Acer 270 Peripheral-Related Symptoms, Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms, Modem-Related Symptoms

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Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

System configuration does not match the

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then

installed devices.

reboot system.

 

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.

 

 

External display does not work correctly.

See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 49

 

See if there is an error beep. If there is an erro beep, then change

 

main board.

 

Power off. Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected.

 

Press Fn+F5 three times slowly

 

LCD FPC

 

LCD inverter

 

LCD

 

 

USB does not work correctly

USB device cable is firmly connected into the USB ports. Test one

 

USB port each time.

 

USB socket is firmly secured to the main board.

 

Main board

 

 

Print problems.

Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “System Devices” of BIOS Setup

 

Utility is set to Enabled.

 

Onboard Devices Configuration

 

Run parallel port test

 

Printer driver

 

Printer cable

 

Printer

 

Main board

 

 

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.

Reconnect the keyboard cable.

 

Keyboard

 

Main board

 

 

Touchpad does not work.

Reconnect touch pad cable. Modem port is secured to the main

 

board

 

Touch pad FPC

 

Audio/Touch pad board

 

Main board

 

 

Modem-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Internal modem does not work correctly.

Ensure the telephone cable is firmly plugged into the telephone wall

 

socket and the modem port of the computer.

 

Modem phone port is secured to the main board.

 

modem combo board

 

Main board

 

 

NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 84.

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Contents ServiceGuide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Table of Contents Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Chapter TroubleshootingChapter Jumper and Connector Locations Appendix a Model Definition and Configuration 108Chapter FeaturesExpansion System Block Diagram Top View Board LayoutBottom View Outlook View Front ViewIcon Description 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 Touchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification ProcessorFloppy Disk Drive Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem InterfaceDMA DVD-ROM InterfaceRPM ATA-5Parallel Port Video Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRTAudio Interface Video InterfaceKeyboard USB PortPcmcia Port System Board Major ChipsIBM ITSX95C BatteryCPT CLAA14/XF01 CPT CLAA150PA01PWM Invpw NvpwrDAC BrigThermal Electrical specificationAC Adapter Adapter ADP-65DB BG65W 3 PinsEnvironmental Requirements Mechanical SpecificationMemory Address Map Address MapIRQ Assignment 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 DisabledSystem Devices ParameterOptions 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 InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw ListCPU Frame NUT 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 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 Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Setup Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence02F0 CPU ID Power-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 ProblemsError Message Action in Sequence Index of AFlash Bios Error MessageChapter Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsSetting Power Button Onsystem on OFF System OFFNone Stand by Hibernate ON/OFF Button Bottom View Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Logic Upper Assy LCD LCD DVD Assy FDD Assy Wireless LAN Combocard Battery LI-ION 8 CELL-PANASONICBattery LI-ION 8 CELL-SAMSUNG Switch BoardAntenna LINE-L FFC-TOUCHPADFFC-PHONE Jack CABLE-MODEMBatter LATCH, NOB, Spring Dimm CoverHeatsink Cover Lower Case W/O SPEAKER-INCLUDINGHinge SADDLE-R Touchpad BracketTouchpad Cover CPU Support BracketFDD Drive Panasonic HDD ConnectorFDD Assy FDD MODULE, Panasonic FDD MODULE, MitsumiAssy LCD Module 14.1 XGA AU HDD Bracket CoverAS1400 Keyboard Chicony UK AS1400 Keyboard Chicony USLCD Bracket L15 XGA Hitachi LCD InverterLCD Bracket L15 XGA AU LCD Bracket L15 XGA LGWire SET 15.0 XGA LG Wire SET 14.1 XGA AUWire SET 14.1 XGA CPT Wire SET 15.0 XGA AUDVD-ROM Drive 8X Hlds GDR-8081N CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242-SAssy CD-ROM Drive 24X Samsung SN-124P DVD-ROM Drive 8X Toshiba SD-2612Thermal Screw with White Spring Thermal Screw with SpringMemo Appendix aTravelMate 270 Series ModelMain 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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