Acer 270 manual System Check Procedures, External Diskette Drive Check

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

Do the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required.

NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 49 for details.

1.The FDD heads can become dirty over time, affecting their performance. Use an FDD cleaning kit to clean the heads. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to next step.

2.Boot from diagnostic program (see“System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 49)

3.If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the main board.

If the error still remains:

1.Reconnect the external diskette drive module.

2.Replace the external diskette drive module.

3.Replace the main board.

External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM. Make sure that the CD- ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device:

1.Insert an audio CD into the CD/DVD drive. If the CD/DVD drive can read the data from the audio CD. The drive does not have problem, then go to next step. If the CD/DVD LED on the front panel does not emit light as it read the data from the audio CD, then go to next step. However, if the CD/DVD drive can not read data from the audio CD, you may need to clean the CD/DVD drive with a CD/DVD drive cleaning disk.

2.Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the computer for the CD/DVD drive.

3.Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (refer to “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 49.)

4.See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test.

5.Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the main board. If the error still remains:

1.Reconnect the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module.

2.Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module.

3.Replace the main board.

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Contents ServiceGuide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Table of Contents Chapter Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter TroubleshootingAppendix a Model Definition and Configuration 108 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListChapter FeaturesExpansion System Block Diagram Top View Board LayoutBottom View Icon Description Outlook ViewFront View Chapter Left Panel Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Icon Function Description IndicatorsLock Key Description Lock KeysEmbedded Numeric Keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffKey Icon Description Windows KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro SymbolLaunch Keys Launch Key Default applicationMail Detection Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap TouchpadTouchpad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Second Level CacheLAN Interface Memory CombinationsModem Interface Floppy Disk Drive InterfaceRPM DVD-ROM InterfaceATA-5 DMAAudio Interface Video Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRTVideo Interface Parallel PortPcmcia Port USB PortSystem Board Major Chips KeyboardCPT CLAA14/XF01 BatteryCPT CLAA150PA01 IBM ITSX95CDAC NvpwrBrig PWM InvpwThermal Electrical specificationAC Adapter Adapter ADP-65DB BG65W 3 PinsEnvironmental Requirements Mechanical SpecificationIRQ Assignment Map Memory Address MapAddress Map DMA Channel Assignment System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityChanges made and exit the Bios Setup Utility Ntsc MainParameter Description Format/Option Screen Expansion Option Enabled or DisabledOptions System DevicesParameter Xit SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or SetChanging a Password Page Boot Parameter Description InfoExit System Diagnostic Diskette Bios Flash UtilityRunning Diagnostics Program Then Y key to next test Chapter Page Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationCPU Frame NUT Disassembly Procedure FlowchartScrew List Screw, M2.0X0.4P+3FP-ZKNL Removing the Battery Pack CPU Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical ModuleRemoving the CPU Chapter Removing the LCD Module Removing the LCD Module and Switch BoardRemoving the Switch Board Disassembling the logic upper Disassembling the Main UnitChapter Disassembling the logic lower Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesChapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Display Check Touchpad CheckSound Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Setup02F0 CPU ID LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms LCD FPCIntermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsError Message Action in Sequence Index of AFlash Bios Error MessageChapter Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsNone Stand by Hibernate ON/OFF Button SettingPower Button Onsystem on OFF System OFF Bottom View Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Logic Upper Assy LCD LCD DVD Assy FDD Assy Battery LI-ION 8 CELL-SAMSUNG Battery LI-ION 8 CELL-PANASONICSwitch Board Wireless LAN CombocardFFC-PHONE Jack FFC-TOUCHPADCABLE-MODEM Antenna LINE-LHeatsink Cover Dimm CoverLower Case W/O SPEAKER-INCLUDING Batter LATCH, NOB, SpringTouchpad Cover Touchpad BracketCPU Support Bracket Hinge SADDLE-RFDD Assy FDD MODULE, Panasonic HDD ConnectorFDD MODULE, Mitsumi FDD Drive PanasonicAS1400 Keyboard Chicony UK HDD Bracket CoverAS1400 Keyboard Chicony US Assy LCD Module 14.1 XGA AULCD Bracket L15 XGA AU LCD InverterLCD Bracket L15 XGA LG LCD Bracket L15 XGA HitachiWire SET 14.1 XGA CPT Wire SET 14.1 XGA AUWire SET 15.0 XGA AU Wire SET 15.0 XGA LGAssy CD-ROM Drive 24X Samsung SN-124P CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242-SDVD-ROM Drive 8X Toshiba SD-2612 DVD-ROM Drive 8X Hlds GDR-8081NThermal Screw with White Spring Thermal Screw with SpringTravelMate 270 Series Appendix aModel MemoMain Features Appendix a 110 Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Home Environment Test SpecificationsPcmcia Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test Appendix B 115 Microsoft Windows Environment Test Appendix B 117 118 Appendix C Online Support Information120 Index BiosPcmcia
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270 specifications

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