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...utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. However, system diagnostic utility is not ready as it is required for the Acer TravelMate 650 series notebook machine. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not completely ... a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is ready.
...utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. However, system diagnostic utility is not ready as it is required for the Acer TravelMate 650 series notebook machine. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not completely ... a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is ready.
TravelMate 650 Service Guide
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.... 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. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to...
.... 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. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to...
TravelMate 650 Service Guide
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Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side. 6. Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then remove the entire LCD module. 52 Chapter 3 two on each side. 2. Detach middle cover with a tweezers. 5. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the antenna from the upper case. 4. Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; Removing the LCD Module 1. Then take out the cable from the upper case with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. 3.
Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side. 6. Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then remove the entire LCD module. 52 Chapter 3 two on each side. 2. Detach middle cover with a tweezers. 5. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the antenna from the upper case. 4. Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; Removing the LCD Module 1. Then take out the cable from the upper case with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. 3.
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Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Then remove the top cover shielding. 14. Pop out the memory then remove it . 56 Chapter 3 Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Then remove the CPU. 15. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. 13. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Disconnect the microphone cable.
Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Then remove the top cover shielding. 14. Pop out the memory then remove it . 56 Chapter 3 Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Then remove the CPU. 15. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. 13. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Disconnect the microphone cable.
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..." on the system board. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. Replace the main board. Do the following to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that...
..." on the system board. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. Replace the main board. Do the following to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that...
TravelMate 650 Service Guide
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... Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are pulese. See the following : From Software: 1. Re-install the battery pack. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. If no, then go to ... replace switch board. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly. 5. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is still less than 50% of time...
... Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are pulese. See the following : From Software: 1. Re-install the battery pack. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. If no, then go to ... replace switch board. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly. 5. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is still less than 50% of time...
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...). The system cannot power-off or on, but system Main board runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence First, plug a monitor to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Main board 68 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Power...
...). The system cannot power-off or on, but system Main board runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence First, plug a monitor to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Main board 68 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Power...
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...or ejected Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 69 Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Windows ...detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. 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. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision...
...or ejected Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 69 Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Windows ...detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. 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. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision...
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... Chapter 4 Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device... driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
... Chapter 4 Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device... driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
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Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 43. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 73. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Chapter 4 71
Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 43. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 73. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Chapter 4 71
Travelmate 650 User Guide
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... hand-held metal detectors. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you would normally prepare it for traveling. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security X-ray machines are moving... significant periods of time, you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate If you use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it home.
... hand-held metal detectors. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you would normally prepare it for traveling. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security X-ray machines are moving... significant periods of time, you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate If you use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it home.
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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 country, check that is compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, in case you are traveling in another...
... 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 country, check that is compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, in case you are traveling in another...
Travelmate 650 User Guide
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... up your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is a clear...
... up your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is a clear...