TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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Acer TravelMate 290E Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: VD.T40V5.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Acer TravelMate 290E Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: VD.T40V5.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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Date Chapter Updates II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 290E service guide.
Date Chapter Updates II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 290E service guide.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... positive power pin Pin 2: 6C/8C Pin 3: B/I: Enable Li-ion battery output, connect to 1k Ω resistor to light up the CCFL of LCD for TravelMate 290E series notebook. 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...
... positive power pin Pin 2: 6C/8C Pin 3: B/I: Enable Li-ion battery output, connect to 1k Ω resistor to light up the CCFL of LCD for TravelMate 290E series notebook. 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...
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... mode. 3. This inverter brightness is named PWM, which limits current to control lamp brightness. Wide range 9V to light up the CCFL of LCD for TravelMate 290E series notebook. Close loop controls lamp current. Features 1. It should be supported the following LCD panels. No. Birghtness adjustment by PWM burst mode. Supplier 6 Hitachi...
... mode. 3. This inverter brightness is named PWM, which limits current to control lamp brightness. Wide range 9V to light up the CCFL of LCD for TravelMate 290E series notebook. Close loop controls lamp current. Features 1. It should be supported the following LCD panels. No. Birghtness adjustment by PWM burst mode. Supplier 6 Hitachi...
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NOTE: TravelMate 290E series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 44 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1.
NOTE: TravelMate 290E series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 44 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1.
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After you perform visual inspection you fellow this model (TravelMate 290E series). make sure all components appear normal. 4. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). "Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages" on page ... attempting to . verify with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by Acer can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. You can also verify the following table with the customer that were not preinstalled by repeating the...
After you perform visual inspection you fellow this model (TravelMate 290E series). make sure all components appear normal. 4. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). "Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages" on page ... attempting to . verify with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by Acer can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. You can also verify the following table with the customer that were not preinstalled by repeating the...
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...Guide. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional Acer office on how to return it will not be noted on how to dispose it properly, or follow the local government ordinance or ... listing in the FRU list of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for repair and service of TravelMate 290E series products. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should...
...Guide. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional Acer office on how to return it will not be noted on how to dispose it properly, or follow the local government ordinance or ... listing in the FRU list of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for repair and service of TravelMate 290E series products. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should...
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Appendix B 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the TravelMate 290E series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
Appendix B 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the TravelMate 290E series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.