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Acer TravelMate 290E Series
Service Guide
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PART NO.: VD.T40V5.001
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Revision History
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Copyright
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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.
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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.
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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 Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Open View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Chapter 2 System Utilities 33
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Removing the LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Disassembling the Optical Disk Drive Module/Combo Drive Module . . . . . . . . .59
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 61
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Display Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Sound Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 75
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
SW1 Settings (Lid switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
SW3 Settings(Kill Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79
TravelMate 290E Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Appendix C Online Support Information 103
Index 105
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
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 852GM Chipset
Memory upgradeable up to 2GB with 2 slots
Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay)
High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
Li-Ion main battery pack
Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)
Display
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14.1” or 15.0” Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024x768 XGA resolution or 15.0” Thin-Film
Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1400x1050 SXGA+ resolution
3D graphics engine
Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support
S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input
Dual display capability
Multimedia
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Built-in dual speakers
High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)
Connectivity
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Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port
Fast infrared wireless communication
Three USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports (Two in rear and one on left)
InviLink 802.11b/g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional)
Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional)
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One type II CardBus PC Card slot
Upgradeable memory
I/O Ports
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One type II CardBus PC Card slot
One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10/100)
One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92)
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One DC-in jack for AC adapter
One parallel port
One VGA port for external monitor
One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack)
One microphone-in jack
Three USB 2.0 ports (Two in rear and one on left)
One FIR port (IrDA)
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System Block Diagram
Chapter 1 3
Board Layout
Top View
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1-JP12
2-JP7
3-JP2
4-JP1
5-JP10
6-JP6
7-JP5
10-SW1
11-JP8
12-JP11
13-JP15
CPU Socket
FAN Connector
Parallel Port
CRT Connector
LCD Connector
USB Connectors (*2)
RJ11/RJ45 Connectors
Lid Switch
USB Connector
MDC/MBC Connector
PCMCIA Connector
14-JP20
15-JP23
16-SW3
17-JP18
18-JP17
19-JP13
20-PJP9
21-JP21
22-JP22
23-PCN1
MIC in Jack
Headphone out Jack
Wireless Kill Switch
Speakers Connector
Module Connector
Mini PCI Connector
Battery Connector
Keyboard Connector
HDD Connector
DC-In Jack
Chapter 1
Bottom View
24-JP25 SO-DIMM Socket 25-JP26 SO-DIMM Socket
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Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Open View
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Icon
Palmrest
Item
Display screen
Power Button
Touchpad
Click buttons (left and right)
Keyboard
Status indicators
Launch keys
Description
Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.
Turns on the computer power.
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
Comfortable support ares for your hands when you use the computer.
Inputs data into your computer.
LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.
Two special keys for frequently used programs.
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Front View
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Icon Item
Latch
AcerMedia bay
Description
Latch for opening and colsing the computer.
For hot-swappable modules including 24x
CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM, or 24/10/8/24x
DVD/CD-RW combo or 2x DVD-RW.
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Left Panel
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Icon Item
Infrared port
PC card slot
Description
Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer).
Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC card or 32bit CardBus PC card.
Wireless communication switch
Enables and disables wireless communication devices.
Stereo speaker
Headphone/Speaker/
Line-out jack
Outputs sound.
Connects to headphones or other line-out audio devices (speakers).
Microphone/Line-in jack
One USB 2.0 port
Accepts input from external microphone, or other audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman and etc.).
Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Right Panel
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Stereo speaker
HDD
Ventialtion slot
DC-in jack
Outputs sound.
Description
Houses the computer hard disk.
Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Connects the AC adapter.
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Rear Panel
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Ethernet port
Description
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
Connects to a phone line.
Modem port
Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).
Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Bottom Panel
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Icon Item Description
Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
AcerMedia bay release latch
Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive.
AcerMedia bay
Battery bay
Battery release latch
Hard disk bay
Cooling fan
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
(securedby a screw).
Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
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The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components.
Icon
HDD
Function
ODD
Scroll lock
Caps lock
Pad lock (cursor)
Description
Lights when Hard Disk Drive is activated.
Lights when Optical Disk Drive is activated.
Lights when Scroll Lock is activated.
Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Lights when Pad lock is activated.
Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Wireless/Bluetooth indicator
Power
Orange indicators that wireless LAN is enables; blue indicators that Bluetooth
(optional) is enabledLights when the
Wireless LAN or Bluetooth capabilities are enabled.
Lights green when the power is on. Flashes when the computer is in standby mode.
Battery Lights green. Flashes when the battery is being charged or low capacity.
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Charging: Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec.
2.
Low capacity (about 10%): Flashing 0.25 sec. and off 0.25 sec.
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Critically low capacity (about 3%): Flashing 0.1 sec. and off 0.1 sec.
4.
Fully charged: Stead on
NOTE: If the user plugs in the wrong power adapter (less than 60 watts), the indicator of system and battery status flash 0.5 sec. and off 0.5 sec. simultaneously. And a beeping sound occurs for 2 sec. if the speakers are on. Using the original adapter is strongly recommended.
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Lock Keys
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key
Caps Lock
Pad lock
(Fn-F10)
Num lock
(Fn-F11)
Scroll lock
(Fn-F12)
Description
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
When Pad Lock is on, the embedded keypad is enabled. In this mode the keypad is cursor function.
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 w and y respectively.
Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
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Embedded Numeric Keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the right hand side of the keycaps.
Desired Access
Number keys on embedded keypad
Main keyboard keys
Num Lock On
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num Lock Off
Type the letters in a normal manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key
Windows logo key
Icon
Application key
Description
Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples:
+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
+ E (Explores My Computer)
+ F (Finds Document)
+ M (Minimizes All) j + + M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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Hot Keys
The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness and volume output.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key
Fn-Esc
Fn-F5
Fn-End
Fn-PgUp
Fn-PgDn
Fn-w
Fn-y
Icon
Sleep
Function
Display toggle
Speaker toggle
Description
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.
Turns the speakers on and off.
Volume up
Volume down
Brightness up
Brightness down
Increases the speaker volume.
Decreases the speaker volume.
Increases the screen brightness.
Decreases the screen brightness
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The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
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NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium Edition, follow the steps below:
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Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2.
Double-click on Keyboard.
3.
Click on the Language tab.
4.
Verify that keyboard layout used for “En English (United States)” is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK.
5.
Click on OK.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:
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Click on Start, Control Panel.
2.
Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
3.
Click on the Language tab and click on Details.
4.
Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International.
If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK.
5.
Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol:
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Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2.
Open a text editor or word processor.
3.
Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are three buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the two launch keys. They are designated as the programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
P1
P2
Launch Key Default application
User-programmable
User-programmable
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means 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.
Touchpad Basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
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Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
Press the left and right 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.
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 Tap
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button)
Tap once
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor
Access context menu
Click once
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.
Chapter 1
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item
CPU type
CPU package
CPU core voltage
CPU I/O voltage
Specification
Intel
®
Celeron
®
M Processor at 1.2~1.5 GHz or higher, or Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor at 1.3~1.7 GHz
µ FCBGA package
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor supports automatic selection of power supply voltage
1.05V
BIOS
Item
BIOS vendor
BIOS Version
BIOS ROM type
BIOS ROM size
BIOS package
Bupported protocols
BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item
Cache controller
Cache size
1st level cache control
2nd level cache control
Cache scheme control
System Memory
Item
Memory controller
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
Insyde
Insyde MobilePRO BIOS 4.0
Flash ROM
512KB
32 lead of PLCC
ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284
1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable
Set by setup manual
Specification
Built-in CPU
Intel(R) Celeron(R) M Processor 512KB
Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 1M
Always enabled
Always enabled
Fixed in write-through
Specification
Intel 852GM
128MB/256MB/512MB/1024MB(1GB)
2 sockets
1024MB
2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)
DDR Synchronous DRAM
200/266 MHz
2.5V
200-pin SO-DIMM
You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
Chapter 1 21
Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
128MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
0MB
0MB
0MB
0MB
128MB
128MB
128MB
128MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
0MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
0MB
128MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
0MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
0MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1152MB
256MB
384MB
512MB
768MB
1280MB
512MB
640MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
128MB
256MB
384MB
640MB
768MB
1024MB
1536MB
1024MB
1152MB
1280MB
1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB(2G)
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.
.
LAN Interface
Supports LAN protocol
LAN connector type
LAN connector location
Item
10/100 Mbps
RJ45
Rear side
Specification
.
