TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... soon as service CD released. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utilities. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. The Flash utility has auto-execution function. Use ...the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to run the ...
... soon as service CD released. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utilities. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. The Flash utility has auto-execution function. Use ...the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to run the ...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... when putting back the components. 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.
... when putting back the components. 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.
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... the entire LCD module. Then remove the middle cover from the main unit. 3. 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. Removing the LCD module 1.
... the entire LCD module. Then remove the middle cover from the main unit. 3. 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. Removing the LCD module 1.
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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...Do the following steps to isolate the problem to fail. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to a controller, driver, or diskette. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 4. External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate... 2. Replace the external diskette drive module. 3. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. 3. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the front panel does not emit light as it . The label can cause damage to the drive or can become dirty...
...Do the following steps to isolate the problem to fail. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to a controller, driver, or diskette. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 4. External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate... 2. Replace the external diskette drive module. 3. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. 3. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the front panel does not emit light as it . The label can cause damage to the drive or can become dirty...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... problem. Press Fn+ p to switch to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Replace the inverter board, then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. If the voltage is still an error after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. After rebooting, run the display test program...
... problem. Press Fn+ p to switch to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Replace the inverter board, then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. If the voltage is still an error after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. After rebooting, run the display test program...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... board 70 Chapter 4 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. 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 Windows doesn't go higher than...
... board 70 Chapter 4 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. 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 Windows doesn't go higher than...
TravelMate 290 Service Guide
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... board. Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touch pad cable. 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. Modem port is secured to Enabled. Action in...
... board. Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touch pad cable. 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. Modem port is secured to Enabled. Action in...
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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... computer when bringing it home. Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home for taking it into the gate area. Make sure that the battery in the computer...
... computer when bringing it home. Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home for taking it into the gate area. Make sure that the battery in the computer...
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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...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 another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible...International Traveler's Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling 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 another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible...International Traveler's Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling 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...
TravelMate 290 User's Guide
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... infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. The printer does not work . I want to use your location. HyperTerminal), you have the appropriate drivers (for file transfers) or you need to set up your communications software (e.g. To properly use the internal modem. English 51 The infrared port does not...
... infrared port is a clear path between the two infrared ports. The printer does not work . I want to use your location. HyperTerminal), you have the appropriate drivers (for file transfers) or you need to set up your communications software (e.g. To properly use the internal modem. English 51 The infrared port does not...
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 run the Flash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: ...
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: ...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... back the components. Chapter 3 43 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.
... back the components. Chapter 3 43 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.
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... shows. 3. Removing the LCD module 1. See step 1 and step 2 on "Removing the Keyboard" section. 2. Then detach the entire LCD module. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully. 2. Chapter 3 49 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove one screw as the...
... shows. 3. Removing the LCD module 1. See step 1 and step 2 on "Removing the Keyboard" section. 2. Then detach the entire LCD module. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully. 2. Chapter 3 49 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove one screw as the...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... the CDROM does not have more than one label attached to fail. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the front panel does not emit light as it . The FDD heads can cause the drive to it read the data...-ROM module. 3. If an error occurs with a CD/DVD drive cleaning disk. 2. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to a controller, driver, or diskette. If the error still remains: 1. Multiple labels can read the data from the audio CD, then go to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test...
... the CDROM does not have more than one label attached to fail. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the front panel does not emit light as it . The FDD heads can cause the drive to it read the data...-ROM module. 3. If an error occurs with a CD/DVD drive cleaning disk. 2. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to a controller, driver, or diskette. If the error still remains: 1. Multiple labels can read the data from the audio CD, then go to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... be damaged. Replace the inverter board, then run the diplay test again. Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. If the voltage is connected well, then check if the touch pad FPC connects to the touchpad pointer. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function...
... be damaged. Replace the inverter board, then run the diplay test again. Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. If the voltage is connected well, then check if the touch pad FPC connects to the touchpad pointer. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function...
TravelMate 290E 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 PCMCIA slot assembly Main...
... 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 PCMCIA slot assembly Main...
TravelMate 290E Service Guide
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... into the USB ports. Ensure the telephone cable is secured to Enabled. External display does not work . 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. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touch pad cable. Reconnect...
... into the USB ports. Ensure the telephone cable is secured to Enabled. External display does not work . 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. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touch pad cable. Reconnect...