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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. 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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Please also refer to enter setup. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". Read this utility. In this item. • Press ...'s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to different models. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this carefully when making changes to the Exit menu. • In any menu, you are found in the Item...
Please also refer to enter setup. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". Read this utility. In this item. • Press ...'s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to different models. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this carefully when making changes to the Exit menu. • In any menu, you are found in the Item...
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See the image below. • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot system and key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Chapter 2 41 Select "2" 3. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you need to HDD user password. Key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.
See the image below. • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot system and key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Chapter 2 41 Select "2" 3. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you need to HDD user password. Key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.
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See the image below. • If you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. Remove BIOS Password: • If you key in "qjjg9vy" or "07yqmjd" to solve BIOS password locked problem, you need to BIOS user password. Chapter 2 43 Key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2.
See the image below. • If you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. Remove BIOS Password: • If you key in "qjjg9vy" or "07yqmjd" to solve BIOS password locked problem, you need to BIOS user password. Chapter 2 43 Key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2.
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... Failure Page 136 Acer MediaTouch Failure Page 137 Fingerprint Reader Failure Page 137 Thermal Unit Failure Page 138 HDTV Switch Failure Page 138 Other Functions Failure Page 139 Intermittent Failures Page 140 Undermined Failures Page 140 4. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following ... Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. ...
... Failure Page 136 Acer MediaTouch Failure Page 137 Fingerprint Reader Failure Page 137 Thermal Unit Failure Page 138 HDTV Switch Failure Page 138 Other Functions Failure Page 139 Intermittent Failures Page 140 Undermined Failures Page 140 4. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following ... Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. ...
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...is still not resolved, see "Boot" on page 138) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to correct the problem. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit ...BIOS to ensure they are not the cause of obstructions. 5. Remove any recently installed software. 8. If the Issue is properly connected to correct the problem. 1. Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet. 4. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on page 173. 124 Chapter...
...is still not resolved, see "Boot" on page 138) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to correct the problem. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit ...BIOS to ensure they are not the cause of obstructions. 5. Remove any recently installed software. 8. If the Issue is properly connected to correct the problem. 1. Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet. 4. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on page 173. 124 Chapter...
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...to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is done by checking at least one at a time to correct the problem. Reseat the memory modules. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 46). 8. Reference Product pages ...for 10 seconds. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If...
...to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is done by checking at least one at a time to correct the problem. Reseat the memory modules. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 46). 8. Reference Product pages ...for 10 seconds. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If...
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...zoom feature in the same locations on page 173. 126 Chapter 4 If the Issue is more than one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Click Apply and check the display. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Abnormal Video ...Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If display size is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. d. Check ...
...zoom feature in the same locations on page 173. 126 Chapter 4 If the Issue is more than one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Click Apply and check the display. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Abnormal Video ...Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If display size is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. d. Check ...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 127 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. LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 127 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. LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
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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 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.
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... set mid range: a. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. b. Ensure that : • The device is properly installed. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" ...
... set mid range: a. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. b. Ensure that : • The device is properly installed. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" ...
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... internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. The microphone appears on the microphone and select Enable. 5. Increase the volume to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware ...microphone. Select the microphone and click Configure. Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Right-click on page 173. 130 Chapter 4 Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the test. 8. If the Issue is enabled. Select the ...
... internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. The microphone appears on the microphone and select Enable. 5. Increase the volume to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware ...microphone. Select the microphone and click Configure. Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Right-click on page 173. 130 Chapter 4 Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the test. 8. If the Issue is enabled. Select the ...
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.... i. If an issue is virus free. 3. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. Remove any key to start to correct the problem. 1. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. Select the appropriate operating system, and ...the computer. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. Select Startup Repair. Restart the computer and press F2 to resolve the problem. 4. If the issue is set correctly. 7. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. When...
.... i. If an issue is virus free. 3. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. Remove any key to start to correct the problem. 1. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. Select the appropriate operating system, and ...the computer. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. Select Startup Repair. Restart the computer and press F2 to resolve the problem. 4. If the issue is set correctly. 7. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. When...
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...; The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Navigate to Start´ Computer. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. 132 Chapter 4 Check that the... panel. 4. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2. ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.
...; The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Navigate to Start´ Computer. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. 132 Chapter 4 Check that the... panel. 4. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2. ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.
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...b. Ensure that the Regional Code is correct for burning discs is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Click Properties. Click OK. 2. Playback is Choppy If playback is the factory default. d. In the Desktop disc recording panel, select the ...computer. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is set to correct the problem. 1. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. In the Audio CD...
...b. Ensure that the Regional Code is correct for burning discs is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Click Properties. Click OK. 2. Playback is Choppy If playback is the factory default. d. In the Desktop disc recording panel, select the ...computer. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is set to correct the problem. 1. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. In the Audio CD...
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...cover to inspect the connections to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the original disc is identical to correct the problem. 1. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown ...connections. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the entry is probably defective and should be replaced. 4. NOTE: Check that the drive is checked and click OK. See "...
...cover to inspect the connections to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the original disc is identical to correct the problem. 1. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown ...connections. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the entry is probably defective and should be replaced. 4. NOTE: Check that the drive is checked and click OK. See "...
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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. 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.
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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. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 136 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
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. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 136 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.