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Copyright

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Contents Acer TravelMate 8100 Series Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface System Specifications Chapter FeaturesExpansion Dothan/Yonah System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Outlook View Front Open ViewIcon Description Pdif out Front Closed ViewLeft View Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Icon Function Description IndicatorsLaunch Keys Launch Key Default applicationDescription Default application Using the Keyboard Lock KeysLock Key Description Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffKey Icon Description Windows KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Hot KeysChapter Click on the Language tab and click on Details Euro SymbolTouchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button1 Right Scroll Main Touchpad2 Button3 Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Processor0MB LAN InterfaceIR Interface Modem InterfaceMini-Bluetooth MiniPCIHard Disk Drive Interface Super Multi Interface Combo Drive InterfaceAudio Interface Pcmcia Port Video InterfaceUSB Port Ieee 1394 PortBattery System Board Major ChipsKeyboard LCD Inverter AC AdaptorLvds System Power Management System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionUuid Parameter Description Format/Option MainChapter Parameter Description Options AdvancedSecurity Boot ExitParameter Description Option Clear or SetRemoving a Password Chapter CD-ROM/DVD Drive BootExit Info Main Advanced Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationODD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartDescription Acer part No Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the HDD Module Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCIPage Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Page Disassembling the Lower Case Page Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case Chapter Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the ODD Module Disassembling the External ModulesSymptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckPower System Check Touchpad check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence LCD No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequencePhoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionROM Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Following are for boot block in Flash ROM 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 SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsChapter Jumper and Connector Locations Bottom View Main Board Layout Docking DC JackDVI VedioFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram HINGE-L ZF1 Bluetooth Module 91.BU513.002 AssyHinge COVER-L ZF1 15.4 LCD Cover AssyTravelMate 8100 FRU List FRU ListPower CORD- Swiss Power Cord EU 3 PINPower Cord UK 3 PIN Power Cord Italian 3 PINTouchpad Bracket Wireless LAN AntennaRAM Door W/SCREW Minipci Door W/SCREWHgst Moraga 60GB 4200RPM Intel Pentium M 1.87G 2M 533FSBIntel Pentium M 2.0G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M 2.13G 2M 533FSBDarfon Portuguese Darfon ItalianDarfon French Darfon SWISS/GLCD Bezel W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 LCD Inverter Board W/ TypeLCD Cable 15.4 IN. Wxga LCD Panel W/LOGO Antenna 15.4Memory Micron 256MB/ 533MHZ Optical Connector BoardSmart Reader Pcmcia SlotThermal Module TouchpadSpeaker R Speaker LTravelMate 8100 Series Appendix aAppendix B Test Compatible ComponentsCombo Hlds GCC-4243N SpecificationsMicrosoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test HDDTM4500/TM4000/TM2300 Keyboard Darfon UK Appendix C Online Support Information100