Acer Travelmate 4200 series manual

TravelMate 4200 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN 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 up dates made on T ravelMate 4200 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer languag e, 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 enhance prod uct co[...]

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Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform and memroy T Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology , featuring: t Intel ® Core TM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T 2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB) t Intel ® 945GM/945PM+ICH7M T Integrated Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network con[...]

2 Chapter 1 T Intel ® High-Definition audio supp ort T Sound Blaster Pro TM and MS Sound compatible T S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V .92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready T LAN: gigabit Ethernet ; wake-on-LAN ready T WLAN: integ rated Inte l ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG ne[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram This is for UMA models This is for discrete model s Power On/Off CKT. Touch Pad page 42 CRT & TV-out LPC BUS page 36 uFCBGA-1466 page 22 H_A#(3..31) CardB us IDSEL:AD20 (PIRQA#, GNT#2, REQ#2) H_D#(0..63) page 27 ENE CB714 page 16 MDC 1.5 Conn page 37 page 29 Int.KBD page 30 page 33 BANK 0, 1, 2, 3 USB conn x4 53[...]

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 T ouchpad Down Button 2 SW1 Lid Switch 1 1 SW2 T ouchpad Up Button 3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 T ouchpad Left Button 4 JP2 Power Button Connector 13 SW3 T ouchapd Left Button 5 JP6 Media Board Connector 14 JP13 Internal Microphone Connector 6 JP7 T ouchpad Board Connector 15 JP12 Internal [...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 JP19 F AN Connector 17 JP40 Headphone/SPDIF Jack 2 U42 VGA Chipset 18 JP41 Line-In Jack 3 JP18 CPU Socket 19 JP42 Microphone-in Jack 4 JP16 DVI Connector 20 IR2 CIR Module 5 JP15 CRT Connector 21 SW8 Wireless LAN [...]

6 Chapter 1 Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top View Media Board Top View Label Description SW1 Arcade/TV tunver switch SW2 V olume Up sw itch SW3 V olume D own switch SW4 Play/Pause switch SW5 S top switch SW6 Forward/Next switch SW7 Backward/Previous switch Label Description SW1 Power Button SW2 E-mail Button SW3 Internet Button SW4 User Button [...]

Chapter 1 7 Media Board Bottom View LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label Description JP3 USB Connector JP2 USB Connector JP6 RF INe Connector JP5 RF Cable Connector JP4 A V IN Connector JP7 Board to Main Board Connector Label Description JP1 SIM Card Connector[...]

8 Chapter 1 Jumper Setting Label Description J3 Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bot tom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.[...]

Chapter 1 9 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new T ravelMate computer . TravelMate 4200 front view # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer . 3 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointi[...]

10 Chapter 1 Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 S peaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth ® communication button/ indicator Enable/disable Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth- communications. 3 Wireless communication button/ indicator Enable/disable Wireless function. Indicates the status [...]

Chapter 1 11 Left View Right View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 V entilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 T wo USB 2.0 por ts Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Modem (RJ-1 1) port Connects to a phone line[...]

12 Chapter 1 Rear Panel Base view 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connect s to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). Battery Powers the computer # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery i[...]

Chapter 1 13 Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. T ravelMate 4200: The power , battery an d wireless communication status indicators are visible even when th e LCD display is closed. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory . 5 Battery r[...]

14 Chapter 1 NOTE: 1. Charging : The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fu lly charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These bu ttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser , Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button. Press “[...]

Chapter 1 15 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embe dded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. Aspire Series: T ravelMate 4200: The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nu[...]

16 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the comp uter ’s controls like sreen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in [...]

Chapter 1 17 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager . Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display[...]

18 Chapter 1 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dol lar sign at th e upper-cen ter and/or bottom-right o f your keyboard. To t y p e : Aspire Series: T ravelMate 4200: The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> [...]

Chapter 1 19 Acer Empowering Technology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T echnology makes it ea sy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It f eatures the following handy utilities: T Acer e DataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. T Acer eLock Management limits[...]

20 Chapter 1 easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the -fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Micro soft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/ decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the file- specific password. The supervisor passwork is a “maste r” pa ssword that cna decrypt any file on your syste[...]

Chapter 1 21 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a secu rity utility that a llows you to lock u p your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can’t be st olen while your notebook is unattended. T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash d rives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card [...]

22 Chapter 1 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimizati on tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following op tions to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. T Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and f[...]

Chapter 1 23 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerf ul utility that d oes away with t he need for re covery disks provided by the manufacturer . The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupi es spac e in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provid[...]

24 Chapter 1 NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feat ure to burn a backup imag e to CD or DVD. T o ensure the best results when re covering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Manag ement, detach all peripherals (except the external A[...]

Chapter 1 25 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and eas ily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. T o access this utility , either click o n the “Acer eNet Managemen t” icon on your notebook, or start the program from the S tart menu. Y ou also have the option to set Acer eNet Managem[...]

26 Chapter 1 settings(IP and DNS settings, wirel ess AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security a nd safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user in terface. T o l aunch it, select Acer ePower Manag[...]

Chapter 1 27 Y ou can also click “A dvanced Setti ngs” to: T Set alarms. T Re-load facto ry defaults. T Select what actions will be taken w hen the cover is closed, and s et passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or S tandby . T View information abo ut Acer ePower Manageme nt.[...]

28 Chapter 1 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from tw o of the most common projector resol utions: XGA and SVGA.[...]

Chapter 1 29 Hardware Specificatio ns and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Core TM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB) Core logic Intel ® 945GM/945PM+ICH7-M CPU package FCBGA-1466 CPU core voltage BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phneoix BIOS V ersion V1.10 BIOS RO[...]

30 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB [...]

Chapter 1 31 Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 2.0 Interface USB 1.1 Connector type Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g (optional device) Item S pecification Chipset Built-in ICH7-M Data throughput 1 1~54 Mbps Protocol 802.1 1b+g Interface Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system blo ck diagram?) Hard [...]

32 Chapter 1 Combo Drive Interface Item S pecification V endor & mo del name DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N Performance S pecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE(A T API) compatible Applicable disc format DVD: DV D-ROM, ([...]

Chapter 1 33 NOTE: RAMDAC refers to R andom A ccess M emory D igital to A nalog C onverter: the VGA controller chip that maintains the range of colors and converts dat a from memory into analog signals for the monitor . Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or S ter eo S te reo Resolution Wide range (°V80dB ~ +42dB) volume control with 1.5dB res[...]

34 Chapter 1 Number of USB port 3 Location Three on the right side Serial port function control E nable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item S pecification PCMCIA controller ENE CB714 Supports card type T ype-II Number of slots One type-II Access location Left panel Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Y es System[...]

Chapter 1 35 Battery T ype Li-ion Pack capacity 4000 mAH forSanyo (6cell) 2.0 3920 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.0 3900 mAH Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 4800 mAH Snayo (6cell) 2.4 4800 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.4 4800 mAH Panasonic (6cell)2.4 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Number of battery cell 6/9 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in p arallel 3 cells in series, 3 ser[...]

36 Chapter 1 LCD Inverter Item S pecification V endor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP Brightness conditions N/A Input voltage (V) 9~21 Input current (mA) 2.56 (max) Output voltage (V , rms) 780V (2000V for kick off) Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor Item S pecification Input rating 90V AC [...]

Chapter 2 37 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 alre ady 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[...]

38 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, Sy stem Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). T T o change the value of a parameter , press p or q . T A plus sign (+) [...]

Chapter 2 39 Information NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model na me of HDD installed on primary IDE master . IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the seri al number of HDD installed on primary[...]

40 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main A d v a n c e d S e c[...]

Chapter 2 41 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l not be shown if t he device control is set to d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Description[...]

42 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters in volving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Description Option Infrared Po rt Confi gure serial po rt B using op tions: [[...]

Chapter 2 43 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Boot Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : Clear User Password Is : HDD Password Is: Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password P[...]

44 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries be fore 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 y[...]

Chapter 2 45 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Sup ervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current p assword in the Enter Current Passwor d field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anyth ing in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the[...]

46 Chapter 2 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

Chapter 2 47 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive an d the CD-ROM in module bay . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information M a i n A d v a n c e d S e c u r i t y E x i t Item Specific Help Use < ?[...]

48 Chapter 2 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 Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load S[...]

Chapter 2 49 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should cre[...]

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Chapter 3 51 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 Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic fl[...]

52 Chapter 3 General Information Before You 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.[...]

Chapter 3 53 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequen ce 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[...]

54 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description Part Number A SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.T A VV5.001 B SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.T A VV5.002 C SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.T A VV5.003 D SCREW M2.5*15(NL) 86.T A VV5.004 E SCREW M2*2.2 86.T A VV5.005 F SCREW M2*3( NL) 86.T A VV5.006 G SCREW M2*4 86.T A VV5.007 H SCREW M3*4(NL) 86.T A VV5.008 I SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) 86.[...]

