System Upgrade Procedure, Base Unit to Wireless Unit | Acer 250

System Upgrade Procedure

Base Unit to Wireless Unit

1.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.

2.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.

3.See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 63.

4.See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 63.

5.Secure the wireless LAN card antanna by four screws. Insert the wireless LAN card to the socket then connect the wireless LAN card antenna to the wireless LAN card.

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Acer 250 manual System Upgrade Procedure, Base Unit to Wireless Unit

Contents

Acer TravelMate 240/250 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision History Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Screen messages Preface Page Table of Contents Appendix C Online Support Information 146 Index 148 Table of Contents Features System Introduction Display System Block Diagram ICH4-M Board Layout Top View Bottom View Panel Front Panel Description Left PanelIcon Item/ Port Description Icon Item/ Port Description Right Panel Rear Panel Icon Port Description Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function Description Understanding the icons Special keys KeyboardLock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Keys Description Hot Keys Click on the language tab and click on Details Launch Keys Processor for TravelMate Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Board Major Chips Second Level Cache 0MB System MemoryMemory Combinations DDR-DRAM Floppy Disk Drive Interface LAN InterfaceModem Interface MFM Hard Disk Drive Interface Items SpecificationCD-ROM Interface IDE DVD-ROM InterfaceDVD-9/DVD-R Combo Drive Interface Video Memory Audio InterfaceVideo Interface 8MB USB Port Video Resolutions ModeParallel Port Pcmcia Port API BatteryDC-DC/Charger Converter Simplo TX38D85VC1CAB DC-AC LCD InverterAC Adapter TFT Hibernation Mode Power ManagementPower Saving Mode Phenomenon Standby Mode System Hibernation timer expires Environmental Requirements Mechanical SpecificationMemory Address Map FEC10000-FEC1FFFF Address MapFEBFFC00-FEBFFFFF FF000000-FFFFFFFF Address Map Interrupt Channel Function IRQ Assignment MapDMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel Function Bios Setup Utility System Utilities Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter Description Main Parameter Description Format/Option IRQ7/IRQ5 AdvancedParameter Description Options DMA3/DMA1 Security Clear or Set Parameter Description Option Removing a Password Chapter Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility System Diagnostic Diskette Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You Begin Disassembly Procedure Flowchart HDD Screw List Removing the Battery Removing the Memory Module Removing the Modem Board Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Middle Cover Removing the LCD ModuleRemoving the Launch Board Removing the LCD Module Chapter Removing the LCD Bezel Disassembling the LCD ModuleRemoving the Inverter Board 15 LCD Removing the 15 TFT LCD Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable Removing the LCD HingesPage Removing the Keyboard Removing the RTC BatteryDisassembling the Main Unit Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate Removing the Thermal Module Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Removing the Upper Case Assemly Removing the Touchpad Board Removing the Touchpad Cable Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module Dissembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate Removing the ODD Module2 Removing the ODD Module1Removing the HDD Bracket Removing the Main Board Removing the DC Board Removing the I/O Port Bracket Removing the Pcmcia Slot Removing the Speaker Set System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless Unit Installing the Pcmcia Slot Installing the Speaker SetInstalling the DC Board Installing the Main Board Installing the HDD Bracket Installing the ODD Module Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate Installing the Touchpad Cable Installing the Floppy Disk Drive ModuleInstalling the Touchpad Board Installing the Upper Case Assemly Installing the Thermal Module Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate Installing the RTC Battery Installing the KeyboardPage Installing the LCD Brackets Installing the LCD HingesInstalling the LCD Coaxial Cable Assembling the LCD Module Installing the 15 TFT LCD Installing the Inverter Board 15 LCD Installing the LCD Bezel Page Installing the LCD Module Installing the LCD ModuleInstalling the Launch Board Installing the Middle Cover TravelMate 240 Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Modem Board Installing the Memory Module Installing the Battery Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go To External CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System Check Memory check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Codes Error Messages Cmos Dimm CPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence CRT Post Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Chapter 104 Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Dimm Jumper and Connector Locations LOUT1 LIN1FAN1 SW1 RJ1 SW1 Settings 115 TravelMate 240 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram MAH Simplo W/ Cover Battery LI-ION 8CELL 2.0 MAH RTC BatteryBattery Module LI-ION 8CELL Wireless LAN Board 802.11B Modem Board 56K Ambit Cover Switch CableLaunch Board Touchpad Cable Optical Drive Support Switch Cable & Touchpad ModuleHinge CAP Left Bracket HDD Bracket Touchpad Cover Wireless Antenna RightBlack Wireless Antenna Left Middle Cove W/LAUNCH FDD Drive 1.44M MCI JU FDD Module 1.44M MCI JUFDD Module 1.44M Mitsumi FDD Drive 1.44M Mitsumi Seagate ST94011A Moraga IC25N040ATMR04-0Toshiba Neptune MK4021GAS Fujitsu V-40 MHT2040AT NSK-AC602 Taiwan Keyboard 85KEY Darfon Keyboard 84KEY DarfonNSK-AC61D US-INT Keyboard 84KEY Darfon NSK-AC60S Spanish Keyboard 84KEY Darfon LCD Coaxial Cable Modem & Modem Cable Pcmcia Slot & RTC BatteryInverter Cable LCD Panel W/HINGE & Logo LCD Screw Rubber Lower Touchpad KnobLCD Screw Rubber Upper Rubber Foot Memory DDR333 512MB Elpedia W30256AAEPI652A Memory DDR333 256MBMocron MT8VDDT3264HDG Infineon HYS64D64020GBDL-6 Chapter 128 129 TravelMate 240/250 Model Battery Wireless NumberModel Name Definition Memory 131 TravelMate 240 Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test SpecificationsXGA TFT Simplo BTP-58A1 Assy BTY PK LI+2.0MAH 8C Option QSI SBW-242Isdn Pcmcia Pcmcia ATA Pcmcia USB PCMCIA-SCSI Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Appendix B 138 139 TravelMate 240/250 Appendix B 140 Microsoft Windows 98 Environment Test Appendix B 142 143 TravelMate 240/250 Appendix B 144 145 TravelMate 240/250 Online Support Information 147 Index Pcmcia Windows 98 Environment Test Index 150