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... part number code to order FRU parts for repair and service of this printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in the printed Service Guide. V To better fit local market requirements and enhance... product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports...
... part number code to order FRU parts for repair and service of this printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in the printed Service Guide. V To better fit local market requirements and enhance... product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports...
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... centered touchpad pointing device with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in port One line-out port Two CardBus type II slot (3.3V and 5V support) Chapter 1 1 T 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...
... centered touchpad pointing device with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in port One line-out port Two CardBus type II slot (3.3V and 5V support) Chapter 1 1 T 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...
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T Four USB ports (USB 2.0 compliant T One RJ-11 port T Onc RJ-45 jack T One parallel port T One FIR Display T T T T T 14.1" or 15" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 16M color at 1024x768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Dual display capacity 2 TravelMate 240/ 250
T Four USB ports (USB 2.0 compliant T One RJ-11 port T Onc RJ-45 jack T One parallel port T One FIR Display T T T T T 14.1" or 15" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 16M color at 1024x768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Dual display capacity 2 TravelMate 240/ 250
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... Type III 16-bit PC card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. Simply insert the tip of the computer and its functions and components. Comfortable support area for your computer. Enables the computer to eject the tray. 7 accepts CDs or DVDs depending on page 17 for launching frequently used programs. See...
... Type III 16-bit PC card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. Simply insert the tip of the computer and its functions and components. Comfortable support area for your computer. Enables the computer to eject the tray. 7 accepts CDs or DVDs depending on page 17 for launching frequently used programs. See...
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... between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Press any key to return. mutes the sound. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 16 TravelMate 240/ 250 Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off...
... between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Press any key to return. mutes the sound. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 16 TravelMate 240/ 250 Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off...
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... To 2.0GHz uFCBGA High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel Petium 4 processor To 2.4GHz uFCBGA 1.525V 1.525V Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor ...BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix BIOS TM240 V1.00 for TM250 Flash ROM 512KB 32 Pin PLCC ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1....
... To 2.0GHz uFCBGA High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel Petium 4 processor To 2.4GHz uFCBGA 1.525V 1.525V Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor ...BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix BIOS TM240 V1.00 for TM250 Flash ROM 512KB 32 Pin PLCC ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1....
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...256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 20 TravelMate 240/ 250 Second Level Cache Item Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item ...Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM...
...256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 20 TravelMate 240/ 250 Second Level Cache Item Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item ...Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM...
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... Memory 1536MB Above table lists some system memory configurations. Modem Interface Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk...
... Memory 1536MB Above table lists some system memory configurations. Modem Interface Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk...
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Audio Interface Item Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) 8/16 bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Yes Yes...60 60 60 60 60 60 Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Specification NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by ...
Audio Interface Item Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) 8/16 bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Yes Yes...60 60 60 60 60 60 Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Specification NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by ...
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..., 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TZ 1520 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17... 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name 26 Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 TravelMate 240/ 250
..., 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TZ 1520 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17... 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name 26 Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 TravelMate 240/ 250
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LCD Item Vendor & model name Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control 14.1" AU B141XN04 V2 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Specification 15" Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB...the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Input Voltage DC-DC Converter Output Output Rating Current (w/load, A) Charger Output Normal ...
LCD Item Vendor & model name Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control 14.1" AU B141XN04 V2 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Specification 15" Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB...the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Input Voltage DC-DC Converter Output Output Rating Current (w/load, A) Charger Output Normal ...
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... screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional Sets the I /O address Interrupt DMA channel Legacy USB Support Description Options Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. It also provides advanced settings of the parallel port. Enables, disables USB interface devices...
... screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional Sets the I /O address Interrupt DMA channel Legacy USB Support Description Options Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. It also provides advanced settings of the parallel port. Enables, disables USB interface devices...
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... Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable...
... Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable...
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Removing the HDD Bracket 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the bottom. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD support bracket then remove it. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. Push the ODD module at ... 63. 4. Removing the ODD Module(2) 1. Push the ODD module outwards then take the ODD out of the support bracket. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket, then remove the HDD bracket. 69 TravelMate 240/ 250 NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only, you can remove the ODD module as...