Chapter 3 55 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery .[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module/Memor y/System Fan/Thermal Module/ CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD door . 2. Detach the HDD door from the notebook. 3. Pull the HDD module outwards to disconnect the HDD mo dule from the main board. 4. T ake out the HDD module carefully . Removing [...]

Chapter 3 57 6. Remove the two screws fastening the system fan. 7. T ake out the system fan from the main unit. 8. Remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 9. Then detach the thermal module carefully . 10. Use a flat-headed screwdrive r to releas e the CPU lock (Turn anti-clockwise). 11 . Detach the CPU from the CPU socket carefully . 1[...]

58 Chapter 3 14. Remove the screw holding the mini cover . 15. Detach the mini cover from the main unit. Removing the ODD Module 1. First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown. 2. Push the ODD module outwa rds then remove it. Removing the LCD Module 1. Open the LCD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture). 2. Detach the m[...]

Chapter 3 59 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 6. T urn over the notebook, remove two screws fastenin g the LCD module o n the bottom. 7. Then turn th e notebook to the fro nt side. T ake ou t the antenna then di sconnect th e LCD cable (See the middle and the right images). 8. Remove four screws fastening the LCD module (M2.5 *[...]

60 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove two screws fastening the upper case assembly to the lo wer case assembly . 2. Disconnect the LED board cable from the main board. 3. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board. 4. Remove eight screws fasteni ng the upper case [...]

Chapter 3 61 12. Disconnect the touchpad FFC. 13. Then remove the touchpad FFC from the touchpad. 14. Detach the touchpad from the upper case. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Detach the switch board from the main board. 2. Remove the screw faste ning the modem board. 3. Disconnect the modem board from the main board then detach the modem b[...]

62 Chapter 3 7. Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case. 8. Pull the lower case outwards as the image shows and detach the main board from the lower case carefully . 9. T ake out the microphone fro m the lower case. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the speaker set. 11 . T ake out the speaker from the lower case.[...]

Chapter 3 63 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Remove the screw fasten ing the L CD inverter . 5. T ake out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover , then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter . 6. Disconnect the[...]

64 Chapter 3 12. Remove the four screws holding the LCD left bracket. 13. Remove the LCD left bracket.[...]

Chapter 3 65 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove two screws hodling the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws fastening the HDD bracket on the oth er side. 3. Detach the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Remove the o[...]

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Chapter 4 69 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. V erify the symptoms by attempt[...]

70 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled, 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 drive t[...]

Chapter 4 71 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing o peration. 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 doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to mai n board. 2. Go to the dia[...]

72 Chapter 4 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 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 System board. T If the problem i[...]

Chapter 4 73 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Mete r , conf irm that if t he parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery and ada[...]

74 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 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 part back in the [...]

Chapter 4 75 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Err or (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxx h (R:xxxxh, W:xx xxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Erro[...]

76 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility . RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS[...]

Chapter 4 77 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 71.. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on ind[...]

78 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify R eal Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interru pt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with i nitial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU cache 0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values[...]

Chapter 4 79 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h T est keyboard 54h Set k[...]

80 Chapter 4 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPT ABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1-2 [...]

Chapter 4 81 D2h Unknown interrupt Code Beeps E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Mu lti Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC[...]

82 Chapter 4 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 Default Settings”, the n reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if [...]

Chapter 4 83 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 73. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assemb ly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Seq[...]

84 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 86. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go hig her than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until pow er off, then charge battery). Battery pack System[...]

Chapter 4 85 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[...]

86 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled 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 FRU). NOTE: V erify that all attached d[...]

Chapter 5 87 Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 T ouchpad Down Button 2 SW1 Lid Switch 1 1 SW2 T ouchpad Up Button 3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 T ouchpad Left Button 4 JP2 Power Button Connector 13 SW3 T ouchapd Left Button 5 JP6 Media Board Connector 14 JP13 Internal Microphone Connector 6 JP7 T ouchpad Board Connector 15 JP12 Internal[...]

88 Chapter 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 JP19 F AN Connector 17 JP40 H eadphone/SPDIF Jack 2 U42 VGA Chipset 18 JP41 Line-In Jack 3 JP18 CPU Socket 19 JP42 Microphone- in Jack 4 JP16 DVI Connector 20 IR2 CIR Module 5 JP15 CRT Connector 21 SW8 Wireless L[...]

