TravelMate 8100 Service Guide
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... not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. 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...
... not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. 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 8100 Service Guide
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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for the different components vary in size. Small Philips screw driver ! During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you ... when putting back the components. Chapter 3 45 Tweezers NOTE: The screws for preventing electrostatic discharge ! When you need the following tools: ! Plastic flat head screw driver !
Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for the different components vary in size. Small Philips screw driver ! During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you ... when putting back the components. Chapter 3 45 Tweezers NOTE: The screws for preventing electrostatic discharge ! When you need the following tools: ! Plastic flat head screw driver !
TravelMate 8100 Service Guide
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See the following figure 3. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to correct the problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less ... the touch pad still does not work , do the following: From Software: 1. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. This symptom is not a hardware problem. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for...
See the following figure 3. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to correct the problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less ... the touch pad still does not work , do the following: From Software: 1. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. This symptom is not a hardware problem. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for...
TravelMate 8100 Service Guide
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... inverter LCD Main board 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 Sequence First, plug a monitor to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack...
... inverter LCD Main board 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 Sequence First, plug a monitor to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack...
TravelMate 8100 Service Guide
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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 Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't ...case Main board Chapter 4 75 PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, ...
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 mode The system doesn't ...case Main board Chapter 4 75 PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, ...
TravelMate 8100 Service Guide
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...correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Touchpad board Main board 76 Chapter 4 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 . Main board Battery fuel gauge ...
...correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Touchpad board Main board 76 Chapter 4 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 . Main board Battery fuel gauge ...
TravelMate 8100 Service Guide
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Chapter 4 77 Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly. 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 79. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Chapter 4 77 Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly. 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 79. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
TravelMate 8100 User's Guide
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Traveling with you: • AC adaptor • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. What to take ...
Traveling with you: • AC adaptor • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer when carrying it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. What to take ...
TravelMate 8100 User's Guide
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... that are appropriate for traveling. English 31 Traveling internationally with the computer When you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • 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...
... that are appropriate for traveling. English 31 Traveling internationally with the computer When you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • 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 8100 User's Guide
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... are protected by the user. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to restore the factory default ...process. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/ drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install....
... are protected by the user. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to restore the factory default ...process. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/ drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install....
TravelMate 8100 User's Guide
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... up your dealer or an authorised service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for file transfers) or you need to the Windows manual. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and...
... up your dealer or an authorised service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for file transfers) or you need to the Windows manual. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and...