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1. that order START Battery Bx1 Bx1 Ax1 CD ROM Left amp Right Video Capture Modem Cover Module Hinge Caps DIMM Cover Kit Covers HDD Cover Bx2 Ex4 Modem Board Middle Cover DIMM HDD Bracket CD Rom Drive OD ROM HDD Module Drive Chassis Cx2 Jx2 CD ROM E Transfer Board PCD Cabla Keyboard Launch Board Cover HDD Connector Dx2 LCD Coaxial gt Cable Main Unit Ax4 CPU Heat Sink Plate LCD Module Gx3 for 14 1 TFT Gx5 for13 3 TFT Upper Case LCD Bezel Ex4 for 14 1 TFT Gx2 Gx2 for13 3 TFT Gx2 Left amp Right Inverter Board Speakers LCD Panel LCD Inverter Wire Microphone Cable Cable Fx4 for 13 3 TFT LCD Coaxial LCD Brackets Cable Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 45 Main Unit Dx2 CPU Heat Touch Pad LCD Module Sink Plate Frame Touch Pad Frame B RTC Battery W Touch Pad 2 Button Bx1 Ax8 Touch Pad Touch Pad Upper Case FPC Scroll Key Kx4 Hx1 Fx1 Charger Plate Audio Boar
2. 52 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Removing the Extended Memory 54 Removing the Modem Board 55 Disassembling the LCD 56 Removing the Hinge Caps 56 Removing the Middle Cover 56 Removing the Launch Board 56 Removing the Cable 57 Removing the Keyboard 57 Removing the LCD 58 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com VII Table of Contents Removing the Video Capture Kit Covers 59 Removing the 14 1 TFT LCD 59 Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD 60 Removing the Speakers 14 1 TFT LCD 61 Removing the Speakers 13 3 TFT LCD 61 Removing the Inverter Board 62 Removing the 14 1 63 Removing the 13 3 64 Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Brackets 64 Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable
3. 65 Removing the Microphone Cable 66 Disassembling the Main Unit 67 Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate 67 Removing the RTC 67 Removing the Touch Pad Frame 67 Removing the Touch Pad Cable 68 Removing the Upper Case 69 Removing the RTC Battery Holder 70 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module 70 Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive 71 Removing the Charger 72 Removing the CPU Heat 72 Removing the CPU Fan 73 Removing the Audio 73 Removing the Main Board 74 Removing the PCMCIA Slot 75 Removing the I O Port Bracket 76 Removing the Modem Cable 77 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 78 System Check Procedures 79 External Diskette Drive Check 79 External CD ROM Drive Check 79 Keyboard or
4. Vendor amp Model Name Intel 830 Chip voltage Core 2 5V 1 5V 1 8V Supports ZV Zoomed Video port NO Graph interface 2X AGP Accelerated Graphic Port Bus Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 21 Video Interface Maximum resolution LCD 1024 x768 32bit colors Maximum resolution CRT 1024x768 32 bit colors 1280x1024 32 bit colors 1600x1200 32 bit colors Video Memory Fixed or upgradeable Fixed share the system memory Video memory size 8MB Video Resolutions Mode CRT Only LCD CRT Simultaneous 640x480x256 90 60 640x480x64K 90 60 640x480x16M 90 60 800x600x256 90 60 800x600x64K 90 60 1024x768x256 90 60 Parallel Port Parallel port controller LPC47N227 Number of parallel port 1 Location Rear side Connector type 25 pin D type Parallel port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup Supports ECP EPP Yes set by BIOS setup Optional ECP DMA channel in BIOS Setup DMA channel 1 and 3 Optional parallel port I O address in BIOS Setup 378h 278h 3BCh Optional parallel port IRQ in BIOS Setup IRQ7 IRQ5 Serial Port Serial port controller LPC47N227 Number of serial port 1 Supports 16550 UART Yes Connector type 9 pin D type Location Rear side Serial port function control Enabl
5. 11 3 TV Move highlight bar lt Change setting F1 Help The following table describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port Enabled or Disabled The serial port is a PnP device Enabled Disabled 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h or 2E8h setting won t affect the setting of the serial port in 4or3 device manager of Windows When enabled you can set the base I O address and interrupt request IRQ of the serial port Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port Enabled or Disabled The parallel port is a PnP device Enabled Disabled 378h 278h or 3BCh setting won t affect the setting of the parallel port in 7015 device manager of Windows Bi directional EPP ECP or When enabled you can set the base I O address Standard interrupt request IRQ and operation mode of the parallel port If operation mode is set to ECP the direct memory access DMA channel of the parallel port is set to 1 NOTE When the device is disabled all the sub items will be showed as Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 34 Chapter 2 System Security The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use System Security page 1 1 Setup Password None Present Power on Password None Pre
6. TEST COUNT VALUE 1 9999 1 Specify the desired number of tests and press After you specify the number of tests to perform the screen shows list of test items see below XX XX XX Test Items System Board Memory Keyboard Video Parallel Port eee B SPAGE mark unmark selecting item CD ROM ESC return to upper menu 1 Help menu Bohn Dev 2 test the marked item s Cache ENTER open sub item s menu Test Times 1 Move the highlight bar from one item to another Press Space to enable or disable the item Press to view the available options of each selected item Press to close the submenu The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number Space Enables disables the item ESC Exits the program F1 Help F2 Tests the selected item s Enter Opens the available options Test Times Indicates the number of tests to perform NOTE The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuringthe Test option NOTE When any errors are detected by diagnostic program refer to Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code for troubleshooting Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 2 41 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 42 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
7. 22 CPU on board Fan Connector Inverter connector RJ45 RJ11 External Display Port USB Port 0 USB Port 1 LCD Connecto Hot Key Connector Oa FWD E Parallel Port a Serial Port 678 9 i 11 d ME i a EL I 1 14 15 fi 16 17 18 21 PS 2 Port DC in Port CD ROM Connector RTC battery connecto Switch Internal Keyboard Cable Connector HDD Connector Golden Finger TouchPad Cable Connector FDD Connector Cardbus Connector Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 Bottom View Modem Connector North Bridge 82830MG Power Switch DIMM 1 Socket Modem Card Cable Connector Battery Connecto South Bridge ICH3 M ON Audio Board Connector DIMM 2 Socket a fF N Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with desktop PG Front Panel 1 Display screen Also called LCD Liquid Crystal Display displays computer output 2 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like computer mouse 3 Floppy activity indicator LED light emitting diodes that turn on and off when the floppy is active Floppy drive Internal diskette drive accepts 3 5 inch fl
8. Both Auto Screen Expansion Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Fast Boot Enabled Disabled Boot on LAN Disabled Enabled Multi Boot Selection Menu Enabled Disabled CPU Power Management Mode Auto Disa bled Boot Drive Sequence 14 Floppy Disk 2nd CD ROM 31d Hard Disk Ath Move highlight bar lt Change setting Fl Help Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 32 Chapter 2 The following table describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Boot Display Sets the display device during POST When set to Auto the computer automatically determines the display device If an external display device e g monitor is connected it becomes the boot display otherwise the computer s display screen is the boot display When set t Both the compute outputs to both the computer display screen and an external display device if one is connected Both or Auto Screen Expansion Expand the screen on the graphic text mode When it is disa
9. Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 80 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM LED board System board No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 80 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter I LCD cabl LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank But you can see POST on an external CRT Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter LCD cabl LCD inverter LCD System board No beep power on indicator turns on anda blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly System board No beep during POST but system runs correctly Speake System board Error Beep List 00h Two long beeps one short beep then one long beep Success Fih One long and one short beeps BIOS file size mismatch F2h One long and two short beeps BIOS reading error D1h Two short beeps Floppy drive not installed Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 4 85 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work Enter
10. Chapter 1 Mechanical Specification Drive Bays One Material Plastic Indicators Power on Standby Battery Status Media Access CapsLock and NumLock Switch Power Memory Address Map 00000000 0009FFFF 80600000 80600FFF 80620000 8063FFFF 81000000 81FFFFF 000A0000 000CFFFF 08000000 08000FFF 08001000 08001FFF 82400000 82400FFF 82200000 82200FFF 640 KB Base memory 4 KB Intel 82830MG 128 KB 3 MB 192 KB 4 O2 Micro 076812 Cardbus Controller 4 KB 4 KB USB 4 KB Audio I O Address Map 000 00F DMA controller 1 020 021 Interrupt controller 1 040 043 Timer 1 060 064 Keyboard controller 8742 chip select 061 System speake 066 ACPI Embedded Controller 070 073 System CMOS RTC 080 Main board resources 081 08F DMA Controller 1 0A0 0A1 Interrupt controller 2 0CO0 0DF DMA controller 2 OFO OFF Numeric data processor 170 177 376 2nd EIDE device CD ROM select 1F0 1F7 3F6 1st EIDE device hard drive select 278 27F Parallel port 3 2E8 2EF Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AM 2F8 2FF ALi Fast Infrared Controlle 378 37F Printer Port LPT 1 3B0 3BB 3C0 3DF Video Controller 3F0 3F5 3F7 Standard Floppy Disk Controller 3E8 3EF COM3 3F8 3FF COM1 or LT Win modem optional 480 48F 4D6 DMA controller 1 4D0 4D1 CF8 CFF PCI configuration reg
11. Error Message List Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 80 Keyboard error see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 80 Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 80 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Setup Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM System board System battery is dead Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 4 83 Error Message List Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Previous boo
12. See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 To remove the charger plate first remove the screw from the charger plate then remove the charger plate from the main board Removing the CPU Heat Sink 1 Fa P 10 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 Remove the four screws to detach the CPU heatsink from the main board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 71 Removing the CPU Fan 1 pe ON PF SN m O See See See See See See See See See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 Removing the Keyboard on page 57 Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 Removing the LCD Module on page 58 Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 Removing the Upper Case on page 69 Removing the CPU Heat Sink on
13. See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 Remove the screw as shown here and disconnect the FDD cable from the main unit 10 To remove the upper case first remove eight screws from the base of the unit as shown Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 68 Chapter 3 11 Pullthe upper case from the unit gently Removing the RTC Battery Holder 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 2 3 4 5 6 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 7 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 8 See Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 9 See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 1 0 Remove the RTC battery holder Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing
14. on page 73 See Removing the Main Board on page 74 See Removing the PCMCIA Slot on page 75 See Removing the I O Port Bracket on page 76 Remove the tape and disconnect the modem cable from the main board then remove the modem cable from the main board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 76 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation 3 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to Power failure The power indicator does not go on or stay on Power System Check on page 80 POST does not complete No beep or error codes are indicated Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 83 Undetermined Problems on page 91 POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen Error Message List on page 84 The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 Other symptoms i e LCD display problems or others Power On Se
15. 5ms 115Vac Full load Over Voltage Protection OVP 24V Short circuit protection 3 9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage Electrostatic discharge ESD 15KV at air discharge 8KV at contact discharge Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary 3000Vac Leakage current 0 25 mA max 254Vac 60Hz Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements 1 The subject product rated 100 120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22 2 No 950 2 The subject product rated 200 240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73 23EEC EMI Requirements 1 The subject product rated 100 120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15 Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada 2 The subject product rated 200 240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 3 The subject product rated 100 120V must meet the VCCI 2 EMI requirements Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 25 Power Management Standby Mode The buzzer beeps Enter Standby Mode when Q The Sleep indicator lights u 1 Standby Hibernation hot key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode 2 System standby Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode Hibernation Mode Q All power shuts off E
16. Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached to it The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program refer to System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 2 Go to the diagnostic CD ROM in the test items 3 Press in the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs reconnect the connector on the System board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the system board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 78 Chapter 4 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board If the keyboard cable connection is correct run the Keyboard Test See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 for details If the tests detect keyboard problem do the following one at time to correct the problem Do not replace non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the system board The following auxiliary input devices a
17. OV Ground 1 Ifthe voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 If the voltage is within the range do the following Replace the System board Ifthe problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 91 Ifthe voltage is not correct go to the next step NOTE An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect 3 Ifthe power on indicator does not light up check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation 4 Ifthe operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack on page 82 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 80 Chapter 4 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2 In Power Meter confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct 3 Repeat the steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter 4 This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging From Hardware 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 ground See the following figure 3 If the voltage is still less than 7 5 after recharging replace the battery To check the battery charge operation use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than
18. The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 80 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Oococe do Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU NOMMA If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Q System board Q LCD assembly Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 90 Chapter 4 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Hardware Error See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 VPD Checksum Error Reboot the system and then retest with this diskette BIOS Update Program Erro Turn off the power
19. The power management system incorporates an automatic LCD dim feature that automatically dims the LCD when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power See Power Management on page 26 for more information on power management features Opening and closing the display To open the display slide the display cover latch to the left and lift up the cover Then tilt it to comfortable viewing position The computer employs microswitch that turns off the display and enters standby mode to conserve power when you close the display cover and turns it back on when you open the display cover NOTE If an external monitor is connected the computer turns off the display but does not enter standby mode when you close the display cover To close the display cover fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place WARNING To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when you close it Also do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 2 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram LCD Mobile CPU EI ee Taulatin 1G LVDZ Celeron 933 866 HOST BUS 133MHz MEMBUS SO DIMM 2 DE INT MIC SMsC SO LPC47N227 MN Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 Board Layout Top View D
20. information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Preface Before using this information and the product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this
21. System board The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the LCD See Display Standby Mode on page 26 LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Battery pack System board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 4 Power Management Related Symptoms System hangs intermittently See Thermal amp Fan Utility on page 39 Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then installed devices reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives External display does not work correctly Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 System board USB does not work correctly See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 System board Print problems Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self test Printer driver Printer cabl Printer System Board Serial or parallel port device problems Ensure the Serial Port in t
22. This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Q a a a a Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat bladed screw driver Phillips screw driver Tweezers Flat bladed screw driver or plastic stick NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 43 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 44 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
23. and restart the system System Error Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model Without AC adapter make sure to connect AC adapter Battery Low make sure to install highly charged battery and reboot system Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 4 91 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code Message 16XXX Backup battery error Backup battery 01 XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting System board 02XXX Memory error DIM System board 03XXX Keyboard error Reset Keyboard Keyboard System board 04XXX Video error System board 05XXX Parallel Port erro System board 06XXX Serial port or main board error System board 07XXX Diskette drive error Diskette drive System board 08XXX Hard disk error Reload BIOS default setting Hard disk System board 09XXX CD ROM erro Reset CD ROM cable CD ROM drive System board 10XXX Co processor erro System board 11XXX Pointing device erro Reset Keyboard Keyboard System board 12XXX Cache test error System board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 92 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View u n u 10 11 1213 22 21 20 PCB No 01213 1 CPU on board Fan Connector Inver
24. at http printer1 blogspot com 108 Chapter 6 Model Definition and Configuration Model Number Definitions 261X 14 1 TFT Pentium III 1G 256MB 20GB CD RO Li ion 260XC 14 1 TFT Pentium III 1G 256MB 20GB Combo or DVD ROM Li ion 260XV 14 1 TFT Pentium III 1G 256MB 10GB DVD ROM Li ion Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Appendix A 109 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 110 Appendix A Test Compatible Component This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home Edition Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the TravelMate 220 260 series notebook Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Appendix B 111 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Environment Test Processor Pentium III 1G above 256k TravelMate 260 Celeron 1 06G 256k TravelMate 220 Memory Infineon 128MB Infineon 256MB LCD 13 3 XGA TFT AU 14 1 XGA TFT AU Floppy Disk Drive MCI Hard Disk Drive IBM 10GB 9 5mm IBM 20GB 9 5mm CD R
