Acer 2900 manual PCMCIA-Related Symptoms, Memory-Related Symptoms, Speaker-Related Symptoms, Dimm

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PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)

PCMCIA slot assembly

 

Main board

 

 

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.

PCMCIA slot assembly

 

 

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Memory count (size) appears different from

DIMM

actual size.

Main board

 

 

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound

See “Sound Check” on page 66

comes from the computer.

Audio driver

 

Speaker

 

Main board

 

 

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

See “Sound Check” on page 66

 

Speaker

 

Main board

 

 

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

The system will not enter hibernation

Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)

 

Hard disk drive

 

Main board

 

 

The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and

Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.

four short beeps every minute.

Touchpad

 

Keyboard

 

Hard disk connection board

 

Hard disk drive

 

Main board

 

 

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after

LCD cover switch

closing the LCD

Main board

 

 

The system doesn't resume from hibernation

Hard disk connection board

mode.

Hard disk drive

 

Main board

 

 

The system doesn't resume from standby mode

LCD cover switch

after opening the LCD.

Main board

 

 

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher

Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.

than 90%.

Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge

 

battery).

 

Battery pack

 

Main board

 

 

System hangs intermittently.

Reconnect hard disk drives.

 

Hard disk drive connector

 

Main board

 

 

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Contents Acer TravelMate 290/Extensa 2900 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Table of Contents Appendix C Online Support Information 105 Index 107 Jumper and Connector LocationsFRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 290 SeriesFeatures ChapterPorts Block Board Layout Top ViewBottom View ˨ˆˈ ˨ˆˉ ˝ˣ˅ˈ ˝ˣ˅ˉOutlook View Front Open ViewIcon Description Front View Left Panel Right Panel HDDRear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionODD Charging Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec Lock Keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionEuro Symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelLaunch Key Default application Launch KeysTouchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Tap Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheModem/Bluethooth Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface 0MBHard Disc Drive Interface CD-ROM InterfaceDVD-ROM Interface Combo Drive InterfaceDVD Dual Interface Parallel Port Audio InterfaceVideo Interface USB PortSystem Board Major Chips BatteryPcmcia Port KeyboardAC Adapter TFTSxga Power Management Environmental RequirementsMechanical Specification Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios UtilityChapter Main Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Description OptionDescription Option Normal 16550, IrDA Hpsir Extended CapabilitiesNone/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2 DMA1, DAM3Chapter Set Supervisor/User Password SecurityParameter Description Option Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart ODDLCD Screw ListLCD Assy Screw D-SUB NUTRemoving the Battery Pack Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module Removing the MemoryRemoving the Keyboard/LCD Module Removing the KeyboardChapter Disassembling the Main Unit Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleChapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Memory Check Power System Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Display CheckSound Check Insyde MobilePro Bios Post Beep Code and Post Messages Beep Code Message DescriptionBoot Sector 0 has Changed Parity Error AT LocationNo Interrupts from Timer RebootingIndicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms LCD FPCIntermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Jumper and Connector Locations Top ViewSetting None LCD Backlight OFF Stand by HibernateBottom 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 MDC CARD, AMBIT, T60M283 W/CISPRYet the image here is with FPC System Mini PCI Cover MDC Cover PlateThermal Plate Communication Module Antenna SETWireless LCD B141XN04 V.25AXXX W/WIRELESSTD141TGCB1 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150XG02-V1 HDD 60G 2.5 Hgst Moraga02L11 REV.D W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150PG01 W Wireless Assy LCD Module 15 IN. HitachiNEW W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. Hannstar Wireless Assy LCD Module 14.1 IN. XGA AULCD Wire Cable 15 AU LCD Wire Cable 14.1 AULCD Wire Cable 14 Toppoly LCD Wire Cable 15 HitachiThermal Module Pcmcia SlotSystem Heatsink Memory DDR333 128MB Nanya SO-DIMMDVD-ROM Drive 8X QSI SDR-083 CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242Module CD-ROM Drive 24X Teac CD-224E-C85 DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X QSI SBWLogic Touchpad Speaker R & LChapter Model Appendix aTravelMate 290 Series MemoryAppendix a Test Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment TestUSB HUB Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1Scsi IBM SCS 1.5G HDD Link HUBDell Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4KbpsV.34XJ Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test Appendix B 101Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1 Appendix B 103 104 Online Support Information Appendix C106 Bios Index