TravelMate 620 Service Guide
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TravelMate 620 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: 91.42S01.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
TravelMate 620 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: 91.42S01.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
TravelMate 620 Service Guide
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 620 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 620 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
TravelMate 620 Service Guide
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...servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. III Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Other brand and... product names are trademarks of this guide is ". No part of Intel Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2001 by any means, electronic, mechanical...
...servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. III Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Other brand and... product names are trademarks of this guide is ". No part of Intel Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2001 by any means, electronic, mechanical...
TravelMate 620 Service Guide
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... technical information relating to those given in the printed Service Guide. V To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be... covered in this printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. Preface Before using this information and the product it ...
... technical information relating to those given in the printed Service Guide. V To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be... covered in this printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. Preface Before using this information and the product it ...
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Remove the 2 screws from the main board. 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the upper case. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the rear of the unit. 2. First, release the 2 screws on the rear of the unit as shown, then poke the 3 guide pins downward to release the keyboard. 3. Lift the keyboard up the middle cover from the main unit. Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Middle Cover 1. Pry up and put it from both sides, then remove it on page 52 2.
Remove the 2 screws from the main board. 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the upper case. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the rear of the unit. 2. First, release the 2 screws on the rear of the unit as shown, then poke the 3 guide pins downward to release the keyboard. 3. Lift the keyboard up the middle cover from the main unit. Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Middle Cover 1. Pry up and put it from both sides, then remove it on page 52 2.
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..."Intermittent Problems" on page 75 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Other ...options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. LCD display problems or others). Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code. Go To "Power...
..."Intermittent Problems" on page 75 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Other ...options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. LCD display problems or others). Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code. Go To "Power...
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Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should follow the rules set by your regional Acer office to this printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of customer machines. NOTE: To ... list of this chapter whenever ordering for repair and service of TravelMate 620. Refer to order FRU parts for parts to return it. Chapter 6 83 You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office on your regional web or channel. Chapter 6 FRU (Field...
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should follow the rules set by your regional Acer office to this printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of customer machines. NOTE: To ... list of this chapter whenever ordering for repair and service of TravelMate 620. Refer to order FRU parts for parts to return it. Chapter 6 83 You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office on your regional web or channel. Chapter 6 FRU (Field...
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...facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. Service guides ! Chips ! TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our... website. We are always looking for all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: ...
...facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. Service guides ! Chips ! TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our... website. We are always looking for all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: ...
Travelmate 620 User Guide
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... in any form or by any person of purchase information in the space provided below. TravelMate 620 series User's guide Original Issue: September 2001 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of such revision or...
... in any form or by any person of purchase information in the space provided below. TravelMate 620 series User's guide Original Issue: September 2001 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of such revision or...
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...If Adobe Acrobat Reader is useful for you get started with your mobile computing needs. For instructions on TravelMate User's guide will be more productive. poster helps you . This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer, so read it for quick glances at functional key ...you be happy with setting up your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for making it thoroughly. Your guides To help you for Starters... Note...
...If Adobe Acrobat Reader is useful for you get started with your mobile computing needs. For instructions on TravelMate User's guide will be more productive. poster helps you . This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer, so read it for quick glances at functional key ...you be happy with setting up your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for making it thoroughly. Your guides To help you for Starters... Note...
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... your helping hand on-the-go, with your package which contain important reminders and updates. To access the online guide: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on OK. - See Windows help for more information about your computer. Lastly, there may be a Read me first sheet ...detailed and linked information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com). See "Right view" on page 5 for then click on TravelMate Online guide. To turn on the computer, simply slide and then release the power switch on and off To turn ...
... your helping hand on-the-go, with your package which contain important reminders and updates. To access the online guide: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on OK. - See Windows help for more information about your computer. Lastly, there may be a Read me first sheet ...detailed and linked information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com). See "Right view" on page 5 for then click on TravelMate Online guide. To turn on the computer, simply slide and then release the power switch on and off To turn ...
Travelmate 620 User Guide
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Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Left view 4 Right view 5 Rear view 6 Bottom view 8 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special... Hard disk 24 AcerMedia drive 24 Using software 25 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Power management 28 Moving around with your TravelMate 29 Disconnecting from the desktop 29 Moving around 29 Taking the computer home 30 Traveling with the computer 32 Traveling internationally with...
Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Left view 4 Right view 5 Rear view 6 Bottom view 8 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special... Hard disk 24 AcerMedia drive 24 Using software 25 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Power management 28 Moving around with your TravelMate 29 Disconnecting from the desktop 29 Moving around 29 Taking the computer home 30 Traveling with the computer 32 Traveling internationally with...
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...the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Refer to your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. This computer employs a power... management scheme that monitors system activity. 28 Getting to know your online guide for more of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your computer....
...the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Refer to your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. This computer employs a power... management scheme that monitors system activity. 28 Getting to know your online guide for more of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your computer....
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... computer for an extended period of time and cannot bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide • AcerMedia drive module(s) Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer at home. 31 Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover...
... computer for an extended period of time and cannot bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide • AcerMedia drive module(s) Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer at home. 31 Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover...
Travelmate 620 User Guide
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..., you must key-in this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use . 40 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Double-click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows desktop. 3 Enter your Smart Card password and click OK. 4 If PlatinumKey is lost/stolen. ... go directly to each command. You can click the View button to the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on page 55 and your online guide for your Windows taskbar and select Close PlatinumKey. Similarly, type the first letter(s) of all the logon pages that you access the site.
..., you must key-in this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use . 40 Getting to know your TravelMate 2 Double-click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows desktop. 3 Enter your Smart Card password and click OK. 4 If PlatinumKey is lost/stolen. ... go directly to each command. You can click the View button to the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on page 55 and your online guide for your Windows taskbar and select Close PlatinumKey. Similarly, type the first letter(s) of all the logon pages that you access the site.
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... or an authorized service center. If you are presented with a correct entry symbol. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your TravelMate Important! Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Setting passwords You can set passwords using: • Notebook Manager • BIOS Utility See your...
... or an authorized service center. If you are presented with a correct entry symbol. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your TravelMate Important! Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Setting passwords You can set passwords using: • Notebook Manager • BIOS Utility See your...
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.... For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Warning! This modem port is not compatible with a desktop PC. Start your online guide for instructions. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, see your communications software program. 45...
.... For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Warning! This modem port is not compatible with a desktop PC. Start your online guide for instructions. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, see your communications software program. 45...