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Item

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Kensington lock slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer security lock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical drive

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVDs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical disk access

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical drive eject

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency eject hole

Ejects the optical drive tray when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer is turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Card slot eject

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Express Card/34 slot

Accepts and ExpressCard/34 module (for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TravelMate 3280 only).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: ExpressCards are third generation of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC cards, hot-swapable and smaller than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

previous PC Cards. Designed for both

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

desktop and mobile use, ExpressCards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Express technology that provides 500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mbytes/sec total throughput. Formerly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

code named "NEWCARD," ExpressCards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are 5 mm thick like Type II PC Cards, but

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

do not use the same 86x54 mm footprint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ExpressCards come in 75x54 mm and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75x34 mm sizes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Card slot

Accepts on Type II PC Card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

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Contents TravelMate 3240/3280/3290 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page System Specifications FeaturesChapter Ieee 1394 port for TravelMate Input devicesBlock Diagram System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Description Jumper SettingsYour Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Rear Panel Right ViewBottom Panel IndicatorsHDD Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad Basics Page Windows Keys Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadKey Icon Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Special KeyUS dollar sign Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyChapter Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementBattery status Acer ePresentation Management Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification ProcessorLAN Interface Memory CombinationsHard Disk Drive Interface Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device Modem InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceUSB Port Audio InterfaceVideo Interface Video MemoryKeyboard Pcmcia PortExpress Card Interface System Board Major ChipsLCD 14.1 inch BatterySystem Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitParameter Description Format/Option Security Boot ExitParameter Description Option Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Clear or SetChanging a Password Page +Hard Drive BootExit Information Main Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Description Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the LCD Module Removing the ODD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View Jumper Settings Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram TravelMate 3240/3280/3290 FRU ListCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Middle Cover TM Upper Case TM CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ Intel Assy HDD Bracket AG1 CPU Heatsink W/SCREW W/O FAN H3M1A Belgium Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK AEK1F SV Hinge Pack LEFT/RIGHT RTC Battery Scrw M2*L3 Black 100
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3280, 3290 specifications

The Acer 3290 and 3280 are notable laptops from Acer's extensive lineup, designed predominantly for users seeking a balance of performance and value. Both models provide an array of features tailored for everyday computing tasks, making them suitable for students, professionals, and home users.

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Connectivity options are diverse, with the inclusion of multiple USB ports, an Ethernet port, and a 15-in-1 card reader, facilitating easy connections to peripheral devices and networks. The wireless capabilities of both laptops include Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth technology, ensuring seamless connectivity with other devices and networks.

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