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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is integrated in Intel 852GM chipset ! Li-Ion main battery pack ! Support TV-out feature by extra TV-Encoder (manufacure optional) Audio ! Acer SignalUp wireless technology support Display ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 14.1" or 15.0" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024x768 XGA and 1400x1050 SXGA resolution Intel® 852GM integrated 3D...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is integrated in Intel 852GM chipset ! Li-Ion main battery pack ! Support TV-out feature by extra TV-Encoder (manufacure optional) Audio ! Acer SignalUp wireless technology support Display ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 14.1" or 15.0" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024x768 XGA and 1400x1050 SXGA resolution Intel® 852GM integrated 3D...
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... with PTT approval; ! No internal Microphone Storage ! ! Option for AC adaptor 2 Chapter 1 Modem 56K ITU V.92 modem with Acer SignalUp wireless technology ! Located in two stereo speakers ! Ultra DMA 66/100 support ! Wireless PAN integrated Bluetooth® (only available in selected regions...) Battery ! ! ! ! 4/8 cells Li-ion 18650 size (2150mAh) main battery pack with one Type II) DC-In jack for 12.7mm DVD Combo, DVD Dual and DVD Super Multi ! Fixed...
... with PTT approval; ! No internal Microphone Storage ! ! Option for AC adaptor 2 Chapter 1 Modem 56K ITU V.92 modem with Acer SignalUp wireless technology ! Located in two stereo speakers ! Ultra DMA 66/100 support ! Wireless PAN integrated Bluetooth® (only available in selected regions...) Battery ! ! ! ! 4/8 cells Li-ion 18650 size (2150mAh) main battery pack with one Type II) DC-In jack for 12.7mm DVD Combo, DVD Dual and DVD Super Multi ! Fixed...
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Mainboard Placement Top View Item JP1 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP9 JP10 JP11 JP12 JP13 JP15 JP16 JP17 Description CRT Connector RJ11/RJ45 Connector USB Connector x 2 CPU Fan Connector USB Connector Power Board Connector LVDS Connector MDC Connector CPU Socket MiniPCI Connector CardBus Connector HDD Connector ODD Connector Item JP18 JP19 JP20 JP22 JP23 JP24 U9 U12 PCN1 PJP9 SW1 SW3 Description Speaker Connector Touchpad Board Connector Microphone Jack Keyboard Connector Phone Jack LED Board Connector BIOS ROM North Bridge AC Jack Battery Connector LID Switch Kill Switch 4 Chapter 1
Mainboard Placement Top View Item JP1 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP9 JP10 JP11 JP12 JP13 JP15 JP16 JP17 Description CRT Connector RJ11/RJ45 Connector USB Connector x 2 CPU Fan Connector USB Connector Power Board Connector LVDS Connector MDC Connector CPU Socket MiniPCI Connector CardBus Connector HDD Connector ODD Connector Item JP18 JP19 JP20 JP22 JP23 JP24 U9 U12 PCN1 PJP9 SW1 SW3 Description Speaker Connector Touchpad Board Connector Microphone Jack Keyboard Connector Phone Jack LED Board Connector BIOS ROM North Bridge AC Jack Battery Connector LID Switch Kill Switch 4 Chapter 1
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... BluetoothR (optional) communications. 1. Blue indicates that Bluetooth® is enabled. 2. Orange indicates that wireless LAN & Bluetooth® are enabled. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on . 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is turned off. Purple indicates that wireless LAN is enabled. 3. Front View # Item 1 Optical drive Description Internal optical drive;
... BluetoothR (optional) communications. 1. Blue indicates that Bluetooth® is enabled. 2. Orange indicates that wireless LAN & Bluetooth® are enabled. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on . 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is turned off. Purple indicates that wireless LAN is enabled. 3. Front View # Item 1 Optical drive Description Internal optical drive;
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Bottom View # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw) 4 Battery compartment Unlatches the battery to remove the battery compartment release latch 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack Chapter 1 11
Bottom View # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw) 4 Battery compartment Unlatches the battery to remove the battery compartment release latch 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack Chapter 1 11
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... (caabpoauctit1y0(%ab)out 3%) Chapter 1 Icon Function Description Icon Function Icon HDFDunction Description DLiegshctrsipwthioenn Hard Disk Drive is being charged or low capacity. Flashes when the battery is activated. Lights to -read status icons below the display screen. Power Indicator Lights when the computer is activated. Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock...
... (caabpoauctit1y0(%ab)out 3%) Chapter 1 Icon Function Description Icon Function Icon HDFDunction Description DLiegshctrsipwthioenn Hard Disk Drive is being charged or low capacity. Flashes when the battery is activated. Lights to -read status icons below the display screen. Power Indicator Lights when the computer is activated. Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock...
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..., 86/UK keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package voltag Specification Sony/Sanyo 4-cell of 18650 Li-ion battery pack, (2200mAh cell) 8-cell of 18650 Li-ion battery pack, (2200mAh cell) Li-ion 31Wh / 63Wh 3.7V/cell 8 14...