Modem/Bluethooth Interface
Item
Data modem data baud rate (bps)
Supports modem/bluetooth protocol
Modem connector type
Modem connector location
Specification
56K
V.92 for MDC / Bluetooth 1.1 standard for BT modem
RJ11
Rear side
22 Chapter 1
Hard Disc Drive Interface(1)
Item
Vendor &
Model
Name
Toshiba
20G
MK2023
GAS
Toshiba
30G
MK3021
GAS
Capacity
(MB)
Bytes per sector
Data heads
Drive Format
Disks
Spindle speed
(RPM)
20000
512
2
1
4200
RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 2048KB
Interface
Max. media transfer rate (diskbuffer,
Mbytes/s)
ATA-5
164.6~
257.1
Data transfer rate
(host~buffe r, Mbytes/s)
100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra
DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance
5V(DC)
+/- 5%
30000
512
2
1
4200
RPM
2048KB
ATA-5
154.3~
298.0
100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra
DMA mode-5
5V(DC)
+/- 5%
Toshiba
40G
MK4021
GAS
40000
512
3
Specification
Toshiba
60G
MK6021
GAS
Hitachi
20G
IC25N02
0-
ATMR04
60000 20000
512
4
512
1
Hitachi
30G
IC25N03
0-
ATMR04
30000
Hitachi
40G
IC25N04
0-
ATMR04
40000
512
2
512
2
Hitachi
60G
IC25N06
0-
ATMR04
60000
512
3
2
4200
RPM
2048KB
ATA-5
154.3~
298.0
2
4200
RPM
2048KB
ATA-5
154.3~
298.0
1
4200
RPM
2048KB
ATA-5
350
1
4200
RPM
2048KB
ATA-5
350
1
4200
RPM
2048KB
ATA-5
350
2
4200
RPM
2048KB
ATA-5
350
100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra
DMA mode-5
100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra
DMA mode-5
100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra
DMA mode-5
100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra
DMA mode-5
100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra
DMA mode-5
100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra
DMA mode-5
5V(DC)
+/- 5%
5V(DC)
+/- 5%
5V(DC)
+/- 5%
5V(DC)
+/- 5%
5V(DC)
+/- 5%
5V(DC)
+/- 5%
Hard Disc Drive Interface(2)
Vendor & Model
Name
Item
Capacity (MB)
Bytes per sector
Data heads
Drive Format
Seagate 40G
Neptune
ST94011A
(5400rpm) f/w code 3.05
40000
512
2
Disks
Spindle speed
(RPM)
1
5400RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MB 8MB
Specification
HGST 40G
MORAGA
HTS548040M9AT
00
HGST 60G
MORAGA
HTS548060M9AT
00
40000
512
2
60000
512
3
Toshiba 60G
Triton
MK6022GAX
60000
512
4
1
5400RPM
2
5400RPM
2
5400RPM
8MB 16384KB
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24
Hard Disc Drive Interface(2)
Item
Interface
Data transfer rate
(host~buffer,
Mbytes/s)
Ultra ATA/100
IDE/ATAP
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-
5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%
DVD-ROM Interface
Item
Vendor & model name
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)
Data Buffer Capacity
Interface
Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism
ATA-6
Specification
ATA-6
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-
5
5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-
5
5V(DC) +/- 5%
ATA-5
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-
5
5V(DC) +/- 5%
Specification
Toshiba (SR-C2612)
With CD Diskette
(Mode1)
4X-5.7X PCAV 600-855KByte/s
10.3X-24X CAV 1552-3600KByte/s
(Mode2)
4X-5.7X PACV 684.4-975.3KBytes/s
10.3X-24X CAV 1769-4104KByte/s
With DVD Diskette
3.3X-8X CAV 4463-10820KByte/s
192 KBytes
IDE/ATAPI
DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW(read) DVD-RAM (read, Version2.1), DVD-RAM (read,
Version 1.0)
CD: CD-Audio, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I,
CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD) Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA,
CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R (read), CD-RW (read)
Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
Input Voltage
+5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
+/- 8 % (Start up)
+5 V +/- 0.25V
Audio Interface
Item
Audio Controller
Audio onboard or optional
Mono or Stereo
Resolution
Compatibility
Mixed sound source
Sampling rate
Internal microphone
Internal speaker / Quantity
Specification
Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec
Built-in
Stereo
20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter
18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter
AC97 2.2 & WHQL spec.
CD
48 KHz
No
Yes / 2
Chapter 1
Video Interface
Item
Video vendor
Video name
Chip voltage
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port
Intel
Intel 852GM
Core/1.2V
No
Specification
Parallel Port
Item
Parallel port controller
Number of parallel port
Location
Connector type
Parallel port function control
Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional
(PS/2 compatible)
Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS setup)
Optional parallel port I/O address (in
BIOS setup)
Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS setup)
Specification
SMC LP47N217
One
Rear side
25-pin D-type connector, in female type
Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by
BIOS setup
Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free systen resources for other devices.
Yes (set by BIOS setup)
Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, “3BCh” will not be available.
DMA channel 1
378h, 278h
IRQ7, IRQ5
USB Port
Item
USB compliancy level
OHCI
Number of USB port
Location
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
2.0
USB 2.0
3
Two on rear and one on left
Enable/Disable by BIOS setup
Specification
ENE CB1410 CardBus
Type II
One type-II
Left panel
No ZV support
Yes
Specification
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System Board Major Chips
Item
System core logic
Super I/O controller
Audio controller
Video controller
Hard disk drive controller
Keyboard controller
RTC
Intel 852GM and ICH4-M
SMC LP47N217
Realtek ALC202 Codec
Intel 852GM
ICH4-M
ENE KB910
ICH4-M
Controller
26
Keyboard
Item
Keyboard controller
Keyboard vendor & model name
Total number of keypads
Windows logo key
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously
Specification
ENE KB910
Standard keyboard w/o launch button embeded
85/US, 86/UK keys with 101/102 key emulation
Yes
Yes
Battery
Item
Vendor & model name
Battery Type
Pack capacity
Cell voltage
Number of battery cell
Package configuration
Package voltag
AU
CMO
CPT
Toppoly
AU
Specification
Sony/Samsung
Li-ion
31Wh / 63Wh
3.7V/cell
4 / 8
Pin 1: BATT+: Battery positive power pin
Pin 2: 6C/8C
Pin 3: B/I: Enable Li-ion battery output, connect to 1k Ω resistor to
GND in system.
Pin 4: TS: connect 10K Ω ohm Thermistor to GND
Pin 5: EC_SMD1: SMbus DATA
Pin 6: EC_SMC1: SMbus CLOCK
Pin 7: GND: battery ground power pin
14.8V
LCD Inverter Specification
This inverter is designed to light up the CCFL of LCD for TravelMate 290E series notebook. It should be supported the following LCD panels.
4
5
2
3
No.
1
Supplier Model
B141XN04
N141X6-L01
CLAA141XF01
TD141TGCB1
B150XG02-V1
Type
TFT, 14.1” XGA
TFT, 14.1” XGA
TFT, 14.1” XGA
TFT, 14.1” XGA
TFT 15.0” XGA
Chapter 1
LCD Inverter Specification
This inverter is designed to light up the CCFL of LCD for TravelMate 290E series notebook. It should be supported the following LCD panels.
No.
6
7
8
Hitachi
LG
Hannstar
Supplier Model
TX38D81VC1CAB
LP150X08-A3
HSD150PX17-A
Type
TFT, 15.0 XGA
TFT 15.0” XGA
TFT, 15.0” XGA
There are two control signals that come form system to control lamp brightness. One signal is named DAC_BRIG, which limits current to meet LCD lamp current specification. Another one is named PWM, which adjusts lamp brightness. This inverter brightness is adjusted by PWM burst mode. The PWM burst mode is that turning on and off the lamp at rate of 150Hz. The effective brightness is a function of the duty cycle.
Features
1. Wide range 9V to 21V input voltage.
2. Birghtness adjustment by PWM duty mode.
3. Close loop controls lamp current.
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28
8
9
6
7
4
4
5
2
3
Electrical Characteristics
No
.
Parameter Symbol
1
Input voltage
NV_PWR 9
Min.
Input current
Lamp current
Lamp current
Frequency
Output power
Efficiency
Starting voltage
Starting time
Dispoff#
Iin
IL
IL
F
Pout
η
Vs
Tvs
10 DAC-
BRIG
--
3.0
2.7
45
--
80%
1600
1
2.8
0
0
11
Limited lamp maximum current
PWM signal
*Note 4
INV_PW
M
142
3.0
30
Typ.
14.8
0.33
--
--
--
--
--
55
--
3.3
0.5
150
3.3
--
--
6.8
--
---
1.5
6.3
65
4.5
3.6
0.8
3.3
Max.
21 V
Unit Comment
7.5V (continuous) can work
*Note 1
A mA
V
V
V
--
V
Sec mA
KHz
W
DAC=0V
*Note 2
DAC=1V
* Note 3
At 0’C
Backlight on/off signal
Low level
*Note 2
12
13
14
15
15
Lamp current over-shoot
Current
Waveform factor
I zero-PK
I p
I rms
Unbalance
Rate
I p
−
I
− p
I rms
IHl Turn off current
(Hight side)
Turn off voltage
(Low side)
Voff
--
1.27
-10%
--
--
--
0
--
--
2
158
3.6
100
10
1.56
Hz
V
%
PWM signal frequency
PWM signal amplitude
%
Multiple
Duty =
Period
Line transient (10.8V to
21V/100us) and turn on transient
I
− p
I rms
+10% Mulitple
0 A
150Vpp
V
PWM=30%
PWM=30%
Chapter 1
No
.
16
Parameter Symbol Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit Comment
17
Voltage
Rise time
(Low side)
Voltage fall time (Low side)
Trise
Tfall
--
--
--
--
300us
300us us us
PWM=30%
PWM=30%
NOTE:
*1. The inverter can work in 7.5V input voltage (continuous), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will not be care.
*2. Limited lamp maximum current by DAC_BRIC signal:
When DAC_BRIG voltage is 0V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has max. current.
When DAC_BRIG voltage is 3.3V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. current.
When add 1V DAC, the 100% Lamp current will decrease 0.5mA.
DAC_BRIG signal comes from system chipset with internal resistance of 3K Ω
*3. Inverter operating frequency should be within specification (45~65kHz) at max. and min. brightness load.
*4. INV_PWM enable implies INV_PWM signal is High level (On duty cycle is 100%). It is a square wave of 150Hz to adjust backlight brightness that is a function of PWM duty cycle. Backlight brightness is maximum value under INV_PWM at 100% and brightness is minimum under
INV_PWM at 30%.
*5.The system interface signals belong to 3.3V.
*6. Please make sure open lamp output voltage should be within starting voltage specification.
*7. Inverter should pass human body safety test.
*8. Inverter should be no smoking by any component open/short test.
*9. Transformer voltage stress should not be over 85% under any condition.
(turn on overshoot transient and line transient.)
*10. Audio noise should be less than 36dB at 10cm distance.
.
Electrical specification
No
.
1
Symbol
V oper* --
Min.
Typ.
650 --
Max.
Unit
Vrms
Comment
Il
Il
Il
Il
6.2
3.0
5.7
2.7
6.5
3.3
6.0
3.0
6.8
3.6
6.3
3.3
mArms mArms mArms mArms
Lamp operating voltage
(650+/-50)
DAC_BRIG: 0 V, PWM:
100%
DAC_BRIG: 0 V,
PWM:30%
DAC_BRIG: 0V,
PWM:100%
DAC_BRIG: 1V,
PWM:30%
F
η
Thermal
45
80%
55
--
65
-kHz
--
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30
All components on inverter board should follow below rules:
1. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component specification including voltage rating, current rating, temperature etc.
