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...System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery 52 Removing the Memory Module 53 Removing the Modem Board 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 55 Removing the... Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft ...
...System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery 52 Removing the Memory Module 53 Removing the Modem Board 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 55 Removing the... Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft ...
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... Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in floppy diskette drive T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T High-capacity battery pack T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Multimedia T T T 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 256 KB L2 cache 64-bit...
... Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in floppy diskette drive T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T High-capacity battery pack T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Multimedia T T T 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 256 KB L2 cache 64-bit...
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... LCD Inverter Cable Connector Line-in Port Line-out Port RJ45+RJ11 Four USB Ports VGA Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch 4 TravelMate 240/ 250
... LCD Inverter Cable Connector Line-in Port Line-out Port RJ45+RJ11 Four USB Ports VGA Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch 4 TravelMate 240/ 250
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Chapter 1 11 Houses the computer's main memory. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Chapter 1 11 Houses the computer's main memory. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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... blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) 12...
... blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) 12...
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key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- ..., Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name...
key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- ..., Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name...
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..., A) Charger Output Normal charge (charge while system is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 3.3V 0~4A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11...
..., A) Charger Output Normal charge (charge while system is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 3.3V 0~4A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11...
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...Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for 15"LCD model with battery Chapter 1 29 Phenomenon T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up T All power shuts off T The display shuts off T ...62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery/7.4 Ibs for a specified period. Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in ...
...Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for 15"LCD model with battery Chapter 1 29 Phenomenon T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up T All power shuts off T The display shuts off T ...62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery/7.4 Ibs for a specified period. Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in ...
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... Memory Access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller TravelMate 240/ 250 One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 000A0000-000BFFFF E0000000-E007FFFF E0080000-E00FFFFF E8000000-EFFFFFFF F0000000-F7FFFFFF...
... Memory Access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller TravelMate 240/ 250 One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 000A0000-000BFFFF E0000000-E007FFFF E0080000-E00FFFFF E8000000-EFFFFFFF F0000000-F7FFFFFF...
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... flash ROM. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not completely loaded. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Chapter 2 46 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to CSD website as soon as service... Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. However, system diagnostic utility is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not ready as it becomes corrupted...
... flash ROM. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not completely loaded. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Chapter 2 46 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to CSD website as soon as service... Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. However, system diagnostic utility is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not ready as it becomes corrupted...
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...and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 ...LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD ...
...and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 ...LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD ...
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Chapter 3 52 Then slide the battery out from the machine. Removing the Battery 1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2.
Chapter 3 52 Then slide the battery out from the machine. Removing the Battery 1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2.
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Pop up the memory. 5. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Removing the Memory Module 1. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Then remove the memory. 53 TravelMate 240/ 250
See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Pop up the memory. 5. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Removing the Memory Module 1. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Then remove the memory. 53 TravelMate 240/ 250
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Removing the Modem Board 1. Disconnect the modem cable from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver. 6. Then remove the modem board from the modem board, then remove the modem board. Remove two screws from the modem cover. 3. Chapter 3 54 To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem board as shown. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Please remove the screws according to the number on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on the picture indicate. 5.
Removing the Modem Board 1. Disconnect the modem cable from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver. 6. Then remove the modem board from the modem board, then remove the modem board. Remove two screws from the modem cover. 3. Chapter 3 54 To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem board as shown. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Please remove the screws according to the number on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on the picture indicate. 5.
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 3. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 2. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 55 TravelMate 240/ 250 To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3.
See "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 3. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 2. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 55 TravelMate 240/ 250 To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3.
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... page 52. 2. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. Chapter 3 56 Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover 1. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right ...
... page 52. 2. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. Chapter 3 56 Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover 1. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right ...
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... Cover" on the bottom; See "Removing the Launch Board" on the left. 7. one on the right and the other on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on the left .Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left . 6. Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove... two on page 52. 2. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 5. 3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the main unit. 57 TravelMate 240/ 250
... Cover" on the bottom; See "Removing the Launch Board" on the left. 7. one on the right and the other on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on the left .Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left . 6. Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove... two on page 52. 2. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 5. 3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the main unit. 57 TravelMate 240/ 250
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...on page 59. 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 56. 3. Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel ...Removing the LCD Module" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. 2. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board. 59 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD) 1. See "Removing the ...
...on page 59. 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 56. 3. Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel ...Removing the LCD Module" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. 2. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board. 59 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD) 1. See "Removing the ...
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... page 52. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 59. 7. NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the ...
... page 52. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 59. 7. NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the ...
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... Hinges 1. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 56. 3. Remove the four screws holding the right LCD bracket.Then remove the right bracket.... 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 61 TravelMate 240/ 250 Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD coaxial cable, then disconnect the coaxial cable. See "Removing the 15"...
... Hinges 1. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 56. 3. Remove the four screws holding the right LCD bracket.Then remove the right bracket.... 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 61 TravelMate 240/ 250 Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD coaxial cable, then disconnect the coaxial cable. See "Removing the 15"...