Acer 290E manual

Acer TravelMate 290E Series Service Guide P ART NO.: VD.T40V5.0 01 PRINTED IN T AIWAN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on T ravelMate 290E service gui de. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a ny language or computer lang uage, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to av[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enha nce product co[...]

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VII T able of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VIII T able of Contents External CD-ROM/DV D-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Ch eck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Power System[...]

Chapter 1 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind . Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel ® Cel eron ® M processor at 1.2 ~ 1.5 GHz or higher , or Intel ® Petium ® M Processor at 1.3 ~ 1.7 GHz or higher T Intel 852GM Chipset T Memory upgradeable up to 2GB with 2 slots T Internal removable optica l dri[...]

2 Chapter 1 T One DC-in jack for AC adapter T One parallel port T One VGA port for external monitor T One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) T One microphone-in jack T Three USB 2.0 ports (T wo in rear and one on left) T One FIR port (IrDA)[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram A A B B C C D D E E 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Title Si ze Document Number Re v Date : Sheet of DCL55 LA-2201 0.1 Block Diagram 24 5 Tuesda y, Nove mber 18, 2003 Acer Inc. LPC BUS Clock Gene rator PCI BU S Block Diagram Mobile In tel Celeron Processer SIO LPC47N217 DDR-SO-DIMM X2 BANK 0, 1, 2, 3 page 1 0,11,12 Model Name :DCL5[...]

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout T op V iew 1-JP12 CPU Socket 14-JP20 MIC in Jack 2-JP7 F AN Connector 15-JP23 Headph one out Jack 3-JP2 Parallel Port 16-SW3 Wireless Kill Switch 4-JP1 CRT Connect or 17-JP18 S peakers Connector 5-JP10 LCD Connector 18-JP17 Module Connector 6-JP6 USB Connectors (*2) 19-JP13 Mini PCI Connector 7-JP5 RJ1 1/RJ45 Connectors 20-[...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom View 24-JP25 SO-DIMM Socket 25-JP26 SO-DIMM Socket[...]

6 Chapter 1 Outlook V iew A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front Open V iew # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power Button T urns on the computer power. 3 T ouchp ad T ouch-sensitive pointing device wh[...]

Chapter 1 7 Front Vi ew # Icon Item Description 1 Latch Latch for opening and colsing the computer . 2 AcerMedia bay For hot-swappable modules including 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM, or 24/10/8/24x DVD/CD-RW combo or 2x DVD-RW .[...]

8 Chapter 1 Lef t Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer , IR-aware computer). 2 PC card slot Accepts one T y pe II 16-bit PC card or 32- bit CardBus PC card. 3 Wireless communication switch Enables and disables wireless communication devices. 4 S tereo speaker Outputs sound. 5 Headpho[...]

Chapter 1 9 Right Panel # Icon Item Description 1 S tereo speaker Outputs sound. 2 HDD Houses the computer hard disk. 3 V entialtion slot Enables the co mputer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter .[...]

10 Chapter 1 Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 2 Modem port Connects to a phone line. 3 T w o USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). 5 Parallel p[...]

Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory . 2 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive. 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. 5 Battery rele ase latch Unlatches the batter[...]

12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the compute r and its components. Icon Function Description HDD Lights when Hard Disk Drive is activated. ODD Lights when Optical Disk Drive is activated. Scroll lock Lights when Sc roll Lock is acti[...]

Chapter 1 13 1. Charging : Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec. 2. Low capacity (about 10%) : Flashing 0.25 sec. and off 0.25 sec. 3. Critically low capacity (about 3%) : Flash ing 0.1 sec. and off 0.1 sec. 4. Fully charged : Stead on NOTE: If the user plugs in the wrong power adapter (less than 60 watts), the indicator of system and battery status flash[...]

