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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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... designed with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers High- 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 the user in mind.
... designed with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers High- 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 the user in mind.
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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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Houses the computer's main memory. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Houses the computer's main memory. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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...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 computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights when the computer is activated. (Fn-F11) 12 TravelMate 240/ 250 The...
...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 computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights when the computer is activated. (Fn-F11) 12 TravelMate 240/ 250 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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... display shuts off T Hard disk drive is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for 15"LCD model with battery Chapter 1 29 Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is ready to enter Hibernation mode. Power Management Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby... 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. Hibernation Mode Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to ...
... display shuts off T Hard disk drive is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for 15"LCD model with battery Chapter 1 29 Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is ready to enter Hibernation mode. Power Management Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby... 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. Hibernation Mode Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to ...
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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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...the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. However, system diagnostic utility is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to run the Phlash ...is ready. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. Fellow the steps below to CSD website as soon as service CD released. NOTE: Do not install memory-...
...the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. However, system diagnostic utility is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to run the Phlash ...is ready. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. Fellow the steps below to CSD website as soon as service CD released. NOTE: Do not install memory-...
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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. Chapter 3 52 Removing the Battery 1. Then slide the battery out from the machine.
To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2. Chapter 3 52 Removing the Battery 1. Then slide the battery out from the machine.
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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. Removing the Memory Module 1. Pop up the memory. 5.
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. Removing the Memory Module 1. Pop up the memory. 5.
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Removing the Modem Board 1. Remove two screws from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver. 6. Then remove the modem board from the modem board as shown. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem cover. 3. Chapter 3 54 To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem board, then remove the modem board. Please remove the screws according to the number on page 52. 2. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on the picture indicate. 5.
Removing the Modem Board 1. Remove two screws from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver. 6. Then remove the modem board from the modem board as shown. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem cover. 3. Chapter 3 54 To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem board, then remove the modem board. Please remove the screws according to the number on page 52. 2. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on the picture indicate. 5.
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Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 55 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 55. 3. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 55 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 55. 3. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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... page 52. 2. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 4. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Chapter 3 56 To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Then remove the screw ...
... page 52. 2. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 4. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Chapter 3 56 To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Then remove the screw ...
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... and disconnect the cable. one on the right and the other on the left .Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; See "Removing the Battery" on the bottom; Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 5. Remove the two screws on page 52. 2. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from... the middle cover. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the main unit. 57 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 56. 3. two on the right...
... and disconnect the cable. one on the right and the other on the left .Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; See "Removing the Battery" on the bottom; Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 5. Remove the two screws on page 52. 2. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from... the middle cover. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the main unit. 57 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 56. 3. two on the right...
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...the LCD Module" on page 52. 2. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the inverter board. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. 2. Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. To remove the inverter board...first remove one screw from the LCD module. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board. 59 TravelMate 240/ 250 Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. 6. See "Removing ...
...the LCD Module" on page 52. 2. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the inverter board. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. 2. Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. To remove the inverter board...first remove one screw from the LCD module. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board. 59 TravelMate 240/ 250 Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. 6. See "Removing ...
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... when you reassemble the LCD module. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 52. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 57. 5. Then take the LCD out of the LCD panel. Chapter 3 60 See... "Removing the LCD Module" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Removing the 15" TFT LCD 1. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges. 8.
... when you reassemble the LCD module. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 52. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 57. 5. Then take the LCD out of the LCD panel. Chapter 3 60 See... "Removing the LCD Module" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Removing the 15" TFT LCD 1. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges. 8.
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...bracket. 9. Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 61 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the LCD Hinges 1. Remove the four screws holding the left bracket.. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 57. 5. See...mylar fastening the LCD coaxial cable, then disconnect the coaxial cable. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 56. 4. 2. See "...
...bracket. 9. Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 61 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the LCD Hinges 1. Remove the four screws holding the left bracket.. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 57. 5. See...mylar fastening the LCD coaxial cable, then disconnect the coaxial cable. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 56. 4. 2. See "...