TravelMate 650 Service Guide
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... The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 650 series notebook machine. Copy the Phlash utilities to CSD website as soon as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor...
... The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 650 series notebook machine. Copy the Phlash utilities to CSD website as soon as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor...
TravelMate 650 Service Guide
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... size. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screw driver T Flat head screwdriver T Plastic flat head screw driver T Hex screw driver T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step...
... size. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screw driver T Flat head screwdriver T Plastic flat head screw driver T Hex screw driver T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step...
TravelMate 650 Service Guide
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Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; Then remove the entire LCD module. 52 Chapter 3 two on each side. 2. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the antenna from the upper case. 4. Detach middle cover with a tweezers. 5. Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then take out the cable from the upper case with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. two one each side. 6.
Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; Then remove the entire LCD module. 52 Chapter 3 two on each side. 2. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the antenna from the upper case. 4. Detach middle cover with a tweezers. 5. Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then take out the cable from the upper case with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. two one each side. 6.
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13. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Then remove the CPU. 15. Pop out the memory then remove it . 56 Chapter 3 Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top cover shielding. 14.
13. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Then remove the CPU. 15. Pop out the memory then remove it . 56 Chapter 3 Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top cover shielding. 14.
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.... A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is passed when the program runs to fail. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (refer to a controller, driver, or diskette. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System...
.... A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is passed when the program runs to fail. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (refer to a controller, driver, or diskette. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System...
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... adapter. 4. If the FFC on recharging or discharging. See the following : From Software: 1. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If the main board to next step. 6. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to correct the problem...
... adapter. 4. If the FFC on recharging or discharging. See the following : From Software: 1. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If the main board to next step. 6. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to correct the problem...
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... pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on.
... pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on.
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Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang ... Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system...
Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang ... Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system...
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...board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard Main board ...resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low. External display does not work . USB does not work . Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly Print problems...
...board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard Main board ...resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low. External display does not work . USB does not work . Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly Print problems...
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Chapter 4 71 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 43. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 73. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Chapter 4 71 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 43. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 73. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Travelmate 650 User Guide
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... an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate If you use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer... traveling. Traveling 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 significant periods of time, you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have ...
... an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate If you use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer... traveling. Traveling 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 significant periods of time, you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have ...
Travelmate 650 User Guide
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... use converter kits sold 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 printer • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to power the computer. • If...
... use converter kits sold 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 printer • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to power the computer. • If...
Travelmate 650 User Guide
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... infrared ports of the computer. Nothing should be loose. Refer to the USB 2.0 connector on both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to a power outlet and that it works, contact your location. If it is...
... infrared ports of the computer. Nothing should be loose. Refer to the USB 2.0 connector on both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to a power outlet and that it works, contact your location. If it is...