2. Component temperature should follow below:
T
∆T <=30 degree C, at 25, 35 degree C.
T
LCD
Component temperature should be less than 70 degree C inside system at 35 degree C.
Item
Vendor & model name
CPT
CLAA14
1XF01
AU
B141XN
04 /
B150XG
02-V1 /
B150XG
01-V2
Hitachi
TX38D8
1VC-
1CAB
LG
Specification
LP150X
08-A3
Sanyo
TM150X
G-02L11
Hannstar
HSD150
PX17-A
CMO
N141X6-
L01
Toppoly
TD141T-
GCB1
Mechanical Specifications
LCD display area
(diagonal, inch)
14.1
TFT Display technology
Resolution
Supports colors
XGA
(1024*
768)
262K
Optical Specification
Contrast ratio
300
14.1/
15.0
TFT
XGA
(1024*
768)
262K
100
15.0
TFT
XGA
(1024*
768)
262K
15.0
TFT
XGA
(1024*
768)
262K
15.0
TFT
XGA
(1024*
768)
262K
15.0
TFT
XGA
(1024*
768)
262K
14.1
TFT
XGA
(1024*
768)
262K
14.1
TFT
XGA
(1024*
768)
262K
Response time
(msec)
Limuinanc e, white,
5P (cd/m 2 )
Brightness control keyboard hotkey
No Contrast control
Suspend/
Standby control
Yes
Electrical Specification
Supply voltage for
LCD display (V)
3.3
Rising:
24 (Typ.)
15
(Max.)
Falling:
11 (Typ.)
30
(Max.)
180 (5 points average)
Rising:
30 (Typ.)
50
(Max.)
Falling:
30 (Typ.)
50
(Max.)
180 (5 points average) keyboard hotkey
No
Yes
3.3
175
(Min.)
250
(Typ.)
Rising:
10 (Typ.)
20
(Max.)
Falling:
20 (Typ.)
30
(Max.)
150 (5 points average) keyboard hotkey
No
Yes
3.3
keyboard hotkey
No
Yes
3.3
keyboard hotkey
No
Yes
3.3
keyboard hotkey
No
Yes
3.3
keyboard hotkey
No
Yes
3.3
keyboard hotkey
No
Yes
3.3
Chapter 1
LCD
Item
Supply voltage for
LCD backlight
(Vrms)
690 690 690 690
Specification
690 690 690 690
AC Adapter
Item
Vendor & model name
Specification
LITEON 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA
LITEON 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CR
DELTA 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB
Input Requirements
Maximum input current (A,
@100Vac, full load)
Nominal frequency (Hz)
Frequency variation range (Hz)
Nominal voltages (Vrms)
Inrush current
Efficiency
Output Ratings (CV mode)
DC output voltage
Noise + Ripple
Output current
Output Ratings (CC mode)
DC output voltage
Constant output
Dynamic Output Characteristics
Start-up time
Hold up time
Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
Short circuit protection
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage
Primary to secondary
Leakage current
Regulatory Requirements
1.7Amax@100Vac
0.9Amax@ 240Vac
47 - 63
47 - 63
90 - 264
The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac(60Hz) and 240Vac(50Hz) respectively.
High efficiency 86% minimum, at 100~240Vac AC input, full load, warm-up condition.
Offers constant voltage 19.0V output source with 65W max output power capacity.
380mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load
0 A (min.) 3.16A (max.)
18.0 ~ 20.0
3.3A
3 sec. (@115 Vac and 230Vac full load)
5ms min. (@115 Vac input, full load)
27V
Output can be shorted without damage, and auto recovery
15kV (at air discharge)
8kV (at contact discharge)
4242 Vdc for 1 second
60uA at 254Vac
1. FCC class B requirements (USA)
2. VDE class B requirements (German)
3. VCCI classII requirements (Japan)
Power Management
ACPI Mode
Mech. Off (G3)
Soft Off (G2/S5)
Power Management
All devices in the system are turned off completely.
OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely.
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32
Power Management
Working (G0/S0)
ACPI Mode
Sleeping State (S3)
Sleeping State (S4)
Power Management
Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state.
CPU Power Down
VGA Power Down
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
Super I/O Power Down
Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system.
Environmental Requirements
Item
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
Non-operating
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
Non-operating
Vibration
Operating (unpacked)
Non-operating (unpacked)
+5 ~ +35
-20 ~ +65
-20 ~ +65
° C
° C
° C (storage package)
Specification
20% to 80% without condensation
20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (unpacked)
20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (storage package)
5 ~ 500Hz: 0.9G
5 ~ 500Hz: 1.3G
Mechanical Specification
Item
Dimensions
Weight
I/O Ports
Material
Indicators
Switch
Specification
333.6mm (W) x 276.3mm (D) x 32mm (H) for 14.1/15.0 inch model
6.15lb (2.79kg) for 14.1 inch model
6.26lb (2.84kg) for 15.0 inch model
One type II CardBus slots, One RJ-11 modem jack,One RJ-45 network jack,
One DC-in jack for AC adapter, One ECP/EPP-compliant parallel port, One external monitor port, One headphone/speaker/line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack),
One microphone/line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack), Three Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports,
Recycle plastic PC+ABS
Power, Battery charge, HDD, ODD, Wireless/Bluetooth communication, Caps lock, Pad lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators
Power switch
Lid switch
User define switch 1, 2
Wireless ON/OFF switch
Chapter 1
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 (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen).
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
T
T
To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
T
T
T
To change the value of a parameter, press p or q.
Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
Chapter 2 33
Main
This menu provides you the information of the system.
34
Parameter
System BIOS Version
VGA BIOS Version
Serial #
UUID Number
System Memory
Extended Memory
Description
Displays system BIOS version
Displays VGA BIOS version
Displays the serial number of the unit.
UUID=16bytes. This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present.
This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640KB.
This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system.
Extended Memory size=Total memory size
CPU Speed= Max speed
Sets the system time and date.
CPU Speed
System Time and System
Date
Quiet Boot Mode
LCD Auto DIM
PXE Boot from LAN
F12 Boot Menu
Control whether Customer Logo and Summary Screen are displayed or not.
Enabled: LCD brightness will automatically lower to save more power when AC is not present.
Disabled: LCD brightness will NOT automatically lower to save more power when AC is not present.
Enables “PXE Boot from LAN” function at DOS.
This field decides whether the OEM POST screen will have the following message: “Press
<F12> Change Boot Device” or not during user’s quiet boot.
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Advanced
The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
FIR Ports
Configure the system’s Infrared port using options: Disabled and Enabled.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
FIR I/O Settings
Description
Sets the base I/O address and IRQ for Infrared port.
Option
COM1, 3F8, IRQ4/ COM2, 2F8,
IRQ3 / COM3, 3E8, IRQ4/
COM4, 2E8, IRQ3
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DMA Setting for Fast IR
Description
Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in
ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if
Mode is set to ECP.
Mode Setting
Option
DMA1, DMA2, DMA3 ,
Normak (16550), IrDA (HPSIR),
ASK IR, FAST IR
LPT Port
Configure the system’s parallel port using options: Disabled and Enabled.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Port Definition
Port Address
Mode Setting
Description
Sets the mode for the parallel port.
Standard AT: Normal mode (AT compatible)
Bi-directional: Bi-directional mod (PS/2 compatible)
Enhanced Parallel (EPP): EPP mode
Extended Compabilities (ECP): ECP mode
(requires DMA channel)
Sets the base I/O address for the parallel port.
When Mode is selected as EPP mode, “3BC” will not be available.
If ECP mode has been selected, then DMA default is DMA1.
Legacy USB Support
Disabled: Disable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus.
Enabled: Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus.
Option
Standard AT (Centronics),
Bidirectional (PS-2) ,
Enhanced Parallel (EPP),
Extended Capabilities
None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2,
278, IRQ5/ LPT3, 3BC, IRQ7
DMA1, DAM3
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length 10 characters
Characters Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are ignored.
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Parameter
Set User Password
Description
Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup
Utility from unauthorized access.
Option
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Parameter
Set Supervisor Password
Password on Boot
Description
Press Enter to set the administrator password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access.
Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to boot.
Option
Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
Please select the order of the boot devices.
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Default
Discard Changes
Description
Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system.
Allows the user Discards changes made and exits System Setup.
Loads default settings for all parameters (same as t ).
Allows the user to discard previous changes in CMOS Setup.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
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New versions of system programs
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New features or options
Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery
Diskette before you use the Flash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utilities.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded.
Fellow the steps below to run the Flash.
1.
Prepare a bootable diskette.
2.
Copy the Flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.
Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Flash utility has auto-execution function.
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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:
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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
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Plastic flat head screw driver
Plastic tweezers
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Philips screw driver
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Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover
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.
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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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.
3.
Remove the battery pack.
NOTE: TravelMate 290E series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
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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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Start
Battery
M*1
HDD Module
HDD Carrier
Q*4
HDD Carrier
SUB Assy
M*2
HDD Cover
M*2
DIMM Cover
ODD
ODD Module
G*4
J*2
Optical Device
Bracket
Optical Device
Holder
Memory
Optical Device
Board
M*1
Power Button
P*2
MDC Cover
Plate
MDC Card
L*1
Launch Board
P*1
Thermal Plate
*4
Thermal
Module
Middle Cover
M*2
Keyboard
K*2
Mini PCI
Cover
Mini PCI
Wireless
Board
Wireless
Antenna
M*5
G*4
Hinge Saddles
M*2
Shielding
P*4
Speaker Set
CPU
P*1
K*1
M*1
Upper Case
ASSY
M*3
P*14
Lower Case
ASSY
N*3
O*1
Upper Case
Support w/
FPC
Touchpad
Main Board
F*2
I*2
PCMCIA Slot
LED Cable
O*1
Lower Case
P*4
M*1
LCD Module
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LCD Module
2 LCD Rubber
2 LCD Screw
Caps
P*4
LCD Bezel
P*2
LCD ASSY
M*1
Inverter Board
LCD
LCD Coaxial
Cable
Screw List
N
O
L
M
P
Q
J
K
H
I
F
G
D
E
Item
A
B
C
Description
SCREW BTP M1,7 x 3.5ZS
SCREW BTP M2 x 4 ZS
SCREW D-SUB NUT
SCREW M1.7 x 2.5ZS
SCREW M2 x 6 (B) & NI
SCREW M2 x 10 (B)
SCREW M2 x 2.3 (NL)
SCREW M2 x 3 (NL)
SCREW M2 x 4 (B)
SCREW M2 x 6 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 1.1 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 15 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 3 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 3 (NL) -up
SCREW M2.5 x 4 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 6 (NL)
SCREW M3 x 4 (NL)
H*8
LCD Brackets LCD Panel
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Removing the Battery Pack
1.