14 Chapter 1 Lock Keys The keyboard h as four lock keys which you can tog gle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic charact ers typed are in uppercase. Pad lock (Fn-F 10) When Pad Lock is on, the embedded keypad is enabled. In this mode the keypad is cursor function. Num lock (Fn-F1 1) When Num Lock is on, [...]

Chapter 1 15 Embedded Numeric Keyp ad The embedded nu meric keypad functions like a desktop n umeric keypad. It is indicated by small char acters located on the ri ght hand side of the keycaps. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys o n embedded keypad T ype numbers in a normal manner . Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing l[...]

16 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Icon Description Windows logo key S tart button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + T ab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + + M (Undoes [...]

Chapter 1 17 Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to a ccess most of the computer ’s controls like sreen brightness and volu me output. T o activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Functio n Description Fn-Esc Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 D[...]

18 Chapter 1 The Euro Symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United S tates-Inter national or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to[...]

Chapter 1 19 Launch Keys Located at the top of keyboard are thre e button s. The left-most button is t he power button. T o the right of the power button are the two launch keys. They are designa ted as the programmable buttons (P1 and P2). Launch K ey Default application P1 User-programmable P2 User-programmable[...]

20 Chapter 1 T ouchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The centra l locati on on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. T ouchp ad Basics The following items teach you how to use the touc hpad: T Move yo[...]

Chapter 1 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Celeron ® M Proce ssor at 1.2~1.5 GHz or higher , or Intel ® Pentium ® M Processor at 1.3~1.7 GHz CPU package FCBGA package CPU core voltage Intel ® Pentium ® M Processor supports automatic selection of power supply voltage CPU I/O voltage 1.[...]

22 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . . Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 128MB 1024MB [...]

Chapter 1 23 Hard Disc Drive Interface(1) Item S pecification V en dor & Model Name T oshiba 20G MK2023 GAS T oshiba 30G MK3021 GAS T oshiba 40G MK4021 GAS T oshiba 60G MK6021 GAS Hitachi 20G IC25N02 0- AT M R 0 4 Hitachi 30G IC25N03 0- AT M R 0 4 Hitac hi 40G IC25N04 0- AT M R 0 4 Hitachi 60G IC25N06 0- AT M R 0 4 Capacity (MB) 20000 30000 400[...]

24 Chapter 1 Interface Ultra A T A/100 IDE/A T AP ATA - 6 ATA - 6 ATA - 5 Data transfer rate (host~buffer , Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode- 5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode- 5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode- 5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode- 5 DC Power Requirements V ol tage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-ROM Interf[...]

Chapter 1 25 Vid e o I n te r fa c e Item S pecification Video vendor Intel Video name Intel 852GM Chip voltage Core/1.2V Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No Parallel Port Item S pecification Parallel port controller SMC LP47N217 Number of parallel port One Location Rear side Connector type 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Parallel port funct[...]

26 Chapter 1 System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic Intel 852GM and ICH4-M Super I/O controller SMC LP47N217 Audio controller Realtek ALC202 Codec Video controller Intel 852GM Hard disk drive controller ICH4-M Keyboard controller ENE KB910 RTC ICH4-M Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboard controller ENE KB910 Keyboard vendor &[...]

Chapter 1 27 There are two control signals that come fo rm syst em to control lamp b rightness. One signal is named DAC_BRIG , which limits curr ent to meet LCD lamp current specification . Another one is named PWM, which adjusts lamp br ightness. This invert er bright ness is adjust ed by PWM burst mode. The PW M burst m ode is that turning on and[...]

28 Chapter 1 Electrical C haracteri stics No . Parameter Symbol Min. Ty p . Max. Unit Comment 1 Input voltage NV_PWR 9 14.8 21 V 7.5V (continuous) can work *Note 1 2 Input current Iin -- 0.33 -- A 3 Lamp current IL 3.0 -- 6.8 mA DAC=0V *Note 2 4 Lamp current IL 2.7 -- 6.3 mA DAC=1V 4 Frequency F 45 55 65 KHz * Note 3 5 Output power Pout -- -- 4.5 W[...]