..., 86/UK keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package voltag Specification Sony/Sanyo 4-cell of 18650 Li-ion battery pack, (2200mAh cell) 8-cell of 18650 Li-ion battery pack, (2200mAh cell) Li-ion 31Wh / 63Wh 3.7V/cell 8 14...
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...-out 2.9mm at RAM door and battery area 2.79kg (6.15Ibs) with 14.1" LCD+DVD-ROM+8-cell Battery 2.48kg (6.26lbs) with 15" LCD+DVD-ROM+8-cell Battery 2.61kg (5.75lbs) with 14.1" LCD+DVD-ROM+4-cell Battery 2.66kg (5.86lbs) with 15" LCD+DVD-ROM+4-cell Battery One type II CardBus slots, one RJ...line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack), one microphone/line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack), three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports Cover material: ABS Power, Battery charge, HDD, ODD, Wireless/Bluetooth communication, Caps lock, Pad lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators Power switch Lid switch User define switch 1, 2...
...-out 2.9mm at RAM door and battery area 2.79kg (6.15Ibs) with 14.1" LCD+DVD-ROM+8-cell Battery 2.48kg (6.26lbs) with 15" LCD+DVD-ROM+8-cell Battery 2.61kg (5.75lbs) with 14.1" LCD+DVD-ROM+4-cell Battery 2.66kg (5.86lbs) with 15" LCD+DVD-ROM+4-cell Battery One type II CardBus slots, one RJ...line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack), one microphone/line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack), three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports Cover material: ABS Power, Battery charge, HDD, ODD, Wireless/Bluetooth communication, Caps lock, Pad lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators Power switch Lid switch User define switch 1, 2...
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... you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: ! If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. New features or options ! Copy the Flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash...
... you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: ! If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. New features or options ! Copy the Flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash...
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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. 40 Chapter 3 NOTE: TravelMate 290 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. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1.
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. 40 Chapter 3 NOTE: TravelMate 290 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. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1.
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Chapter 3 41 Then remove the battery. Slide the battery latch. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Chapter 3 41 Then remove the battery. Slide the battery latch. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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... Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the main board. Remove the battery pack. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. 51 Chapter 4 However, if you need to check memory but have no testing ...the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is supplied by this program under Window XP environment. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following power sources: 1. External keyboard If any of the following one at ...
... Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the main board. Remove the battery pack. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. 51 Chapter 4 However, if you need to check memory but have no testing ...the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is supplied by this program under Window XP environment. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following power sources: 1. External keyboard If any of the following one at ...
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...do the following steps: Make sure the DDRRAM module is seated properly. If there is not a hardware problem. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in control Panel 2. Press Fn+ p to switch to room temperature. Replace the LCD module with a... on recharging or discharging. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the computer. Connect an external display to switch board FPC is working. 3. If ...
...do the following steps: Make sure the DDRRAM module is seated properly. If there is not a hardware problem. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in control Panel 2. Press Fn+ p to switch to room temperature. Replace the LCD module with a... on recharging or discharging. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the computer. Connect an external display to switch board FPC is working. 3. If ...
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... the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to battery power loss. Beep Code Message Description short, short, short; short, short, long "FAULTY DMA PAGE REGISTERS" DMA page registers do not function properly. long, short...
... the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to battery power loss. Beep Code Message Description short, short, short; short, short, long "FAULTY DMA PAGE REGISTERS" DMA page registers do not function properly. long, short...
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... Inverter board Main board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 51. Battery pack Main board 57 Chapter 4 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot ... charged Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load...
... Inverter board Main board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 51. Battery pack Main board 57 Chapter 4 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot ... charged Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load...
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... standby mode LCD cover switch after closing the LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk drive connector Main board Chapter 4 58 Action in Sequence See "Sound...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears ...
... standby mode LCD cover switch after closing the LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk drive connector Main board Chapter 4 58 Action in Sequence See "Sound...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears ...
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... non-defective FRU: ! Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Power-off the computer. 2. Non-Acer devices ! If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Undetermined Problems ... Determine if the problem has changed. 6. LCD assembly Chapter 4 60 Visually check them for damage. Printer, mouse, and other external devices ! Battery pack ! CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module ! Hard disk drive ! Power-on page 51): 1. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at...
... non-defective FRU: ! Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Power-off the computer. 2. Non-Acer devices ! If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Undetermined Problems ... Determine if the problem has changed. 6. LCD assembly Chapter 4 60 Visually check them for damage. Printer, mouse, and other external devices ! Battery pack ! CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module ! Hard disk drive ! Power-on page 51): 1. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at...
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... 2353NLCi CM 340 15.0" DDR333 40GB 24x N (1.5GHz) XGA 1x256MB Combo Wireless LAN N N 802.11b/gSwallow II N 802.11b/gSwallow II 802.11b/gSwallow II Battery Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Appendix A A 78 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration...
... 2353NLCi CM 340 15.0" DDR333 40GB 24x N (1.5GHz) XGA 1x256MB Combo Wireless LAN N N 802.11b/gSwallow II N 802.11b/gSwallow II 802.11b/gSwallow II Battery Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Li-lonSwallow 4cell Appendix A A 78 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration...