Machine Disassembly and Replacement | Acer 230, 280 manual

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

Number 1 Flat-bladed screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Tweezers

Plastic Flat-bladed screwdriver

Number 5 Hexed screwdriver

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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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 Expansion Power managementPorts Display 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 Special keys KeyboardLock keys Embedded numeric keypad Keys Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Hot KeysTravelMate 230 To verify the keyboard type Euro symbolClick on the language tab and click on Details Hot Key Icon Function Optional 802.11a/802.11b wireless LAN/BluetoothLaunch Keys System Board Major Chips Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor for TravelMate Second Level Cache Memory Combinations System Memory0MB DDR-DRAM Sodimm Hard Disk Drive Interface Modem InterfaceFloppy Disk Drive Interface CD-ROM Interface Items SpecificationDVD-ROM Interface IDE Power Requirement Input Voltage +5VDC+/-5% Audio Interface Disk ODSC-PARACombo Drive Interface Resolution Refresh Rate Video Resolutions ModeVideo Interface Video Memory USB Port BatteryPcmcia Port Keyboard TFT DC-AC LCD InverterTX38D85VC1CAB AC Adapter Environmental Requirements Power ManagementMechanical Specification Address Map Memory Address MapMemory Address Size Function USB Address Map DMA Channel Assignment IRQ Assignment MapInterrupt Channel Function DMA Channel Function Chapter F10 Bios Setup UtilityEsc Exit 640 KB Pentium R IV 1.4GHz121344 KB 115188 Boot Menu Multi-Boot MenuNavigating the Bios Utility System Information Following table describes the information in this screen Bios AX=5F01Parameter Description Uuid Main Main System SettingsEsc F10 To set the boot drive sequence, use Setting the Boot Drive SequenceKeys to select the device for that priority level LAN 44/1.25MB 3 ½ Advanced InformationAdvanced UMA=1MB 44/1.25MB 3 1/2 or Parameter Description Options Primary Master Secondary Master ECP Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing IRQ 10 or IRQ11, DisabledPirq A# Devices can use System Security PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility After setting the password, the computer automatically sets Setup Notice Hanges have been saved ContinueTo enter Bios Utility at boot-up To return to the main menu Following dialogue box appears Removing a Password Boot Boot OptionsInformation Main Advanced Security Esc Exit Setup Defaults Exit SetupLoad Setup Default Exit 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 Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the RTC BatteryRemoving the Touch Pad Frame Removing the Fan Module 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 External Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Follow the instructions in the message window Check the Battery Pack on Chapter Power System CheckKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Check the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery Pack Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Codes Error Messages CPU ID Cmos Dimm No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Error Beep ListChapter 101 Code Beeps Description LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms Memory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-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 Password Bypass Setting and BootBlock Setting Keyboard Switch SettingsSW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4 Chapter 113 Bottom ViewDM1 Lvds DM2 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 CPU FAN Sink W/ FAN Assembly FAN Pelican Coin Battery 3V 210MAH BTY Coin 3V CR2032WKA2 210MAHAdapter 70W 3PIN Delta ADP ADT 70W ADP-65DBBE 3P Keyboard NSK-84X21 US KB US NSK-84X21 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 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test SpecificationsIDT ITXG77C LG LP141X-AH XGA TFT 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