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... Exit 46 BIOS Flash Utility 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Before You Begin 49 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery 52 Removing the Memory Module 53 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 55 Disassembling the...
... Exit 46 BIOS Flash Utility 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Before You Begin 49 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery 52 Removing the Memory Module 53 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 55 Disassembling the...
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Table of Contents Removing the RTC Battery 63 Removing the Fan 63 Removing the Thermal Module 64 Removing the Processor 64 Installing the Processor 65 Removing the Upper Case Assemly 65 Removing ... Disk to Disk Recovery 91 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 96 Top View 96 Bottom View 97 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 98 TravelMate 2000/2500 Exploded Diagram 99 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 110 Model Name Definition 110 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 112 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 113 Appendix...
Table of Contents Removing the RTC Battery 63 Removing the Fan 63 Removing the Thermal Module 64 Removing the Processor 64 Installing the Processor 65 Removing the Upper Case Assemly 65 Removing ... Disk to Disk Recovery 91 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 96 Top View 96 Bottom View 97 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 98 TravelMate 2000/2500 Exploded Diagram 99 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 110 Model Name Definition 110 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 112 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 113 Appendix...
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Board Layout Top View 1 Line-in Port 2 Line-out Port 3 RJ45+RJ11 4 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 5 USB Port 6 USB Port 7 USB Port 8 USB Port 9 VGA Port 10 S-Video Port 11 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 12 Parallel Port 13 DC-in Port 14 LCD Lid Switch 15 CPU Socket 16 North Bridge 17 Fan Connector 18 Second Fan Connector 19 Touchpad Cable Connector 20 HDD Connector 21 Keyboard Connector 22 Speaker Cable Connector 23 Optical Drive Connector 24 South Bridge 25 RTC Battery Connector 26 Launch Board Cable Connector 27 SW5 (Please see Chapter 5 for its settings) 28 PCMCIA Slot 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 Line-in Port 2 Line-out Port 3 RJ45+RJ11 4 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 5 USB Port 6 USB Port 7 USB Port 8 USB Port 9 VGA Port 10 S-Video Port 11 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 12 Parallel Port 13 DC-in Port 14 LCD Lid Switch 15 CPU Socket 16 North Bridge 17 Fan Connector 18 Second Fan Connector 19 Touchpad Cable Connector 20 HDD Connector 21 Keyboard Connector 22 Speaker Cable Connector 23 Optical Drive Connector 24 South Bridge 25 RTC Battery Connector 26 Launch Board Cable Connector 27 SW5 (Please see Chapter 5 for its settings) 28 PCMCIA Slot 4 Chapter 1
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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. Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1
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. Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1
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... when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 4 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. 5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 7 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) Chapter 1 11...
... when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 4 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. 5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 7 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) Chapter 1 11...
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H)mm 7.32 Ibs (3.3kg) for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery/7.50Ibs (3.4kg) for 15"LCD model with battery One Type III or two type II PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-45 port, one DC-in port, one ECP ..., four USB ports, one microphone-in/ line-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified period. One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power 32 Chapter 1 Phenomenon T All power shuts off T The display shuts off T Hard disk drive is in standby mode...
H)mm 7.32 Ibs (3.3kg) for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery/7.50Ibs (3.4kg) for 15"LCD model with battery One Type III or two type II PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-45 port, one DC-in port, one ECP ..., four USB ports, one microphone-in/ line-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified period. One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power 32 Chapter 1 Phenomenon T All power shuts off T The display shuts off T Hard disk drive is in standby mode...
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... Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is connected, the power on battery power). The system will detect if any external display device is NOT available (running on display will be in order to 640MB This field reports...
... Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is connected, the power on battery power). The system will detect if any external display device is NOT available (running on display will be in order to 640MB This field reports...
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... the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 47 Chapter 2 Then boot the...
... the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 47 Chapter 2 Then boot the...
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... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC... Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD Module J*5 F*10 D*4 Upper Case Assembly D*4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover...
... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC... Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD Module J*5 F*10 D*4 Upper Case Assembly D*4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover...
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Then slide the battery out from the machine. Removing the Battery 1. Chapter 3 52 To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2.
Then slide the battery out from the machine. Removing the Battery 1. Chapter 3 52 To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2.
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Remove the dimm cover. 4. Then remove the memory. 53 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. 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.
Remove the dimm cover. 4. Then remove the memory. 53 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. 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.
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Pop out the wireless LAN board. 6. Detach the modem board and disconnect the modem cable carefully, then remove the modem board. Chapter 3 54 Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 1. To remove the modem board, first remove the two screws fastening the modem board. 7. To remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover. 3. Disconnect the wireless antennae. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2.
Pop out the wireless LAN board. 6. Detach the modem board and disconnect the modem cable carefully, then remove the modem board. Chapter 3 54 Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 1. To remove the modem board, first remove the two screws fastening the modem board. 7. To remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover. 3. Disconnect the wireless antennae. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2.
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 55 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4.
See "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 55 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4.
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See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. 6. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 4. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover ..., first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Removing the Launch Board 1. Detach the middle cover from the machine. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56.
See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. 6. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 4. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover ..., first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Removing the Launch Board 1. Detach the middle cover from the machine. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56.
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... the LCD hinge; Remove the two screws on page 56. 4. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the middle cover. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. two on the right and two on the left . 6. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 5. one on the right and the other...
... the LCD hinge; Remove the two screws on page 56. 4. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the middle cover. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. two on the right and two on the left . 6. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 5. one on the right and the other...
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See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 2. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the inverter ... four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. 6. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board. 7.
See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 2. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the inverter ... four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. 6. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board. 7.
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... page 59. 7. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 52. Then take the LCD out of the LCD panel. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 2. Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. To remove ...
... page 59. 7. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 52. Then take the LCD out of the LCD panel. See "Removing the Battery" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 2. Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. To remove ...
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See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 57. 5. Removing the LCD Hinges 1. .... 9. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 60. 8. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 52. 61 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 7. 2. Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 57. 5. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD ...
See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 57. 5. Removing the LCD Hinges 1. .... 9. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 60. 8. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 52. 61 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 59. 7. 2. Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 57. 5. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD ...
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... upwards as the pticute shows. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Then remove the fan. 63 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Removing the Fan 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. Disconnect... Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board...
... upwards as the pticute shows. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Then remove the fan. 63 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Removing the Fan 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. Disconnect... Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board...
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... Thermal Module 1. See "Removing the Fan" on page 52. 2. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 6. Remember to press down the lever as the video shows after you remove the CPU. Lift up the CPU socket lever. See... "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 5. See "Removing the Fan" on page 63. 4. Then remove the CPU. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the...
... Thermal Module 1. See "Removing the Fan" on page 52. 2. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 6. Remember to press down the lever as the video shows after you remove the CPU. Lift up the CPU socket lever. See... "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 5. See "Removing the Fan" on page 63. 4. Then remove the CPU. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the...