Chapter 1 29 NOTE: *1. The inverter can work in 7.5V input voltage (continuo us), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will not be care. *2. Limited lamp maximum curr ent by DAC_BRIC signal: When DAC_BRIG voltage is 0V an d INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has max. current. When DAC_BRIG voltage is 3.3 V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. curren t[...]

30 Chapter 1 All components on inverter board should follow below rules: 1. Component using cond itions (com ponent stress) mu st be within compone nt specification in cluding voltage rating, current rati ng, temperature etc. 2. Component temperature should follow below: T ∆ T <=30 degree C, at 25, 35 degree C. T Component temperature should b[...]

Chapter 1 31 Supply voltage for LCD backlight (V rms) 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 AC Adapter Item S pecification V en dor & model name LITEON 65W , 3 PIN, P A-1650-02CA LITEON 65W , 3 PIN, P A-1650-02CR DEL T A 65W , 3 PIN, ADP-65DB Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100V ac, full load) 1.7Amax@100V ac 0.9Amax@ 240V ac Nominal fr[...]

32 Chapter 1 Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. Sleeping S tate (S3) CPU Power Down VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down Sleeping S tate (S4) Also called Hibernate stat e. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior [...]

Chapter 2 33 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is al ready properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please al[...]

34 Chapter 2 Main This menu provides you th e information of the system. Parameter Description System BIOS V ersion Displays system BIOS version VGA BIOS V ersion Displays VGA BIOS version Serial # Displays the serial number of the unit. UUID Number UUID=16bytes. This will be visible only when there is an inter nal LAN device present. System Memory[...]

Chapter 2 35 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters in volving yo ur hardware devices. It also pro vides advanced settings of the system. FIR Port s Configure the system’s Infrared port using options: Disabled and Ena bled. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested paramet[...]

36 Chapter 2 LPT Port Configure the system’s parallel port using options: Disabled an d Enabled. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Legacy USB Support Disabled: Disable support for Legacy Un iversal Serial Bus. Enabled: Enable support for Legacy Universal [...]

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38 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and sugge sted parameter settings. Set Supervisor/User Pass word If password on boot is required, the passwor d must be s[...]

Chapter 2 39 NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tri es before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you ma y have to return your notebo ok computer to your dealer to reset it. Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator password. When set, this password protects t[...]

40 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the o perating system. Bootable devi ces includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboa rd hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay . Please select the order of the boot devices.[...]

Chapter 2 41 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot t he system. Exit Discarding Changes Allow s the user Disc ards changes made[...]

42 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to updat e th e system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should crea[...]

Chapter 3 43 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble the computer , you need the follow ing tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Plastic flat head screw driver T Plastic tweezers T Philips s[...]

44 Chapter 3 General Information Before Y ou Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: Tr avelMate 290E series product u ses mylar [...]

Chapter 3 45 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic re presentation on the entire disassembly se quence and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must fi rst rem ove the keyboard, then disassemble the ins[...]

46 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description A SCREW BTP M1,7 x 3.5ZS B SCREW BTP M2 x 4 ZS C SCREW D-SUB NUT D SCREW M1.7 x 2.5ZS E SCREW M2 x 6 (B) & NI F SCREW M2 x 10 (B) G SCREW M2 x 2.3 (NL) H S CREW M2 x 3 (NL) I SCREW M2 x 4 (B) J SCREW M2 x 6 (NL) K SCREW M2.5 x 1.1 (NL) L SCREW M2.5 x 15 (NL) M SCREW M2.5 x 3 (NL) N SCREW M2.5 x 3 (NL) -u[...]

