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... 1GB on dual SoDIMM sockets K 14.1" or 15.0" XGA TFT color LCD, 1024x768, 16.7M colours K High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk K Li-Ion main battery pack K Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) K DualViewTM support K Simultaneous LCD and CRT display at1024x768, 16.7M colours Display K K K K K K K K Thin-Film Transistor...
... 1GB on dual SoDIMM sockets K 14.1" or 15.0" XGA TFT color LCD, 1024x768, 16.7M colours K High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk K Li-Ion main battery pack K Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) K DualViewTM support K Simultaneous LCD and CRT display at1024x768, 16.7M colours Display K K K K K K K K Thin-Film Transistor...
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Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 13
Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 13
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... The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. Battery charge Wireless communication Caps lock Lights green when the battery is activated. Scroll lock Lights when Scroll Lock is being charged. Lights orange when the battery power is low and is activated. 14 Chapter 1 Icon Function Power Description Lights...
... The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. Battery charge Wireless communication Caps lock Lights green when the battery is activated. Scroll lock Lights when Scroll Lock is being charged. Lights orange when the battery power is low and is activated. 14 Chapter 1 Icon Function Power Description Lights...
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... Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Panasonic Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V LCD Inverter Specification This inverter ..., 15.0" SXGA+ TFT, 15.0" SXGA+ TFT 15.0" XGA There are two control signals that turning on and off the lamp at rate of LCD for TravelMate 270 series notebook. The PWM burst mode is that come form system to control lamp brightness. The effective brightness is adjusted by PWM duty mode. 30...
... Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Panasonic Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V LCD Inverter Specification This inverter ..., 15.0" SXGA+ TFT, 15.0" SXGA+ TFT 15.0" XGA There are two control signals that turning on and off the lamp at rate of LCD for TravelMate 270 series notebook. The PWM burst mode is that come form system to control lamp brightness. The effective brightness is adjusted by PWM duty mode. 30...
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... III or type II PCMCIA card bus slots, 3 USB ports (4 pins), 1 RJ-11/RJ-45 port One Plastic PC+ABS (Bayer OM105Q) Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless communication, Caps lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators 34 Chapter 1 ACPI mode Mech. All devices in the system are turned off completely...
... III or type II PCMCIA card bus slots, 3 USB ports (4 pins), 1 RJ-11/RJ-45 port One Plastic PC+ABS (Bayer OM105Q) Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless communication, Caps lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators 34 Chapter 1 ACPI mode Mech. All devices in the system are turned off completely...
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...the Phlash utility. It provides the following items for system components test: SIO/PIO loopback, diskette, mouse (PS/2), CD-Disk (Test Program), battery pack, SYS_card (Card Bus)X2, AC-adapter, keyboard, external speaker and feather. 1 New added description. Thermal & Fan Utility 3. Mother ...the bootable diskette. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. Please pay attention to provide you use for TravelMate 270 series is required for the Acer TravelMate 270 series notebook machine. Panel ID Utility 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not exactly the same ...
...the Phlash utility. It provides the following items for system components test: SIO/PIO loopback, diskette, mouse (PS/2), CD-Disk (Test Program), battery pack, SYS_card (Card Bus)X2, AC-adapter, keyboard, external speaker and feather. 1 New added description. Thermal & Fan Utility 3. Mother ...the bootable diskette. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. Please pay attention to provide you use for TravelMate 270 series is required for the Acer TravelMate 270 series notebook machine. Panel ID Utility 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not exactly the same ...
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Battery Charge Test Plug in AC adapter to test the right channel. 13. After you hear a sound press to the system for test. 54 Chapter 2 e 12. Audio Test Test the left channel first.
Battery Charge Test Plug in AC adapter to test the right channel. 13. After you hear a sound press to the system for test. 54 Chapter 2 e 12. Audio Test Test the left channel first.
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Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 270 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. 56 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 270 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. 56 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1.
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Then remove the battery. Chapter 3 59 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch to the right. 2.
Then remove the battery. Chapter 3 59 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch to the right. 2.
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.... If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the keyboard. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. Replace the main board. The following one at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to correct the problem. However... connector on the computer using each of these devices do not provide memory test program. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the screen, or hang the system. A loose connection can cause an error. Keyboard or...
.... If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the keyboard. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. Replace the main board. The following one at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to correct the problem. However... connector on the computer using each of these devices do not provide memory test program. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the screen, or hang the system. A loose connection can cause an error. Keyboard or...
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...fine, the internal LCD may be damaged. Then run the diagnostic program. If the probelm still happens, continue next step. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work , then check if... with a new one then execute the display diagnostic again. This helps you identify first the problem is still an error after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the main board to switch board FPC is applied to correct the problem. Replace switch board. 7. Then perform the following : From...
...fine, the internal LCD may be damaged. Then run the diagnostic program. If the probelm still happens, continue next step. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work , then check if... with a new one then execute the display diagnostic again. This helps you identify first the problem is still an error after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the main board to switch board FPC is applied to correct the problem. Replace switch board. 7. Then perform the following : From...
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...nnnn System RAM test failed Main board 0232 Extended RAM Failed at address line: nnnn Extended RAM test failed Main board 0250 System battery is attached properly. Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. Index of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup...and verify the parameters; Run SETUP Display device mismatch. Default configuration used CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly. Check the system battery. 0260 System timer error System timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on...
