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... 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...
... 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...
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Table of Contents External Diskette Drive Check 62 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 ... 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 290 Series 94 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 96 Microsoft® ...
Table of Contents External Diskette Drive Check 62 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 ... 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 290 Series 94 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 96 Microsoft® ...
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Board Layout Top View 1-JP12 2-JP7 3-JP2 4-JP1 5-JP10 6-JP6 7-JP5 8-JP4 9-JP3 10-SW1 11-JP8 12-JP11 CPU Socket FAN Connector Parallel Port CRT Connector LCD Connector USB Connectors (*2) RJ11/RJ45 Connectors S-Video Connector IEEE 1394 Connector Lid Switch USB Connector MDC/MBC Connector 13-JP15 14-JP20 15-JP23 16-SW3 17-JP18 18-JP17 19-JP13 20-PJP9 21-JP21 22-JP22 23-PCN1 PCMCIA Connector 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 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1-JP12 2-JP7 3-JP2 4-JP1 5-JP10 6-JP6 7-JP5 8-JP4 9-JP3 10-SW1 11-JP8 12-JP11 CPU Socket FAN Connector Parallel Port CRT Connector LCD Connector USB Connectors (*2) RJ11/RJ45 Connectors S-Video Connector IEEE 1394 Connector Lid Switch USB Connector MDC/MBC Connector 13-JP15 14-JP20 15-JP23 16-SW3 17-JP18 18-JP17 19-JP13 20-PJP9 21-JP21 22-JP22 23-PCN1 PCMCIA Connector 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 4 Chapter 1
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... (left and The left and right buttons function like the right) left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as you use the computer. 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you would with a desktop PC.
... (left and The left and right buttons function like the right) left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as you use the computer. 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you would with a desktop PC.
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... off. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Use this mode the keypad is in uppercase. Chapter 1 13 Lock Keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some...
... off. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Use this mode the keypad is in uppercase. Chapter 1 13 Lock Keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some...
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Desired Access Num Lock On Number keys on embedded keypad. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Num Lock Off Type the letters in a normal keypad manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. 14 Chapter 1 It is indicated by small characters located on the right hand side of the keycaps.
Desired Access Num Lock On Number keys on embedded keypad. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Num Lock Off Type the letters in a normal keypad manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. 14 Chapter 1 It is indicated by small characters located on the right hand side of the keycaps.
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 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... Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 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... Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button.
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...United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set up Windows. NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium Edition, follow the ... Control Panel. 2. Click on the Language tab and click on Keyboard. 3. Verify that keyboard layout used for more information. To type the Euro symbol: 1. Chapter 1 17 Double-click on Details. 4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to ...
...United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set up Windows. NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium Edition, follow the ... Control Panel. 2. Click on the Language tab and click on Keyboard. 3. Verify that keyboard layout used for more information. To type the Euro symbol: 1. Chapter 1 17 Double-click on Details. 4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to ...
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They are three buttons. Launch Key P1 P2 Default application User-programmable User-programmable 18 Chapter 1 Launch Keys Located at the top of the power button are the two launch keys. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of keyboard are designated as the programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
They are three buttons. Launch Key P1 P2 Default application User-programmable User-programmable 18 Chapter 1 Launch Keys Located at the top of the power button are the two launch keys. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of keyboard are designated as the programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
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...32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller RTC One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel 855GM and ICH4-M SMSC 47N227, LPC ...interface Realtek ALC202 Codec Intel 855GM GMCH ICH4-M NS 87591L ICH4-M Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS 87591L Standard keyboard w/o launch button embeded 85/86/90 keys with 101/102 ...
...32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller RTC One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel 855GM and ICH4-M SMSC 47N227, LPC ...interface Realtek ALC202 Codec Intel 855GM GMCH ICH4-M NS 87591L ICH4-M Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS 87591L Standard keyboard w/o launch button embeded 85/86/90 keys with 101/102 ...
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... resources Motherboard resources System timer Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard System speaker Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller...
... resources Motherboard resources System timer Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard System speaker Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller...
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... Optical Device Holder Optical Device Board Memory M*1 Power Button L*1 Launch Board P*2 MDC Cover Plate MDC Card P*1 Thermal Plate *4 Thermal Module Middle Cover M*2 Keyboard P*4 M*1 LCD Module K*2 Mini PCI Cover Mini PCI Wireless Board Wireless Antenna P*1 K*1 M*1 Upper Case ASSY CPU M*3 P*14 Lower Case ASSY M*5 G*4... Set Touchpad Main Board F*2 I*2 PCMCIA Slot Lower Case Chapter 3 45 For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a...
