TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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...Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. However, system diagnostic utility is ready. 42 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers...a BIOS when it is not ready as it becomes corrupted. Copy the Flash utilities to CSD website as soon as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, ...
...Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. However, system diagnostic utility is ready. 42 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers...a BIOS when it is not ready as it becomes corrupted. Copy the Flash utilities to CSD website as soon as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, ...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... size. Chapter 3 43 When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Plastic flat head screw driver T Plastic tweezers T Philips screw driver T Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter...
... size. Chapter 3 43 When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Plastic flat head screw driver T Plastic tweezers T Philips screw driver T Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... the Keyboard 1. See step 1 and step 2 on the rear and the bottom panel; Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. 4. 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 six screws on "Removing...
... the Keyboard 1. See step 1 and step 2 on the rear and the bottom panel; Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. 4. 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 six screws on "Removing...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... it. Use an FDD cleaning kit to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test. 5. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to a controller, driver, or diskette. If an error occurs with a CD/DVD drive cleaning disk. 2. If the error still remains: 1. External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Do... board. If the CD/DVD drive can not read the data from the audio CD, you may need to fail. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the front panel does not emit light as it . Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the main board. 62...
... it. Use an FDD cleaning kit to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test. 5. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to a controller, driver, or diskette. If an error occurs with a CD/DVD drive cleaning disk. 2. If the error still remains: 1. External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Do... board. If the CD/DVD drive can not read the data from the audio CD, you may need to fail. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the front panel does not emit light as it . Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the main board. 62...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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..., steady pressure is still less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in a short period of time. Then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. This helps you have connected the touch pad FPC to the main board properly, then replace the touch pad or touch pad FPC. After rebooting...
..., steady pressure is still less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in a short period of time. Then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. This helps you have connected the touch pad FPC to the main board properly, then replace the touch pad or touch pad FPC. After rebooting...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page 66 Audio driver Speaker Main board See "Sound Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / ...
Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page 66 Audio driver Speaker Main board See "Sound Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / ...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... USB device cable is an erro beep, then change main board. External display does not work correctly. Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. Action in this list and the problem remains...
... USB device cable is an erro beep, then change main board. External display does not work correctly. Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. Action in this list and the problem remains...
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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... bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you would normally prepare it for traveling. Make sure that...
... bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you would normally prepare it for traveling. Make sure that...
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in . 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and... converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of the country you are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with...
In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in . 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and... converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer • Proof of the country you are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with...
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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...-compliant. To properly use the internal modem. The printer does not work . Nothing should be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to the Windows manual. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start...
...-compliant. To properly use the internal modem. The printer does not work . Nothing should be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to the Windows manual. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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NOTE: Please use the Flash utilities. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power ...
NOTE: Please use the Flash utilities. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power ...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... cover. Chapter 3 43 When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Plastic flat head screw driver T Plastic tweezers T Philips screw driver T Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you remove the...
... cover. Chapter 3 43 When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Plastic flat head screw driver T Plastic tweezers T Philips screw driver T Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you remove the...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... Remove the middle cover. three on each side. 5. Turn the keyboard over as the picture shows. 3. Removing the LCD module 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. Then detach the entire LCD module...
... Remove the middle cover. three on each side. 5. Turn the keyboard over as the picture shows. 3. Removing the LCD module 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. Then detach the entire LCD module...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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...diskette does not have more than one label attached to it . Do the following to select the test device: 1. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the front ... an FDD cleaning kit to clean the heads. External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Do the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. 3. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is passed when the program...
...diskette does not have more than one label attached to it . Do the following to select the test device: 1. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the front ... an FDD cleaning kit to clean the heads. External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Do the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. 3. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is passed when the program...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... the touch pad FPC to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Run utility with a new one then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. Replace the LCD module with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is connected well. 4. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than...
... the touch pad FPC to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Run utility with a new one then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. Replace the LCD module with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is connected well. 4. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... drive connector Main board 70 Chapter 4 Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page 66 Audio driver Speaker Main board See "Sound Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main...
... drive connector Main board 70 Chapter 4 Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page 66 Audio driver Speaker Main board See "Sound Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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See if there is firmly secured to the main board. USB socket is an error beep. Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. Power off. Press Fn+F5 three times slowly ...
See if there is firmly secured to the main board. USB socket is an error beep. Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. Power off. Press Fn+F5 three times slowly ...