Slide the battery latch.
2.
Then remove the battery.
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Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module
Removing the ODD Module
1.
Slide the optical drive latch.
2.
Then remove the optical drive.
Removing the Memory
1.
Unscrew the two screws that secure the DIMM cover.
2.
Remove the DIMM cover.
3.
Pop out the memory then remove it.
Removing the HDD Module
1.
Remove the screw that secures HDD module.
2.
Take off the HDD module from the main unit.
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Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module
Removing the Keyboard
1.
Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully.
2.
Then remove the middle cover from the main unit.
3.
Remove the two screws holding the keyboard.
4.
Turn the keyboard over as the picture shows.
5.
Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.
Removing the LCD module
1.
Remove the middle cover. See step 1 and step 2 on “Removing the Keyboard” section.
2.
Remove one screw as the picture shows.
3.
Then disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.
4.
Remove the six screws on the rear and the bottom panel; three on each side.
5.
Then detach the entire LCD module.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
1.
See “Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module” on page 49
2.
Disconnect the touchpad FPC.
3.
Remove the screw that fastens the power button.
4.
Then take off the power button.
5.
Remove the screw holding the launch board.
6.
Take off the launch board.
7.
Then remove the screw that secures the thermal plate.
8.
Take off the thermal plate.
9.
Remove the two screws that fasten the MDC cover plate then remove it.
10. Disconnect the MDC card connector.
11. Disconnect the modem card cable.
12. Disconnect the fan cable.
13. Remove the four screws according to the order as shown.
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14. Remove the thermal module from the main unit.
15. Release the CPU lock.
16. Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully.
17. Disconnect the speaker cable.
18. Remove the two screws holding the mini PCI cover.
19. Then remove the mini PCI cover.
20.
Disconnect the wireless LAN antennae.
21. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.
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22. To detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly, first remove the three screws as shown.
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23. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom panel.
24. Then detach the upper case assembly.
25. Tear off the capton fastening the touchpad FPC.
26. Disconnect the touchpad FPC.
27. Remove the four screws that secure the touchpad support bracket.
28. Then remove the touchpad support bracket.
29. Remove the touchpad.
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30. Tear off all capton holding wireless LAN antenna.
31. Take out the wireless antenna from the small fastening hooks.
32. Remove the two screws that fasten the wireless antenna.
33. Then take out the wireless antenna.
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34. Remove the screw holding the left hinge saddle.
35. Then remove the screw holding the right hinge saddle.
36. Remove the gasket protecting the wireless antenna.
37. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless antenna to the hinge saddle.
38. Then remove the wireless antenna from the upper case.
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39. Remove the two screws fastening the left speaker.
40. Place the left speaker as shown.
41. Then take off the left hinge saddle.
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42. Remove the gasket.
43. Then remove the screw that secures the hinge saddle.
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44. Remove the two screws holding the right speaker.
45. Place the right speaker as shown.
46. Then remove the right hinge saddle.
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47. Remove the five screws that secure the shielding to the upper case.
48. Tear off the tape on the right and the left side.
49. Then remove the shielding.
50. Tear off the tape holding the speaker set.
51. Remove the speaker set from the upper case.
52. Remove the screw that secures the main board to the lower case.
53. Disconnect the touchpad FPC. Please push the lower case outwards as shown.
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54. Remove the four screws that fasten the PCMCIA slot.
55. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
1.
Remove the two LCD rubber feet and the two screw caps.
2.
Remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel.
3.
Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
4.
Tear off the tape fastening the inverter connector.
5.
Tear off the tape fastening the inverter cable.
6.
Remove the screw holding the LCD inverter board.
7.
Disconnect the high voltage cable and the inverter board.
8.
Disconnect the inverter board connector.
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9.
Remove the two screws holding the LCD; one on each side.
10. Then remove the LCD from the LCD panel.
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11. Remove the eight screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets; four on each side.
12. Then remove the LCD brackets on both side.
13. Tear off the capton that secure the LCD coaxial cable.
14. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.
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Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1.
Remove the two screws holding the HDD carrier on one side.
2.
Then remove another two screws fastening the HDD carrier on the other side.
3.
Remove the HDD carrier.
4.
Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover.
5.
Detach the HDD cover.
Disassembling the Optical Disk Drive Module/Combo Drive Module
1.
Remove the two screws holding the optical device holder.
2.
Remove another two screws that fasten the optical device holder on the other side.
3.
Then remove the last two screws that secure the holder.
4.
Take the optical disc drive from the optical device holder.
5.
Remove the optical device bracket.
6.
Then remove the optical device 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 this model (TravelMate 290E series). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1.
Obtain the failed 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.
If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal.
4.
After you perform visual inspection you can also verify the following: ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password.
verify with the customer that Wndows XP is installed on the hard disk. Operating systems that were not preinstalled by Acer can cause malfunction.
make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer.
make sure the floppy disk is empty.
5.
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.
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).
Go To
“Power System Check” on page 63.
“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and
“Undetermined Problems” on page 73
“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and
“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and
Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and
“Intermittent Problems” on page 72
“Undetermined Problems” on page 73
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following steps 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.
1.
The FDD heads can become dirty over time, affecting their performance. Use an FDD cleaning kit to clean the heads. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to next step.
2.
Boot from diagnostic program.
3.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the main board.
If the error still remains:
1.
Reconnect the external diskette drive module.
2.
Replace the external diskette drive module.
3.
Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM/DVD-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.
Insert an audio CD into the CD/DVD drive. If the CD/DVD drive can read the data from the audio CD. The drive does not have problem, then go to next step. If the CD/DVD LED on the front panel does not emit light as it read the data from the audio CD, then go to next step. However, if the CD/DVD drive can not read data from the audio CD, you may need to clean the CD/DVD drive with a CD/DVD drive cleaning disk.
2.
Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the computer for the CD/DVD drive.
3.
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program
4.
See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test.
5.
Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the main board. If the error still remains:
1.
Reconnect the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module.
2.
Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module.
3.
Replace the main board.
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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 main board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
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.
Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:
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Embedded Numeric Keypad
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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.
Currently, we do not provide memory test program. However, if you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to download the shareware
“BurnIn Test V.3.0”. You may test the memory with this program under Window XP environment.
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:
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“Check the Power Adapter” on page 64
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“Check the Battery Pack” on page 65
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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: 19V
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:
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Replace the main board.
If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 73.
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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 DC-IN 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 Power Adapter” on page 64.
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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1.
Check out the Power Options 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).
3.
If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
4.
If the voltage is within the normal range, run the diagnostic program.
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 emit, 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.
After rebooting, run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver.
2.
Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working.
3.
If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected well.
4.
If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the touch pad FPC connects to the main board properly.
5.
If there is still an error after you have connected the touch pad FPC to the main board properly, then replace the touch pad or touch pad FPC. The touch pad or touch pad FPC may be damaged.
6.
Replace switch board.
7.
If the touch pad still does not work, then replace the FPC on Track Pad PCB.
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.
Display Check
1.
Connect an external display to the computer’s external monitor port, the boot the computer. The computer can automatically detect the external display. Press Fn+ p to switch to the external display.
2.
If the external display works fine, the internal LCD may be damaged. Then perform the following steps:
Make sure the DDRRAM module is seated properly. Then run the diplay test again. If the problem still exists, go to next step.
Replace the inverter board, then run the display test program again. If the problem still occurs, go on next step.
Replace the LCD module with a new one then run the display test again. If the probelm still happens, continue next step.
Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one then execute the display diagnostic again. If the problem
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still occurs, continue next step.
Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problems still occurs, go to next step.
The main board may be damaged. Replace main board.
3.
If the external monitor has the same problem as the internal monitor, the main board may be damaged.
Please insert the diagnostic disk and run the display test program and go through the sub-steps under step 2.
Sound Check
To determine if the computer’s built-in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following steps. Before you start the steps below, adjust the speaker volume to an appropriate level.
1.
Try different audio sources. For example, employ audio CD and ditital music file to determine whether the fault is in the speaker system or not. If not all sources have sound problem, the problem is in the source devices. If all have the same problem, continue next step.
2.
Connect a set of earphone or external speakers. If these devices work fine, go to next step. If not, then the main board may be defective or damaged. Replace the main board.
3.
Follow the disassembling steps in Chapter 3. Esure the speaker cable is firmly connected to the main board. If the speaker is still a malfunction, go on next step.
4.
If the speakers do not sound properly, the speakers may be defective or damaged. Replace the speakers.
If the problem still occurs, then replace the main board.
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Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages
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 73.
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.
Beep Code short, short, short; short, short, long short, short, short; short, long, short short, short, short; short, long, long short, short, short; long, short, short short, short, short; long, short, long short, short, short; long, long short short, short, short; long, long, long
Message
“FAULTY DMA PAGE REGISTERS”
“FAULTY REFRESH CIRCUIT”
“ROM CHECKSUM INCORRECT”
“CMOS RAM TEST FAILED”
“DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY”
“INTERRUPT CONTROLLER
FAILED”
N/A short, short, long; short, short, short short, short, long; short, short, long
N/A
N/A
N/A
“KEYBOARD CONTROLLER
FAILURE”
N/A “KEYBOARD FAILURE”
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Description
DMA page registers do not function properly.