Chapter 3 47 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch. 2. Then remove the battery .[...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module Removing the ODD Module 1. Slide the optical drive latch. 2. Then remove the optical drive. Removing the Memory 1. Unscrew the two screws that secure the DIMM cover . 2. Remove the DIMM cover . 3. Pop out the memory then remove it. Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the screw that secures HDD m[...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module Removing the Keyboard 1. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any pl astic tool to detach the middle cover carefully . 2. Then remove the middle cover from the main uni t. 3. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. 4. T urn the keyboard over as the picture shows. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable [...]

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Chapter 3 51 Disassembling the Main Unit 1. See “Removing the Keyboa rd/LCD Module ” on page 49 2. Disconnect the touchpad FPC. 3. Remove the screw that fa stens the power button. 4. Then take off the power button. 5. Remove the screw holding the launch board. 6. T ake off the launch board. 7. Then remove the screw that secures the thermal plat[...]

52 Chapter 3 14. Remove the thermal module from the main unit. 15. Release the CPU lock. 16. Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully . 17. Disconnect the speaker cable. 18. Remove the two screws holding the mini PCI cover . 19. Then remove the mini PCI cover . 20. Disconnect the wireless LAN antennae. 21. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remo[...]

Chapter 3 53 23. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom panel. 24. Then detach the upper case assembly . 25. T ear off the capton fastening the touchp ad FPC. 26. Disconnect the touchpad FPC. 27. Remove the four screws that secu re the touchp ad support bracket. 28. Then remove the touchpad support bracket. 29. Remove the touchpad. 30. T ear off all ca[...]

54 Chapter 3 34. Remove the screw holding the left hinge saddle. 35. Then remove the screw holding the right hi nge saddle. 36. Remove the gasket protecting the wireless anten na. 37. Remove the two screws fastening the wir eless antenna to the hinge saddle. 38. Then remove the wireless antenna from the upper case. 39. Remove the two screws fasteni[...]

Chapter 3 55 44. Remove the two screws holding the right speaker . 45. Place the right speaker as shown. 46. Then remove the right hinge saddle. 47. Remove the five screws that secure the shielding to the upper case. 48. T ear off the tape on the right and the left side. 49. Then remove the shielding. . 50. T ear off the tape holding the speaker se[...]

56 Chapter 3 54. Remove the four screws that fast en the PCMCIA slot. 55. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board.[...]

Chapter 3 57 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the two LCD rubber feet and the two screw caps. 2. Remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. 3. Detach the LCD bezel carefully . 4. T ear off the t ape fastening the inverter connector . 5. T ear off the t ape fastening the inverter cable. 6. Remove the screw holding the LCD inverter board[...]

58 Chapter 3 11 . Remove the eight screws that fa sten the right an d the left LCD brackets; four on each side. 12. Then remove the LCD brackets on both side. 13. T ear off the capton that secure the LCD coaxial cabl e. 14. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cab le.[...]

Chapter 3 59 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling th e HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD carrier on one side. 2. Then remove anoth er two screws fastening the HDD carri er on the other side. 3. Remove the HDD carrier . 4. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover . 5. Detach the HDD cover . Disassembling the Optical [...]

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Chapter 4 61 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test this mode l (TravelMate 290E series). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invali d system responses. 1. Obtain the failed symptoms i n as much detail as possib le. 2. V erify the [...]

62 Chapter 4 System Chec k Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver , or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the dri ve or cause the dr[...]

Chapter 4 63 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal ke yboard does not w ork or an unexpe cted character appe ars, make sure th at the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly se ated in th e connector on the main board. If the keyboard cable con[...]

64 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapt er Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter . 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the main board. T If the problem is[...]

Chapter 4 65 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Options in control Pan el 2. In Power Mete r , confirm that if the paramete rs sh own in the scre en for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery and adapt[...]

66 Chapter 4 still occurs, continue next step. Replace the CPU with another of th e same specifications. If th e problems still occurs, go to next step. The main board may be damage d. Replace main board. 3. If the external monitor ha s the same problem as th e internal monito r , the main board may be damaged. Please insert the diagnostic disk an [...]

