TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 5
... note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide.... For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to provide you should check the most...
... note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide.... For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to provide you should check the most...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 7
... 59 General Information 60 Before You Begin 60 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 61 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module and Memory 64 Removing the Optical Module 64 Removing the HDD module 64 Removing the Memory 64 Removing the Keyboard/ LCD Module and VGA Board 65 Removing the Keyboard 65 Removing the LCD module...
... 59 General Information 60 Before You Begin 60 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 61 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module and Memory 64 Removing the Optical Module 64 Removing the HDD module 64 Removing the Memory 64 Removing the Keyboard/ LCD Module and VGA Board 65 Removing the Keyboard 65 Removing the LCD module...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 8
... Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 77 Memory Check 77 Power System Check 77 Touchpad Check 79 Display Check 79 Sound Check 80 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message... (Lid switch 96 SW2 Settings 96 Bottom View 97 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 118 TravelMate 420 Series 118 Main Features 119 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 121 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 122 Microsoft® Windows...
... Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 77 Memory Check 77 Power System Check 77 Touchpad Check 79 Display Check 79 Sound Check 80 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message... (Lid switch 96 SW2 Settings 96 Bottom View 97 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 118 TravelMate 420 Series 118 Main Features 119 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 121 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 122 Microsoft® Windows...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 9
...just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Desktop P4P CPU with packing mPGA 478 package T PC2100 DDR SDRAM, Maximum memory up to 2GB (with two 1024MB SODIMM when available) T Internal optical drive (swappable with optional drive) T Removable PCI Bus Master Enhanced... modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T 3 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports T IEEE 1394 port T SD/MMC memory slot T Memory stick slot T Acer EasyPort port replicator T Wireless LAN ready (specification varies depending on models) T Bluetooth ready (specification varies depending on models) Chapter 1 1
...just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Desktop P4P CPU with packing mPGA 478 package T PC2100 DDR SDRAM, Maximum memory up to 2GB (with two 1024MB SODIMM when available) T Internal optical drive (swappable with optional drive) T Removable PCI Bus Master Enhanced... modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T 3 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports T IEEE 1394 port T SD/MMC memory slot T Memory stick slot T Acer EasyPort port replicator T Wireless LAN ready (specification varies depending on models) T Bluetooth ready (specification varies depending on models) Chapter 1 1
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 10
... full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory Keyboard and Pointing Device T Acer FineTouch keyboard: with 5 ° curve T 84/85/88-key windows keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 18mm spacing, 2.5mm (min) key travel T Built-in touchpad with LED ... (3.5mm mini jack) One S-video-out (NTSC/PAL) port Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports One IEEE 1394 port 100-pin port replicator connector for Acer EasyPort One SD/MMC slots One memory stick slot 2 Chapter 1 two Windows keys;
... full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory Keyboard and Pointing Device T Acer FineTouch keyboard: with 5 ° curve T 84/85/88-key windows keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 18mm spacing, 2.5mm (min) key travel T Built-in touchpad with LED ... (3.5mm mini jack) One S-video-out (NTSC/PAL) port Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports One IEEE 1394 port 100-pin port replicator connector for Acer EasyPort One SD/MMC slots One memory stick slot 2 Chapter 1 two Windows keys;
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 17
... walkman). Selection is through the OS Windows mixer. 3 Speaker/Headphone- Right Panel # Icon Item Description 1 USB port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 9 Memory stick slot Accepts memory sticks. 10 SD/MMC slot Accepts SD or MMC cards.
... walkman). Selection is through the OS Windows mixer. 3 Speaker/Headphone- Right Panel # Icon Item Description 1 USB port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 9 Memory stick slot Accepts memory sticks. 10 SD/MMC slot Accepts SD or MMC cards.
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 19
Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 AcerMedia drive bay latches the AcerMedia bay to remove the battery pack. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the release latch optical diskette drive. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. Chapter 1 11
Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 AcerMedia drive bay latches the AcerMedia bay to remove the battery pack. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the release latch optical diskette drive. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. Chapter 1 11
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 31
... 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phoenix PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ...2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 133 MHz 2.5V/1.25V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Chapter 1 23
... 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phoenix PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ...2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 133 MHz 2.5V/1.25V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Chapter 1 23
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 32
... 512 4 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 130~245 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/5% 24 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256/512MB 0 MB 256MB/512MB 256/512MB 128MB 384MB/640MB 256/512MB 256MB 512MB/768MB 256/512MB 512MB 768MB/1024MB NOTE: Above ...table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/5% Hitachi 30G DK23DA30F 30000...
... 512 4 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 130~245 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/5% 24 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256/512MB 0 MB 256MB/512MB 256/512MB 128MB 384MB/640MB 256/512MB 256MB 512MB/768MB 256/512MB 512MB 768MB/1024MB NOTE: Above ...table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/5% Hitachi 30G DK23DA30F 30000...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 41
... port, Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, One IEEE 1394 port, 100-pin port replicator connector for Acer EasyPort, One SD/MMC slots, One memory stick slot two Recycle plastic PC+ABS 94V0 Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless communication, Caps lock, ...0035 0038-0039 003C-003D Chapter 1 Size 128KB 64KB 128KB 640KB Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function Direct memory access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard ...
