Acer 3280 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

Enter 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 ID

 

LCD cable

 

LCD inverter

 

LCD

 

System board

 

 

Unreadable LCD screen

Reconnect the LCD connector

Missing pels in characters

LCD inverter ID

Abnormal screen

LCD cable

Wrong color displayed

LCD inverter

 

LCD

 

System board

 

 

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines

LCD inverter ID

displayed.

LCD inverter

 

LCD cable

 

LCD

 

System board

 

 

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system

Reconnect the inverter board

runs correctly

Inverter board

 

System 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 67.

 

Battery pack

 

Power adapter

 

Hard drive & battery connection board

 

System board

 

 

The system doesn’t power-on.

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

 

System Check” on page 67.

 

Battery pack

 

Power adapter

 

Hard drive & battery connection board

 

System board

 

 

The system doesn’t power-off.

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

 

System Check” on page 67.

 

Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.

 

System board

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 3240/3280/3290 Series Service Guide Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page System Specifications FeaturesChapter Input devices Ieee 1394 port for TravelMateSystem Block Diagram Block DiagramBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View Jumper Settings DescriptionYour Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear PanelIndicators Bottom PanelIcon Function Description HDDLaunch key Default application Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad Basics Page Using the Keyboard Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows KeysHot Keys Key Icon DescriptionSpecial Key Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionUS dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity ManagementChapter Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ModeBattery status Acer ePresentation Management Hardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationProcessor Second Level CacheMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceBluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceModem Interface Hard Disk Drive InterfaceCombo Drive Interface DVD-Dual InterfaceAudio Interface Video InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortPcmcia Port Express Card InterfaceSystem Board Major Chips KeyboardBattery LCD 14.1 inchSystem Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor System Utilities Bios Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot ExitNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option Boot Exit SecuritySetting a Password Removing a PasswordClear or Set Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Page Boot +Hard DriveInformation Main Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Description Part NumberRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the ODD Module Removing the LCD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Main UnitPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom 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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