Chapter 4 67 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Be ep Code and POST Messages The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the s equence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the ori ginal p[...]

68 Chapter 4 N/A “NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER 0” T imer 0 of the clock timer controller does no t generate system interrupts correctly . N/A “UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF MEMORY - RUN SCU” The system memory size does not match with the CMOS record. N/A “CLOCK NOT TICKING CORRECTL Y” The system clock does not working correctly . N/A “TIME/DA T A [...]

Chapter 4 69 Index of Symptom- to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Defaults” on Exit screen, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboa[...]

70 Chapter 4 PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptom[...]

Chapter 4 71 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 73. Peripheral-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System configuration does not match the installed devices. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup de faults”, then reboot system. [...]

72 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do t[...]

Chapter 4 73 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, wh ich installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FR U). NOTE: V eri fy that all attached[...]

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Chapter 5 75 T op V iew NOTE: TM290E does not have S-video port and IEEE 13 94 port, therefore, No. 8 S-Video Connector and No. 9 IEEE 1394 Connector will not appear on th e motherboard. 1-JP12 CPU Socket 14-JP20 MIC in Jack 2-JP7 F AN Connector 15-JP23 Headphone out Jack 3-JP2 Parallel P ort 16-SW3 Wireless Kill Switch 4-JP1 CR T Connector 17-JP18[...]

76 Chapter 5 SW1 Settings (Lid switch) SW3 Settings(Kill Switch) Setting Function 1 NONE Function 2 LCD BACKLIGHT OFF Function 3 ST AND BY Function 4 HIBERNA TE Setting On Wireless On Bluetooth On Off Wireless Off Bluetooth Off[...]

Chapter 5 77 Bottom View 24-JP25 So-DIMM Socket 25-JP26 So-DIMM Socket[...]

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Chapter 6 79 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Re placeable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 290E series products. Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for p arts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-date info rmation availab[...]

80 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram THE SYSTEM[...]

Chapter 6 81 LOGIC UPPER ASSY[...]

82 Chapter 6 LCD 14.1”[...]

Chapter 6 83 LCD 15”[...]

84 Chapter 6 OPTICAL DISC DRIVE MODUL E AND COMBO DRIVE MODULE HDD ASSY[...]

Chapter 6 85 Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number Adapter NS ADAPTER - LITEON 65W , 3 PIN , P A-1650-02CA AP .T3503.001 ADAPTER - LITEON 65W , 3 PIN, P A-1650- 02CR AP .06503.0 02 ADAPTER - DEL T A 65W , 3 PIN, ADP-65DB AP .T2101.001 Battery NS BA TTERY SONY LI-ION 8 CELLS 4300mAH, US18650G5 BT .T3504.001 BA TTERY SAMSUNG LI-ION 8 CELLS[...]

86 Chapter 6 NS POWER CORD US (3Pin) 27.T35V5.001 POWER CORD EC (3Pin) 27.T35V5.002 POWER CORD Aus (3Pin) 27.T35V5.003 POWER CORD UK (3Pin) 27.T35V5.004 POWER CORD SWISS (3Pin) 27 .T35V5.005 POWER CORD CHINA (3Pin) 27.T35V5.006 POWER CORD IT ALIAN (3Pin) 27.T35V5.007 POWER CORD DEMARK (3Pin) 27.T35V5.008 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly 304-THE SYSTEM M[...]

Chapter 6 87 313-THE SYSTEM MINI PCI COVER 42.T35V5.022 301-THE SYSTEM MDC COVER PLA TE 42 .T35V5.005 302-THE SYSTEM THERMAL PLA TE 42.T35V5.007 COMMUNICA TION MODULE NS ANTENNA SET 50.T35V5.015 CPU NS INTEL BANIAS-CELERON 1.2G 51 2K (PGA) KC.BC001.12G INTEL BANIAS-CELERON 1.3G 512K (PGA) KC.BC001.13G HDD/ Hard Disk Drive 004-HDD ASSY HDD 20GB 2.5 [...]

