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... Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Panel 6 Front Panel 6 Left Panel 7 Right Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Understanding the icons 12 Keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 Navigating the BIOS Utility 35... LCD 60 Removing the LCD Brackets 60 Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 61 Removing the LCD Hinges 61 Disassembling the Main Unit 63 Removing the Keyboard 63 VII
... Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Panel 6 Front Panel 6 Left Panel 7 Right Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Understanding the icons 12 Keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 Navigating the BIOS Utility 35... LCD 60 Removing the LCD Brackets 60 Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 61 Removing the LCD Hinges 61 Disassembling the Main Unit 63 Removing the Keyboard 63 VII
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... Wireless Unit 73 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 74 System Check Procedures 75 External Diskette Drive Check 75 External CD-ROM Drive Check 75 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 75 Memory check 76 Power System Check 76 Touchpad Check 78 Power-On Self-Test (POST) ... 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 ...
... Wireless Unit 73 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 74 System Check Procedures 75 External Diskette Drive Check 75 External CD-ROM Drive Check 75 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 75 Memory check 76 Power System Check 76 Touchpad Check 78 Power-On Self-Test (POST) ... 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 ...
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... option) T Bluetooth (manufacturing option) Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Comfortable palm rest area with 64MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual soDIMM modules T...slots Chapter 1 1 Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium® 4 (for TravelMate 2500) and Intel® Celeron® (for TravelMate 2000) processor, 2.40 GHz or above T Intel® Hyper-ThreadingTM technology T 256/512 MB of system memory, as...
... option) T Bluetooth (manufacturing option) Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Comfortable palm rest area with 64MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual soDIMM modules T...slots Chapter 1 1 Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium® 4 (for TravelMate 2500) and Intel® Celeron® (for TravelMate 2000) processor, 2.40 GHz or above T Intel® Hyper-ThreadingTM technology T 256/512 MB of system memory, as...
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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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... mouse. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your hands when you would with a desktop PC. The left , center and right) Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Inputs data into your computer as a 4-way scroll button. Turns on and off...
... mouse. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your hands when you would with a desktop PC. The left , center and right) Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Inputs data into your computer as a 4-way scroll button. Turns on and off...
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... in uppercase. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. When ] is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock key Caps Lock @ Num Lock (Fn... when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Chapter 1 13 Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad.
... in uppercase. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. When ] is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock key Caps Lock @ Num Lock (Fn... when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Chapter 1 13 Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad.
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...It is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. 14 Chapter 1 Type the letters in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the upper right corner of ...the keycaps. NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Embedded numeric ...
...It is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. 14 Chapter 1 Type the letters in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the upper right corner of ...the keycaps. NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Embedded numeric ...
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Chapter 1 15 Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Chapter 1 15 Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... Description Decreases the screen brightness. Home Functions as the d key. Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set to United States-international. Double-click on Start...: 1. Locate the Euro symbol on OK. 5. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set up Windows. Click on Regional and Language Options. 3. Fn-} End Functions as the g key. If not, ...
... Description Decreases the screen brightness. Home Functions as the d key. Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set to United States-international. Double-click on Start...: 1. Locate the Euro symbol on OK. 5. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set up Windows. Click on Regional and Language Options. 3. Fn-} End Functions as the g key. If not, ...
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...the top of (optional) wireless communication. 18 Chapter 1 The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Mail Function Web browser P1 P2 Bluetooth Wireless Description Email application Internet browser application User-programmable... and indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. Opens (optional) wireless connectivity and indicates status of the keyboard are designated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. These buttons are called lauch keys.
...the top of (optional) wireless communication. 18 Chapter 1 The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Mail Function Web browser P1 P2 Bluetooth Wireless Description Email application Internet browser application User-programmable... and indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. Opens (optional) wireless connectivity and indicates status of the keyboard are designated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. These buttons are called lauch keys.