RAM refresh circuit does not function properly.
BIOS ROM checksum failed.
CMOS RAM test failed.
DMA controller does not work properly.
The interrupt controller does not work properly.
Keyboard controller failed to respond with the self-test command.
No video device found.
No RAM installed.
“CMOS FAILURE - RUN SCU”
“CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID - RUN
SCU”
“RAM ERROR AT LOCATION xxxxxx:
WROTE: xxxx
READ: xxxx”
“PARITY ERROR AT UNKNOWN
LOCATION”
“PARITY ERROR AT LOCATION
XXXXXX”
Keyboard controller failed during system inquiry about connected devices.
The keyboard fails to respond or no keyboard is connected.
CMOS data error, probably due to battery power loss.
CMOS checksum error.
The RAM failed during memory test at the indicated location.
Parity error during memory test at unknown location.
Parity error during memory test at the indicated location.
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Beep Code Message
“NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER 0”
Description
Timer 0 of the clock timer controller does not generate system interrupts correctly.
“UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF
MEMORY - RUN SCU”
The system memory size does not match with the CMOS record.
“CLOCK NOT TICKING CORRECTLY” The system clock does not working correctly.
“TIME/DATA CORRUPT - RUN SCU” The time/date information in CMOS is invalid.
“MACHINE IS LOCKED - TURN KEY” The keyboard operation is locked.
“BOOT SECTOR 0 HAS CHANGED” The boot sector of the hard disk has been changed, probably because of a virus attack.
Suspend-to-Disk partition MISSING!” No Suspend-to-Disk partition found.
“Hard Disk ERROR!” Access to the Suspend-to-Disk partition failed.
No Suspend-to-Disk partition signature found.
“Suspend-to-Disk partition signature
NOT FOUND!”
“Suspend-to-Disk partition size TOO
SMALL!”
“MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED --
REBOOTING”
The capacity of the Suspend-to-Disk partition is not enough.
The memory size has changed after previous
Suspend-to-Disk operation.
68 Chapter 4
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 Sequence
Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Defaults” on Exit screen, then reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Reconnect the LCD connector
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
LCD inverter
LCD cable
LCD
Main board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly
Action in Sequence
Reconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
Main 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
Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
Main board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
Main board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
Main board
See “Check the Power Adapter” on page 64.
Battery pack
Main board
Chapter 4 69
70
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly
Main board
PCMCIA slot assembly
Action in Sequence
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.
Action in Sequence
DIMM
Main board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
Action in Sequence
Audio driver
Speaker
Main board
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.
Speaker
Main 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.
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after closing the LCD
The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.
The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%.
System hangs intermittently.
Action in Sequence
Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Hard disk drive
Main board
Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
Main board
LCD cover switch
Main board
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
Main board
LCD cover switch
Main board
Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery).
Battery pack
Main board
Reconnect hard disk drives.
Hard disk drive connector
Main board
Chapter 4
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.
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.
See if there is an error beep. If there is an erro beep, then change main board.
Power off. Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected.
Press Fn+F5 three times slowly
LCD FPC
LCD inverter
LCD
USB device cable is firmly connected into the USB ports. Test one
USB port each time.
USB socket is firmly secured to the main board.
Main board
Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “System Devices” of BIOS Setup
Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run parallel port test
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
Main board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.
Touchpad does not work.
Action in Sequence
Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
Main board
Reconnect touch pad cable. Modem port is secured to the main board
Touch pad FPC
Audio/Touch pad board
Main board
Modem-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Internal modem does not work correctly.
Action in Sequence
Ensure the telephone cable is firmly plugged into the telephone wall socket and the modem port of the computer.
Modem phone port is secured to the main board.
modem combo board
Main board
Chapter 4 71
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 diagnostic test for several times to isolate the problem.
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.
If an error is detected by the main battery test, see “Check the Power Adapter” on page 64
72 Chapter 4
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.
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:
T
Non-Acer devices
T
T
T
T
Printer, mouse, and other external devices
Battery pack
Hard disk drive
DIMM
T
T
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:
T
T
Main board
LCD assembly
Chapter 4 73
74 Chapter 4
Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
Chapter 5
NOTE: TM290E does not have S-video port and IEEE 1394 port, therefore, No. 8 S-Video Connector and No.
9 IEEE 1394 Connector will not appear on the motherboard.
1-JP12
2-JP7
3-JP2
4-JP1
5-JP10
6-JP6
7-JP5
10-SW1
11-JP8
12-JP11
13-JP15
CPU Socket
FAN Connector
Parallel Port
CRT Connector
LCD Connector
USB Connector (x2)
RJ11/RJ45 Connector
Lid Switch
USB Connector
MDC/MBC Connector
PCMCIA Connector
14-JP20
15-JP23
16-SW3
17-JP18
18-JP17
19-JP13
20-PJP9
21-JPJ21
22-JP22
23-PCN1
MIC in Jack
Headphone out Jack
Wireless Kill Switch
Speakers Connector
Module Connector
Mini PCI Connector
Battery Connector
Keyboard Connector
HDD Connector
DC-In Jack
Chapter 5 75
SW1 Settings (Lid switch)
Function 1
Function 2
Function 3
Function 4
SW3 Settings(Kill Switch)
On
Off
NONE
LCD BACKLIGHT OFF
STAND BY
HIBERNATE
Setting
Setting
Wireless On
Bluetooth On
Wireless Off
Bluetooth Off
76 Chapter 5
Bottom View
24-JP25
25-JP26
So-DIMM Socket
So-DIMM Socket
Chapter 5 77
78 Chapter 5
Chapter 6
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 290E series products. 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.
Chapter 6 79
Exploded Diagram
THE SYSTEM
80 Chapter 6
LOGIC UPPER ASSY
Chapter 6 81
LCD 14.1”
82 Chapter 6
LCD 15”
Chapter 6 83
84
OPTICAL DISC DRIVE MODULE AND COMBO DRIVE MODULE
HDD ASSY
Chapter 6
Adapter
Picture
Battery
Boards
NS
NS
No.
306-THE
SYSTEM
Partname And Description Part Number
ADAPTER - LITEON 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA AP.T3503.001
ADAPTER - LITEON 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-
02CR
AP.06503.002
ADAPTER - DELTA 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB AP.T2101.001
BATTERY SONY LI-ION 8 CELLS 4300mAH,
US18650G5
BATTERY SAMSUNG LI-ION 8 CELLS
4300mAH, ICR18650-22
BATTERY SONY LI-ION 4 CELLS 2150mAH,
US18650G5
BT.T3504.001
BT.T3506.001
BT.T3504.002
MDC CARD, AMBIT, T60M283 W/CISPR 54.T35V5.001
Cables
NS
254-THE
SYSTEM
MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD (802.11g), WNC ,
91.RM813.001
LAUNCH BOARD
54.T40V5.001
55.T35V5.001
001-THE
SYSTEM
TOUCHPAD BOARD FFC CABLE WITH
BOARD
LED CABLE
50.T40V5.001
50.T35V5.002
NS MODEM CABLE 50.T35V5.003
Chapter 6 85
Picture
NS
No.
Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly
304-THE
SYSTEM
Partname And Description
POWER CORD US (3Pin)
POWER CORD EC (3Pin)
POWER CORD Aus (3Pin)
POWER CORD UK (3Pin)
POWER CORD SWISS (3Pin)
POWER CORD CHINA (3Pin)
POWER CORD ITALIAN (3Pin)
POWER CORD DEMARK (3Pin)
MIDDLE COVER W/NAME PLATE
303-THE
SYSTEM
LOWER CASE W/O TV OUT & 1394
Part Number
27.T35V5.001
27.T35V5.002
27.T35V5.003
27.T35V5.004
27.T35V5.005
27.T35V5.006
27.T35V5.007
27.T35V5.008
42.T40V5.001
60.T40V5.001
NS DIMM COVER
253-THE
SYSTEM
UPPER CASE W/SPEAKERS
42.T35V5.002
60.T40V5.002
003-LOGIC
UPPER
ASSY
TOUCHPAD SUPPORT BRACKET
NOTE: This item does not include FPC, yet the image here is with FPC.
33.T40V5.001
307-THE
SYSTEM
POWER BUTTON 42.T35V5.003
86 Chapter 6
Picture No.
313-THE
SYSTEM
Partname And Description
MINI PCI COVER
Part Number
42.T35V5.022
42.T35V5.005
301-THE
SYSTEM
MDC COVER PLATE
302-THE
SYSTEM
THERMAL PLATE 42.T35V5.007
COMMUNICATION MODULE
NS
CPU
NS
ANTENNA SET
INTEL BANIAS-CELERON 1.2G 512K (PGA)
INTEL BANIAS-CELERON 1.3G 512K (PGA)
50.T35V5.015
KC.BC001.12G
KC.BC001.13G
HDD/ Hard Disk Drive
004-HDD
ASSY
HDD 20GB 2.5 IN. 4200RPM TOSHIBA
NEPTUNEV20 MK2023GAS
HDD 20G 2.5 IN. 4200RPM HGST MORAGA
IC25N020ATMR04-0 08K0632 F/W:AD0A
HDD 30G 2.5 IN. 4200RPM HGST MORAGA
IC25N020ATMR04-0 08K0910 F/W:AD0A
HDD 30GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA
NEPTUNE MK3021GAS
HDD 30G 2.5 IN. 4200RPM FJV MHT2030AT
HDD 40GB 2.5 IN. 4200RPM HGST MORAGA
IC25N040ATMR04-0 08K0633 FW AD0A
HDD 40GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA
NEPTUNE MK4021GAS
HDD 40G 2.5 IN. 5400RPM SEAGATE
NEPTUNE ST94011A (5400rpm) F/W CODE
3.05
HDD 40G 2.5 IN. 5400RPM HGST MORAGA
HTS548040M9AT00
KH.02004.001
KH.02007.006
KH.03007.005
KH.33004.001
KH.03006.004
KH.04007.009
KH.34004.001
KH.04001.009
KH.04007.005
Chapter 6 87
Keyboard
Picture No.