25. page 72 To remove the fan first disconnect the fan cable from the main board 12 Remove the screw from the fan then remove the fan from the panel Removing the Audio Board 1 2 3 See See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 72 Chapter 3 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 an See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 10 Remove the screw from the audio board and then detach the audio board Removing the Main Board 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 See Removing the Charger Plate on page 72 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink on page 72 N see Removing the Modem Board
26. printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com VI Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features feat Dep 1 System Block Diagram 1 3 Board Layout otn ke vexed nested 4 TOP VIEW ee ieu bru Vee dekade 4 Bottom View x sevi riv evi EMM og RE 5 acl 6 Eront Panel telle Lo Please ex e Led 6 Lett PANEL satan Gig em Pause baud uid metes 7 Fught Panel xs as Be dash ru CERRO SER Beale 8 Rear Panel h re RE ee RES ve UE RUNE Rn 8 Bottom P nel 9 IndiGators sie pueri eed ane ener fs p la MA 10 Keyboard mosse EXPE EE Rob 11 Special Keys utes exa ur dea RE 11 Hot KOySruinaavst ewe a ex Re eda Eds 13 Touchpad ue SES SE ben exe nid 15 Touchpad basics c redd TELT hs sea EPA 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 Cha
27. sec Average Sustained CAV mode 775 1800 blocks sec 10 3X to 24X DVD 5 Normal Speed 1X 11 08 Mbits sec CAV mode 36 67 88 64 Mbits sec DVD 9 DVD R 1550 3600kBytes sec Mode 1 1768 4106 kBytes sec Mode 2 Normal Speed 1X 11 08 Mbits sec CAV mode 36 67 88 64 Mbits sec Average Full Access time typ Random 1 CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 msec average max Full Stroke 2 CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max DVD 5 Random 4 150 msec typical 200 msec average max Full Stroke 5 300 msec typical 400 msec average max DVD 9 Random 7 170 msec typical 230 msec average max Full Stroke 8 340 msec typical 470 msec average max Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 20 Chapter 1 DVD ROM Interface Data Buffer Capacity 512 kBytes Interface IDE Applicable disc format DVD DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD R 3 95G CD CD Audio CD ROM mode 1 and mode 2 CD ROM XA mode 2 form 1 and form 2 CD I mode 2 form 1 and form 2 CD I Ready CD I Bridge CD WO CD RW Photo CD Video CD Enhanced Music CD CD TEXT Loading mechanis Soft eject with emergency eject hole Power Requirement Input Voltage 5V DC 5 1 Average of Data read over the whole area from 00 min 02 sec 00 block to 59 min 58 sec 74 block more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time 2 From 00
28. the RTC Battery on page 67 ON Fg Pw N See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 69 10 Pull the floppy disk drive module out from the upper case carefully Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1 pon a See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 See Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module on page 70 10 Remove the two screws from the floppy disk drive bracket and remove the bracket from the drive 11 disassemble the floppy disk drive module first disconnect the floppy disk drive FPC cable from the drive 12 Detach the FDD bezel from the drive carefully Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 70 Chapter 3 Removing the Charger Plate 1 a8 O9NOAR See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58
29. user in mind Here are just a few of its many features Performance Q D OC DUC Multimedi Connectivity Q COocooceoe do Intel Mobile Pentium III with 512KB cache or Celeron CPU 1 06 GHz processor with 256KB cache 64 bit memory bus AcerMedia bay removable CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW or DVD CD R RW drive Built in floppy drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Power management system with ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built in dual speakers with microphone High speed CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW or DVD CD R RW and drive AcerMedia Bay USB video capture kit option PS 2 interface which also can be configured as keyboard keypad interface 85 88 key keyboard which is IBM PC AT keyboard compatible Two Universal Serial Bus USB Ports CD ROM DVD ROM DVD CD R RW Swappable Module RJ 11 for 56Kbps fax modem Upgradeable memory and hard disk ECP EPP Compliant parallel port RS 232 16550 compatible serial port Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 Human centric Design and Ergonomics All in one design CD ROM floppy disk drive hard disk drive Sleek smooth and stylish design Full sized keyboard m Ergonomically centred touchpad pointing device Expansion One Type Ill or one Type II CardBus PC card formerly PCMCIA slot with ZV zoomed
30. 2 NS CABLE ASSY MICRO 13 3 CABLE ASSY MICRO 13 3 amp 12 1 amp 12 1 FL FL ET E NS CABLE ASSY LED amp INV 14 1 CABLE ASSY LED amp INV 14 1 FL2 FL2 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 6 99 NS CORD 125V UL K01081183WP CORD 125V UL 3P K01081183WP NS CABLE ASSY FDD FPC FALCON2 CABLE ASSY FDD FPC FALCON2 Case Cover Bracket Assembly NS ASSEMBLY LOWER CASE ASSEMBLY LOWER CASE FALCON3M FALCON3M 10 ASSY LCD PANEL 14 1 PNL ASSY LCD PANEL 14 1 ADT 08 ASSY LCD BEZEL 14 1 BZL ASSY LCD BEZEL 14 1 ADT 12 ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE F3 NS ASSEMBLY MIDDLE COVER ASSEMBLY MIDDLE COVER F3 mmm gt gt Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 100 Chapter 6 09 ASSEMBLY HDD DOOR ASSEMBLY HDD COVER F3M 15 ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER F3M 14 ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER F3M ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER F3M NS ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE F3M F3M 03 BRACKET FDD REAR F3M BRAGKET FDD REAR F3M 17 ASSY FDD BEZEL BZL ASSY FDD BEZEL PANASONIC F3M Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 6 101 NS ASSEMBLY CD DVD CHASSIS ASSEMBLY CD DVD CHASSIS F3 F3M NS HDD ASSY 9 5MM BRACKET HDD ASSY 9 5MM BRACKET FALCON
31. 2 FALCON2 07 CAP HINGE L HIGH F3 CAP HINGE L HIGH F3 06 CAP HINGE R HIGH F3 CAP HINGE R HIGH F3M NS COVER CABLE F3M COVER CABLE F3M 04 BATTERY COVER F3 DOOR BATTERY F3M Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 102 Chapter 6 NS RTC BATTERY HOLDER F3M HOLDER RTC BATTERY F3M Board NS INVERTER Ambit T62 172 00 V 60 INVERTER T621172 00 REV 60 FAL FAL ar NS MODEM BOARD AMBIT MODEM AMBIT T60M283 00 T60M283 00 NS LAUNCH BOARD FALCON2 LAUNCH BOARD A NS TM210 AUDIO BOARD F2 TM210 AUDIO BOARD F2 NS FALCON 3M CD ROM BD FALCON 3M CD ROM BD SS Battery NS RTC BTY LI 3V BTY LI 3V CR2032T6 210MAH 50MM PBowntoad Free Service Manuat at httpzZ printert btogspot com Chapter 6 103 NS BTY PACK LI PANASONIC BTY PACK Ll 2AH 8CELL PANA Adapter NS ADT 60W ADP 60DHBN 3P ADT 60W ADP 60DHBN 3P Keyboard NS KEYBOARD KB US NSK 84X21 NS KEYBOARD KB US INTERNATIONAL NSK 84X22 NS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD CHINESE NSK 84X2C Speaker 09 SPEAKER R 14 1 FL2 5 SPEAKER R 14 1 FL2 5 09 SPEAKER L 14 1 FL2 5 SPEAKER L 14 1 FL2 5 Heatsink 02 HEATSINK CPU F3M HEATSINK CPU F3M Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 104 Chapter 6 FDD Floppy Disk Drive 29 ASSY FDD MODUL
32. 50 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the touchpad cables 2 Replace the touchpad 3 Replace the system board After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement can occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 4 81 Power On Self Test POST Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace non defective FRU This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replac
33. 63 See Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD on page 64 11 12 See Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Brackets on page 64 Remove the ESD tape then remove the LCD coaxial cable from the LCD Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Microphone Cable 1 tom SF m m O See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the 14 1 TFT LCD Bezel on page 59 See Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Bezel on page 60 See Removing the 14 1 TFT LCD on page 63 See Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD on page 64 Remove the ESD tape and then the microphone cable from the LCD panel Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 65 Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate 1 oF 6 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 Remove two screws from the CPU heat sink plate Lift the CPU heatsink plate from the main unit Removing the RTC Battery 1 ea gt YON See Removing the Bat
34. Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory Check 80 Power System Check 80 Touchpad 1 82 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 83 Index of Error 84 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 87 Intermittent Problems 90 Undetermined Problems 91 Index of AFlash BIOS Error 92 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code Message 93 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 94 bedende ee 94 Bottom MEW 2 tutum Preget aiu are Bae ban E ue 96 Chapter 6 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 98 Exploded Diagram vae Ea aoe ease 99 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com VIII Table of Contents Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 110 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 112 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Environment Test 113 Appendix C Online Support Information 114 116 Index Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com System Introduction Features This computer was designed with the
35. BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings then LCD is too dark reboot system LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter LCD cabl LCD inverter LCD System board Unreadable LCD screen Reconnect the LCD connector Missing pels in characters LCD inverter Abnormal screen LCD cabl Wrong color displayed LCD inverter LCD System board LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines LCD inverter displayed LCD inverter LCD cabl LCD System board Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system Reconnect the inverter board runs correctly Inverter board System board Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 80 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board The system doesn t power on Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 80 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board The system doesn t power off Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 80 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds System board Battery can t be charged See Ch
36. Configuration System Security Load Default Settings Move highlight bar Enter Select Esc Exit Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 2 29 Multi Boot Menu Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Multi Boot Selection Menu In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility Boot Menu Floppy Disk CD ROM Hard Disk Realtek PXE2 0 Boot Agent Move highlight bar Esc Exit F2 Enter SETUP NOTE If users disable the multi boot selection menu in BIOS SETUP utility the message Press F12 to enter the multi boot selection menu will not appear during POST NOTE If users disable the Boot from LAN option in BIOS SETUP utility then the option of Realtek PXE2 0 Boot Agent will not appear Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Device Configuration System Security and Loading Default Settings To enter a menu highlight the item using the 2 keys then press Within a menu navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions Pressthe keys to move between the parameters Press the keys to change the value of a parameter Q Press the fs key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu NOTE You can change the value of parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys are s
37. E 1 44 ASSY FDD MODULE PANASONI PANASONIC F3M NS FDD 1 44M FDD 1 44M MCI JU226A253F HDD Hard Disk Drive NS HDD MODULE IBM 20G F3 ASSY HDD MODULE IBM 20G F3M NS HDD 20G IB HDD 20G IBM IC25N920ATDA04 DVD ROM DRIVE NS ASSY DVD ROM MODULE TM220 ASSY DVDROM MODULE PIONEER F3M NS DVD ROM 8X MATSUSHITA DVD ROM 8X MKE SR 8176BAA2 ME34 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 6 105 Mainboard NS MAINBOARD W CPU CEL 933 FALCON 3M MB W CPU CEL 933 TM220 Mainboard Components NS PCMCIA SLOT PC CARD SLOT CONN CARDPUSH 1 CA91501 TC F2 iia ux NS CONNECTOR 22PIN CONN CTR ML 22P HH98227 A2 HDD Miscellaneous NS PLATE CPU HEATSINK F3M PLATE CPU HEATSINK F3M NS PLATE PCMCIA F3M PLATE PCMCIA F3M NS LBL NAME PLATE 99 8 8 3 TM220 LBL NAME PLATE 99 8 8 3 TM220 03 RUBBER SCREW DOWN FL2 RUBBER SCREW DOWN FL2 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 106 Chapter 6 Screws NS M B CASE POWER SUPPLY SCR HEX NUT W WASHER amp NYLOK SCREW 4 5 SCREW SCREW CPU FALCON 2 5 NS SCREW BINDING BL ZN M2 4P SCREW BINDING BL ZN M2 4P NS SCREW BINDING BL ZN M2 4L SCREW BINDING BL ZN M2 4L NS SCREW M2L5 BH MSN N SCREW M2L5 BH MSN NS LCD SCREW SCREW M2 5X6 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 6 107 Download Free Service Manual
38. OM Mitsumi 24X DVD ROM MKE 8X Combo Drive DVD CD RW KME Battery Simplo Li ION AC Adapter Delta ADP 60DB 3pin SW Modem Ambit 56K modem Keyboard API Power cord 3pin VGA Chip Intel 830MG Built in VGA Audio AC97 Touch Pad Synaptics Inverter AMBIT Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 112 Appendix B Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides User s manuals Training materials Main manuals Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists Chips 5 Technical Announcement Bulletin COCocoocoodo For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are Detailed information on Acer s International Travellers Warranty ITW Ret
39. See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 See Removing the Charger Plate on page 72 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink on page 72 See Removing the Modem Board on page 55 See Removing the Audio Board on page 73 See Removing the Main Board on page 74 See Removing the PCMCIA Slot on page 75 Remove the six hex screws to detach the I O port bracket from the main board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 75 Removing the Modem Cable 1 Pe m s m s s s r WN o See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 See Removing the Charger Plate on page 72 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink on page 72 See Removing the Modem Board on page 55 See Removing the Audio Board
40. Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 116 Index Removing the Battery Pack 49 RMA 98 RTC 17 Second Level Cache 17 Serial Port 22 speakers hotkey 13 Standby Mode 26 Super I O 17 System Block Diagram 3 Layout 4 System Check Procedures 79 System Diagnostic Diskette 40 System Memory 18 System Utilities 30 System Utility Diskette 40 Temperature 26 Test Compatible Components 112 Touchpad 15 touchpad hotkey 13 Touchpad Check 82 Troubleshooting 78 Undetermined Problems 91 USB 23 utility BIOS 30 Video 21 22 Resolutions 22 Video controller 17 Windows 98 SE 98 JP SE ACPI Environment Test 113 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Index 117 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 118 Index
41. Set by switch see SW setting Second Level Cache Cache controlle Built in CPU Cache size 128KB 1st level cache control Always Enable 2nd level cache control Always Enable Cache scheme control Fixed in write back Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 System Memory Memory controller Intel 830MG Onboard memory size OMB DIMM socket number 2 Sockets Supports memory size per socket 128 256 512 MB Supports maximum memory size 1024 MB 512MB x 2 Supports DIMM type SDRAM Supports DIMM Speed 133 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 3 3 V Supports DIMM package 144 pin so DIM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications Memory Combinations OMB 128MB 128 MB 128MB OMB 128 MB 64MB 128MB 192 MB 128MB 64MB 192 MB 128MB 128MB 256 MB 256MB OMB 256MB OMB 256MB 256MB 256MB 64MB 320MB 64MB 256MB 320MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 256MB 256MB 512MB OMB 512MB 512MB 512MB 128MB 640MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB OMB 512MB 512MB Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combin
42. TE Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 16 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips System core logic Intel 830 MG with VGA integrated Intel ICH3 M with Audio integrated Super I O controller SMCLPC4L47M227 Audio controller Intel ICH Video controller Intel 330MG Hard disk drive controller Embedded in Intel ICH3 M Keyboard controller Mitsubish 38859F RTC BQ3285LFHP Processor CPU type Intel Mobile PIII with 512KB Cache Intel Celeron 1 06GHz processor with 256KB cache CPU package To 1GHz uFCBGA2 To Celeron 1 06GHz uFPGA CPU core voltage 1 7V CPU I O voltage 1 25V BIOS dem Specifieaton BIOS vendor Acer BIOS BIOS Version 0 0 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32 Pin PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 2 0b 1 2 PC Card 95 SM BIOS 2 3 EPP IEEE 1284 ECP IEEE 1284 1 7 amp 1 9 IrDA PCI 2 1 PnP 1 0a PS 2 keyboard and mouse USB VESA VGA BIOS DDC 2B CD ROM bootable Windows keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag BIOS password control
43. TravelMate 220 260 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw OS e 100 Recycled Paper PART NO 49 49501 021 PRINTED IN TAIWAN Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate 220 260 service guide 01 03 2002 Chapter 1 Revised CPU Type from Celeron 933 to celeron 1 06 GHz with 256KB cache Revised Super Controller to Mitsubishi 38859F Revised CPU package to PIII 1 GHz uFCBGA2 and to Celeron 1 06 GHz UFPGA2 Revised BIOS version to AOEO Delete IBM IC25NO30ATD Specifications for HDD Interface Changed TEAC to Mitsubishi and its specifications in CD ROM interface Chapter 5 Revised PCB NO to 01213 1 Appendix A Revison Note was deleted Appendix B Remove ELPIDA 128 and 256MB for memory specifications Remove TEAC for DVD ROM specifications Add DVD CD RW for Combo driver Remove Simplo Ni MH Sanyo Li ION Sanyo Ni MH specifications for battery Remove US 2 pin for Power Code 01 18 2002 Chapter 1 Change DVD RW to DVD CD R CD RW and modify battery specs Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Copyright Copyright O 2001 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part of this publication may be repro
44. aceable Unit listing in global configurations of TravelMate 220 260 Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 6 97 Exploded Diagram 65 0 65 49502 001 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 98 Chapter 6 Memory NS MEMORY SDIMM 256 SODIMM 256M HYS64V32220GDL 7 5 LCD 05 LCD 14 1 XGA LCD 14 1 XGA AU B141XN04 3 Cable NS CABLE ASSY MODEM FALCON2 CABLE ASSY MODEM FALCON ri CC NS C A LAUNCH FALCON2 C A LAUNCH FALCON
45. acters A Z a z 0 9 IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the Screen 3 Press fen Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Sdwrlload Free Service Manual at hip printer tb blogspot com Chapter 2 35 4 After setting the password the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present Three password types protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Q Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility Once set you must key in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security Q Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password When a password is set a password prompt appears on the left hand corner of the display screen 1 When the Setup Password is set the following prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up Setup Password Om Type the Setup Password and press to access the BIOS Utility 2 When the Power
46. ain unit Disconnect the launch board cable from the main board and remove it Removing the Video Capture Kit Covers 1 2 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Remove the video capture kit cover from the LCD module on each side in the way as shown here Removing the 14 1 TFT LCD Bezel 1 ea FY See See See See See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 Removing the Keyboard on page 57 Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 Removing the LCD Module on page 58 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 58 Chapter 3 Use tweezers to remove the five LCD cushions on the LCD bezel and then remove the three screws below from the LCD bezel Snap off the bezel carefully and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Bezel 1 gt N See See See See See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 Removing the Keyboard on page 57 Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 Removing the LCD Module on page 58 Remove the five LCD cushions with tweezers and then remove the five screws from the LCD bezel Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogsp
47. ard disk anti shock protection Protects your hard disk against shocks 3 Personal identification slot Insert business card or similar sized identification card to personalize your computer 4 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping 5 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module 6 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 7 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by screw Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has six easy to read status icons on the right of the display screen The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed 1 Power Lights when the computer is on 2 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby 7 mode blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive hard disk or amp AcerMedia drive is active 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged Lights when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Fn F11 A Caps Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 10 Chapter 1 Keyboar
