Acer 290E manual Table of Contents

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Chapter 1 System Specifications

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front Open View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Chapter 2 System Utilities

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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Removing the LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Disassembling the Optical Disk Drive Module/Combo Drive Module . . . . . . . . .59

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Contents Acer TravelMate 290E Series Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Table of Contents TravelMate 290E Series Jumper and Connector LocationsFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Appendix C Online Support Information 103 Index 105Chapter FeaturesChapter Block Top View Board LayoutBottom View Front Open View Outlook ViewIcon Description Front View Left Panel HDD Right PanelRear Panel Bottom Panel Icon Function Description IndicatorsODD Fully charged Stead on Lock Key Description Lock KeysEmbedded Numeric Keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffKey Icon Description Windows KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Hot KeysClick on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro SymbolLaunch Keys Launch Key Default applicationTouchpad Basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Button Tap Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Processor0MB Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem/Bluethooth InterfaceHard Disc Drive Interface2 Hard Disc Drive Interface1IDE/ATAPI DVD-ROM InterfaceAudio Interface ATA-6 ATA-5 IDE/ATAPPcmcia Port Video InterfaceParallel Port USB PortKeyboard BatteryLCD Inverter Specification System Board Major ChipsTX38D81VC1CAB Electrical Characteristics Dacbrig 0 Electrical specificationThermal Dacbrig 0 V, PWM1CAB CPTCLAA14 GCB1AC Adapter Power ManagementDelta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB Environmental Requirements Mechanical SpecificationNavigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup UtilityParameter Description MainDescription Option AdvancedDMA1, DAM3 Bidirectional PS-2None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2 ASK IR, Fast IRChapter Parameter Description Option SecurityChapter Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationODD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartLCD Assy Screw ListScrew D-SUB NUT Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD ModuleRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard/LCD ModuleChapter 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 ModulesChapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Display Check Touchpad CheckSound Check Beep Code Message Description Insyde MobilePro Bios Post Beep Code and Post MessagesUnexpected Amount No Interrupts from TimerBoot Sector 0 has Changed RebootingPower-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsLCD FPC Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Modem-Related SymptomsIntermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsChapter Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsNone LCD Backlight OFF Stand by Hibernate SettingBottom 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 Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB Battery Samsung LI-ION 8 CellsAdapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA Adapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650Yet the image here is with FPC System Communication Module Antenna SET Mini PCI CoverMDC Cover Plate Thermal PlateNeptune MK6021GAS HDD 60GB 2.5 in RPM Hgst Moraga HDD 60G 2.5 in RPM Hgst MoragaHDD 60GB/2.5 IN./5400RPM/TOSHIBA Triton MK6022GAX HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBAWireless Assy LCD Module 15 AU B150XG01-V2 25AXXX W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 14.1 XGA CMO N141X6L01 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 14 XGA Toppoly TD141TGCB1 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 AU B150XG02-V1LCD Wire Cable 15 AU LCD Wire Cable 14.1 AULCD Wire Cable 14.1 CMO LCD Wire Cable 14 ToppolyThermal Module Mainboard W/ Pcmcia SLOT, W/O TV OUTPcmcia Slot System HeatsinkDVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X QSI SBW TBD CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242Module Combo Drive CD-ROM Drive 24X Teac CD-224E-C85 DVD-ROM Drive 8X QSI SDR-083Speaker R & L Rubber FootsmallLCD Latch W/SPRING Pointing Device Logic TouchpadMemory Appendix aTravelMate 290 Series ModelAppendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Home Environment Test SpecificationsLink HUB Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1Scsi IBM SCS 1.5G HDD USB HUBDell 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 Information104 Index