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Li-Ion main battery pack ! Support TV-out feature by extra TV-Encoder (manufacure optional) Audio ! AC97 Codec with Mini PCI interface, dual band Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution; 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...
Li-Ion main battery pack ! Support TV-out feature by extra TV-Encoder (manufacure optional) Audio ! AC97 Codec with Mini PCI interface, dual band Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution; 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...
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... Ultra DMA 66/100 support ! Modem 56K ITU V.92 modem with Acer SignalUp wireless technology ! 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 ... for AC adaptor 2 Chapter 1 Easy install with 31/63W Capacity Supports 2.5/5 hrs operation time (battery mark 2002, in XGA resolution) Approximated charging time 3~8 hrs (System On) or 2.5hr (System Off) Smart battery pack, SMbus I/O Ports Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) ...
... Ultra DMA 66/100 support ! Modem 56K ITU V.92 modem with Acer SignalUp wireless technology ! 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 ... for AC adaptor 2 Chapter 1 Easy install with 31/63W Capacity Supports 2.5/5 hrs operation time (battery mark 2002, in XGA resolution) Approximated charging time 3~8 hrs (System On) or 2.5hr (System Off) Smart battery pack, SMbus I/O Ports Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) ...
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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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... (optional) communications. 1. Orange indicates that wireless LAN is enabled. 3. Chapter 1 7 Front View # Item 1 Optical drive Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on . 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is turned off. Blue indicates that wireless LAN & Bluetooth® are enabled.
... (optional) communications. 1. Orange indicates that wireless LAN is enabled. 3. Chapter 1 7 Front View # Item 1 Optical drive Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on . 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is turned off. Blue indicates that wireless LAN & Bluetooth® are enabled.
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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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...) communications 12 Charging CLohwargcainpgacity (about 10%) LCorwiticcaalplyacloitwy (caabpoauctit1y0(%ab)out 3%) Chapter 1 Icon Function Description Icon Function Icon HDFDunction Description DLiegshctrsipwthioenn Hard Disk Drive is on Battery Wireless Communications Lights green. IIccoonn ODD FFuunnccttiioonn Scroll lock Lights when Optical Disk Drive is being charged or low capacity. Lights to -read status icons...
...) communications 12 Charging CLohwargcainpgacity (about 10%) LCorwiticcaalplyacloitwy (caabpoauctit1y0(%ab)out 3%) Chapter 1 Icon Function Description Icon Function Icon HDFDunction Description DLiegshctrsipwthioenn Hard Disk Drive is on Battery Wireless Communications Lights green. IIccoonn ODD FFuunnccttiioonn Scroll lock Lights when Optical Disk Drive is being charged or low capacity. Lights to -read status icons...
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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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... Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Flash utility has...
... Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Flash utility has...
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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. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 40 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack.
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. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 40 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack.
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Slide the battery latch. 2. Then remove the battery. Chapter 3 41 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide the battery latch. 2. Then remove the battery. Chapter 3 41 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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...Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to correct the problem. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. 51 Chapter 4 Currently, we do the following power sources: 1. then check that the flexible cable extending from the ...devices do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that power is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Remove the battery pack. 2. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not provide memory test program. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Embedded Numeric...
...Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to correct the problem. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. 51 Chapter 4 Currently, we do the following power sources: 1. then check that the flexible cable extending from the ...devices do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that power is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Remove the battery pack. 2. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not provide memory test program. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Embedded Numeric...
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... FPC is seated properly. The touch pad or touch pad FPC may be damaged. 6. Replace switch board. 7. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. Press Fn+ p to... in the screen for a short time. The computer can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following : From Software: 1. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you identify first the ...
... FPC is seated properly. The touch pad or touch pad FPC may be damaged. 6. Replace switch board. 7. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. Press Fn+ p to... in the screen for a short time. The computer can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following : From Software: 1. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you identify first the ...
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... CHECKSUM INCORRECT" BIOS ROM checksum failed. long, short, long "DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" DMA controller does not work properly. long, N/A long, long Keyboard controller failed to battery power loss. short, short, long; NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does...
... CHECKSUM INCORRECT" BIOS ROM checksum failed. long, short, long "DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" DMA controller does not work properly. long, N/A long, long Keyboard controller failed to battery power loss. short, short, long; NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does...
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...Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . See "Power System Check" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Battery pack Main board 57 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD...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 page 52. The system doesn't...
...Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . See "Power System Check" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Battery pack Main board 57 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD...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 page 52. The system doesn't...
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...slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Hard disk drive connector Main board Chapter 4 58 Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page...on page 54 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main...
...slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Hard disk drive connector Main board Chapter 4 58 Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page...on page 54 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main...
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... the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly Chapter 4 60 Non-Acer devices ! Hard disk drive ! Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Printer, mouse, and other external devices ! PC Cards 4. Remove or disconnect... incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. Battery pack ! Power-on page 51): 1. Main board ! NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the...
... the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly Chapter 4 60 Non-Acer devices ! Hard disk drive ! Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Printer, mouse, and other external devices ! PC Cards 4. Remove or disconnect... incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. Battery pack ! Power-on page 51): 1. Main board ! NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the...
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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
... 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