Chapter 5 89 Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top View Media Board Top View Label Description SW1 Arcade/TV tunver switch SW2 V olume Up sw itch SW3 V olume D own switch SW4 Play/Pause switch SW5 S top switch SW6 Forward/Next switch SW7 Backward/Previous switch Label Description SW1 Power Button SW2 E-mail Button SW3 Internet Button SW4 User Button[...]

90 Chapter 5 Media Board Bottom View LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label Description JP3 USB Connector JP2 USB Connector JP6 RF INe Connector JP5 RF Cable Connector JP4 A V IN Connector JP7 Board to Main Board Connector Label Description JP1 SIM Card Connector[...]

Chapter 5 91 Jumper Setting Label Description J3 Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bot tom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.[...]

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Chapter 6 93 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configu rations of Travelmate 4200. Please refer to this chapter whenever orderin g for parts to rep air or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-date information avai lable on your r[...]

94 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram The exploded diagram is not availabl e as the service guide released. We will update this chapter as soon as we get the data from our vendor .[...]

Chapter 6 95 Parts CA TEGOR Y P ARTNA ME DESCRIPTION Acer PN ADAPTER ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DEL T A ADP- 90SB BBAC ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DEL T A ADP- 90SB BBAC AP .09001.003 ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON P A- 1900-04LR ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON P A- 1900-04LR AP .09003.006 ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LISHIN SLS0202C19A20LF ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LISHIN SLS0202C19A20LF AP .09006.004 B[...]

96 Chapter 6 RJ-1 1 CABLE RJ-1 1 CABLE 50.T A VV5.002 BLUETOOTH CABLE BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.T A VV5.003 LCD WIRESET - 15 IN. LCD WI RESET - 15 IN. 50.T A VV5.004 LCD WIRESET - 15.4 LCD WIRESET - 15.4 50.T A VV5.005 N/A POWER CORD US 3 PIN POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.002 POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN POW[...]

Chapter 6 97 OPTICAL BRACKET OPTICAL BRACKET 33.T A VV5.002 HDD DOOR TM HDD DOOR TM 42.T A VV5.004 HDD BRACKET HDD BRACKET 33.T A VV5.003 DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL 42.T A VV5.005 DVD DUAL BEZEL DVD DUAL BEZEL 42.T A VV5.006 DVD SUPER MUL TI BEZEL HLDS DVD SU PER MUL TI BEZEL HLDS 42.T A VV5.010 LCD ASSY LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA AUO (B1[...]

98 Chapter 6 COMMUNICA TION MODULE WIRELESS ANTENNA 15 IN. WIRELESS ANTENNA 15 IN. 50.T A VV5.01 1 WIRELESS ANTENNA 15.4 IN. WIRELESS ANTENNA 15.4 IN. 50.T A VV5.012 MISCELLANEOUS N/A LCD RUBBER LCD RUBBER 47.T A VV5.001 LA TCH RUBBER LA TCH RUBBER 47.T A VV5.006 LCD SCREW P AD LCD SC REW P AD 47.T A VV5.002 CPU/PROCESSOR N/A CPU INTEL YONAH FSB-66[...]

Chapter 6 99 KEYBOARD DARFON CHINESE TM KEYBOA RD DARFON CHINESE TM KB.TNT07.001 KEYBOARD DARFON THAILAND TM KEYBOA RD DARFON THAILAND TM KB.TNT07.003 KEYBOARD DARFON HEBREW TM KEYBOA RD DARFON HEBREW TM KB.TNT07.023 KEYBOARD DARFON KOREA TM KEYBOARD DARFON KOREA TM TBA KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIAN TM KEYBOA RD DARFON ARABIAN TM KB.TNT07.018 KEYBOARD DA[...]

100 Chapter 6 MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 NANY A NT512T64UHA1FN-37B MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 NANY A NT512T64UHA1FN-37B KN.51203.023 MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 INFINEON HYS64T64020HDL-3.7-A MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 INFINEON HYS64T64020HDL-3.7-A KN.51202.021 MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 MICRON MT8HTF6464HDY -53EB3 MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 MICRON MT8HTF6464HDY -53EB[...]

Chapter 6 101 N/A SCREW M2.5*3(N L) SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.T A VV5.001 SCREW M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*6( NL) 86.T A VV5.002 SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.T A VV5.003 SCREW M2.5*15(NL) SCREW M2.5*15(NL) 86.T A VV5.004 SCREW M2*2.2 SCREW M2*2.2 86.T A VV5.005 SCREW M2*3(NL) SCREW M2*3(NL) 86.T A VV5.006 SCREW M2*4 SCREW M2*4 86.T A VV5.007 SCREW M[...]

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