48. ations NOTE The shipping specification for DIMM combination is 64MB in slot 1 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 18 Chapter 1 Modem Interface Chipset Ambit MDC module with Lucent modem controller Fax modem data baud rate bps 14 4K Data modem data baud rate bps 56K Supports modem protocol V 90MDC Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp model name Mitsumi D353G W I BEZ MCI JU 226A033 Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition 2DD 720KB 2HD 1 2 MB 3 mode 2HD 1 44MB Sectors track 9 15 18 Tracks 80 80 80 Data transfer rate 1 MB 1 6 MB 2 Kbit s Rotational speed RPM 300 360 300 Read write heads 2 Encoding method MFM Power Requirement Input Voltage V 5V Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp Model Name IBM IC25NO10ATD IBM IC25NO20ATD Capacity MB 10000 20000 Bytes per sector 512 512 Logical heads 16 16 Logical sectors 63 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 16383 Physical read write heads 2 3 Disk 1 2 Spindle speed RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 512KB 2MB Interface ATA 5 ATA 5 Data transfer rate disk 105 199 121 216 buffer Mbytes s Data transfer rate 100 MB Sec host buffer Mbytes s DC Power Requirements Vo
49. ble the CD ROM drive module first remove four screws as shown 3 Remove the CD ROM drive module from the CD ROM drive chassis Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 49 4 Remove the two screws from the CD ROM board then remove the CDROM board from the drive Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 Toremove the hard disk drive first remove the hard disk drive cover screw then remove the cover 3 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 52 3 To disassemble the hard disk drive module first remove the two screws from the hard disk drive bracket 4 Remove the gasket from the hard disk drive module Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 51 5 6 Bend both sides of the hard disk drive then remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive bracket Disconnect the hard disk drive connector from the hard disk drive Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Extended Memory 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 remove the Extended memory from the machine first remove the screw from the mem
50. bled the graphic text mode expansion function is disabled and the graphic text image will be centralized on the LCD screen If it is disabled the graphic text image will be expanded to the full LCD screen Enabled or Disabled Hotkey Beep When enabled the computer gives off beep when hotkey key combination is pressed Enabled or Disabled Fast Boot Allows you to define your system s booting process whether to skip some POST routines or proceed with the normal booting process When it is enabled the ACPI OS will communicate with BIOS to decide the next POST is fast o diagnostic Enabled or Disabled Boot on LAN When it is enabled a remote host with an appropriate boot image can boot this computer via the internal LAN Disabled or Enabled Multi Boot Selection Menu When it is enabled the user can press F12 key to enter the multi boot selection menu during POST If it is disabled the F12 key function should be disabled Enabled or Disabled CPU Power Management Mode When it is auto system can support the stop clock function When it is disabled system will disable the stop clock function Auto or Disabled Boot Drive Sequence Specifies the order in which the computer starts up from See the section below 1st Floppy Disk 2nd CD ROM 3rd Hard Disk 4th Realtek PXE2 0 Boot Agent Setting the Boot Drive Sequence The Boot Drive Sequence
51. chanical Specifications LCD display area diagonal inch 13 3 14 Display technology TFT TFT Resolution XVGA 1024x768 XVGA 1024x768 Support colors 262K 262K Optical Specification Brightness control Keyboard hotkey Keyboard hotkey Contrast control None None Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display V 3 3 typ 3 3 typ Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 24 Chapter 1 LCD Supply voltage for LCD backlight Vrms 650 typ 650 typ AC Adapter Vendor amp model name Delta ADP 60DB Input Requirements Maximum input current A 90Vac full load 1 5 A 115Vac 1 0 A 230Vac Nominal frequency Hz 50 60 Frequency variation range Hz 47 63 Input voltage range Vrms 90 270 Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 80 minimum when measured at maximu loadunder 115Vac Output Ratings CV mode DC output voltage 19V Noise Ripple 300mVp pmax 20 MHz bandwidth Load O min 3 16A max Output Ratings CC mode DC output voltage 19V 1 0V for CV mode Constant current mode 3 6 0 3A Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn on delay time 3 sec 115Vac Hold up time
52. controller 17 size 17 Environmental Requirements 26 lock CR Error Symptom to Spare Part Index 83 on indicator 10 External CD ROM Drive Check 79 CardBus 23 External Diskette Drive Check 79 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Index 115 Features 1 Flash Utility 40 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 19 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 98 Hard disk 17 19 Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembly 52 Hard Disk Standby Mode 26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 HDD 17 19 Hibernation Mode 26 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 13 I O Address Map 27 Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 90 IRQ Assignment Map 28 Jumper and Connector Locations Bottom View 96 SW2 Settings 95 Top View 94 96 Keyboard 17 23 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 L2 cache 17 LCD 24 Machine Disassembly 44 Mechanical Specification 26 media access on indicator 10 Memory Address Map 27 Memory Address Map 27 Memory Check 80 Model Number Definitions 110 Modem 19 Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 10 Online Support Information 114 Panel 5 Bottom 9 Rear 8 right 8 Parallel Port 22 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 35 Password Setting Hard Disk Password 37 Power On Password 37 Setup Password 37 PC Card 10 23 PCMCIA 23 Power Management 26 Power management 2 Power System Check 80 Battery Pack 82 Power Adapter 81 PQA 40 Processor 17 Download Free
53. d The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do lot of numeric data entry better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys LOR er ERE jJ LLL KUNN EIS Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 11 Number keys on embedded Type numbers in normal manner keypad Cursor control keys on embedded Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keypad keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn wh
54. d Modem Board FDD Module 2 Hx2 Gx1 Fx1 FDD FDD Bracket CPU Fan Main Board RTC Battery Holder Bx4 PCMCIA Plate FDD FPC FDD Bezel PCMCIA Slot 1 6 I O Port Bracket Modem Cable Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 46 Chapter 3 Screw List M2 5 L6 Black M2 L4 Black M3 L4 Silver M2 L10 Black 2M L3 Silver M2 0 L4 Black M2 5 L4 Silver M2 L5 Silver SCR HEX NUT W WASHER amp NYLOK 4 Silver CD ROM SPECIAL SCREW Silver ALC wo gt CPU Heat Sink SPECIAL SCREW Sky blue Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 47 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Toremove the battery pack push the battery release button inward then slide the battery pack out from the machine P Removing the Battery Cover 1 To remove the battery cover press the cover side outward carefully then remove the cover KA Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 48 Chapter 3 Removing the CD ROM Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 To remove the CD ROM drive module push the release button outward 3 Slide it out from the machine Disassembling the CD ROM Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 To disassem
55. duced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pentium and Pentium II III are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
56. e Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 Removing the Keyboard on page 57 Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 Removing the LCD Module on page 58 Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Bezel on page 60 To remove the LCD first remove the two screws from the LCD then remove the LCD from the LCD panel Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Brackets 1 No a PY See See See See See See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 Removing the Keyboard on page 57 Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 Removing the LCD Module on page 58 Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Bezel on page 60 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 63 8 Remove two screws on each side to remove the LCD brackets Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1 099 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the 14 1 TFT LCD Bezel on page 59 See Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Bezel on page 60 See Removing the 14 1 TFT LCD on page
57. e Disable by BIOS Setup Optional serial port in BIOS Setup 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 22 Chapter 1 Serial Port Optional serial port IRQ in BIOS Setup IRQ4 IRQ3 USB Port USB Compliancy Level 1 1 OHCI USB 1 1 Number of USB port 2 Location Rear side Serial port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port PCMCIA controller O2 Micro Cardbus Controller OZ6912T U Supports card type Type Number of slots One type Ill or one type II Access location Left side Supports ZV Zoomed Video port Yes Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes IRQ9 Keyboard wm 5 Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38859FFHP Keyboard vendor amp model name API Total number of keypads 84 85 87 key Windows 95 keys Yes Internal amp external keyboard work simultaneously Yes Battery mem Vendor amp model name SIMPLO Battery Type Li ION Ni MH Pack capacity 4000mAH 4500mAH Cell voltage 3 7V 1 2V Number of battery cell 8 Package configuration 4529 85 Package voltage 14 8V 9 6V DC DC Charger Converter Vendor amp Model Name Acer Input Voltage AG Adapter or Battery 8V 19VDC DC DC Converter Output D
58. e speakers from the LCD module Removing the Inverter Board 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Bezel on page 60 To remove the inverter board first remove two screws from the inverter board oN Oa PF YN Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 61 9 Disconnect the microphone cable and then remove the inverter board from the LCD panel 10 Disconnect the LCD power cable and the inverter cable from the inverter board Removing the 14 1 TFT LCD 1 gt See See See See See See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 Removing the Keyboard on page 57 Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 Removing the LCD Module on page 58 Removing the 14 1 TFT LCD Bezel on page 59 To remove the LCD first remove the four screws from the LCD then remove the LCD from the LCD panel Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 62 Chapter 3 Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD 1 9o EN See See See See See See Se
