Contents
Acer TravelMate 290/Extensa 2900 Series
Date Chapter Updates
Revision History
Copyright
Disclaimer
Conventions
Screen Messages
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
Appendix C Online Support Information 105 Index 107
Jumper and Connector Locations
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
TravelMate 290 Series
Features
Chapter
Ports
Block
Board Layout
Top View
Bottom View
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Front Open View
Outlook View
Icon Description
Front View
Left Panel
Right Panel
HDD
Rear Panel
Bottom Panel
Icon Function Description
Indicators
ODD
Charging Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec
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 Interface
CD-ROM Interface
DVD-ROM Interface
Combo Drive Interface
DVD Dual Interface
Parallel Port
Audio Interface
Video Interface
USB Port
System Board Major Chips
Battery
Pcmcia Port
Keyboard
TFT
AC Adapter
Sxga
Power Management
Environmental Requirements
Mechanical Specification
Bios Setup Utility
Navigating the Bios Utility
Chapter
Main
Parameter Description
Advanced
Description Option
Description Option Normal 16550, IrDA Hpsir
Extended Capabilities
None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2
DMA1, DAM3
Chapter
Set Supervisor/User Password
Security
Parameter Description Option
Boot
Exit
Bios Flash Utility
Chapter
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
General Information
Before You Begin
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
ODD
LCD
Screw List
LCD Assy
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
Chapter
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
Boot Sector 0 has Changed
Parity Error AT Location
No Interrupts from Timer
Rebooting
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 Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB
Battery Samsung LI-ION 8 Cells
Adapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA
MDC CARD, AMBIT, T60M283 W/CISPR
Yet the image here is with FPC
System Mini PCI Cover
MDC Cover Plate
Thermal Plate
Communication Module Antenna SET
Wireless
LCD B141XN04 V.25AXXX W/WIRELESS
TD141TGCB1 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150XG02-V1
HDD 60G 2.5 Hgst Moraga
02L11 REV.D W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150PG01 W
Wireless Assy LCD Module 15 IN. Hitachi
NEW W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. Hannstar
Wireless Assy LCD Module 14.1 IN. XGA AU
LCD Wire Cable 15 AU
LCD Wire Cable 14.1 AU
LCD Wire Cable 14 Toppoly
LCD Wire Cable 15 Hitachi
Thermal Module
Pcmcia Slot
System Heatsink
Memory DDR333 128MB Nanya SO-DIMM
DVD-ROM Drive 8X QSI SDR-083
CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242
Module CD-ROM Drive 24X Teac CD-224E-C85
DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X QSI SBW
Logic Touchpad
Speaker R & L
Chapter
Model
Appendix a
TravelMate 290 Series
Memory
Appendix a
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
Appendix B 101
Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1
Appendix B 103
104
Online Support Information
Appendix C
106
Bios
Index