queries.

We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.

Appendix C 113

114 Appendix C

A

B

AC Adapter

25

AFLASH Utility

40

Audio

17, 21

Battery

23

battery pack charging indicator

10

BIOS

17

package

17

ROM size

17

ROM type

17

vendor

17

Version

17

BIOS Setup Utility

30

BIOS Supports protocol

17

BIOS Utility

30–??

Basic System Settings

33

Load Default Settings

39

Navigating

31

Onboard Device Configuration

35

Startup Configuration

33

System Information

32

System Security

36

Board Layout

4

Bottom View

5

Top View

4

brightness

hotkeys

13

C

Cache controller

17

size

17

caps lock on indicator

10

CardBus

23

Index

Index

D

CD-ROM Interface

20

Chipsets

17

computer on indicator

10

contrast

hotkeys

13

Controllers

17

Core logic

17

CPU

core voltage

17

I/O voltage

17

package

17 type

17

DC-AC LCD Inverter

24

DC-DC/Charger

23

Design

2

DIMM

18

Combinations

18

package

18

Speed

18 voltage

18

Disassembly

Machine

44

Disassembly Flowchart

46

Display

2

display

hotkeys

13

Display Standby Mode

26

DMA Channel Assignment

28

DVD-ROM Interface

20

E

Environmental Requirements

26

Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index

83

External CD-ROM Drive Check

79

External Diskette Drive Check

79

115

F

Features

1

Flash Utility

40

Floppy Disk Drive Interface

19

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

98

H

Hard disk

17, 19

Hard Disk Drive Module

Disassembly

52

Hard Disk Standby Mode

26

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

15

HDD

17, 19

Hibernation Mode

26

Hibernation mode hotkey

13

Hot Keys

13

I

I/O Address Map

27

Indicators

10

Intermittent Problems

90

IRQ Assignment Map

28

J

Jumper and Connector Locations

Bottom View

96

SW2 Settings

95

Top View

94, 96

K

Keyboard

17, 23

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

80

L

M

L2 cache

17

LCD

24

Machine Disassembly

44

Mechanical Specification

26

media access on indicator

10

Memory

Address Map

27

Memory Address Map

27

Memory Check

80

Model Number Definitions

110

Modem

19

N

O

Notebook Manager hotkey

13

num lock on indicator

10

Online Support Information

114

P

Panel

5

Bottom

9

Rear

8

right

8

Parallel Port

22

parallel port setting in BIOS Utility

35

Password Setting

Hard Disk Password

37

Power-On Password

37

Setup Password

37

PC Card

10, 23

PCMCIA

23

Power Management

26

Power management

2

Power System Check

80

Battery Pack

82

Power Adapter

81

PQA

40

Processor

17

116 Index

R

S

Removing the Battery Pack

49

RMA

98

RTC

17

Second Level Cache

17

Serial Port

22

speakers hotkey

13

Standby Mode

26

Super I/O

17

System

Block Diagram

3

Layout

4

System Check Procedures

79

System Diagnostic Diskette

40

System Memory

18

System Utilities

30

System Utility Diskette

40

T

Temperature

26

Test Compatible Components

112

Touchpad

15

touchpad hotkey

13

Touchpad Check

82

Troubleshooting

78

U

Undetermined Problems

91

USB

23

utility

BIOS

30–??

V

W

Video

21, 22

Resolutions

22

Video controller

17

Windows 98 SE/98 JP SE ACPI Environment Test

113

Index 117

118 Index

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