TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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... to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery...
... to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery...
TravelMate 660 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. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on...
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 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on...
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the antenna from the upper case. 4. Then take out the cable from the upper case with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. 3. two one each side. 6. two on each side. 2. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then remove the entire LCD module. 54 Chapter 3 Detach middle cover with a tweezers. 5. Removing the LCD Module 1.
Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the antenna from the upper case. 4. Then take out the cable from the upper case with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. 3. two one each side. 6. two on each side. 2. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then remove the entire LCD module. 54 Chapter 3 Detach middle cover with a tweezers. 5. Removing the LCD Module 1.
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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13. Then remove the CPU. 15. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Disconnect the microphone cable. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Pop out the memory then remove it . 58 Chapter 3 Then remove the top cover shielding. 14.
13. Then remove the CPU. 15. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Disconnect the microphone cable. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Pop out the memory then remove it . 58 Chapter 3 Then remove the top cover shielding. 14.
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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... an unexpected character appears, make sure that the diskette does not have any of these devices do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the main board. Multiple labels can cause the drive to it . Replace the external diskette drive...
... an unexpected character appears, make sure that the diskette does not have any of these devices do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the main board. Multiple labels can cause the drive to it . Replace the external diskette drive...
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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... screen for a short time. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the battery pack. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. This symptom is applied to correct the problem. Touchpad check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. If...
... screen for a short time. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the battery pack. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. This symptom is applied to correct the problem. Touchpad check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. If...
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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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 CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard...
.... 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 CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard...
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Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / .... Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 66.
Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / .... Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 66.
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... 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 correctly. Check if the battery is ...
... 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 correctly. Check if the battery is ...
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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 75. Chapter 4 73 Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
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 75. Chapter 4 73 Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Travelmate 660 User Guide
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...hand. 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 taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling: •... floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English If you use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for significant periods of time, you might also want to add...
...hand. 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 taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling: •... floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English If you use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for significant periods of time, you might also want to add...
Travelmate 660 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 country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition...
... 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 the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition...
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... modem. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or 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 infrared ports of 1 meter...
... modem. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or 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 infrared ports of 1 meter...