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... ATI RC300M+ATI IXP150 NS PC87392 Realtek ALC655 ATI Radeon 9700 Embedded in ATI IXP 150 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 ATI IXP 150 Processor (for TravelMate 2000) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Cerelon®...2.53 to 3.2GHz, 533MHz FSB uFCBGA High speed: 1.35V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 2500) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.60GHz, 400Mhz FSB Intel® Pentium®...
... ATI RC300M+ATI IXP150 NS PC87392 Realtek ALC655 ATI Radeon 9700 Embedded in ATI IXP 150 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 ATI IXP 150 Processor (for TravelMate 2000) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Cerelon®...2.53 to 3.2GHz, 533MHz FSB uFCBGA High speed: 1.35V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 2500) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.60GHz, 400Mhz FSB Intel® Pentium®...
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...-in port, one ECP parallel port, four USB ports, one microphone-in/ line-in jack, one line-out ack, one FIR port. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked...
...-in port, one ECP parallel port, four USB ports, one microphone-in/ line-in jack, one line-out ack, one FIR port. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked...
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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 J*3 Second Fan *4... For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing.
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 J*3 Second Fan *4... For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing.
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... a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 4. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it. To remove the keyboard, carefully pull the keyboard out and upwards as the pticute shows.... 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Disconnect the fan ...
... a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 4. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it. To remove the keyboard, carefully pull the keyboard out and upwards as the pticute shows.... 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Disconnect the fan ...
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...on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 4. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the thermal module. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Fan" on page 56. 3. Removing the Thermal Module 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 6....lever as the video shows after you remove the CPU. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 7. Removing the Processor 1. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 6. See "Removing the ...
...on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 4. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the thermal module. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Fan" on page 56. 3. Removing the Thermal Module 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 6....lever as the video shows after you remove the CPU. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 7. Removing the Processor 1. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 6. See "Removing the ...
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... RTC Battery" on page 63. 2. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the lower case. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 5. Remove the 5 screws that secure the upper case to the socket. See "Removing the Fan" on page 56. 3. Then turn over the...
... RTC Battery" on page 63. 2. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the lower case. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 5. Remove the 5 screws that secure the upper case to the socket. See "Removing the Fan" on page 56. 3. Then turn over the...
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... the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the upper case. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 3. Removing the Touchpad Cable 1. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. 4.
... the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the upper case. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 3. Removing the Touchpad Cable 1. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. 4.
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..."Removing the Fan" on page 65. 6. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 63. 5. Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 2. Remove the screw that fastens the CPU heatsink plate then remove it . See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 4. See "...the touchpad cable. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 66. 7. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 64. 6. Remove the seven screws holding the VGA thermal plate then remove it ....
..."Removing the Fan" on page 65. 6. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 63. 5. Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 2. Remove the screw that fastens the CPU heatsink plate then remove it . See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 4. See "...the touchpad cable. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 66. 7. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 64. 6. Remove the seven screws holding the VGA thermal plate then remove it ....
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..." on page 57. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 67. 7. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the bottom. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 64. 7. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 56. 3. Push the ODD module at the...
..." on page 57. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 67. 7. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the bottom. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 64. 7. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 56. 3. Push the ODD module at the...
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... 64. 7. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 67. 8. See "Removing the ODD Module(2)" on page 63. 4. Disconnect the launch board cable. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 68. 11. Then disconnect the speaker set cable. Tear off the tape that fastens the speaker set cable. 69 Chapter 3 See "Removing the... page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the HDD Bracket" on page 52. 2. Removing the HDD Bracket 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. Removing the Main Board 1.
... 64. 7. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 67. 8. See "Removing the ODD Module(2)" on page 63. 4. Disconnect the launch board cable. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 68. 11. Then disconnect the speaker set cable. Tear off the tape that fastens the speaker set cable. 69 Chapter 3 See "Removing the... page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the HDD Bracket" on page 52. 2. Removing the HDD Bracket 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. Removing the Main Board 1.