88 Chapter 6 HDD 60G 2.5 IN. 4200RPM HGST MORAGA IC25N060A TMR04-0 08K0634 F/W :AD0A KH.06007.006 HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./5400RPM/TOSHIBA TRITON MK6022GAX KH.06004.001 HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK6021GAS KH.36004.001 HDD 60GB 2.5 IN. 5400RPM HGST MORAGA HTS548060M9A T00 08K0638 KH.06007.003 001-HDD ASSY HDD ESD PLA TE ASSY 33.T35V5.004 002-[...]

Chapter 6 89 LCD 14.1 AND LCD 15.0 ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" XGA AU (B141XN04 V .25AXXX) 6M.T40V5.01 1 ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" XGA CMO (N141X6- L01) 6M.T40V5.012 ASSY LCD MODULE 14" XGA TOPPOL Y (TD141 TGCB1) 6M.T40V5.013 ASSY LCD MODULE 15" AU (B150XG02-V1) 6M.T40V5.014 ASSY LCD MODULE 15" AU (B150XG01-V2) 6M.T40V5.015 ASSY LCD [...]

90 Chapter 6 LCD 15" XGA AU (B150XG01-V2) LK.1 5005.001 LCD 15" XGA HIT ACHI (TX38D81VC1 CAB) REV .B LK.15004.006 LCD 15" XGA LG (LP150X08-A5) LK.15008.012 LCD 15" SXGA AU (B150PG01) LK.15005.002 008-LCD 14.1 AND LCD 15.0 LCD INVERTER 19.T40V5.001 005-LCD 14.1 AND LCD 15.0 LCD P ANEL WITH LOGO (W/ANTEN NA) 60.T35V5.013 004-LCD 1[...]

Chapter 6 91 251-THE SYSTEM MAINBOARD W/ PCMCIA SLOT , W/O TV OUT , 1394 LB.T4002.001 THE SYSTEM PCMCIA SLOT 22.T35V5.001 HEA TSINK 305-THE SYSTEM THERMAL MODULE 60.T40V5.003 Memory NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020GD-6-B (.14u) KN.25602.009 MEMORY DDR333 512MB INFINEON HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B (.14u) KN.51202.007 MEMORY DDR333 128MB INFINEON [...]

92 Chapter 6 001-ODD MODULE AND COMBO DRIVE MODULE CD-ROM DRIVE 24X QSI SCR-242 KD.24X03.001 CD-ROM DRIVE 24X TEAC CD-224E-C85 KD.24X06.002 DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X QSI SDR-083 KV .08X03.001 DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X TOSHIBA SD-C2612 TBD DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X LITEON LSC024082K KO.T2109.001 DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW- 242C TBD DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KME U[...]

Chapter 6 93 NS RUBBER FOOT(SMALL) 47.T35V5.004 NS LCD LA TCH W/SPRING 6K.T35V5.002 POINTING DEVICE 007-LOGIC UPPER ASSY TOUCHP AD 56.T35V5.001 S peaker NS SPEAKER R & L 6K.T35V5.001 Screws NS SCREW BTP M1,7 x 3.5ZS 86.T35V5.001 NS SCREW BTP M2 x 4 ZS 86.T35V5.002 NS SCREW D-SUB NUT 86.T35V5.003 NS SCREW M1.7 x 2.5ZS 86.T35V5.004 NS SCREW M2 x [...]

Appendix A 94 T ravelMate 290 Series Model Number CPU LCD ODD Memory HDD (GB) WLAN 292EXC/ 292EFXC ICP-M1.3G 14.1 XGA 24x CDRW+DVD 1x256M 30GB N 292EXCi ICP-M1.3G 14.1 XGA 24x CDRW+DVD 1x 256M 30GB 1 1.b 292ELCi ICP-M1.3G 15.0 XGA 24x CDRW+DVD 1x256M 30GB 1 1.b 292ELMi ICP-M1.3G 15.0 XGA 2x DVD-Dual 1x256M 30GB 1 1b 292EFX ICP-M1.3G 14.1 XGA 24xCD-[...]

