Acer 2400 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message, LCD-Related Symptoms, Indicator-Related Symptoms

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

LCD backlight doesn't work

First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running

 

“Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.

 

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

 

Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).

 

LCD cable

 

LCD inverter

 

LCD

 

Main board

 

 

LCD is too dark

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

reboot system.

 

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

 

Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).

 

LCD cable

 

LCD inverter

 

LCD

 

Main board

 

 

Unreadable LCD screen

Reconnect the LCD cable

Missing pels in characters

LCD cable

Abnormal screen

LCD

Wrong color displayed

Main board

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines

 

displayed.

 

 

 

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system

Main board

runs correctly

 

 

 

HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work

HDD/CD-ROM drive

 

Device driver

 

Main board

 

 

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Power shuts down during operation

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

 

System Check” on page 59.

 

Battery pack

 

AC adapter

 

See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).

 

Main board

 

 

The system cannot power-on.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

 

System Check” on page 59.

 

Battery pack

 

Power adapter

 

CPU

 

Main board

 

 

The system cannot power-off.

In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch

 

for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main

 

board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD.

 

Main board

 

 

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Contents Acer TravelMate 2400/3210/3220/3230 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page TravelMate FeaturesTravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220/TravelMate Audio Dimensions and weight System Block Diagram DDR II SodimmBoard Layout Top ViewPJP11 BiosBottom View PCN1 AC-INIcon Description TravelMate tourFront View Closed Front View Left ViewVideo/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device Right View Rear Panel TravelMate 3210/3230 Rear ViewBottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Launch KeysTouchpad Touchpad BasicsPage Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Key DescriptionWindows Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionPage Euro symbol Special KeySecond Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor System MemoryIR Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface 0MBModem Interface Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device In-1 card readerRPM Combo Drive InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6 ATA-6DVD DVD-RAM, DVD-R4.7GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW SOSW-833SDVD+R, DVD+RW DVR-K15RAVideo Memory Audio InterfaceVideo Interface USB PortKeyboard Pcmcia PortSystem Board Major Chips Battery LCD 14.1 inchAC Adaptor System Power ManagementLCD Inverter YEC YNV-C01Chapter Chapter Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility MainUuid MainParameter Description CPUMain Parameter Description Format/Option Parameter Description Options Disabled/EnabledAdvanced 64MB/128MB/DVMTSecurity Parameter Description OptionBoot Boot DeviceExit Table below describes the parameters in this screenBios Flash Utility Remove Bios Password Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Disassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD Module Removing the ODD Module and the LCD module Chapter Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the External Modules Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Check the Battery Pack Touchpad checkInsyde MobilePro Bios Post Beep Code and Post Messages Beep Code Message DescriptionRebooting No Interrupts from TimerBoot Sector 0 has Changed Unexpected AmountInsyde MobilePro Bios Post Codes Post Code Macro Name DescriptionDebugcscachesetup DebugcsshadowsetupDebugoemconfigkbdctl DebugoemdeviceconfigPCI Bios -- PCICORE.ASM Debugrommappedok DebugoeminitpowermanDebugbeginbootcode DebugsegmentenableDEBUGRETPCI2 DebugcbconfigPNP Bios -- PNPINIT.ASM Debugpnpenableverifyrt DebugbridgehuntIndicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram SystemUpper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly LCD Module HDD Module ODD Module TravelMate 2400/3210/3220/3230 FRU List Power CORD-CHINA Bluetooth CablePower CORD-AUS Power CORD-DENMARKLower CASE- NON UMA Upper CASE-TMLower CASE- UMA WAY ButtonIntel Pentium M 1.73G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M Dothan 1.6GHZ 2MUfcbga SL7EG B-1 Stepping Intel Pentium M 1.6G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M 1.87G 2M 533FSBODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Hlds GWA-4082N ODD DVD Dual Bezel TrayODD DVD Dual Module 8X Hlds GWA-4082N ODD Super Multi Module 8X Panasonic UJKeyboard Darfon Chinese HDD HDD BracketHDD Door Keyboard Darfon US InternationalLCD LCD Panel with Logo W/ANTENNA TM LCD LCD Wire CableLCD LCD Inverter LCD LCD Bezel6M.TAAV5.007 Module Glare QDI N141V2 QD14TL01 REV 01 W LCD LCD Panel with Logo W/O Antenna Memory Mainboard 915GM UMA Glan W Mainboard 915PM for VGA Glan WReader Pcmcia Slot W/O CPU Pcmcia Slot W/O Reader CPU MemorySpeaker SET R&L Rubber Foot TWO PinsTouchpad LCD Rubber PADChapter Chapter

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