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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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... Disk Drive Module 118 Replacing the ODD Module 120 Replacing the Lower Covers 121 Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays 122 Troubleshooting 123 Common Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 VIII
... Disk Drive Module 118 Replacing the ODD Module 120 Replacing the Lower Covers 121 Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays 122 Troubleshooting 123 Common Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 VIII
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...Problems 140 Undetermined Problems 140 POST Codes Tables 141 Chipset POST Codes 141 Jumper and Connector Locations 145 Top View 145 Bottom View 146 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 147 Clearing Password Check 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 TravelMate 7530.../7230 Exploded Diagrams 150 Upper/ Lower Cover 150 LCD Panel 151 TravelMate 7530/7230 FRU List 153 Screw List 164 Model Definition and Configuration 166 TravelMate 7530/7230 Series 166 Test Compatible Components ...
...Problems 140 Undetermined Problems 140 POST Codes Tables 141 Chipset POST Codes 141 Jumper and Connector Locations 145 Top View 145 Bottom View 146 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 147 Clearing Password Check 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 TravelMate 7530.../7230 Exploded Diagrams 150 Upper/ Lower Cover 150 LCD Panel 151 TravelMate 7530/7230 FRU List 153 Screw List 164 Model Definition and Configuration 166 TravelMate 7530/7230 Series 166 Test Compatible Components ...
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... is subject to "disabled". The default parameter of the menu options to go to "enabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to different models. To activate the BIOS Utility, press... F2 during POST to run Setup. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Help for a particular menu...
... is subject to "disabled". The default parameter of the menu options to go to "enabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to different models. To activate the BIOS Utility, press... F2 during POST to run Setup. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Help for a particular menu...
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Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you need to HDD user password. Select "2" 3. Chapter 2 41 See the image below. • If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.
Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you need to HDD user password. Select "2" 3. Chapter 2 41 See the image below. • If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.
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Key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in "qjjg9vy" or "07yqmjd" to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. • If you key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2. Chapter 2 43 Remove BIOS Password: • If you need to BIOS user password.
Key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in "qjjg9vy" or "07yqmjd" to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. • If you key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2. Chapter 2 43 Remove BIOS Password: • If you need to BIOS user password.
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... invalid system responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to test only Acer products. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page ...173. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to . ...
... invalid system responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to test only Acer products. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page ...173. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to . ...
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...Thermal Unit (see "Thermal Unit Failure" on page 173. 124 Chapter 4 If the Issue is properly connected to the computer that are free of the problem (see "Online Support Information" on page 138) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to correct the...between the computer and the outlet. 3. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not the cause of obstructions. 5. Remove any extension cables between the computer and...
...Thermal Unit (see "Thermal Unit Failure" on page 173. 124 Chapter 4 If the Issue is properly connected to the computer that are free of the problem (see "Online Support Information" on page 138) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to correct the...between the computer and the outlet. 3. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not the cause of obstructions. 5. Remove any extension cables between the computer and...
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... replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If... devices including port replicators or docking stations. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.
... replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If... devices including port replicators or docking stations. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.
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.... 5. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Adjust the brightness to correct the problem. 1. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is not normal, right-click on page 173. 126 Chapter 4 If desktop display resolution is... and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. e. Reboot the computer. 2. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the application. If HDD information is still not...
.... 5. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Adjust the brightness to correct the problem. 1. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is not normal, right-click on page 173. 126 Chapter 4 If desktop display resolution is... and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. e. Reboot the computer. 2. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the application. If HDD information is still not...
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LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 127
LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 127
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Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. TouchPad Failure If the TouchPad doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 128 Chapter 4
Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. TouchPad Failure If the TouchPad doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 128 Chapter 4
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... Manager to determine that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Follow the onscreen prompts to start Speaker Setup. Sound Problems If sound problems are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the... problem. 1. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Click the volume icon on page 173. Navigate to Start´ ...
... Manager to determine that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Follow the onscreen prompts to start Speaker Setup. Sound Problems If sound problems are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the... problem. 1. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Click the volume icon on page 173. Navigate to Start´ ...
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... Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. The microphone appears on page 173. 130 Chapter 4 c. Follow the onscreen prompts to correct the problem. b. Test the microphone hardware: a. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following...
... Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. The microphone appears on page 173. 130 Chapter 4 c. Follow the onscreen prompts to correct the problem. b. Test the microphone hardware: a. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following...
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...is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Remove any key to start to correct the problem. 1. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. The System Recovery Options screen displays. i. .../r from a known good date using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem. 4. Click Next. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Select Repair your computer. Select Startup Repair. See "Disassembly Process" on the...
...is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Remove any key to start to correct the problem. 1. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. The System Recovery Options screen displays. i. .../r from a known good date using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem. 4. Click Next. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Select Repair your computer. Select Startup Repair. See "Disassembly Process" on the...
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... to Start´ Computer. Try an alternate disc. 3. Check that the ODD device is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the...
... to Start´ Computer. Try an alternate disc. 3. Check that the ODD device is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the...
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...; System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Try closing some applications. c. If the exclamation marker is moved to correct the problem. 1. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the... software used for the selected media: IMPORTANT:Region can not be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Playback is Choppy If playback is visible. 2. Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, ...
...; System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Try closing some applications. c. If the exclamation marker is moved to correct the problem. 1. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the... software used for the selected media: IMPORTANT:Region can not be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Playback is Choppy If playback is visible. 2. Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, ...
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... Replace the ODD. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Try an alternate cable, if available. Restart the computer and press F2 ...to correct the problem. 1. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. Remove and clean the failed disc. 2. Double-click IDE ATA/...
... Replace the ODD. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Try an alternate cable, if available. Restart the computer and press F2 ...to correct the problem. 1. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. Remove and clean the failed disc. 2. Double-click IDE ATA/...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 135 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 135 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
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Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 136 Chapter 4 Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: EasyTouch Button Failure If the Acer EasyTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 136 Chapter 4 Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: EasyTouch Button Failure If the Acer EasyTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.