Acer 230, 280 instruction

Picture	No.	Partname	Description

	15	FDD MODULE 1.44M MITSUMI	ASSY UNIT FDD MITSUMI PELICAN

CD-ROM DRIVE

	18	CD-ROM 24X MITSUMI SR244W1	CD-ROM 24X MITSU/SR244W1 F4M

	NS	DVD-ROM 8X MKE/SR-8177-BAA6	DVD-ROM 8X MKE/SR-8177-BAA6
			F4M

Main board

	9	MAINBOARD PELICAN W/ COIN	PELICAN MB (DIP) W/O CPU VER-SB
		BATTERY, I/O BRACKET, MODEM
		CABLE, PCMCIA PLATE &
		PCMCIA SLOT

Miscellaneous

	NS	TOUCHPAD BUTTON SCROLL	BUTTON TOUCHPAD SCROLL

	NS	TOUCHPAD BUTTON PAD	BUTTON TOUCHPAD PELICAN

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Acer 230, 280 manual

Contents

Part no .46W01.001 Service GuideTravelMate 230 Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Appendix C Online Support Information 151 Index 153 System Introduction Display Power managementExpansion Ports TravelMate 230 Opening and closing the display MCH System Block Diagram PCB No -SB Board LayoutTop View Lvds Bottom View Description PanelFront Panel Icon Item/ Port Description Left Panel Right Panel Icon Port Description Rear Panel Bottom Panel Icon Function Description Indicators Embedded numeric keypad KeyboardSpecial keys Lock keys Keys Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Hot KeysTravelMate 230 Hot Key Icon Function Euro symbolTo verify the keyboard type Click on the language tab and click on Details Optional 802.11a/802.11b wireless LAN/BluetoothLaunch Keys Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Board Major Chips Processor for TravelMate DDR-DRAM Sodimm System MemoryMemory Combinations 0MB Hard Disk Drive Interface Modem InterfaceFloppy Disk Drive Interface IDE Items SpecificationCD-ROM Interface DVD-ROM Interface Power Requirement Input Voltage +5VDC+/-5% Audio Interface Disk ODSC-PARACombo Drive Interface Video Memory Video Resolutions ModeResolution Refresh Rate Video Interface Keyboard BatteryUSB Port Pcmcia Port TFT DC-AC LCD InverterTX38D85VC1CAB AC Adapter Environmental Requirements Power ManagementMechanical Specification USB Memory Address MapAddress Map Memory Address Size Function Address Map DMA Channel Function IRQ Assignment MapDMA Channel Assignment Interrupt Channel Function Chapter F10 Bios Setup UtilityEsc Exit 115188 Pentium R IV 1.4GHz640 KB 121344 KB Boot Menu Multi-Boot MenuNavigating the Bios Utility System Information Uuid Bios AX=5F01Following table describes the information in this screen Parameter Description F10 Main System SettingsMain Esc LAN Setting the Boot Drive SequenceTo set the boot drive sequence, use Keys to select the device for that priority level UMA=1MB Advanced Information44/1.25MB 3 ½ Advanced 44/1.25MB 3 1/2 or Parameter Description Options Primary Master Secondary Master ECP Device Configuration Devices can use IRQ 10 or IRQ11, DisabledPCI IRQ Routing Pirq A# System Security PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility To return to the main menu Following dialogue box appears Setup Notice Hanges have been saved ContinueAfter setting the password, the computer automatically sets To enter Bios Utility at boot-up Removing a Password Esc Exit Boot OptionsBoot Information Main Advanced Security Exit Exit SetupSetup Defaults Load Setup Default Then press Choose No if otherwise Chapter Do you want to load default settings? Yes Executing the Flash Program Bios Flash Utility System Utility Diskette System Diagnostic Diskette Press To move around the main menu Running PQA Diagnostics ProgramMain menu appears on screen After you specify the number of tests to perform Screen below appears if you select Multi Test Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General Information FPC Disassembly Procedure Flowchart LCD Screw List Removing the Battery Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive ModulePage Removing the Memory Module Removing the Modem Board Chapter Removing the Launch Board Disassembling the LCDRemoving the Middle Cover Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module Removing the Keyboard Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module Removing the Heat Plate Removing the LCD Module Page Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Inverter Board 14.1 LCD Removing the Inverter Board 15 LCD Removing the 15 TFT LCD Removing the 14.1 TFT LCD Removing the 14.1 TFT LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable Removing the Fan Module Removing the RTC BatteryDisassembling the Main Unit Removing the Touch Pad Frame Removing the Processor See Removing the Battery on TravelMate 230Removing the CPU Heat Sink Removing the Upper Case Installing the ProcessorPage Removing the Touch Pad Scroll Key Removing the Touch Pad BoardRemoving the Touch Pad Button Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module Removing the Touch Pad Cable Detach the FDD module from the lower case Removing the Audio Board Removing the Charger Plate Removing the Speakers Removing the Main Board Removing the Pcmcia Slot Removing the I/O Port Bracket Page Base Unit to Wireless Unit System Upgrade ProcedurePage Symptoms Verified Go To Troubleshooting Follow the instructions in the message window System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive Check Memory Check Power System CheckCheck the Battery Pack on Chapter Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Check the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery Pack Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message List CPU ID Cmos Dimm Code Beeps Description Error Beep ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Chapter 101 Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms Modem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined Problems Chapter 107 Index of Phlash16 Error MessageError Codes Error Message TravelMate 230 Chapter 109 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, MessageError Code Message Action in Sequence 110 Chapter 111 Top View SW1-3 SW1-4 Keyboard Switch SettingsPassword Bypass Setting and BootBlock Setting SW1-1 SW1-2 Lvds DM2 Bottom ViewChapter 113 DM1 114 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram Picture Partname Description Chapter 117 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly Chapter 119 Boards Modem Board Ambit Modem MDC AMB/T60M283.00 Touchpad Board Touchpad MULTI-SWITCH SynapticChapter 121 Keyboard NSK-84X21 US KB US NSK-84X21 Coin Battery 3V 210MAH BTY Coin 3V CR2032WKA2 210MAHCPU FAN Sink W/ FAN Assembly FAN Pelican Adapter 70W 3PIN Delta ADP ADT 70W ADP-65DBBE 3P Chapter 123 Screw Screw Wafer Nylok NI 2ML3 Screw M2.5*4L NI Screw Screw M2.5X6 Chapter 125 TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram 126 TravelMate 230/280 Chapter 127 128 TravelMate 230/280 Launch Board Pelican Launch KEY BD Chapter 129 130 TravelMate 230/280 FDD Module 1.44M Mitsumi Assy Unit FDD Mitsumi Pelican Chapter 131 UJA74OAC6 F4 Combo Drive 8/24/10/24X KME Chapter 133 134 TravelMate 230/280 Appendix a 135 Model Number Definition 136 Test Compatible Components LG LP141X-AH XGA TFT SpecificationsMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test IDT ITXG77C Isdn Appendix B 139 Pcmcia Pcmcia USB Appendix B 141Pcmcia ATA Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Appendix B 143 144 TravelMate 230/280 Appendix B 145 Microsoft Windows 98 Environment Test Appendix B 147 148 TravelMate 230/280 Appendix B 149 150 TravelMate 230/280 Online Support Information 152 Index AC Adapter Audio Battery Battery pack Charging indicator Pcmcia Page 156