... port, Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, One IEEE 1394 port, 100-pin port replicator connector for Acer EasyPort, One SD/MMC slots, One memory stick slot two Recycle plastic PC+ABS 94V0 Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless communication, Caps lock, ...0035 0038-0039 003C-003D Chapter 1 Size 128KB 64KB 128KB 640KB Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function Direct memory access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard ...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 43
... VE Network Connection #2 O2Micro OZ6912 CardBus Controller O2Micro OZ6912 CardBus Controller Motherboard resources Function(Hardware) SystemTimer Keyboard Programmable Interrup Controller Free Communications Port (COM1) Winbond Memory Stick Storage (MS) Device Driver Standard Floppy Disk Controller ECP Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/real time clock Conexant SoftK56 Data Fax Modem Intel (r) 82801...
... VE Network Connection #2 O2Micro OZ6912 CardBus Controller O2Micro OZ6912 CardBus Controller Motherboard resources Function(Hardware) SystemTimer Keyboard Programmable Interrup Controller Free Communications Port (COM1) Winbond Memory Stick Storage (MS) Device Driver Standard Floppy Disk Controller ECP Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/real time clock Conexant SoftK56 Data Fax Modem Intel (r) 82801...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 48
The size is an internal LAN device present. This will be visible only when there is fixed to 640KB. 40 Chapter 2 Parameter UUID Number System Memory Description UUID=16bytes. This field reports the memory size of system base memory.
The size is an internal LAN device present. This will be visible only when there is fixed to 640KB. 40 Chapter 2 Parameter UUID Number System Memory Description UUID=16bytes. This field reports the memory size of system base memory.
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 50
...: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of system base memory. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB VGA Memory size=16MB Control whether Customer Logo and Summary Option: Enabled or Disabled Screen are the default and suggested...integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled This field decides whether the OEM POST screen will be...
...: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of system base memory. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB VGA Memory size=16MB Control whether Customer Logo and Summary Option: Enabled or Disabled Screen are the default and suggested...integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled This field decides whether the OEM POST screen will be...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 58
... service CD kit. Audio Test 10. FAN Test 14. The system diagnostic utilities is for the Acer TravelMate 430 series notebook machine. To better fit local service 1 New added description. NOTE: Please use for TravelMate 430 series is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Copy the Flash utilities to update the ...steps below to employ in Service CD kit. Audio CD Play Function Test 11. CD ROM Function Test 4. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following functions: 1. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is provided by...
... service CD kit. Audio Test 10. FAN Test 14. The system diagnostic utilities is for the Acer TravelMate 430 series notebook machine. To better fit local service 1 New added description. NOTE: Please use for TravelMate 430 series is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Copy the Flash utilities to update the ...steps below to employ in Service CD kit. Audio CD Play Function Test 11. CD ROM Function Test 4. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following functions: 1. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is provided by...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 69
Start Battery Ax2 RAM Door Memory Ax2 HDD Module Fx1 HDD Assembly Hx4 HDD Cover HDD HDD Connector HDD Carrier Bx2 Hinge Caps Dx4 Keyboard Middle Cover Bx1 Dx9 Cx5 LCD ...
Start Battery Ax2 RAM Door Memory Ax2 HDD Module Fx1 HDD Assembly Hx4 HDD Cover HDD HDD Connector HDD Carrier Bx2 Hinge Caps Dx4 Keyboard Middle Cover Bx1 Dx9 Cx5 LCD ...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 72
Remove the two screw that secure the hard disk drive door. 2. Removing the Memory 1. Removing the HDD module 1. Then remove the memory.. 64 Chapter 3 Remove the hard disk drive module. Remove the RAM door. 3. Prize the retaining clips with fingers. Slide the optical drive latch. 2. Then remove the optical drive. Unscrew the two screws that secures the RAM door. 2. Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module and Memory Removing the Optical Module 1.
Remove the two screw that secure the hard disk drive door. 2. Removing the Memory 1. Removing the HDD module 1. Then remove the memory.. 64 Chapter 3 Remove the hard disk drive module. Remove the RAM door. 3. Prize the retaining clips with fingers. Slide the optical drive latch. 2. Then remove the optical drive. Unscrew the two screws that secures the RAM door. 2. Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module and Memory Removing the Optical Module 1.
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 85
...does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 50 for more details. If you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to be ...Power Adapter" on page 78 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of these devices do not provide memory test program. You may test the memory with this computer: T Embedded Numeric Keypad T External keyboard If any of the following auxiliary input devices are supported by ...
...does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 50 for more details. If you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to be ...Power Adapter" on page 78 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of these devices do not provide memory test program. You may test the memory with this computer: T Embedded Numeric Keypad T External keyboard If any of the following auxiliary input devices are supported by ...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 89
... also help you make changes in the computer. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed.
... also help you make changes in the computer. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed.
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 90
... the BIOS POST diskette tests. Run SETUP Display device mismatch. Default configuration used CMOS data lost caused CMOS checksum failed. RTC battery Main board 0281 Memory size found by CMOS lost . Please restart your Password again. 0260 System timer error System timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to be...
... the BIOS POST diskette tests. Run SETUP Display device mismatch. Default configuration used CMOS data lost caused CMOS checksum failed. RTC battery Main board 0281 Memory size found by CMOS lost . Please restart your Password again. 0260 System timer error System timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to be...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
Page 91
... failed and BIOS disabled the cache. You may have to generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Main board System unable to write to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Main board Error with the proper diskette type in Setup. Main board Operating system cannot be found on the boot device. On older...
... failed and BIOS disabled the cache. You may have to generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Main board System unable to write to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Main board Error with the proper diskette type in Setup. Main board Operating system cannot be found on the boot device. On older...