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...System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery 52 Removing the Memory Module 53 Removing the Modem Board 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 55 Removing the... Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft ...
...System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery 52 Removing the Memory Module 53 Removing the Modem Board 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 55 Removing the... Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft ...
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...-out port Two CardBus type II slot (3.3V and 5V support) Chapter 1 1 T Built-in floppy diskette drive T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T High-capacity battery pack T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Multimedia T T T 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built...
...-out port Two CardBus type II slot (3.3V and 5V support) Chapter 1 1 T Built-in floppy diskette drive T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T High-capacity battery pack T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Multimedia T T T 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built...
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... LCD Inverter Cable Connector Line-in Port Line-out Port RJ45+RJ11 Four USB Ports VGA Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch 4 TravelMate 240/ 250
... LCD Inverter Cable Connector Line-in Port Line-out Port RJ45+RJ11 Four USB Ports VGA Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch 4 TravelMate 240/ 250
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Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Chapter 1 11 Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Chapter 1 11 Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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... when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is on the right of the...
... when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is on the right of the...
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key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- ..., Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name...
key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- ..., Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name...
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..., A) Charger Output Normal charge (charge while system is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 3.3V 0~4A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11...
..., A) Charger Output Normal charge (charge while system is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 3.3V 0~4A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11...
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... mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for 15"LCD model with battery Chapter 1 29 Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is ready to peak) 62....6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery/7.4 Ibs for a specified period. Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Phenomenon T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep...
... mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for 15"LCD model with battery Chapter 1 29 Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is ready to peak) 62....6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery/7.4 Ibs for a specified period. Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Phenomenon T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep...
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One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 000A0000-000BFFFF E0000000-E007FFFF E0080000-E00FFFFF E8000000-EFFFFFFF F0000000-F7FFFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000D0000-... 30 Function Direct Memory Access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller TravelMate 240/ 250
One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 000A0000-000BFFFF E0000000-E007FFFF E0080000-E00FFFFF E8000000-EFFFFFFF F0000000-F7FFFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000D0000-... 30 Function Direct Memory Access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller TravelMate 240/ 250
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If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power ... BIOS is not completely loaded. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. Use the Phlash utility to CSD website as soon as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Fellow the steps...
If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power ... BIOS is not completely loaded. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. Use the Phlash utility to CSD website as soon as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Fellow the steps...
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... HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD...
... HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD...
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To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2. Then slide the battery out from the machine. Chapter 3 52 Removing the Battery 1.
To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2. Then slide the battery out from the machine. Chapter 3 52 Removing the Battery 1.
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To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Then remove the memory. 53 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Removing the Memory Module 1.
To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Then remove the memory. 53 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Removing the Memory Module 1.
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Please remove the screws according to the number on page 52. 2. Remove two screws from the machine. 4. Remove the modem cover from the modem board as shown. See "Removing the Battery" on the picture indicate. 5. Disconnect the modem cable from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver. 6. Chapter 3 54 Then remove the modem board from the modem board, then remove the modem board. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover. 3. Removing the Modem Board 1.
Please remove the screws according to the number on page 52. 2. Remove two screws from the machine. 4. Remove the modem cover from the modem board as shown. See "Removing the Battery" on the picture indicate. 5. Disconnect the modem cable from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver. 6. Chapter 3 54 Then remove the modem board from the modem board, then remove the modem board. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover. 3. Removing the Modem Board 1.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 55 TravelMate 240/ 250 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 55 TravelMate 240/ 250 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2.
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Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit. . See "Removing the ..., first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Detach the middle cover from the machine. 7. Removing the Launch Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. 6. Chapter 3 56 Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on page 52. 2. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 4.
Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit. . See "Removing the ..., first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Detach the middle cover from the machine. 7. Removing the Launch Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. 6. Chapter 3 56 Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on page 52. 2. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 4.
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... the left . 6. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the middle cover. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on the bottom; Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; 3. Remove... the two screws on page 52. 2. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the main unit. 57 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the LCD Module 1.
... the left . 6. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the middle cover. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on the bottom; Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; 3. Remove... the two screws on page 52. 2. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the main unit. 57 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the LCD Module 1.
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..., and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 6. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the LCD module. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page... 52. 2. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the inverter board. 59 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board. 7. See "Removing the Launch Board...
..., and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 6. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the LCD module. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page... 52. 2. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the inverter board. 59 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board. 7. See "Removing the Launch Board...
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...)" on page 56. 3. Removing the 15" TFT LCD 1. Removing the LCD Brackets 1. Chapter 3 60 See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 59. 6.
...)" on page 56. 3. Removing the 15" TFT LCD 1. Removing the LCD Brackets 1. Chapter 3 60 See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 59. 6.
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... LCD Bezel" on page 52. 2. Remove the four screws holding the left bracket.. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 61 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 59. 7. Remove the four screws holding the...
... LCD Bezel" on page 52. 2. Remove the four screws holding the left bracket.. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 61 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 59. 7. Remove the four screws holding the...