59. eck the Battery Pack on page 82 Battery pack System board Download Free Service Manuat at httpz printert biogspot com 86 Chapter 4 PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from actual size Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system DIMM System board Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no sound comes from the computer Audio driver Speake System board Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound Speake System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute See Hibernation Mode on page 26 Press Fn Fa and see if the computer enters hibernation mode Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode after closing the LCD See Hibernation Mode on page 26 LCD cover switch System board The system doesn t resume from hibernation mode See Hibernation Mode on page 26 Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive
60. ed when servicing computer If the symptom is not listed see Undetermined Problems on page 91 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate problem with device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 82 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes 1 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error 3 IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error 010 Memory Error at xxxx xxxx xxxxh R xxxxh W xxxxh 070 Real Time Clock Erro 071 CMOS Battery Bad 072 CMOS Checksum Erro 110 Incorrect password specified system disabled Text mode only lt No error code gt Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show lt No error code gt Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 3 long beeps then shut down system
61. gs for all parameters use the cursor keys to select Yes then press Choose No if otherwise Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 38 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions Q New versions of system programs New features or options Use the IFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use IFlash NOTE This program contains a readme txt file This readme txt file will introduce on how to use IFlash utility System Utility Diskette This utility diskette is for the TravelMate 220 260 series notebook machine You can find the utility in Service CD kit It provides the following functions 1 Panel ID Utility 2 Thermal amp Fan Utility 3 Mother Board Data Utility To use this diskette first boot from this diskette then Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu prompt you to choose the testing item Follow the instructions on screen to proceed NOTE This program contains readme txt file This readme txt file will introduce each test utility and its functions System Diagnostic Diskette IMPORTANT The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA Product Quality Assurance and is provided by Headquarters You can utilize it as a basic diagnostictool To get this program you can find it in the service CD kit To better fit local service requ
62. he Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board Touchpad does not work Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE If you cannot find symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 91 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 88 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by variety of reasons that have nothing to do with hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors FRU replacement should be considered only when recurring problem exists When analyzing an intermittent problem do the following 1 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 If no error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 4 89 Undetermined Problems
63. hown at the bottom of the screen Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 30 Chapter 2 System Information The System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information System Information Page 1 1 CPU Type amp Speed Floppy Disk Drive Celeron 933 MHz 1 44 MB 3 5 inch Hard Disk Drive XXXXX MB HDD Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX System with XXXROM Attached System BIOS Version V3 3 R01 A1a VGA BIOS Version XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Serial Number Asset Tag Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Product Name Falcon3M Manufacturer Name Wistron LAN Device Exist MAC Address XX XX XX XX XX XX UUID XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX Move highlight bar Change setting F1 Help NOTE The screen above is sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer may refer to series of numbers and or characters The following table describes the information in this screen CPU Type amp Speed Describes the type of CPU installed in the system Floppy Disk Drive Shows the floppy disk drive type 1 44 MB 3 5 inch Hard Disk Drive Shows the size or capacity of the hard disk HDD Serial Number Shows the serial number of the hard disk System with Shows the high capacity disc drive installed System BIOS Version Shows the system BIOS version VGA BIOS Vers
64. if supported by operating system Fn F4 2 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode 2 5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen ge external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker on off Turns the speakers on and off mutes the sound 4 4 Fn T Contrast up Increases the screen contrast available only for OD models with HPA displays Fn l Contrast down Decreases the screen contrast available only for 0 models with HPA displays Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness 6 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 13 Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as key 1 key 2 key 3 and key 4 By default key 1 is used to launch the internet browser and key 2 is used to launch the e mail application Keys 3 and 4 starts the Launch Manager application All four keys can be set by the user To set the launch keys run the Acer Launch Manager Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 14 Chapter 1 Touchpad The built in touchpad is PS 2 compatible pointing device that senses m
65. ile typing letters on embedded Type the letters in normal manner keypad NOTE If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions Below a are a few examples am Tab Activates next taskbar button E Explores My Computer gq F Finds Document 33 Minimizes All Shift am M Undoes Minimize All R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click E Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 12 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen contrast and brightness volume output and the BIOS Utility To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination 194 1011 1 Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions 2 2 4 Setup Accesses the notebook configuration utility Fn F3 Power SchemeToggle Switches between the power management scheme used by the computer function available
66. ion Shows the video graphics accelerator BIOS version Serial Number Shows the serial number of the computer Asset Tag Number Shows the asset tag number of the computer Product Name Shows the official name of the product Manufacturer Name Shows the manufacturer of the computer LAN Device Display the address of the internal LAN UUID Shows the universally unique identifier of your computer The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 2 31 Basic System Settings The Basic System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time Basic System Setting page 1 1 Date Mon Jan 1 2001 Time 12 00 4 Move highlight bar Change setting F1 Help The following table describes the parameters in this screen Date Sets the system date DDD MMM DD YYYY day of the week month day year Time Sets the system time HH MM SS hour minute second Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup Startup Configuration Page 1 1 Boot Display
67. irements your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details NOTE This program contains a readme txt file This readme txt file will introduce each test and its functions 1 Ne ded descriptiqn Please attention fo it Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 2 39 Running PQA Diagnostics Program PQA VX X XX XX XX Diag vun opion J Exit Press to move around the main menu Press to enable the selected option The main options are Diag Result SysInfo Option and Exit The Diag option lets you select testing items and times The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu PQA VX Exit One Test performs single test and Manual checks the selected test items in sequence Multi Test performs multiple tests of the selected items and check the selected test items in sequence Full Test performs all test items in detail for your system Quick Test performs all test items quickly for your system Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 40 Chapter 2 The screen below appears if you select MultiTest PQA VX X Result um Exit
68. iste Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 27 IRQ Assignment Map NMI System errors IRQO System timer IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ2 Programmable interrupt controller IRQ3 Reserved IRQ4 COM1 IRQ5 Reserved IRQ6 Floppy IRQ7 LPT1 IRQ8 Real time clock IRQ9 SCI IRQ10 Audio Mode IRQ11 USB VGA Cardbus IRQ12 PS2 pointing device IRQ13 Numeric data processor IRQ14 1st IDE device hard disk IRQ15 2nd EIDE device CD ROM drive NOTE IRQ settings may be changed by OS DMA Channel Assignment DRQO Not used DRQ1 Not used DRQ2 Flopp DRQ3 Not used DRQ4 DMA controller DRQ5 Not used DRQ6 Not used DRQ7 Not used Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 28 Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run thisutility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press during POST while the TravelMate logo is being displayed BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices
69. lf Test POST Error Message on page 83 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent problems Use the customer reported symptoms and go to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 83 Intermittent Problems on page 90 Undetermined Problems on page 91 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 4 77 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to controller driver or diskette write enabled diagnostic diskette is required NOTE Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 for details 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program see System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 2 Goto the diagnostic Diskette Drive in the test items 3 Press rz in the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive reconnect the diskette connector on the system board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the system board External CD ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller drive or CD ROM
