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Contents Acer TravelMate 290/Extensa 2900 Series Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Table of Contents TravelMate 290 Series Jumper and Connector LocationsFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Appendix C Online Support Information 105 Index 107Chapter FeaturesPorts Block Top View Board Layout˨ˆˈ ˨ˆˉ ˝ˣ˅ˈ ˝ˣ˅ˉ Bottom ViewOutlook View Front Open ViewIcon Description Front View Left Panel HDD Right PanelRear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionODD Charging Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec 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 Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Tap Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Processor0MB Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem/Bluethooth InterfaceCD-ROM Interface Hard Disc Drive InterfaceCombo Drive Interface DVD-ROM InterfaceDVD Dual Interface USB Port Audio InterfaceVideo Interface Parallel PortKeyboard BatteryPcmcia Port System Board Major ChipsAC Adapter TFTSxga Environmental Requirements Power ManagementMechanical Specification Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup UtilityChapter Parameter Description MainDescription Option AdvancedDMA1, DAM3 Extended CapabilitiesNone/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2 Description Option Normal 16550, IrDA HpsirChapter Security Set Supervisor/User PasswordParameter Description Option Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationODD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartScrew D-SUB NUT Screw ListLCD Assy LCDRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD ModuleRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard/LCD ModuleChapter Disassembling the Main Unit Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesChapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal 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 MessagesRebooting Parity Error AT LocationNo Interrupts from Timer Boot Sector 0 has ChangedPower-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 MDC CARD, AMBIT, T60M283 W/CISPR Battery Samsung LI-ION 8 CellsAdapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA Adapter Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DBYet the image here is with FPC Communication Module Antenna SET MDC Cover PlateThermal Plate System Mini PCI CoverHDD 60G 2.5 Hgst Moraga LCD B141XN04 V.25AXXX W/WIRELESSTD141TGCB1 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150XG02-V1 WirelessWireless Assy LCD Module 14.1 IN. XGA AU Wireless Assy LCD Module 15 IN. HitachiNEW W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. Hannstar 02L11 REV.D W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150PG01 WLCD Wire Cable 15 Hitachi LCD Wire Cable 14.1 AULCD Wire Cable 14 Toppoly LCD Wire Cable 15 AUMemory DDR333 128MB Nanya SO-DIMM Pcmcia SlotSystem Heatsink Thermal ModuleDVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X QSI SBW CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242Module CD-ROM Drive 24X Teac CD-224E-C85 DVD-ROM Drive 8X QSI SDR-083Speaker R & L Logic TouchpadChapter Memory Appendix aTravelMate 290 Series ModelAppendix a Appendix 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 Appendix B 101 Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment TestYamaha Yamaha TSS-1 Appendix B 103 104 Appendix C Online Support Information106 Index Bios