Official Manual for Acer TravelMate 230 and 280 Models | Acer Support

LCD Module

3LCD Cushions

Ax3

LCD Bezel

Gx1 for 15” LCD

Gx2 for 14.1” LCD

Inverter

Hx6 for Hitachi 15” Super XGA+ LCD Unit Gx4 for 14”1 XGA LCD Unit

Cx6 for Hitachi 15” XGA LCD Unit

LCD

Ox4 for 14.1 LCD only

LCD Brackets

LCD Panel

LCD Coaxial

Cable

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Acer 280, 230 manual Lcd

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 Power management ExpansionPorts Display Opening and closing the display TravelMate 230 System Block Diagram MCH PCB No -SB Board LayoutTop View Bottom View Lvds Description PanelFront Panel Left Panel Icon Item/ Port Description Right Panel Rear Panel Icon Port Description Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function Description Keyboard Special keysLock keys Embedded numeric keypad Keys Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Hot KeysTravelMate 230 Euro symbol To verify the keyboard typeClick on the language tab and click on Details Hot Key Icon Function Optional 802.11a/802.11b wireless LAN/BluetoothLaunch Keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major ChipsProcessor for TravelMate Second Level Cache System Memory Memory Combinations0MB DDR-DRAM Sodimm Hard Disk Drive Interface Modem InterfaceFloppy Disk Drive Interface Items Specification CD-ROM InterfaceDVD-ROM Interface IDE Power Requirement Input Voltage +5VDC+/-5% Audio Interface Disk ODSC-PARACombo Drive Interface Video Resolutions Mode Resolution Refresh RateVideo Interface Video Memory Battery USB PortPcmcia Port Keyboard TFT DC-AC LCD InverterTX38D85VC1CAB AC Adapter Environmental Requirements Power ManagementMechanical Specification Memory Address Map Address MapMemory Address Size Function USB Address Map IRQ Assignment Map DMA Channel AssignmentInterrupt Channel Function DMA Channel Function Chapter F10 Bios Setup UtilityEsc Exit Pentium R IV 1.4GHz 640 KB121344 KB 115188 Boot Menu Multi-Boot MenuNavigating the Bios Utility System Information Bios AX=5F01 Following table describes the information in this screenParameter Description Uuid Main System Settings MainEsc F10 Setting the Boot Drive Sequence To set the boot drive sequence, useKeys to select the device for that priority level LAN Advanced Information 44/1.25MB 3 ½Advanced UMA=1MB Parameter Description Options 44/1.25MB 3 1/2 or Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration ECP IRQ 10 or IRQ11, Disabled PCI IRQ RoutingPirq A# Devices can use PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Security Setup Notice Hanges have been saved Continue After setting the password, the computer automatically setsTo enter Bios Utility at boot-up To return to the main menu Following dialogue box appears Removing a Password Boot Options BootInformation Main Advanced Security Esc Exit Exit Setup Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Default Exit Do you want to load default settings? Yes Then press Choose No if otherwise Chapter Bios Flash Utility Executing the Flash Program System Utility Diskette System Diagnostic Diskette Press To move around the main menu Running PQA Diagnostics ProgramMain menu appears on screen Screen below appears if you select Multi Test After you specify the number of tests to perform Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You Begin Disassembly Procedure Flowchart FPC LCD Screw List Removing the Battery Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembling 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 Keyboard Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module Removing the Heat Plate Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module Removing the LCD Module Page Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Inverter Board 14.1 LCD Removing the Inverter Board 15 LCD Removing the 14.1 TFT LCD Removing the 15 TFT LCD Removing the 14.1 TFT LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable Removing the RTC Battery Disassembling the Main UnitRemoving the Touch Pad Frame Removing the Fan Module Removing the Processor See Removing the Battery on TravelMate 230Removing the CPU Heat Sink Installing the Processor Removing the Upper CasePage Removing the Touch Pad Scroll Key Removing the Touch Pad BoardRemoving the Touch Pad Button Removing the Touch Pad Cable Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module Removing the Audio Board Detach the FDD module from the lower case Removing the Speakers Removing the Charger Plate Removing the Main Board Removing the Pcmcia Slot Removing the I/O Port Bracket Page System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless UnitPage Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go To System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Follow the instructions in the message window Power System Check Check the Battery Pack on ChapterKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Error Codes Error Messages Cmos Dimm CPU ID Error Beep List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceChapter 101 Code Beeps Description Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Modem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Dimm 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 Top View Chapter 111 Keyboard Switch Settings Password Bypass Setting and BootBlock SettingSW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4 Bottom View Chapter 113DM1 Lvds DM2 114 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram Chapter 117 Picture Partname Description Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly Chapter 119 Boards Modem Board Ambit Modem MDC AMB/T60M283.00 Touchpad Board Touchpad MULTI-SWITCH SynapticChapter 121 Coin Battery 3V 210MAH BTY Coin 3V CR2032WKA2 210MAH CPU FAN Sink W/ FAN Assembly FAN PelicanAdapter 70W 3PIN Delta ADP ADT 70W ADP-65DBBE 3P Keyboard NSK-84X21 US KB US NSK-84X21 Chapter 123 Screw Screw M2.5X6 Screw Screw Wafer Nylok NI 2ML3 Screw M2.5*4L NI TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram Chapter 125 126 TravelMate 230/280 Chapter 127 128 TravelMate 230/280 Chapter 129 Launch Board Pelican Launch KEY BD 130 TravelMate 230/280 Chapter 131 FDD Module 1.44M Mitsumi Assy Unit FDD Mitsumi Pelican Combo Drive 8/24/10/24X KME UJA74OAC6 F4 Chapter 133 134 TravelMate 230/280 Model Number Definition Appendix a 135 136 Test Compatible Components Specifications Microsoft Windows XP Environment TestIDT ITXG77C LG LP141X-AH XGA TFT Appendix B 139 Isdn 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 AC Adapter Audio Battery Battery pack Charging indicator Index Pcmcia Page 156