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...your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in this generic service guide. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of customer machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you ...ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to extend the functionality of this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports...
...your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in this generic service guide. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of customer machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you ...ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to extend the functionality of this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports...
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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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... ~ 1.7 GHz or higher T Intel 855GM + Intel ICH4-M T PC2100 DDR SDRAM, Maximum memory up to a television or display device that supports S-video input Dual display capability Multimedia T T T 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 Codec stereo audio Built-in dual speakers High-speed optical drive...many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium M processor at 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution 3D graphics engine Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to 2GB (with two 1024MB SO-DIMM when available) T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, ...
... ~ 1.7 GHz or higher T Intel 855GM + Intel ICH4-M T PC2100 DDR SDRAM, Maximum memory up to a television or display device that supports S-video input Dual display capability Multimedia T T T 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 Codec stereo audio Built-in dual speakers High-speed optical drive...many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium M processor at 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution 3D graphics engine Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to 2GB (with two 1024MB SO-DIMM when available) T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, ...
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... output. 2 Power Button Turns on and off to show the status of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as a 4-way scroll button. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support ares for frequently used programs. 6 Chapter 1 the center button serves as you use the computer. 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 7 Status indicators LEDs (light...
... output. 2 Power Button Turns on and off to show the status of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as a 4-way scroll button. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support ares for frequently used programs. 6 Chapter 1 the center button serves as you use the computer. 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 7 Status indicators LEDs (light...
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...-International. Click on the Language tab and click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Click on Start, Control Panel. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Click on OK. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below : 1. Click on ADD; If not, select and...
...-International. Click on the Language tab and click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Click on Start, Control Panel. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Click on OK. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below : 1. Click on ADD; If not, select and...
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..., the lighter the touch, the better the response. The central location on the touchpad produces similar results. Tapping on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. The touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left Button Click twice quickly Click once...
..., the lighter the touch, the better the response. The central location on the touchpad produces similar results. Tapping on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. The touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left Button Click twice quickly Click once...
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...CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Mobile Pentium M processor at 1.3~1.7 GHz or higher uFCPGA package Support automatic selection of power supply voltage 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package...control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller 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 package Memory module combinations Specification Insyde Insyde MobilePRO BIOS 4.0 Flash ROM ...
...CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Mobile Pentium M processor at 1.3~1.7 GHz or higher uFCPGA package Support automatic selection of power supply voltage 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package...control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller 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 package Memory module combinations Specification Insyde Insyde MobilePRO BIOS 4.0 Flash ROM ...
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Modem / Bluethooth Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification 56K V.90 for MDC / Bluetooth 1.1 standard for BT modem RJ11 Rear side Hard...Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 Max. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification . Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256/512MB 0 MB ...
Modem / Bluethooth Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification 56K V.90 for MDC / Bluetooth 1.1 standard for BT modem RJ11 Rear side Hard...Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 Max. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification . Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256/512MB 0 MB ...
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Video Interface Item Video vendor Video name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Intel Intel 855GM GMCH Core/1.2V No Specification Video Resolution Mode ..., 278h IRQ7, IRQ5 USB Port Item USB compliancy level OHCI Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS..." will not be available. Yes (set by BIOS setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type ENE CB1410 CardBus Type II Specification Chapter 1 23
Video Interface Item Video vendor Video name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Intel Intel 855GM GMCH Core/1.2V No Specification Video Resolution Mode ..., 278h IRQ7, IRQ5 USB Port Item USB compliancy level OHCI Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS..." will not be available. Yes (set by BIOS setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type ENE CB1410 CardBus Type II Specification Chapter 1 23
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... 4: TS: connect 10K Ω ohm Thermistor to GND in system. PCMCIA Port Item Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 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 ...
... 4: TS: connect 10K Ω ohm Thermistor to GND in system. PCMCIA Port Item Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 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 ...
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... current. Birghtness adjustment by PWM burst mode. One signal is a function of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. The PWM burst mode is named PWM, which limits current to meet LCD lamp current specification. It should be supported the following LCD panels. Chapter 1 25 Another one is that come form system to...
... current. Birghtness adjustment by PWM burst mode. One signal is a function of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. The PWM burst mode is named PWM, which limits current to meet LCD lamp current specification. It should be supported the following LCD panels. Chapter 1 25 Another one is that come form system to...
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All components on inverter board should follow below : T ∆T Component temperature should follow below rules: 1. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component specification including voltage rating, current rating, temperature etc. 2.
All components on inverter board should follow below : T ∆T Component temperature should follow below rules: 1. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component specification including voltage rating, current rating, temperature etc. 2.
