TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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Acer TravelMate 290 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.T26V5.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Acer TravelMate 290 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.T26V5.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
TravelMate 290 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 290 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 290 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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... There are two control signals that turning on and off the lamp at rate of 150Hz. The PWM burst mode is a function of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. Close loop controls lamp current. Chapter 1 25 LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to control lamp brightness. The effective brightness is that...
... There are two control signals that turning on and off the lamp at rate of 150Hz. The PWM burst mode is a function of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. Close loop controls lamp current. Chapter 1 25 LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to control lamp brightness. The effective brightness is that...
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BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. The Flash utility has auto-execution function. However, system diagnostic utility is ready. 42 Chapter 2 Use the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. ... is for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it is not ready as it becomes corrupted. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utilities.
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. The Flash utility has auto-execution function. However, system diagnostic utility is ready. 42 Chapter 2 Use the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. ... is for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it is not ready as it becomes corrupted. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utilities.
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Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 44 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 290 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you do the following: 1. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 44 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 290 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you do the following: 1. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
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... on or stay on the hard disk. there are indicated. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can perform visual inspection before you can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If any problem occurs, you fellow this model (TravelMate 290 series). verify with the verified symptom to determine which page to . Operating...
... on or stay on the hard disk. there are indicated. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can perform visual inspection before you can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If any problem occurs, you fellow this model (TravelMate 290 series). verify with the verified symptom to determine which page to . Operating...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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...PARTS, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU...the defective parts, you should check the most up-to return it will not be noted on your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of TravelMate 290 series products. Chapter 6 79 You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional...
...PARTS, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU...the defective parts, you should check the most up-to return it will not be noted on your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of TravelMate 290 series products. Chapter 6 79 You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional...
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Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 290 Series Model Number 290X 290Xi CPU PM 1.3GHz PM 1.3GHz 290XVi PM 1.3GHz 290XCi P-M 1.3GHz 290XMi PM 1.3GHz 290LC P-M 1.3G 290LCi P-M 1.3G 290LMi PM 1.3GHz LCD ...
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 290 Series Model Number 290X 290Xi CPU PM 1.3GHz PM 1.3GHz 290XVi PM 1.3GHz 290XCi P-M 1.3GHz 290XMi PM 1.3GHz 290LC P-M 1.3G 290LCi P-M 1.3G 290LMi PM 1.3GHz LCD ...
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Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System 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. Refer to the TravelMate 290 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. 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. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the TravelMate 290 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Appendix B 95
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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...'s product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. TravelMate 290 series Notebook computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of Acer Incorporated. The serial number and model number are recorded...changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 290 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims ...
...'s product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. TravelMate 290 series Notebook computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of Acer Incorporated. The serial number and model number are recorded...changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 290 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims ...
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... and support information, please visit our Web site (www.acer.com). poster helps you for making it thoroughly. English iii First things first We would like to thank you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook ...mobile computing needs. For instructions on TravelMate User's guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. For more productive. Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on how to use your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the...
... and support information, please visit our Web site (www.acer.com). poster helps you for making it thoroughly. English iii First things first We would like to thank you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook ...mobile computing needs. For instructions on TravelMate User's guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. For more productive. Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on how to use your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the...
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... batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. English 69 Lithium battery statement The TravelMate 290 series uses the lithium battery, models US18650G5 and ICR18650 only. Recycle if at all possible. ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. VAROITUS Päristo voi...
... batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. English 69 Lithium battery statement The TravelMate 290 series uses the lithium battery, models US18650G5 and ICR18650 only. Recycle if at all possible. ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. VAROITUS Päristo voi...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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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 Acer TravelMate 290E Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
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. No. It should be supported the following LCD panels.
... 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. No. It should be supported the following LCD panels.
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... is named DAC_BRIG, which adjusts lamp brightness. Wide range 9V to meet LCD lamp current specification. The effective brightness is a function of LCD for TravelMate 290E series notebook. Features 1. LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to light up the CCFL of the duty cycle. It should be supported the following LCD...
... is named DAC_BRIG, which adjusts lamp brightness. Wide range 9V to meet LCD lamp current specification. The effective brightness is a function of LCD for TravelMate 290E series notebook. Features 1. LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to light up the CCFL of the duty cycle. It should be supported the following LCD...
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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. 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
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... are no obvious shorts or opens; Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the customer that were not preinstalled by Acer can perform visual inspection before you fellow this model (TravelMate 290E series). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to "Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST... you perform visual inspection you can check the following : ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is installed on screen. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1.
... are no obvious shorts or opens; Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the customer that were not preinstalled by Acer can perform visual inspection before you fellow this model (TravelMate 290E series). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to "Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST... you perform visual inspection you can check the following : ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is installed on screen. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1.
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... DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to -date information available on your regional Acer office to dispose it . Chapter 6 79 Refer to this printed Service Guide. Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should follow...channel. Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the FRU list of TravelMate 290E series products. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on how to return it properly, or follow ...
... DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to -date information available on your regional Acer office to dispose it . Chapter 6 79 Refer to this printed Service Guide. Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should follow...channel. Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the FRU list of TravelMate 290E series products. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on how to return it properly, or follow ...
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Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 290 Series Appendix A Model Number 292EXC/ 292EFXC 292EXCi CPU ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G 292ELCi ICP-M1.3G 292ELMi 292EFX 292EFXCi ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G LCD 14.1 XGA 14.1 XGA 15.0 XGA 15.0 XGA 14.1 XGA 14.1 XGA ODD 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD 2x DVD-Dual 24xCD-ROM 24x CDRW+DVD Memory 1x256M HDD (GB) 30GB WLAN N 1x 256M 30GB 11.b 1x256M 30GB 11.b 1x256M 1x256M 1x256M 30GB 11b 30GB N 30GB 11b Appendix A 94
Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 290 Series Appendix A Model Number 292EXC/ 292EFXC 292EXCi CPU ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G 292ELCi ICP-M1.3G 292ELMi 292EFX 292EFXCi ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G LCD 14.1 XGA 14.1 XGA 15.0 XGA 15.0 XGA 14.1 XGA 14.1 XGA ODD 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD 2x DVD-Dual 24xCD-ROM 24x CDRW+DVD Memory 1x256M HDD (GB) 30GB WLAN N 1x 256M 30GB 11.b 1x256M 30GB 11.b 1x256M 1x256M 1x256M 30GB 11b 30GB N 30GB 11b Appendix A 94