Contents
Acer TravelMate 290E Series
Date Chapter Updates
Revision History
Copyright
Disclaimer
Conventions
Screen Messages
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
Appendix C Online Support Information 103 Index 105
Jumper and Connector Locations
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
TravelMate 290E Series
Features
Chapter
Chapter
Block
Board Layout
Top View
Bottom View
Front Open View
Outlook View
Icon Description
Front View
Left Panel
Right Panel
HDD
Rear Panel
Bottom Panel
Icon Function Description
Indicators
ODD
Fully charged Stead on
Lock Keys
Lock Key Description
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Embedded Numeric Keypad
Windows Keys
Key Icon Description
Hot Keys
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Euro Symbol
Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel
Launch Key Default application
Launch Keys
Touchpad Basics
Touchpad
Function Left Button Right Button Tap
Processor
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Specification
Second Level Cache
Modem/Bluethooth Interface
Memory Combinations
LAN Interface
0MB
Hard Disc Drive Interface1
Hard Disc Drive Interface2
ATA-6 ATA-5 IDE/ATAP
DVD-ROM Interface
Audio Interface
IDE/ATAPI
USB Port
Video Interface
Parallel Port
Pcmcia Port
System Board Major Chips
Battery
LCD Inverter Specification
Keyboard
TX38D81VC1CAB
Electrical Characteristics
Dacbrig 0 V, PWM
Electrical specification
Thermal
Dacbrig 0
GCB1
CPT
CLAA14
1CAB
AC Adapter
Power Management
Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB
Mechanical Specification
Environmental Requirements
Bios Setup Utility
Navigating the Bios Utility
Main
Parameter Description
Advanced
Description Option
ASK IR, Fast IR
Bidirectional PS-2
None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2
DMA1, DAM3
Chapter
Security
Parameter Description Option
Chapter
Boot
Exit
Bios Flash Utility
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
General Information
Before You Begin
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
ODD
LCD Assy
Screw List
Screw D-SUB NUT
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module
Removing the Memory
Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module
Removing the Keyboard
Chapter
Disassembling the Main Unit
Disconnect the wireless LAN antennae
Page
Chapter
Page
Chapter
Disassembling the LCD Module
Chapter
Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
Chapter
Troubleshooting
Symptoms Verified Go To
External Diskette Drive Check
System Check Procedures
External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check
Memory Check Power System Check
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Check the Power Adapter
Touchpad Check
Display Check
Sound Check
Insyde MobilePro Bios Post Beep Code and Post Messages
Beep Code Message Description
Rebooting
No Interrupts from Timer
Boot Sector 0 has Changed
Unexpected Amount
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Modem-Related Symptoms
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
LCD FPC
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
Dimm
Chapter
Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
Setting
None LCD Backlight OFF Stand by Hibernate
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
Battery Samsung LI-ION 8 Cells
Adapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA
Adapter Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB
Yet the image here is with FPC
Thermal Plate
Mini PCI Cover
MDC Cover Plate
System Communication Module Antenna SET
MK6022GAX HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA
HDD 60G 2.5 in RPM Hgst Moraga
HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./5400RPM/TOSHIBA Triton
Neptune MK6021GAS HDD 60GB 2.5 in RPM Hgst Moraga
TD141TGCB1 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 AU B150XG02-V1
25AXXX W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 14.1 XGA CMO N141X6
L01 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 14 XGA Toppoly
Wireless Assy LCD Module 15 AU B150XG01-V2
LCD Wire Cable 14 Toppoly
LCD Wire Cable 14.1 AU
LCD Wire Cable 14.1 CMO
LCD Wire Cable 15 AU
System Heatsink
Mainboard W/ Pcmcia SLOT, W/O TV OUT
Pcmcia Slot
Thermal Module
DVD-ROM Drive 8X QSI SDR-083
CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242
Module Combo Drive CD-ROM Drive 24X Teac CD-224E-C85
DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X QSI SBW TBD
Pointing Device Logic Touchpad
Rubber Footsmall
LCD Latch W/SPRING
Speaker R & L
Model
Appendix a
TravelMate 290 Series
Memory
Test Compatible Components
Appendix B
Specifications
Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test
USB HUB
Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1
Scsi IBM SCS 1.5G HDD
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
Online Support Information
Appendix C
104
Index