70. ltage tolerance 5 5 5 5 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 CD ROM Interface Vendor amp Model Name MKE CR 177 B D Mitsumi SR 243T Performance Specification Transfer rate CAV Mode 77571800 blocks sec Mode 1 1550 3600 kBytes sec Mode 2 1768 4106kBytes sec Read Sustained 1545 3600 KB sec Programmed I O 16 7 MB sec Max Mode 0 4 Multi word DMA 16 7 MB sec Max Mode 0 2 Ultra DMA 33 3MB sec Max Access time typ Random 100 ms Full Stroke 200 ms Random 115 ms Full Stroke 250 ms Rotation speed 5000 rp 5136 rp Data Buffer Capacity 128 KB 128 KB Interface IDE IDE Applicable disc format CD Audio CD ROM mode 1 and Mode 2 CD ROM XA mode 2 form 1 an form 2 CD I mode 2 form 1 and for 2 CD I Ready CD I Bridge Photo CD CD WO Video CD Enhanced Music CD CD Plus CD RW CD CD ROM 12cm 8cm CD R CD RW CD DA CD ROM Mode 1 Mode2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 and For 2 Photo CD Single Multi session Enhanced CD Loading mechanis Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole Power Requirement Input Voltage 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 DVD ROM Interface Vendor amp model name MKE SR 8176 BAA2 Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB
71. min 02 sec 00 block to 59 min 58 sec 74 block including latency and layered error correction time 3 Disc MNSU 005 4 Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area LBA 0 to maximum data recorded area LBA 23197F more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time 5 from starting data recorded area LBA 0 to maximum data recorded area LBA 23197F including latency and layered error correction time 6 Disk MKE D551 7 Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area LBA 0 to maximum data recorded area LBA 3FAODF more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time 8 from starting data recorded area LBA 0 to maximum data recorded area LBA 3FAODF including latency and layered error correction time 9 Disk ODSC PARA Audio Interface Audio Controller Cirrus Logic CS4299 XQ Audio onboard or optional Built in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Compatibility Microsoft PC98 PC99 AC97 2 1 Mixed sound source Line in CD Video AUX Voice channel 8 16 bit mono stereo Sampling rate 44 1 KHz Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker Quantity Yes Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ3 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 Video Interface
72. nter Hibernation Mode suspend to HDD when 1 Hibernation hot key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode 2 System Hibernation timer expires and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode Display Standby Mode Q The display shuts off Keyboard built in touchpad and an external PS 2 pointing device are idle for a specifie period Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk drive is in standby mode Hard disk is idle within specified period of spindle turned off time Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating 457435 Non operating 20 60 Humidity Operating 20 to 85 RH non condensing Non operating 20 to 90 RH non condensing Vibration Operating unpacked 5 25 6Hz 0 38mm peak to peak 25 6 250Hz 0 5G Non operating unpacked 5 27 1Hz 0 6G 27 1 50Hz 0 04mm peak to peak 50 500Hz 2 0G Non operating packed 5 62 6Hz 0 51mm peak to peak 62 6 500Hz 4G Mechanical Specification Dimensions 311 W x 260 5 D x 36 7 H mm Weight 6 2 Ibs for 14 1 TFT model and CD ROM I O Ports One type II or one type 11 PCMCIA PC Card port one RJ 11 port one DC in port one parallel port one serial port one PS 2 keyboard mouse port two USB port one line in jack one speaker headphone out jack one microphone in jack one external display port Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com
73. o screws from the launch board then remove the launch board from the middle cover Removing the Cable Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 4 To remove the cable cover push the cable cover backward then pull the cover off gently Removing the Keyboard 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 4 To remove the keyboard first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 56 Chapter 3 5 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully then remove the keyboard from the main board Removing the LCD Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 ea PF YO N Remove the two screws from the rear of the unit and the two from the base of the unit 7 Remove the two screws from the LCD coaxial cable and then disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the main board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 57 8 9 Disconnect the inverter cable from the main board and then remove the LCD module from the m
74. on Password is set the following prompt appears at boot up m Type the Power on Password a symbol appears for each character you type and press to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press 3 When the Hard Disk Password is set the following prompt appears at boot up 8 Type the Hard Disk Password a symbol appears for each character you type and press to use the computer lf you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press You have three chances enter password If you successfully entered the password the system starts Windows cp If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the following message or symbol appears Setup Power on Hard Disk Incorrect password specified System disabled d Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 2 To change password follow the same steps used to set password To remove password follow the same steps used to set password except type nothing in the password boxes Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 2 37 Load Default Settings If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values select this menu item and press The following dialog box displays Do you want to load default settings Yes No If you would like to load factory default settin
75. on page 55 ad See Removing the Audio Board on page 73 A Remove the three screws from the main board as shown below Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 73 Removing the PCMCIA Slot 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 See Removing the RTC Battery on page 67 Fa Pwo N See Removing the Upper Case on page 69 See Removing the Charger Plate on page 72 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink on page 72 N See Removing the Modem Board on page 55 See Removing the Audio Board on page 73 A See Removing the Main Board on page 74 Remove four screws from the PCMCIA plate to remove the plate ea Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 74 Chapter 3 16 Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board Removing the I O Port Bracket 1 pon a Pp SN sk s s s oa Ff WN o See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56
76. oppy diskettes Floppy disk eject button Push this button to eject the floppy disk Click button left center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as scroll up down button 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Keyboard Inputs data into your computer Status indicators LEDs Light Emitting Diodes that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 6 Chapter 1 Left Panel 6000 1 Security keylock Kensington compatible key based computer security lock 2 PCMCIA PC card Port Connects to one Type II or one Type III 16 bit PC card or 32 bit CardBus PC Card 3 Eject button Eject PC cards from the card slots Power switch Turns on the computer power Speaker headphone out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 6 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD D player stereo walkman m 7 Microphone in jack Accepts mono stereo condenser microphone Volume control Controls the volume of the speakers Video capture kit slot Accepts the video capture kit option on the left side of the computer Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogsp
77. ory cover 3 Push the memory cover leftward to lift the cover off then remove the memory cover 4 Push out the latches on both sides of the socket and pull the memory module out from the socket Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 Removing the Modem Boar 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 Toremove the modem board first remove the screw from the modem cover 3 4 Remove two screws from the modem board as shown then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using plastic bladed screw driver 5 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 54 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Removing the Hinge Caps 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 To remove the hinge caps push the hinge caps outward then slide the hinge caps out from the main unit Removing the Middle Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 3 To remove the middle cover push the middle cover rightward and lift the middle cover away Removing the Launch Board 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 4 Disconnect the launch board cable from the launch board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 55 5 Remove the tw
78. ot com Chapter 1 Right Panel 1 Video capture kit slot Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the computer 2 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 3 AcerMedia drive Houses removable media drive modules 4 LED indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active 5 Eject button Ejects the compact disc from the drive 6 Emergency eject slot Ejects the compact discs when the computer is turned off 7 Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter Hm Rear Panel PS 2 port Connects to any PS 2 compatible devices e g PS 2 keyboard mouse keypad Serial port Connects to a serial device e g serial mouse Parallel port Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer USB port two Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices e g USB mouse USB camera Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 5 External display port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector and displays up to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution 6 Modem jack Connects to the phone line 7 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network Bottom Panel e 2 m t z may 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 2 H
79. ot com Chapter 3 59 8 Snap off the bezel carefully and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module Removing the Speakers 14 1 TFT LCD 1 on ean 9 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56r See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on page 57 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 See Removing the 14 1 TFT LCD Bezel on page 59 To remove the left and right speaker first remove the two screws from the speakers To detach the speakers from the LCD panel first disconnect the speaker cables from the left and right speaker respectively and then remove the speakers from the LCD module Removing the Speakers 13 3 TFT LCD 1 go gt See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56r See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Cable Cover on 57 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 60 Chapter 3 6 See Removing the LCD Module on page 58 7 See Removing the 13 3 TFT LCD Bezel on page 60 8 To remove the speakers first remove the two screws from the speakers 9 Detach the speakers from the LCD panel disconnect the speaker cable from the speakers and then remove th
