Chapter | Acer 2900 manual

14.Remove the thermal module from the main unit.

15.Release the CPU lock.

16.Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully.

17.Disconnect the speaker cable.

18.Remove the two screws holding the mini PCI cover.

19.Then remove the mini PCI cover.

20.Disconnect the wireless LAN antennae.

21.Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.

22.To detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly, first remove the three screws as shown.

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Contents

Acer TravelMate 290/Extensa 2900 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision History Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Screen Messages Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListAppendix C Online Support Information 105 Index 107 TravelMate 290 Series Features Chapter Ports Block Board Layout Top View Bottom View ˨ˆˈ ˨ˆˉ ˝ˣ˅ˈ ˝ˣ˅ˉ Outlook View Front Open ViewIcon Description Front View Left Panel Right Panel HDD Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionODD Charging Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec Lock Keys Lock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric Keypad Windows Keys Key Icon Description Hot Keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Euro Symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Launch Key Default application Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Tap Hardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationProcessor Second Level Cache Memory Combinations LAN InterfaceModem/Bluethooth Interface 0MB Hard Disc Drive Interface CD-ROM Interface DVD-ROM Interface Combo Drive Interface DVD Dual Interface Audio Interface Video InterfaceParallel Port USB Port Battery Pcmcia PortSystem Board Major Chips Keyboard AC Adapter TFTSxga Power Management Environmental Requirements Mechanical Specification Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Chapter Main Parameter Description Advanced Description Option Extended Capabilities None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2Description Option Normal 16550, IrDA Hpsir DMA1, DAM3 Chapter Set Supervisor/User Password Security Parameter Description Option Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You Begin Disassembly Procedure Flowchart ODD Screw List LCD AssyLCD Screw D-SUB NUT Removing the Battery Pack Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module Removing the Memory Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module Removing the Keyboard Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Chapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go To System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Memory Check Power System Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Check the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Display Check Sound Check Insyde MobilePro Bios Post Beep Code and Post Messages Beep Code Message Description Parity Error AT Location No Interrupts from TimerBoot Sector 0 has Changed Rebooting 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 Peripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms LCD FPC Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Dimm Chapter Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Setting None LCD Backlight OFF Stand by Hibernate 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 Battery Samsung LI-ION 8 Cells Adapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CAAdapter Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB MDC CARD, AMBIT, T60M283 W/CISPR Yet the image here is with FPC MDC Cover Plate Thermal PlateSystem Mini PCI Cover Communication Module Antenna SET LCD B141XN04 V.25AXXX W/WIRELESS TD141TGCB1 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150XG02-V1Wireless HDD 60G 2.5 Hgst Moraga Wireless Assy LCD Module 15 IN. Hitachi NEW W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. Hannstar02L11 REV.D W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 IN. AU B150PG01 W Wireless Assy LCD Module 14.1 IN. XGA AU LCD Wire Cable 14.1 AU LCD Wire Cable 14 ToppolyLCD Wire Cable 15 AU LCD Wire Cable 15 Hitachi Pcmcia Slot System HeatsinkThermal Module Memory DDR333 128MB Nanya SO-DIMM CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242 Module CD-ROM Drive 24X Teac CD-224E-C85DVD-ROM Drive 8X QSI SDR-083 DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X QSI SBW Logic Touchpad Speaker R & L Chapter Appendix a TravelMate 290 SeriesModel Memory Appendix a Test Compatible Components Appendix B Specifications Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1 Scsi IBM SCS 1.5G HDDUSB HUB Link HUB Dell Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4KbpsV.34XJ Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test Appendix B 101 Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1 Appendix B 103 104 Online Support Information Appendix C 106 Bios Index