Acer 8100 manual Intermittent Problems

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Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.

When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

1.Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

2.If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.

3.If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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Contents Acer TravelMate 8100 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface System Specifications Features ChapterExpansion System Block Diagram Dothan/YonahBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View Outlook View Front Open ViewIcon Description Front Closed View Pdif outLeft View Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch Key Default application Launch KeysDescription Default application Using the Keyboard Lock KeysLock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionChapter Euro Symbol Click on the Language tab and click on DetailsTouchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button1 Right Scroll Main Touchpad2 Button3 Hardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationProcessor Second Level CacheLAN Interface IR InterfaceModem Interface 0MBMini-Bluetooth MiniPCIHard Disk Drive Interface Combo Drive Interface Super Multi InterfaceAudio Interface Video Interface USB PortIeee 1394 Port Pcmcia PortBattery System Board Major ChipsKeyboard LCD Inverter AC AdaptorLvds System Power Management Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionUuid Main Parameter Description Format/OptionChapter Advanced Parameter Description OptionsBoot Exit SecurityClear or Set Parameter Description OptionRemoving a Password Chapter Boot CD-ROM/DVD DriveInfo Main Advanced Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart ODDScrew List Description Acer part NoRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI Removing the HDD ModulePage 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 External Modules Disassembling the ODD ModuleTroubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Check the Battery Pack Touchpad checkPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence LCDPhoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionROM Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Following are for boot block in Flash ROM Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Jumper and Connector Locations Bottom View Main Board Layout DC Jack DVIVedio DockingFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram ZF1 Bluetooth Module 91.BU513.002 Assy Hinge COVER-LZF1 15.4 LCD Cover Assy HINGE-LFRU List TravelMate 8100 FRU ListPower Cord EU 3 PIN Power Cord UK 3 PINPower Cord Italian 3 PIN Power CORD- SwissWireless LAN Antenna RAM Door W/SCREWMinipci Door W/SCREW Touchpad BracketIntel Pentium M 1.87G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M 2.0G 2M 533FSBIntel Pentium M 2.13G 2M 533FSB Hgst Moraga 60GB 4200RPMDarfon Italian Darfon FrenchDarfon SWISS/G Darfon PortugueseLCD Inverter Board W/ Type LCD Cable 15.4 IN. WxgaLCD Panel W/LOGO Antenna 15.4 LCD Bezel W/RUBBER PAD 15.4Optical Connector Board Smart ReaderPcmcia Slot Memory Micron 256MB/ 533MHZTouchpad Speaker RSpeaker L Thermal ModuleAppendix a TravelMate 8100 SeriesTest Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment TestHDD Combo Hlds GCC-4243NTM4500/TM4000/TM2300 Keyboard Darfon UK Online Support Information Appendix C100