TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... a bootable diskette. 2. However, system diagnostic utility is not completely loaded. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you... to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash utility....
... a bootable diskette. 2. However, system diagnostic utility is not completely loaded. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you... to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash utility....
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... scrape the cover. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Plastic flat head screw driver T Plastic tweezers T Philips screw driver T Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement...
... scrape the cover. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Plastic flat head screw driver T Plastic tweezers T Philips screw driver T Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. 4. Remove the middle cover. Remove one screw as the picture shows. 5. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully. 2. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. See step 1 and step 2 on the rear ...
Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. 4. Remove the middle cover. Remove one screw as the picture shows. 5. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully. 2. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. See step 1 and step 2 on the rear ...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... the diskette connector on the computer for the CD/DVD drive. 3. If the CD/DVD LED on the main board. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the main board. Reconnect the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. 2. Boot from the audio CD, you may need to fail. Replace... to it . However, if the CD/DVD drive can not read the data from the audio CD. Multiple labels can cause the drive to a controller, driver, or diskette. Do the following to clean the heads. If the error still remains: 1. If the CD/DVD drive can become dirty over time, affecting...
... the diskette connector on the computer for the CD/DVD drive. 3. If the CD/DVD LED on the main board. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the main board. Reconnect the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. 2. Boot from the audio CD, you may need to fail. Replace... to it . However, if the CD/DVD drive can not read the data from the audio CD. Multiple labels can cause the drive to a controller, driver, or diskette. Do the following to clean the heads. If the error still remains: 1. If the CD/DVD drive can become dirty over time, affecting...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Display Check 1. Connect an external display to room temperature. Then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. Replace the inverter board, then run the diagnostic program. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. If the PS...
... to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Display Check 1. Connect an external display to room temperature. Then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. Replace the inverter board, then run the diagnostic program. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. If the PS...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Hard disk drive connector Main board 70 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page 66 Audio driver Speaker Main board See "Sound Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom...
... The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Hard disk drive connector Main board 70 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page 66 Audio driver Speaker Main board See "Sound Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... telephone wall socket and the modem port of BIOS Setup Utility is secured to the main board. Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. Touchpad does not work correctly. Modem port is...
... telephone wall socket and the modem port of BIOS Setup Utility is secured to the main board. Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. Touchpad does not work correctly. Modem port is...
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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... bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally" Preparing the...
... bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally" Preparing the...
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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Do not use another country, check that is compatible with the computer. 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for ...the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials • International Traveler's Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special...
Do not use another country, check that is compatible with the computer. 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for ...the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials • International Traveler's Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special...
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. HyperTerminal), you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click ...
Check the following : • Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. HyperTerminal), you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click ...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the Flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If ...
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the Flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If ...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... vary in size. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Plastic flat head screw driver T Plastic tweezers T Philips screw driver T Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter...
... vary in size. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Plastic flat head screw driver T Plastic tweezers T Philips screw driver T Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... the picture shows. 3. Then disconnect the LCD coaxial cable. 4. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. 4. Remove the middle cover. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully. 2. Remove the six screws on the rear and the bottom panel;
... the picture shows. 3. Then disconnect the LCD coaxial cable. 4. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. 4. Remove the middle cover. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully. 2. Remove the six screws on the rear and the bottom panel;
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the computer for the CD/DVD drive. 3. If the error still remains: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the main board. Multiple labels can become dirty over time, affecting their performance. The drive does not have problem, then go...
... an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the computer for the CD/DVD drive. 3. If the error still remains: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the main board. Multiple labels can become dirty over time, affecting their performance. The drive does not have problem, then go...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... 2. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Display Check 1. Then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one then execute the display diagnostic again. This symptom is on Track Pad PCB. If the problem still occurs...
... 2. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Display Check 1. Then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one then execute the display diagnostic again. This symptom is on Track Pad PCB. If the problem still occurs...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page 66 Audio driver Speaker Main board See "Sound Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main...
... drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence See "Sound Check" on page 66 Audio driver Speaker Main board See "Sound Check" on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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..., see "Undetermined Problems" on page 73. Chapter 4 71 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Power off. Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. USB does not work correctly. Main board Ensure...
..., see "Undetermined Problems" on page 73. Chapter 4 71 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Power off. Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. USB does not work correctly. Main board Ensure...