TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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.... Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. 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 AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the...
.... Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. 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 AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the...
TravelMate 660 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 47 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 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step...
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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Detach middle cover with a tweezers. 5. Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; two one each side. 6. two on each side. 2. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the antenna from the upper case. 4. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; 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. Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then remove the entire LCD module. 54 Chapter 3
Detach middle cover with a tweezers. 5. Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; two one each side. 6. two on each side. 2. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the antenna from the upper case. 4. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; 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. Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then remove the entire LCD module. 54 Chapter 3
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Then remove the CPU. 15. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Pop out the memory then remove it . 58 Chapter 3 Then remove the top cover shielding. 14. 13. Disconnect the microphone cable.
Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Then remove the CPU. 15. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Pop out the memory then remove it . 58 Chapter 3 Then remove the top cover shielding. 14. 13. Disconnect the microphone cable.
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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... the keyboard cables. 2. NOTE: 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. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. Replace the main board. See if CD-ROM Test is correct, run the Keyboard Test...
... the keyboard cables. 2. NOTE: 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. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. Replace the main board. See if CD-ROM Test is correct, run the Keyboard Test...
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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... 6(ground). No service actions are pulese. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. Re-install the battery pack. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. After you identify first the problem is connected O.K. 4. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Do... the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. Replace touch pad PCB. 7.
... 6(ground). No service actions are pulese. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. Re-install the battery pack. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. After you identify first the problem is connected O.K. 4. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Do... the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. Replace touch pad PCB. 7.
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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... key doesn't work ). Next, enter BIOS utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Verify OS in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power...
... key doesn't work ). Next, enter BIOS utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Verify OS in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power...
TravelMate 660 Service Guide
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...to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. 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...doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 66. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly...
...to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. 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...doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 66. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly...
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...Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Keyboard...board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Refresh battery (...
...Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Keyboard...board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Refresh battery (...
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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 73 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 75. 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 73 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 75. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Travelmate 660 User Guide
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... would normally prepare it for 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 might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor...
... would normally prepare it for 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 might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor...
Travelmate 660 User Guide
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..., check that are appropriate 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 converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
..., check that are appropriate 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 converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
Travelmate 660 User Guide
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... on the rear of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there 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 the Windows manual. The infrared port does not work . The printer does...
... on the rear of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there 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 the Windows manual. The infrared port does not work . The printer does...