Contents
Acer TravelMate 290E Series
Revision History
Date Chapter Updates
Disclaimer
Copyright
Screen Messages
Conventions
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Jumper and Connector Locations
Appendix C Online Support Information 103 Index 105
TravelMate 290E Series
Chapter
Features
Chapter
Block
Top View
Board Layout
Bottom View
Outlook View
Front Open View
Icon Description
Front View
Left Panel
HDD
Right Panel
Rear Panel
Bottom Panel
Indicators
Icon Function Description
ODD
Fully charged Stead on
Lock Key Description
Lock Keys
Embedded Numeric Keypad
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Key Icon Description
Windows Keys
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Hot Keys
Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel
Euro Symbol
Launch Keys
Launch Key Default application
Touchpad
Touchpad Basics
Function Left Button Right Button Tap
Specification
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Second Level Cache
LAN Interface
Memory Combinations
Modem/Bluethooth Interface
0MB
Hard Disc Drive Interface2
Hard Disc Drive Interface1
Audio Interface
DVD-ROM Interface
ATA-6 ATA-5 IDE/ATAP
IDE/ATAPI
Parallel Port
Video Interface
USB Port
Pcmcia Port
LCD Inverter Specification
Battery
System Board Major Chips
Keyboard
TX38D81VC1CAB
Electrical Characteristics
Thermal
Electrical specification
Dacbrig 0 V, PWM
Dacbrig 0
CLAA14
CPT
GCB1
1CAB
Power Management
AC Adapter
Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB
Environmental Requirements
Mechanical Specification
Navigating the Bios Utility
Bios Setup Utility
Parameter Description
Main
Description Option
Advanced
None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2
Bidirectional PS-2
ASK IR, Fast IR
DMA1, DAM3
Chapter
Parameter Description Option
Security
Chapter
Boot
Exit
Bios Flash Utility
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Before You Begin
General Information
ODD
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
Screw List
LCD Assy
Screw D-SUB NUT
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the Memory
Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module
Removing the Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module
Chapter
Disassembling the Main Unit
Disconnect the wireless LAN antennae
Page
Chapter
Page
Chapter
Disassembling the LCD Module
Chapter
Disassembling the HDD Module
Disassembling the External Modules
Chapter
Symptoms Verified Go To
Troubleshooting
System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Memory Check Power System Check
Check the Power Adapter
Display Check
Touchpad Check
Sound Check
Beep Code Message Description
Insyde MobilePro Bios Post Beep Code and Post Messages
Boot Sector 0 has Changed
No Interrupts from Timer
Rebooting
Unexpected Amount
LCD-Related Symptoms
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Modem-Related Symptoms
LCD FPC
Intermittent Problems
Dimm
Undetermined Problems
Chapter
Top View
Jumper and Connector Locations
None LCD Backlight OFF Stand by Hibernate
Setting
Bottom View
Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Exploded Diagram
Logic Upper Assy
LCD
LCD
Optical Disc Drive Module and Combo Drive Module HDD Assy
Adapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA
Battery Samsung LI-ION 8 Cells
Adapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650
Adapter Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB
Yet the image here is with FPC
MDC Cover Plate
Mini PCI Cover
Thermal Plate
System Communication Module Antenna SET
HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./5400RPM/TOSHIBA Triton
HDD 60G 2.5 in RPM Hgst Moraga
MK6022GAX HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA
Neptune MK6021GAS HDD 60GB 2.5 in RPM Hgst Moraga
L01 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 14 XGA Toppoly
25AXXX W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 14.1 XGA CMO N141X6
TD141TGCB1 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 AU B150XG02-V1
Wireless Assy LCD Module 15 AU B150XG01-V2
LCD Wire Cable 14.1 CMO
LCD Wire Cable 14.1 AU
LCD Wire Cable 14 Toppoly
LCD Wire Cable 15 AU
Pcmcia Slot
Mainboard W/ Pcmcia SLOT, W/O TV OUT
System Heatsink
Thermal Module
Module Combo Drive CD-ROM Drive 24X Teac CD-224E-C85
CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242
DVD-ROM Drive 8X QSI SDR-083
DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X QSI SBW TBD
LCD Latch W/SPRING
Rubber Footsmall
Pointing Device Logic Touchpad
Speaker R & L
TravelMate 290 Series
Appendix a
Model
Memory
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test
Specifications
Scsi IBM SCS 1.5G HDD
Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1
USB HUB
Link HUB
Dell Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4KbpsV.34XJ
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test
Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1
Appendix B 101
102
Appendix C
Online Support Information
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Index