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... the default and suggested parameter settings. Port Definition Port Address Mode Setting Description Sets the mode for the parallel port. Enabled: Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus. Option DMA1, DMA2, DMA3, Normak (16550), IrDA (HPSIR), ASK IR, FAST IR LPT Port ...-2), Enhanced Parallel (EPP), Extended Capabilities None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7/ LPT2, 278, IRQ5/ LPT3, 3BC, IRQ7 DMA1, DAM3 Legacy USB Support Disabled: Disable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus. 36 Chapter 2 DMA Setting for Fast IR Mode Setting Description Sets a DMA channel for the printer to ECP....
... the default and suggested parameter settings. Port Definition Port Address Mode Setting Description Sets the mode for the parallel port. Enabled: Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus. Option DMA1, DMA2, DMA3, Normak (16550), IrDA (HPSIR), ASK IR, FAST IR LPT Port ...-2), Enhanced Parallel (EPP), Extended Capabilities None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7/ LPT2, 278, IRQ5/ LPT3, 3BC, IRQ7 DMA1, DAM3 Legacy USB Support Disabled: Disable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus. 36 Chapter 2 DMA Setting for Fast IR Mode Setting Description Sets a DMA channel for the printer to ECP....
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... 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 Hinge Saddles M*2 N*3 O*1 Upper Case Support w/ FPC LED Cable O*1 Shielding P*4 Speaker Set Touchpad Main Board F*2 I*2 PCMCIA Slot Lower Case Chapter 3 45 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives...
... 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 Hinge Saddles M*2 N*3 O*1 Upper Case Support w/ FPC LED Cable O*1 Shielding P*4 Speaker Set Touchpad Main Board F*2 I*2 PCMCIA Slot Lower Case Chapter 3 45 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives...
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Remove the 15 screws on the bottom panel. 24. Tear off all capton holding wireless LAN antenne. 31. Tear off the capton fastening the touchpad FPC. 26. Then take out the wireless antenna. Take out the wireless antenna from the samll fastening hooks. . 32. Disconnect the touchpad FPC. 27. Then detach the upper case assembly. 25. Remove the two screws that secure the touchpad support bracket. 28. Then remove the touchpad support bracket. 29. Remove the touchpad. 30. Chapter 3 53 23. Remove the four screws that fasten the wireless antenna. 33.
Remove the 15 screws on the bottom panel. 24. Tear off all capton holding wireless LAN antenne. 31. Tear off the capton fastening the touchpad FPC. 26. Then take out the wireless antenna. Take out the wireless antenna from the samll fastening hooks. . 32. Disconnect the touchpad FPC. 27. Then detach the upper case assembly. 25. Remove the two screws that secure the touchpad support bracket. 28. Then remove the touchpad support bracket. 29. Remove the touchpad. 30. Chapter 3 53 23. Remove the four screws that fasten the wireless antenna. 33.
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... does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. You may test the memory with this computer: T Embedded Numeric Keypad T External keyboard If any of these devices do not provide...
... does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. You may test the memory with this computer: T Embedded Numeric Keypad T External keyboard If any of these devices do not provide...
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... does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). ...If the problem remains, replace 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.
... does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). ...If the problem remains, replace 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.
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....002 253-THE SYSTEM UPPER CASE W/SPEAKERS, ANTENNA 60.T35V5.002 UPPER CASE W/SPEAKERS, W/O ANTENNA 60.T35V5.003 NS 003-LOGIC UPPER ASSY I/O BRACKET TOUCHPAD SUPPORT BRACKET NOTE: This item does not include FPC, yet the image here is with FPC. 33.T35V5.001 33.T35V5.002 86 Chapter 6
....002 253-THE SYSTEM UPPER CASE W/SPEAKERS, ANTENNA 60.T35V5.002 UPPER CASE W/SPEAKERS, W/O ANTENNA 60.T35V5.003 NS 003-LOGIC UPPER ASSY I/O BRACKET TOUCHPAD SUPPORT BRACKET NOTE: This item does not include FPC, yet the image here is with FPC. 33.T35V5.001 33.T35V5.002 86 Chapter 6
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...always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you need them. Acer Branch Offices may access our website. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our... to your technical queries. Appendix C 103 and password. However some information sources will require a user i.d. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you can be obtained directly from...
...always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you need them. Acer Branch Offices may access our website. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our... to your technical queries. Appendix C 103 and password. However some information sources will require a user i.d. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you can be obtained directly from...
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... 75 K Index Index Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 63 M Machine Disassembly 43 Memory Check 63 Model Definition 94 Modem Combo Card external 49 O Online Support Information 103 P Panel Bottom 11 Power System Check Battery Pack 65 Power Adapter 64, 65 R RMA 79 S System Check Procedures 62 System Diagnostic Diskette 42...
... 75 K Index Index Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 63 M Machine Disassembly 43 Memory Check 63 Model Definition 94 Modem Combo Card external 49 O Online Support Information 103 P Panel Bottom 11 Power System Check Battery Pack 65 Power Adapter 64, 65 R RMA 79 S System Check Procedures 62 System Diagnostic Diskette 42...