001-HDD
ASSY
Partname And Description
HDD 60G 2.5 IN. 4200RPM HGST MORAGA
IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 F/W :AD0A
HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./5400RPM/TOSHIBA TRITON
MK6022GAX
HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA
NEPTUNE MK6021GAS
HDD 60GB 2.5 IN. 5400RPM HGST MORAGA
HTS548060M9AT00 08K0638
HDD ESD PLATE ASSY
Part Number
KH.06007.006
KH.06004.001
KH.36004.001
KH.06007.003
33.T35V5.004
002-HDD
ASSY
HDD CARRIER SUB ASSY
NS KEYBOARD ZIPPY ARABIC
60.T35V5.009
KB.T350C.018
KEYBOARD BELGIUM
KEYBOARD BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
KEYBOARD CANADIAN FRENCH
KEYBOARD CHINESE
KEYBOARD CZECH
KEYBOARD DANISH
KEYBOARD FRENCH
KEYBOARD GERMAN
KEYBOARD HUNGAIAN
KEYBOARD ZIPPY ITALIAN
KEYBOARD NORWAY
KEYBOARD PORTUGUESE
KEYBOARD RUSSIAN
KEYBOARD SPANISH
KEYBOARD SWEDEN
KEYBOARD SWISS/G
KEYBOARD THAI
KEYBOARD TURKISH
KEYBOARD UK
KEYBOARD US INTERNATIONAL
KEYBOARD GREEK
KB.T350C.009
KB.T350C.019
KB.T350C.020
KB.T350C.001
KB.T350C.012
KB.T350C.017
KB.T350C.007
KB.T350C.004
KB.T350C.013
KB.T350C.006
KB.T350C.016
KB.T350C.011
KB.T350C.014
KB.T350C.010
KB.T350C.015
KB.T350C.008
KB.T350C.003
KB.T350C.022
KB.T350C.005
KB.T350C.002
KB.T350C.021
LCD
88 Chapter 6
Picture No.
LCD 14.1
AND LCD
15.0
Partname And Description
ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" XGA AU (B141XN04
V.25AXXX)
Part Number
6M.T40V5.011
001-LCD
14.1 AND
LCD 15.0
ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" XGA CMO (N141X6-
L01)
ASSY LCD MODULE 14" XGA TOPPOLY
(TD141TGCB1)
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" AU (B150XG02-V1)
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" AU (B150XG01-V2)
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" HITACHI
(TX38D81VC1CAB) REV.B
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" LG (LP150X08-A5)
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" AU (B150PG01)
ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" XGA AU (B141XN04
V.25AXXX) W/WIRELESS
ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" XGA CMO (N141X6-
L01) W/WIRELESS
ASSY LCD MODULE 14" XGA TOPPOLY
(TD141TGCB1) W/WIRELESS
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" AU (B150XG02-V1)
W/WIRELESS
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" AU (B150XG01-V2)
W/WIRELESS
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" HITACHI
(TX38D81VC1CAB) REV.B W/WIRELESS
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" LG (LP150X08-A5)
NEW W/WIRELESS
ASSY LCD MODULE 15" AU (B150PG01) W/
WIRELESS
LCD 14.1" XGA AU (B141XN04 V.25AXXX)
6M.T40V5.012
6M.T40V5.013
6M.T40V5.014
6M.T40V5.015
6M.T40V5.016
6M.T40V5.017
6M.T40V5.018
6M.T40V5.021
6M.T40V5.022
6M.T40V5.023
6M.T40V5.024
6M.T40V5.025
6M.T40V5.026
6M.T40V5.027
6M.T40V5.028
LK.14105.005
LCD 14.1" XGA CMO (N141X6-L01)
LCD 14" XGA TOPPOLY (TD141TGCB1)
LCD 15" XGA AU (B150XG02-V1)
LCD 15" XGA AU (B150XG01-V2)
LCD 15" XGA HITACHI (TX38D81VC1CAB)
REV.B
LCD 15" XGA LG (LP150X08-A5)
LCD 15" SXGA AU (B150PG01)
LCD 14.1" XGA AU (B141XN04 V.25AXXX)
LCD 14.1" XGA CMO (N141X6-L01)
LCD 14" XGA TOPPOLY (TD141TGCB1)
LCD 15" XGA AU (B150XG02-V1)
LK.1410D.001
LK.1410I.001
LK.15005.004
LK.15005.001
LK.15004.006
LK.15008.012
LK.15005.002
LK.14105.005
LK.1410D.001
LK.1410I.001
LK.15005.004
Chapter 6 89
Main Board
90
Picture No.
008-LCD
14.1 AND
LCD 15.0
Partname And Description
LCD 15" XGA AU (B150XG01-V2)
LCD 15" XGA HITACHI (TX38D81VC1CAB)
REV.B
LCD 15" XGA LG (LP150X08-A5)
LCD 15" SXGA AU (B150PG01)
LCD INVERTER
Part Number
LK.15005.001
LK.15004.006
LK.15008.012
LK.15005.002
19.T40V5.001
005-LCD
14.1 AND
LCD 15.0
LCD PANEL WITH LOGO (W/ANTENNA) 60.T35V5.013
60.T35V5.006
60.T35V5.007
004-LCD
14.1 AND
LCD 15.0
LCD BEZEL -14"
LCD BEZEL -15"
003-LCD
14.1 AND
LCD 15.0
LCD BRACKET L14"
LCD BRACKET L15"
002-LCD
14.1 AND
LCD 15.0
LCD BRACKET R14"
LCD BRACKET R15"
006-LCD
14.1 AND
LCD 15.0
NS
LCD WIRE CABLE - 14.1" AU
LCD WIRE CABLE - 14.1" CMO
LCD WIRE CABLE - 14" TOPPOLY
LCD WIRE CABLE - 15" AU
LCD WIRE CABLE - 15" HITACHI
LCD WIRE CABLE - 15" LG
LCD COAXIAL CABLE - 15" AU
LCD RUBBER
NS LCD SCREW PAD-LOW
33.T35V5.006
33.T35V5.008
33.T35V5.007
33.T35V5.009
50.T40V5.002
50.T40V5.003
50.T40V5.004
50.T40V5.005
50.T40V5.006
50.T40V5.007
50.T40V5.008
47.T35V5.001
47.T35V5.002
Chapter 6
Picture No.
251-THE
SYSTEM
Partname And Description
MAINBOARD W/ PCMCIA SLOT, W/O TV OUT,
1394
Part Number
LB.T4002.001
THE
SYSTEM
PCMCIA SLOT 22.T35V5.001
HEATSINK
305-THE
SYSTEM
THERMAL MODULE 60.T40V5.003
Memory
Optical Drive
NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON
HYS64D32020GD-6-B (.14u)
MEMORY DDR333 512MB INFINEON
HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B (.14u)
MEMORY DDR333 128MB INFINEON
HYS64D16000GDL-6-B (.14u)
MEMORY DDR333 256MB MICRON
MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3 (.13u)
MEMORY DDR333 128MB NANYA
NT128D64SH4BBGM-6K (.14u)
MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA
NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u)
KN.25602.009
KN.51202.007
KN.12802.006
KN.25604.009
KN.12803.008
KN.25603.009
ODD
MODULE
AND
COMBO
DRIVE
MODULE
CD-ROM MODULE 24X QSI SCR-242
CD-ROM MODULE 24X TEAC CD-224E-C85
DVD-ROM MODULE 8X QSI SDR-083
DVD-ROM MODULE 8X TOSHIBA SD-C2612
DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X LITEON
LSC024082K
DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW-
242C
6M.T35V5.002
6M.T35V5.003
6M.T35V5.004
6M.T40V5.001
6M.T35V5.006
6M.T40V5.002
DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X KME
UJDA750
6M.T35V5.008
DVD-DUAL MODULE 4X - HLDS GWA-4040N 6M.T40V5.003
DVD-DUAL MODULE 4X- TOSHIBA SD-R6372 6M.T40V5.004
DVD-SUPER MULTI MODULE - PANASONIC
UJ-820B
6M.T40V5.005
Chapter 6 91
Picture
MISCELLANEOUS
No.
001-ODD
MODULE
AND
COMBO
DRIVE
MODULE
Partname And Description
CD-ROM DRIVE 24X QSI SCR-242
Part Number
KD.24X03.001
005-ODD
MODULE
AND
COMBO
DRIVE
MODULE
CD-ROM DRIVE 24X TEAC CD-224E-C85
DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X QSI SDR-083
DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X TOSHIBA SD-C2612
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X LITEON
LSC024082K
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW-
242C
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KME
UJDA750
DVD-DUAL DRIVE 4X - HLDS GWA-4040N
DVD-DUAL DRIVE 4X- TOSHIBA SD-R6372
DVD-SUPER MULTI DRIVE - PANASONIC UJ-
820B
KD.24X06.002
KV.08X03.001
TBD
KO.T2109.001
TBD
KO.24X06.002
KU.0040D.004
KU.00401.001
KU.00407.002
CD-ROM BEZEL FOR QSI
CD-ROM BEZEL FOR TEAC
DVD-ROM BEZEL FOR QSI
DVD-ROM BEZEL FOR TOSHIBA
DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL FOR LITEON
DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL FOR QSI
DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL FOR KME
DVD-DUAL BEZEL FOR HLDS
42.T35V5.009
42.T35V5.010
42.T35V5.011
42.T35V5.012
42.T35V5.013
42.T35V5.014
42.T35V5.015
42.T40V5.002
DVD-DUAL BEZEL FOR TOSHIBA 42.T40V5.003
DVD-SUPER MULTI BEZEL FOR PANASONIC 42.T40V5.004
OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER 60.T35V5.004
33.T35V5.003
004-ODD
MODULE
AND
COMBO
DRIVE
MODULE
251-ODD
MODULE
AND
COMBO
DRIVE
MODULE
OPTICAL DEVICE BRACKET
OPTICAL DEVICE BOARD 55.T35V5.002
NS RUBBER FOOT 47.T35V5.003
92 Chapter 6
Picture
POINTING DEVICE
NS
NS
No.