... Optical Device Holder Optical Device Board Memory M*1 Power Button L*1 Launch Board P*2 MDC Cover Plate MDC Card P*1 Thermal Plate *4 Thermal Module Middle Cover M*2 Keyboard P*4 M*1 LCD Module K*2 Mini PCI Cover Mini PCI Wireless Board Wireless Antenna P*1 K*1 M*1 Upper Case ASSY CPU M*3 P*14 Lower Case ASSY M*5 G*4... Set Touchpad Main Board F*2 I*2 PCMCIA Slot Lower Case Chapter 3 45 For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a...
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... step 1 and step 2 on the rear and the bottom panel; Remove the six screws on "Removing the Keyboard" section. 2. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Remove the middle cover. three on each side. 5. Chapter 3 49 Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any ...plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully. 2. Then detach the entire LCD module. Remove one screw as the picture shows. 5. Turn the keyboard over as the picture shows. 3. Removing the LCD module 1. Then disconnecto the LCD coaxial cable. 4. Then remove the middle cover from the ...
... step 1 and step 2 on the rear and the bottom panel; Remove the six screws on "Removing the Keyboard" section. 2. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Remove the middle cover. three on each side. 5. Chapter 3 49 Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any ...plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully. 2. Then detach the entire LCD module. Remove one screw as the picture shows. 5. Turn the keyboard over as the picture shows. 3. Removing the LCD module 1. Then disconnecto the LCD coaxial cable. 4. Then remove the middle cover from the ...
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... 1. Then take off the thermal plate. 9. Disconnect the fan cable. 13. Remove the two screws that fastens the power buttom. 4. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module" on page 49 2. Remove the screw that fasten the MDC cover plate then remove it. 10. Then remove the screw that secures the...
... 1. Then take off the thermal plate. 9. Disconnect the fan cable. 13. Remove the two screws that fastens the power buttom. 4. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module" on page 49 2. Remove the screw that fasten the MDC cover plate then remove it. 10. Then remove the screw that secures the...
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...need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to download the shareware "BurnIn Test V.3.0". If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. You may test the memory with this computer: T Embedded Numeric Keypad ...T External keyboard If any of the problem, power on the main board. Power System Check To verify the symptom of these devices do not provide memory...
...need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to download the shareware "BurnIn Test V.3.0". If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. You may test the memory with this computer: T Embedded Numeric Keypad ...T External keyboard If any of the problem, power on the main board. Power System Check To verify the symptom of these devices do not provide memory...
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..., short, short; short, long, short short, short, short; This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The keyboard fails to be replaced when servicing a computer. short, short, long N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Message "FAULTY DMA PAGE REGISTERS..." "FAULTY REFRESH CIRCUIT" "ROM CHECKSUM INCORRECT" "CMOS RAM TEST FAILED" "DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - CMOS RAM test failed. The most likely cause is connected. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the ...
..., short, short; short, long, short short, short, short; This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The keyboard fails to be replaced when servicing a computer. short, short, long N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Message "FAULTY DMA PAGE REGISTERS..." "FAULTY REFRESH CIRCUIT" "ROM CHECKSUM INCORRECT" "CMOS RAM TEST FAILED" "DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - CMOS RAM test failed. The most likely cause is connected. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the ...
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... Suspend-to -Disk partition is not enough. "Suspend-to -Disk partition MISSING!" RUN SCU" The time/date information in CMOS is locked. TURN KEY" The keyboard operation is invalid. The capacity of a virus attack. "Suspend-to -Disk partition failed. "BOOT SECTOR 0 HAS CHANGED" The boot sector of the hard disk has...
... Suspend-to -Disk partition is not enough. "Suspend-to -Disk partition MISSING!" RUN SCU" The time/date information in CMOS is locked. TURN KEY" The keyboard operation is invalid. The capacity of a virus attack. "Suspend-to -Disk partition failed. "BOOT SECTOR 0 HAS CHANGED" The boot sector of the hard disk has...
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... Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 63". Main board See "Check the Power Adapter" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in characters...
... Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 63". Main board See "Check the Power Adapter" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in characters...
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...size) appears different from standby mode LCD cover switch after closing the LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from actual size. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. DIMM Main board Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%.
...size) appears different from standby mode LCD cover switch after closing the LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from actual size. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. DIMM Main board Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%.
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...execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. 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. USB does not work . Main board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup... / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 73. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Ensure the telephone cable is set to the main board. Modem phone port is an erro beep, then change main board...
...execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. 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. USB does not work . Main board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup... / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 73. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Ensure the telephone cable is set to the main board. Modem phone port is an erro beep, then change main board...