80. ovement on its surface This means that the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support NOTE When using an external USB or serial mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad If you are using an external PS 2 mouse the touchpad is automatically disabled Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad 1 Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor 2 Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on amouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results 3 Use the center 2 buttons top and bottom to scroll up or down a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 15 use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking mouse button then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Click once Scroll Click and hold the up down buttons NO
81. ownload Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 1 23 DC DC Charger Converter Output Rating 5V 3 3V 12V Current w load A 0 5A 0 4A 120mA Charger Output Li ION Ni MH Normal charge charge while syste 2 8A 2 25V is not operative Background charge charge even 0 8A system is still operative Battery low 2 level V 12 5V 8V Battery low 3 level V 10V 7 5V Protection Charger protection Over Current Protection DC DC converter protection OCP Over Current Protection A OVP Over Voltage Protection V UVP Under Voltage Protection V DC AC LCD Inverter Vendor amp model name Ambit Input voltage V 8 21V Input current mA 1A max Output voltage 1400Vrm Vrms no load Output voltage 40 70KHz frequency kHz Output Current Lamp 5 5 mA gt 6 5mA NOTE DC AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage then support to LCD CCFT backlight user and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness Avoid touching the DC AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on NOTE There is an EEPROM in the inverter which stores its supported LCD type and ID code If you replace a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand use Inverter ID utility to update the ID information LCD Vendor amp model name 13 3 AV 14 1 133 04 B141XN04 3 Me
82. pter 2 System Utilities 30 BIOS Setup Utility xep tyssi eR PR IER 30 Mult Boot Menu neum me ee SY ER ERR se MEM SR be a 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 System Information 32 Basic System Settings 33 Startup Configuration 33 Onboard Device Configuration 35 System Security 36 Load Default Settings 39 BIOS Fl sh Utility 5 52 26 e ot ete te Re Maced buo ie 40 System Utility Diskette 40 System Diagnostic Diskette 40 Running PQA Diagnostics Program 41 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 44 General Information 45 Before You Begin 45 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 46 Removing the Battery Pack 49 Removing the Battery 49 Removing the CD ROM Drive Module 50 Disassembling the CD ROM Drive 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 0
83. re supported by this computer Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or hang the system 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program please refer to System Diagnostic Diskette on page 39 2 Goto the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 Press in the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied 3 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list Check the Power Adapter on page 81 Check the Battery Pack on page 82 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 4 79 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable See the following figure Pin 1 19 to 20 5V Pin 2
84. section lists boot priorities 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th for bootable drives in your computer For example the default value 1st Floppy Disk 2nd CD ROM 3rd Hard Disk and 4th Realtek PXE2 0 Boot Agent tells the computer to first search for a bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive If it finds one present it boots up from that floppy disk If not the computer continues to search for a bootable CD ROM in the CD ROM drive If it cannot boot up from the CD ROM drive it continues by booting up from the hard disk and etc To set the boot drive sequence use the keys to select a priority level 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th then use the FJ By keys to select the device for that priority level Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 2 33 Onboard Device Configuration The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized The Onboard Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware Onboard Devices Configuration Page 1 1 Serial Port Enabled Disabled Base Address 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h IRQ 41 53 Paralel Port Enabled Disabled Base Address 378h 278hy 3BC h IRQ 71 5 Operation Mode Bi directional EC P EPP Standard 1 ECP DMA Channel
85. sent Hard Disk Password None Present Processor Serial Nunber None Present av Move highlight bar Change setting F1 Help The following table describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Setup Password When set to present this password protects the computer and None or Present the BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry See the following section for instructions on how to set password Power on Password When set to present this password protects the computer None or Present from unauthorized entry during power on See the followin section for instructions on how to set password Hard Disk Password This item appears only if the unit is business model None or Present When set to present this password protects the hard disk from unauthorized access See the following section for instructions on how to set password Processor Serial Numbe When set to present the CPU serial number may be obtaine or Present via necessary utility Note that the model with Celeron CPU doesn t support the CPU serial number feature and this ite should be invisible Setting a Password Follow these steps 1 Use the cursor y keys to highlight a Password parameter Setup Power on or Hard Disk and press the key The password box appears o 2 Type password The password may consist of up to eight char
86. t incomplete Default configuration Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility used RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility CMOS DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See External Diskette Drive Check on page 79 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See External Diskette Drive Check on page 79 System cache error Cache disable System board CPU ID System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Failing Bits nnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I O device IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com
87. ter Connector RJ45 RJ11 External Display Port USB Port 0 USB Port 1 LCD Connecto Hot Key Connector o 00 FW N Parallel Port Serial Port 1 14 I 15 Eds eee 18 19 12 PS 2 Port 13 DC in Port 14 CD ROM Connecto 15 RTC Battery Connector 16 Switch 17 Internal Keyboard Cable Connector 18 HDD Connector 19 Golden Finger 20 Touchpad Cable Connector 21 FDD Connecto 22 CardBus Connector Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Chapter 5 93 Keyboard Switch Settings English OFF OFF Japanese ON OFF Europe OFF ON SW 4 5 Acer OFF OFF OEM1 ON OFF OEM2 OFF ON OEM3 ON ON SW1 6 Check Password SW1 6 ON Disable SW1 6 OFF Enable SW1 7 Boot Block Boot SW1 7 OFF Enable SW1 7 On Disable Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 94 Chapter 5 Bottom View a Modem Connector North Bridge 82830MG Power Switch Audio Board Connector DIMM 2 Socket Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com o nN DIMM 1 Socket Modem Card Cable Connector Battery Connector South Bridge ICH3 M Chapter 5 95 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 96 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Repl
88. tery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate on page 67 Disconnect the RTC cable and then remove the RTC battery gently Removing the Touch Pad Frame 1 oF See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 First disconnect the touch pad cable from the main board Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 66 Chapter 3 6 7 Remove the touch pad scroll key from the upper case 8 To detach the touch pad board first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board and then remove the touch pad board from the upper case Removing the Touch Pad Cable 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56 See Removing the Keyboard on page 57 See Removing the Touch Pad Frame on page 67 the t d cable from th PRES SENE MEN GAT at ALLS printer1 blogspot com Chapter 3 67 Sa Removing the Upper Case 1 O ON FPF SN See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 56 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56
89. urned material authorization procedures Q An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com Appendix C 113 Download Free Service Manual at http printer1 blogspot com 114 Appendix C Adapter 25 AFLASH Utility 40 CD ROM Interface 20 Chipsets 17 computer on indicator 10 Audio 17 21 B hotkeys 13 Controllers 177 Battery 23 battery pack Core logic 17 charging indicator 10 BIOS 17 core voltage 17 I O voltage 17 package 17 package 17 ROM size 17 type 17 ROM type 17 vendor 17 Version 17 Ten DC AC LCD Inverter 24 ili Os Setup uiy A0 DC DC Charger 23 117 BIOS Supports protoco BIOS Utility 30 OS Utility 30 DIMM 18 Basic System Settings 33 Combinations 18 Load Default Settings 39 MR package 18 Navigating 31 Speed 18 Onboard Device Configuration 35 voltage 18 Startup Configuration 33 b System Information 32 SEM y System Security 36 Machine 44 Board Layout 4 Disassembly Flowchart 46 Bottom View 5 Display 2 Top View 4 display brightness hotkeys 13 hotkeys 13 Display Standby Mode 26 C DMA Channel Assignment 28 DVD ROM Interface 20 Cache
90. video support Upgrageable memory and hard disk Display 13 3 or 14 1 TFT LCD displaying 32 bit true color at 1024x768 XGA resolution 3D capabilities Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Q Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual display capacity Video performance 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8MB shared from system memory to boost video performance Simultaneous display The computer s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations If you prefer you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations This computer has built in AGP and VGA display system to support simultaneous LCD and CRT display Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Dual Display The computer s unique graphics chip takes advantage of Windows ME s multi display capability allowing you to extend your desktop to an external display device such as an external monitor projector With this feature enabled you can move program windows to from the computer LCD and the external monitor Power management

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