Partname And Description
RUBBER FOOT(SMALL)
LCD LATCH W/SPRING
007-LOGIC
UPPER
ASSY
TOUCHPAD
Part Number
47.T35V5.004
6K.T35V5.002
56.T35V5.001
Speaker
NS SPEAKER R & L 6K.T35V5.001
Screws
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
SCREW BTP M1,7 x 3.5ZS
SCREW BTP M2 x 4 ZS
SCREW D-SUB NUT
SCREW M1.7 x 2.5ZS
SCREW M2 x 6 (B) & NI
SCREW M2 x 10 (B)
SCREW M2 x 2.3 (NL)
SCREW M2 x 3 (NL)
SCREW M2 x 4 (B)
SCREW M2 x 6 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 1.1 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 15 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 3 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 3 (NL) -up
SCREW M2.5 x 4 (NL)
SCREW M2.5 x 6 (NL)
SCREW M3 x 4 (NL)
86.T35V5.001
86.T35V5.002
86.T35V5.003
86.T35V5.004
86.T35V5.005
86.T35V5.006
86.T35V5.007
86.T35V5.008
86.T35V5.009
86.T35V5.010
86.T35V5.011
86.T35V5.012
86.T35V5.013
86.T35V5.014
86.T35V5.015
86.T35V5.016
86.T35V5.017
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Appendix A
Model Definition and Configuration
TravelMate 290 Series
Model
Number
292EXC/
292EFXC
292EXCi
292ELCi
292ELMi
292EFX
292EFXCi
CPU
ICP-M1.3G
ICP-M1.3G
ICP-M1.3G
ICP-M1.3G
ICP-M1.3G
ICP-M1.3G
LCD
14.1 XGA
14.1 XGA
15.0 XGA
15.0 XGA
14.1 XGA
14.1 XGA
ODD
24x
CDRW+DVD
24x
CDRW+DVD
24x
CDRW+DVD
2x DVD-Dual
24xCD-ROM
24x
CDRW+DVD
Memory
1x256M
1x 256M
1x256M
1x256M
1x256M
1x256M
HDD
(GB)
30GB
30GB
30GB
30GB
30GB
30GB
WLAN
N
11.b
11.b
11b
N
11b
Appendix A 94
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
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, Windows
®
XP Pro environment.
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 290E series
Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Appendix B 95
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Environment Test
Item
Display
Modem
I/O Peripheral
IO - Printer
I/O - Mouse (PS/2)
I/O - Mouse (USB)
I/O - Mouse (COM)
I/O - Keyboard (PS/2)
I/O - Keyboard (USB)
ViewSonic 17PS
Philips Brilliance 107
Multiscan G200
3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem
Specifications
ESPON Epson Color 740
HP Laster Jet 2100 (R)
HP LasterJet 5P (IR)
HP DeskJet 500C
HP DeskJet 3820
Microsoft IntelliMouse TrackBall
Microsoft Serial-Mouse
Microsoft IntellMouse 1.1 A
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer (optical)
Microsoft IntelliPoint (wireless)
Logitech Mouse-Man
Logitech Home mouse
Logitech TrackMan Marble FX
Logitech Cordless Mouse Pro (wireless)
Logitech TrackMan Live (wireless)
Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel
Lotitech M-S48a
Logitech Mouse-Man (MCV-46)
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer(Optical)
Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0
Microsoft TrackBall Explorer
Loeitech M-UA34
Logitech Mouse-Man (MCV-46)
Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Optical
Logitech Mini Optical Mouse
Logitech Mouse Man Traveler
Logitech Cordless Optical Track Man
Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical
BTC Optic Mouse
Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless)
Microsoft Home mouse
Microsoft Serial-Mouse
Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel
Logitech M-M43
Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse
Microsoft MS Windows 95
Microsoft Natural
Microsoft Natural Pro
Chicony USB Keyboard
Logitech Logitech Cordless Keyboard/Mouse
Microsoft Natural
Microsoft Natural Pro
96 Appendix B
Item
I/O - Speaker (USB)
I/O - Speaker (SPDIF)
I/O - Joystick
I/O - SCSI
I/O - USB (Camera)
I/O - USB (HUB)
I/O - Scanner
I/O - 1394 Device
I/O - 802.11b Device
PCMCIA Card
LAN Card
Modem Card
Appendix B
Specifications
Philips DS350 Speaker
Panasonic EAB-MPC57USB
Creative Desktop Theater 5.1
YAMAHA YAMAHA TSS-1
Toshiba
IBM SCS 1.5G HDD
Plextor SCSI CD-R
Plextor SCSI CD-ROM
Roich SCSI CD-RW
Kodak DVC300
Intel PC Camera Pro Pack
Ricoh ROC 5300
Logitech Quick Cam Pro 3000
BELKIN Express Bus HUB
D-LINK HUB
D-Link Ethernet Adapter
Skywell Magic TopLAN Ethernet Adapter
Adapter Xhub+
Logitech Page Scan Pro Pack
NEC Full Color Image Scanner
Mustek Scanner 1200sp
FUJITSU DYNA MO 640
Sony DCR-RTV20 Digital Camera
VST FireWire Hand Drive
3Com Wireless AP (3CRW737A)
Cisco Cisco Wireless AP (AIR-PCM340)
Toshiba BT Modem
3Com Ethernet III Card (3C589B)
3Com 10/100 Lan CardBus with XJACK connector (3CXFE575CT)
3Com 10/100 Lan CardBus (3CCFE575BT)
3Com 32bit CardBus 10/100 BASE-TX (3C575-TX)
3Com TokenLink Velocity 16/4
3Com 10/100 CardBus with XJACK Connector (3CXFE575BT)
3Com Megahertz 10/100 Lan CardBus (3CCFE575CT)
3Com Fast Ethernet 10/100 BASE-TX (3CCFE575CT-D)
ActionTec Data Link 56K PC Card Fax Modem (MDV9012-01)
IBM Ethernet Card
IBM Token Ring Card
TDK Network Flyer CardBus 100BaseTX/10BaseT (LAK-CB100AX)
TDK LAN Flyer (LAK-CB100AX)
USRobotics Megahertz 128M ISDN
Xircom 32bit CardBus Ethernet 10/100 (CBE-100)
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CEB3B-100TX)
LINKSYS Ethernet Card
3Com Megahertz 56K Modem (XJ2560)
3Com 56K Global Modem PC Card (3CCM156B)
3Com WinModem PC Card with XJACK Connector (3CXM356)
3Com U.S.Robotics 56KWinmodem(Model:3013)
DELL Data/Fax Modem 2400/9600bps(24/96)
DELL Data/Fax Modem 14400/14400bps(14.4)
97
98
Combo Card
SCSI Card
Storage Card
Item
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Card
USB 2.0 PCMCIA Card
Other
Specifications
DELL Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4Kbps(V.34XJ)
EXP Fax/Data modem 9600/2400
Robotics WorldPort 14400 Fax/Data modem
USRobotics Megahertz 56K Modem (XJ5560)
USRobotics Upgradeable 33.6K Modem (SP1336)
Xircom RealPort Modem56 (RM56V1)
Xircom 32bit CardBus Modem56 WinGlobal (CBM56WG)
New Media 33.6 Netsurfer
56K+Fax Gold Card Multi-Function Card
BLASTER Modem 56K Flash56 PCMCIA(D15610)
3Com Ethernet III LAN+33.6K Modem (3C562C/3C563C)
3Com Ethernet III LAN+33.6K Modem (3C562D/3C563D)
3Com 10/100 Lan+56K Modem (3CCFEM556)
3Com 10/100 CardBus Lan+56K Modem (3CCFEM656B)
Olicom GoCard Ethernet+33.6K Modem
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet+33.6K Modem
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 + Modem56
Xircom RealPort Card Ethernet 10/100+56K Modem(RBEM56G-100)
Xircom Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56K (RBEM56G-100)
Adaptec SlimSCSI 36bit (1480A) CardBus UltraSCSI
Adaptec SlimSCSI 16 bits (1460B)
Fujitsu SRAM Card
Pretec MPEG-I Card
Margi MPEG-II Card
Pretec 8M/16M Flash Card
Kingston Flash Card 64MB
Feiya Smart Media Flash Memory Card To PCMCIA (32MB)
Feiya Compact Flash Card (32MB)
Iomega Clik! PC Card 40MB
Toshiba Microdriver 2G HDD
Toshiba Microdriver 5G HDD
IBM Microdriver 1G
Panasonic Secure Digital 8/16/32/64/128/256/512M
Toshiba Secure Digital 8/16/32/64/128M
Toshiba SmartMedia 2/4/8/16/32/64/128/2 5V/4 5V
Samsung SmartMedia 8/16/32/64/128
SanDisk Secure Digital 16/128M
Cisco AIR PCM-340 wireless lan card
3Com Airconnect 3CRWE 737A wireless lan card
Toshiba Bluetooth PCMIA Card
Orinoco Wireless PC Card (GOLD)
Dell TureMobile 1170 AP
SMC EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless Cardbus adapter (SMC2735W)
Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 CardBus LAN Adapter (WCB5000AM)
Adaptec USB2.0 Connect CardBus Card (AUA-1420)
Socket Serial I/O Card
DELL Audio Card
DELL IEEE-1394a PC Card for PC System
Toshiba PC Card Fingerprint Reader
Nokia Nokia PCMCIA Phonecard
Appendix B
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Pro Environment Test
Item
Display
Modem
I/O Peripheral
IO - Printer
I/O - Mouse (PS/2)
I/O - Mouse (USB)
I/O - Mouse (COM)
I/O - Keyboard (PS/2)
I/O - Keyboard (USB)
ViewSonic 17PS
Philips Brilliance 107
Multiscan G200
3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem
Specifications
ESPON Epson Color 740
HP Laster Jet 2100 (R)
HP LasterJet 5P (IR)
HP DeskJet 500C
HP DeskJet 3820
Microsoft IntelliMouse TrackBall
Microsoft Serial-Mouse
Microsoft IntellMouse 1.1 A
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer (optical)
Microsoft IntelliPoint (wireless)
Logitech Mouse-Man
Logitech Home mouse
Logitech TrackMan Marble FX
Logitech Cordless Mouse Pro (wireless)
Logitech TrackMan Live (wireless)
Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel
Lotitech M-S48a
Logitech Mouse-Man (MCV-46)
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer(Optical)
Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0
Microsoft TrackBall Explorer
Loeitech M-UA34
Logitech Mouse-Man (MCV-46)
Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Optical
Logitech Mini Optical Mouse
Logitech Mouse Man Traveler
Logitech Cordless Optical Track Man
Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical
BTC Optic Mouse
Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless)
Microsoft Home mouse
Microsoft Serial-Mouse
Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel
Logitech M-M43
Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse
Microsoft MS Windows 95
Microsoft Natural
Microsoft Natural Pro
Chicony USB Keyboard
Logitech Logitech Cordless Keyboard/Mouse
Microsoft Natural
Microsoft Natural Pro
Appendix B 99
100
Item
I/O - Speaker (USB)
I/O - Speaker (SPDIF)
I/O - Joystick
I/O - SCSI
I/O - USB (Camera)
I/O - USB (HUB)
I/O - Scanner
I/O - 1394 Device
I/O - 802.11b Device
PCMCIA Card
LAN Card
Modem Card
Specifications
Philips DS350 Speaker
Panasonic EAB-MPC57USB
Creative Desktop Theater 5.1
YAMAHA YAMAHA TSS-1
Toshiba
IBM SCS 1.5G HDD
Plextor SCSI CD-R
Plextor SCSI CD-ROM
Roich SCSI CD-RW
Kodak DVC300
Intel PC Camera Pro Pack
Ricoh ROC 5300
Logitech Quick Cam Pro 3000
BELKIN Express Bus HUB
D-LINK HUB
D-Link Ethernet Adapter
Skywell Magic TopLAN Ethernet Adapter
Adapter Xhub+
Logitech Page Scan Pro Pack
NEC Full Color Image Scanner
Mustek Scanner 1200sp
FUJITSU DYNA MO 640
Sony DCR-RTV20 Digital Camera
VST FireWire Hand Drive
3Com Wireless AP (3CRW737A)
Cisco Cisco Wireless AP (AIR-PCM340)
Toshiba BT Modem
3Com Ethernet III Card (3C589B)
3Com 10/100 Lan CardBus with XJACK connector (3CXFE575CT)
3Com 10/100 Lan CardBus (3CCFE575BT)
3Com 32bit CardBus 10/100 BASE-TX (3C575-TX)
3Com TokenLink Velocity 16/4
3Com 10/100 CardBus with XJACK Connector (3CXFE575BT)
3Com Megahertz 10/100 Lan CardBus (3CCFE575CT)
3Com Fast Ethernet 10/100 BASE-TX (3CCFE575CT-D)
ActionTec Data Link 56K PC Card Fax Modem (MDV9012-01)
IBM Ethernet Card
IBM Token Ring Card
TDK Network Flyer CardBus 100BaseTX/10BaseT (LAK-CB100AX)
TDK LAN Flyer (LAK-CB100AX)
USRobotics Megahertz 128M ISDN
Xircom 32bit CardBus Ethernet 10/100 (CBE-100)
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CEB3B-100TX)
LINKSYS Ethernet Card
3Com Megahertz 56K Modem (XJ2560)
3Com 56K Global Modem PC Card (3CCM156B)
3Com WinModem PC Card with XJACK Connector (3CXM356)
3Com U.S.Robotics 56KWinmodem(Model:3013)
DELL Data/Fax Modem 2400/9600bps(24/96)
DELL Data/Fax Modem 14400/14400bps(14.4)
Appendix B
Combo Card
SCSI Card
Storage Card
USB 2.0 PCMCIA Card
Other
Item
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Card
Specifications
DELL Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4Kbps(V.34XJ)
EXP Fax/Data modem 9600/2400
Robotics WorldPort 14400 Fax/Data modem
USRobotics Megahertz 56K Modem (XJ5560)
USRobotics Upgradeable 33.6K Modem (SP1336)
Xircom RealPort Modem56 (RM56V1)
Xircom 32bit CardBus Modem56 WinGlobal (CBM56WG)
New Media 33.6 Netsurfer
56K+Fax Gold Card Multi-Function Card
BLASTER Modem 56K Flash56 PCMCIA(D15610)
3Com Ethernet III LAN+33.6K Modem (3C562C/3C563C)
3Com Ethernet III LAN+33.6K Modem (3C562D/3C563D)
3Com 10/100 Lan+56K Modem (3CCFEM556)
3Com 10/100 CardBus Lan+56K Modem (3CCFEM656B)
Olicom GoCard Ethernet+33.6K Modem
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet+33.6K Modem
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 + Modem56
Xircom RealPort Card Ethernet 10/100+56K Modem(RBEM56G-100)
Xircom Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56K (RBEM56G-100)
Adaptec SlimSCSI 36bit (1480A) CardBus UltraSCSI
Adaptec SlimSCSI 16 bits (1460B)
Fujitsu SRAM Card
Pretec MPEG-I Card
Margi MPEG-II Card
Pretec 8M/16M Flash Card
Kingston Flash Card 64MB
Feiya Smart Media Flash Memory Card To PCMCIA (32MB)
Feiya Compact Flash Card (32MB)
Iomega Clik! PC Card 40MB
Toshiba Microdriver 2G HDD
Toshiba Microdriver 5G HDD
IBM Microdriver 1G
Panasonic Secure Digital 8/16/32/64/128/256/512M
Toshiba Secure Digital 8/16/32/64/128M
Toshiba SmartMedia 2/4/8/16/32/64/128/2 5V/4 5V
Samsung SmartMedia 8/16/32/64/128
SanDisk Secure Digital 16/128M
Cisco AIR PCM-340 wireless lan card
3Com Airconnect 3CRWE 737A wireless lan card
Toshiba Bluetooth PCMIA Card
Orinoco Wireless PC Card (GOLD)
Dell TureMobile 1170 AP
SMC EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless Cardbus adapter (SMC2735W)
Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 CardBus LAN Adapter (WCB5000AM)
Adaptec USB2.0 Connect CardBus Card (AUA-1420)
Socket Serial I/O Card
DELL Audio Card
DELL IEEE-1394a PC Card for PC System
Toshiba PC Card Fingerprint Reader
Nokia Nokia PCMCIA Phonecard
Appendix B 101
102 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 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:
T
T
T
T
Service guides for all models
User's manuals
Training materials
Bios updates
T
T
Software utilities
Spare parts lists
T
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:
T
Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW)
T
T
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 103
104 Appendix C
Index
I
A
B
AC Adapter 31
AFLASH Utility 42
Battery Pack 47
BIOS Setup Utility 33
BIOS Utility 33
Basic System Settings 35
Navigating 33
Startup Configuration 38
System Information 34
System Security 34, 41
D
DIMM external 48 removing 48
Disassembly
Battery Pack 46
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 51
Floppy Disk Drive 57
Machine 43
Procedure Flowchart 45
E
Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 67
External CD-ROM Drive Check 62
F
Features 1
Flash Utility 42
Floppy Disk removing the 57
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79
Intermittent Problems 72
J
Jumper and Connector Locations 75
Top View 75
Bottom View 77
K
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 63
Index
M
Machine Disassembly 43
Memory Check 63
Model Definition 94
Modem Combo Card external 49
O
Online Support Information 103
P
Panel
Bottom 11
Power System Check
Battery Pack 65
Power Adapter 64, 65
R
RMA 79
S
System Check Procedures 62
System Diagnostic Diskette 42
System Utilities 33
System Utility Diskette 42
T
Temperature 32
Test Compatible Components 95
Touchpad Check 65
Troubleshooting 61
U
Undetermined Problems 73 utility
BIOS 33
W
Windows 2000 Environment Test 96
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Table of contents
- 9 Features
- 11 System Block Diagram
- 12 Board Layout
- 12 Top View
- 13 Bottom View
- 14 Outlook View
- 14 Front Open View
- 15 Front View
- 16 Left Panel
- 17 Right Panel
- 18 Rear Panel
- 19 Bottom Panel
- 20 Indicators
- 22 Lock Keys
- 23 Embedded Numeric Keypad
- 24 Windows Keys
- 25 Hot Keys
- 26 The Euro Symbol
- 27 Launch Keys
- 28 Touchpad
- 28 Touchpad Basics
- 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
- 41 BIOS Setup Utility
- 41 Navigating the BIOS Utility
- 43 Advanced
- 46 Security
- 50 BIOS Flash Utility
- 52 General Information
- 52 Before You Begin
- 53 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
- 56 Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module
- 56 Removing the ODD Module
- 56 Removing the Memory
- 56 Removing the HDD Module
- 57 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module
- 57 Removing the Keyboard
- 57 Removing the LCD module
- 59 Disassembling the Main Unit
- 65 Disassembling the LCD Module
- 67 Disassembling the External Modules
- 67 Disassembling the HDD Module
- 67 Disassembling the Optical Disk Drive Module/Combo Drive Module
- 70 System Check Procedures
- 70 External Diskette Drive Check
- 70 External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check
- 71 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
- 71 Memory Check
- 71 Power System Check
- 73 Touchpad Check
- 73 Display Check
- 74 Sound Check
- 75 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages
- 77 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
- 80 Intermittent Problems
- 81 Undetermined Problems
- 83 Top View
- 84 SW1 Settings (Lid switch)
- 84 SW3 Settings(Kill Switch)
- 85 Bottom View
- 102 TravelMate 290E Series
- 104 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test
- 107 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test