Acer TravelMate 290/Extensa 2900 Series
Revision History
Date Chapter Updates
Disclaimer
Copyright
Screen Messages
Conventions
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Jumper and Connector Locations
Appendix C Online Support Information 105 Index 107
TravelMate 290 Series
Chapter
Features
Ports
Block
Top View
Board Layout
˨ˆˈ ˨ˆˉ ˝ˣ˅ˈ ˝ˣ˅ˉ
Bottom View
Outlook View
Front Open View
Icon Description
Front View
Left Panel
HDD
Right Panel
Rear Panel
Bottom Panel
Indicators
Icon Function Description
ODD
Charging Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec
Lock Key Description
Lock Keys
Embedded Numeric Keypad
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Key Icon Description
Windows Keys
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Hot Keys
Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel
Euro Symbol
Launch Keys
Launch Key Default application
Touchpad
Touchpad Basics
Function Left Button Right Button Tap
Specification
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Second Level Cache
LAN Interface
Memory Combinations
Modem/Bluethooth Interface
0MB
CD-ROM Interface
Hard Disc Drive Interface
Combo Drive Interface
DVD-ROM Interface
DVD Dual Interface
Video Interface
Audio Interface
Parallel Port
USB Port
Pcmcia Port
Battery
System Board Major Chips
Keyboard
AC Adapter
TFT
Sxga
Environmental Requirements
Power Management
Mechanical Specification
Navigating the Bios Utility
Bios Setup Utility
Chapter
Parameter Description
Main
Description Option
Advanced
None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2
Extended Capabilities
Description Option Normal 16550, IrDA Hpsir
DMA1, DAM3
Chapter
Security
Set Supervisor/User Password
Parameter Description Option
Boot
Exit
Bios Flash Utility
Chapter
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Before You Begin
General Information
ODD
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
LCD Assy
Screw List
LCD
Screw D-SUB NUT
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the Memory
Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module
Removing the Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module
Chapter
Disassembling the Main Unit
Chapter
Page
Chapter
Page
Chapter
Disassembling the LCD Module
Chapter
Disassembling the HDD Module
Disassembling the External Modules
Chapter
Symptoms Verified Go To
Troubleshooting
System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Memory Check Power System Check
Check the Power Adapter
Display Check
Touchpad Check
Sound Check
Beep Code Message Description
Insyde MobilePro Bios Post Beep Code and Post Messages
No Interrupts from Timer
Parity Error AT Location
Boot Sector 0 has Changed
Rebooting
LCD-Related Symptoms
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Modem-Related Symptoms
LCD FPC
Intermittent Problems
Dimm
Undetermined Problems
Chapter
Top View
Jumper and Connector Locations
None LCD Backlight OFF Stand by Hibernate
Setting
Bottom View
Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Exploded Diagram
Logic Upper Assy
LCD
LCD
Optical Disc Drive Module and Combo Drive Module HDD Assy
Adapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA
Battery Samsung LI-ION 8 Cells
Adapter Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB
MDC CARD, AMBIT, T60M283 W/CISPR
Yet the image here is with FPC
Thermal Plate
MDC Cover Plate
System Mini PCI Cover
Communication Module Antenna SET
TD141TGCB1 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150XG02-V1
LCD B141XN04 V.25AXXX W/WIRELESS
Wireless
HDD 60G 2.5 Hgst Moraga
NEW W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. Hannstar
Wireless Assy LCD Module 15 IN. Hitachi
02L11 REV.D W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150PG01 W
Wireless Assy LCD Module 14.1 IN. XGA AU
LCD Wire Cable 14 Toppoly
LCD Wire Cable 14.1 AU
LCD Wire Cable 15 AU
LCD Wire Cable 15 Hitachi
System Heatsink
Pcmcia Slot
Thermal Module
Memory DDR333 128MB Nanya SO-DIMM
Module CD-ROM Drive 24X Teac CD-224E-C85
CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242
DVD-ROM Drive 8X QSI SDR-083
DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X QSI SBW
Speaker R & L
Logic Touchpad
Chapter
TravelMate 290 Series
Appendix a
Model
Memory
Appendix a
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test
Specifications
Scsi IBM SCS 1.5G HDD
Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1
USB HUB
Link HUB
Dell Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4KbpsV.34XJ
Appendix B 101
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test
Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1
Appendix B 103
104
Appendix C
Online Support Information
106
Index
Bios