Appendix B 95 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combinat[...]

96 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Environment T est Item Specifications Display ViewSonic 17PS Philips Bril liance 107 Multiscan G200 Modem 3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem I/O Peripheral IO - Printer ESPON Epson Color 740 HP Laster Jet 2100 (R ) HP LasterJet 5P (IR) HP DeskJet 500C HP DeskJet 3820 I/O - Mouse (PS/2) Microsoft IntelliMouse T ra[...]

Appendix B 97 I/O - S peaker (USB) Philips DS350 S peaker Panasonic EAB-MPC57USB I/O - S peaker (SPDIF) Creative Desktop Theater 5.1 YA M A H A YA M A H A T S S - 1 I/O - Joystick T oshiba I/O - SCSI IBM SCS 1.5G HDD Plextor SCSI CD-R Plextor SCSI CD-ROM Roich SCSI CD-RW I/O - USB (Camera) Kodak DVC300 Intel PC Camera Pro Pack Ricoh ROC 5300 Logite[...]

98 Appendix B DELL Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4Kbps(V .34XJ) EXP Fax/Data modem 9600/2400 Robotics WorldPort 14400 Fax/Data modem USRobotics Megahertz 56K Modem (XJ5560) USRobotics Upgradeable 33.6K Modem (SP1336) Xircom RealPort Modem56 (RM56V1) Xircom 32bit CardBus Mode m56 WinGlobal (CBM56WG) New Media 33.6 Netsurfer 56K+Fax Gold Card Multi-Func[...]

Appendix B 99 Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Pro Environment T est Item Specifications Display ViewSonic 17PS Philips Bril liance 107 Multiscan G200 Modem 3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem I/O Peripheral IO - Printer ESPON Epson Color 740 HP Laster Jet 2100 (R ) HP LasterJet 5P (IR) HP DeskJet 500C HP DeskJet 3820 I/O - Mouse (PS/2) Microsoft IntelliMouse T rac[...]

100 Appendix B I/O - S peaker (USB) Philips DS350 S peaker Panasonic EAB-MPC57USB I/O - S peaker (SPDIF) Creative Desktop Theater 5.1 YA M A H A YA M A H A T S S - 1 I/O - Joystick T oshiba I/O - SCSI IBM SCS 1.5G HDD Plextor SCSI CD-R Plextor SCSI CD-ROM Roich SCSI CD-RW I/O - USB (Camera) Kodak DVC300 Intel PC Camera Pro Pack Ricoh ROC 5300 Logit[...]

Appendix B 101 DELL Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4Kbps(V .34XJ) EXP Fax/Data modem 9600/2400 Robotics WorldPort 14400 Fax/Data modem USRobotics Megahertz 56K Modem (XJ5560) USRobotics Upgradeable 33.6K Modem (SP1336) Xircom RealPort Modem56 (RM56V1) Xircom 32bit CardBus Mode m56 WinGlobal (CBM56WG) New Media 33.6 Netsurfer 56K+Fax Gold Card Multi-Fun[...]

102 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 103 This section describe s online tech ni cal support servi ces available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical que ries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Of fices may a ccess our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d. a[...]

104 Appendix C[...]

Index 105 A AC Adapter 31 AFLASH Utility 42 B Battery Pack 47 BIOS Setup Utility 3 3 BIOS Utility 33 Basic System Settings 35 Navigating 33 Startup Con figuratio n 38 System Information 34 System Security 34, 41 D DIMM external 48 removing 48 Disassembly Battery Pack 46 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 51 Floppy Disk Drive 57 Machine 43 Procedure Flowchart 45[...]