Removing the HDD Bracket 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the bottom. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD support bracket then remove it. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. Push the ODD module at ... 63. 4. Removing the ODD Module(2) 1. Push the ODD module outwards then take the ODD out of the support bracket. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket, then remove the HDD bracket. 69 TravelMate 240/ 250 NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only, you can remove the ODD module as...
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... on page 86. 3. See "Installing the DC Board" on page 86. 2. Installing the HDD Bracket 1. Put the ODD support bracket to the original position. 75 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Installing the Speaker Set" on page 86. 5. Connect the speaker set cable. Attach the HDD bracket. Place the ODD... back in the ODD support bracket, and then push the ODD to the lower case assembly, and then fasten the ODD support bracket with...
... on page 86. 3. See "Installing the DC Board" on page 86. 2. Installing the HDD Bracket 1. Put the ODD support bracket to the original position. 75 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Installing the Speaker Set" on page 86. 5. Connect the speaker set cable. Attach the HDD bracket. Place the ODD... back in the ODD support bracket, and then push the ODD to the lower case assembly, and then fasten the ODD support bracket with...
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... to select the test device: 1. Make sure that the diskette does not have any of these devices do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard If any label attached to it . Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program... or cause the drive to fail. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 95 TravelMate 240/ 250 Replace the keyboard. 3. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to correct the problem....
... to select the test device: 1. Make sure that the diskette does not have any of these devices do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard If any label attached to it . Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program... or cause the drive to fail. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 95 TravelMate 240/ 250 Replace the keyboard. 3. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to correct the problem....
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... the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 107 TravelMate 240/ 250 NOTE: Verify that the power ...supply being used at the time of the following FRU one at a time. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 96): 1. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Undetermined Problems...
... the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 107 TravelMate 240/ 250 NOTE: Verify that the power ...supply being used at the time of the following FRU one at a time. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 96): 1. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Undetermined Problems...
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Picture No. 8 Partname And Description HINGE CAP LEFT Part Number 42.T30V1.003 10 OPTICAL DRIVE SUPPORT BRACKET 33.T30V1.001 15 HDD BRACKET 33.T30V1.002 16 HDD HOLDER 33.T30V1.003 17 LOWER CASE W/ DIMM COVER & 60.T30V1.004 MODEM COVER & SPEAKERS MODEM COVER W/SCREW 42.T30V1.004 DIMM COVER W/SCREW 42.T30V1.005 19 UPPER CASE W/O COVER 60.T30V1.001 SWITCH CABLE & TOUCHPAD MODULE Chapter 6 116
Picture No. 8 Partname And Description HINGE CAP LEFT Part Number 42.T30V1.003 10 OPTICAL DRIVE SUPPORT BRACKET 33.T30V1.001 15 HDD BRACKET 33.T30V1.002 16 HDD HOLDER 33.T30V1.003 17 LOWER CASE W/ DIMM COVER & 60.T30V1.004 MODEM COVER & SPEAKERS MODEM COVER W/SCREW 42.T30V1.004 DIMM COVER W/SCREW 42.T30V1.005 19 UPPER CASE W/O COVER 60.T30V1.001 SWITCH CABLE & TOUCHPAD MODULE Chapter 6 116
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... are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to us. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. We are : T Detailed information on all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these...
... are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to us. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. We are : T Detailed information on all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these...
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... 26 battery pack charging indicator 12 BIOS 19 package 19 ROM size 19 ROM type 19 vendor 19 Version 19 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Supports protocol 19 BIOS Utility 34 Basic System Settings 39 Navigating 35 Onboard Device Configuration 41 Startup Configuration 40 System Information 35 System Security 45 Board...
... 26 battery pack charging indicator 12 BIOS 19 package 19 ROM size 19 ROM type 19 vendor 19 Version 19 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Supports protocol 19 BIOS Utility 34 Basic System Settings 39 Navigating 35 Onboard Device Configuration 41 Startup Configuration 40 System Information 35 System Security 45 Board...