...nnnn System RAM test failed Main board 0232 Extended RAM Failed at address line: nnnn Extended RAM test failed Main board 0250 System battery is attached properly. Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. Index of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup...and verify the parameters; Run SETUP Display device mismatch. Default configuration used CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly. Check the system battery. 0260 System timer error System timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on...
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...Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . Hold and press the power switch for more ... 4 seconds. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board LCD inverter...
...Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . Hold and press the power switch for more ... 4 seconds. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board LCD inverter...
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... assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system ... cover switch after closing the LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence The...
... assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system ... cover switch after closing the LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence The...
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... times to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Chapter 4 83 If an error is detected by the main battery test, see "Check the Power Adapter" on page 74 If an error is detected by the display test, see "Index of reasons that there are...
... times to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Chapter 4 83 If an error is detected by the main battery test, see "Check the Power Adapter" on page 74 If an error is detected by the display test, see "Index of reasons that there are...
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...-defective FRU: K Main board K LCD assembly 84 Chapter 4 Power-on page 71): 1. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: K Non-Acer devices K Printer, mouse, and other external devices K Battery pack K Hard disk drive K DIMM K CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module K PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not...
...-defective FRU: K Main board K LCD assembly 84 Chapter 4 Power-on page 71): 1. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: K Non-Acer devices K Printer, mouse, and other external devices K Battery pack K Hard disk drive K DIMM K CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module K PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not...
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Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 49 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. Chapter 4 85 Turn off the power and restart the system.
Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 49 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. Chapter 4 85 Turn off the power and restart the system.
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NS Partname And Description ADAPTER-DELTA 70W (3Pin) ADAPTER-ASTEC Part Number AP.17001.001 AP.80304.002 Battery NS BATTERY LI-ION 8 CELL-PANASONIC HBT.0186.001 BATTERY LI-ION 8 CELL-SAMSUNG HBT.0186.002 Boards 251-Logic Upper AUDIO/TOUCHPAD BOARD 55.T18V5.001 252-The system SWITCH BOARD 252-Logic Upper PHONE JACK BOARD 55.T18V5.002 55.T18V5.003 NS MODEM CARD 54.T18V5.001 Cables NS WIRELESS LAN COMBOCARD 016-Logic Upper FFC-AUDIO 30 PIN 54.T18V5.002 50.T18V5.001 98 Chapter 6 Picture Adapter No.
NS Partname And Description ADAPTER-DELTA 70W (3Pin) ADAPTER-ASTEC Part Number AP.17001.001 AP.80304.002 Battery NS BATTERY LI-ION 8 CELL-PANASONIC HBT.0186.001 BATTERY LI-ION 8 CELL-SAMSUNG HBT.0186.002 Boards 251-Logic Upper AUDIO/TOUCHPAD BOARD 55.T18V5.001 252-The system SWITCH BOARD 252-Logic Upper PHONE JACK BOARD 55.T18V5.002 55.T18V5.003 NS MODEM CARD 54.T18V5.001 Cables NS WIRELESS LAN COMBOCARD 016-Logic Upper FFC-AUDIO 30 PIN 54.T18V5.002 50.T18V5.001 98 Chapter 6 Picture Adapter No.
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... Upper HINGE SADDLE-R 103-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-L 105-Logic Upper PHONE JACK COVER 34.T18V5.001 34.T18V5.002 42.T18V5.005 BATTERY LATCH/KNOB KIT including battery spring, knob, latch, latch cover 6K.T18V5.001 CPU NS FDD/Floppy Disk Drive INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.4GHZ/400FSB INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.5GHZ/400FSB INTEL...
... Upper HINGE SADDLE-R 103-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-L 105-Logic Upper PHONE JACK COVER 34.T18V5.001 34.T18V5.002 42.T18V5.005 BATTERY LATCH/KNOB KIT including battery spring, knob, latch, latch cover 6K.T18V5.001 CPU NS FDD/Floppy Disk Drive INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.4GHZ/400FSB INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.5GHZ/400FSB INTEL...
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optional Acer InviLinkTM IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN with internal antenna K International 56K ITU V.90 data/fax software modem (Wake-on availablity) K Optical drive bay for wireless models 1 Actual battery life may be different because of DDR-266 SDRAM, upgradeable to 1024MB on dual SoDIMM ... 1.44" floopy disk drive or optional 4-in-1 card reader (depending on -Ring ready) K ACPI 2.0 power management; 57Wh li-ion battery pack; 3-hour battery life1; 3-hour rapid-charge, 6-hour charge-in touchpad pointing device with integrated scroll key; 5 launch keys and 3 programmable keys; InviLinkTM ...
optional Acer InviLinkTM IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN with internal antenna K International 56K ITU V.90 data/fax software modem (Wake-on availablity) K Optical drive bay for wireless models 1 Actual battery life may be different because of DDR-266 SDRAM, upgradeable to 1024MB on dual SoDIMM ... 1.44" floopy disk drive or optional 4-in-1 card reader (depending on -Ring ready) K ACPI 2.0 power management; 57Wh li-ion battery pack; 3-hour battery life1; 3-hour rapid-charge, 6-hour charge-in touchpad pointing device with integrated scroll key; 5 launch keys and 3 programmable keys; InviLinkTM ...