Acer TravelMate 290E Series
Revision History
Date Chapter Updates
Disclaimer
Copyright
Screen Messages
Conventions
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
TravelMate 290E Series
Jumper and Connector Locations
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Appendix C Online Support Information 103 Index 105
Chapter
Features
Chapter
Block
Top View
Board Layout
Bottom View
Icon Description
Outlook View
Front Open View
Front View
Left Panel
HDD
Right Panel
Rear Panel
Bottom Panel
ODD
Indicators
Icon Function Description
Fully charged Stead on
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
Function Left Button Right Button Tap
Touchpad
Touchpad Basics
Second Level Cache
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Specification
Processor
0MB
Memory Combinations
LAN Interface
Modem/Bluethooth Interface
Hard Disc Drive Interface2
Hard Disc Drive Interface1
IDE/ATAPI
DVD-ROM Interface
Audio Interface
ATA-6 ATA-5 IDE/ATAP
Pcmcia Port
Video Interface
Parallel Port
USB Port
Keyboard
Battery
LCD Inverter Specification
System Board Major Chips
TX38D81VC1CAB
Electrical Characteristics
Dacbrig 0
Electrical specification
Thermal
Dacbrig 0 V, PWM
1CAB
CPT
CLAA14
GCB1
Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB
Power Management
AC Adapter
Environmental Requirements
Mechanical Specification
Navigating the Bios Utility
Bios Setup Utility
Parameter Description
Main
Description Option
Advanced
DMA1, DAM3
Bidirectional PS-2
None/ LPT1, 378, IRQ7 / LPT2
ASK IR, Fast IR
Chapter
Parameter Description Option
Security
Chapter
Boot
Exit
Bios Flash Utility
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Before You Begin
General Information
ODD
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
Screw D-SUB NUT
Screw List
LCD Assy
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
Disconnect the wireless LAN antennae
Page
Chapter
Page
Chapter
Disassembling the LCD Module
Chapter
Disassembling the HDD Module
Disassembling the External Modules
Chapter
Symptoms Verified Go To
Troubleshooting
External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check
System Check Procedures
External Diskette 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
Unexpected Amount
No Interrupts from Timer
Boot Sector 0 has Changed
Rebooting
Power-Related Symptoms
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power Management-Related Symptoms
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
LCD FPC
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Modem-Related Symptoms
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 Delta 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB
Battery Samsung LI-ION 8 Cells
Adapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA
Adapter Liteon 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650
Yet the image here is with FPC
System Communication Module Antenna SET
Mini PCI Cover
MDC Cover Plate
Thermal Plate
Neptune MK6021GAS HDD 60GB 2.5 in RPM Hgst Moraga
HDD 60G 2.5 in RPM Hgst Moraga
HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./5400RPM/TOSHIBA Triton
MK6022GAX HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA
Wireless Assy LCD Module 15 AU B150XG01-V2
25AXXX W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 14.1 XGA CMO N141X6
L01 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 14 XGA Toppoly
TD141TGCB1 W/WIRELESS Assy LCD Module 15 AU B150XG02-V1
LCD Wire Cable 15 AU
LCD Wire Cable 14.1 AU
LCD Wire Cable 14.1 CMO
LCD Wire Cable 14 Toppoly
Thermal Module
Mainboard W/ Pcmcia SLOT, W/O TV OUT
Pcmcia Slot
System Heatsink
DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X QSI SBW TBD
CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242
Module Combo Drive CD-ROM Drive 24X Teac CD-224E-C85
DVD-ROM Drive 8X QSI SDR-083
Speaker R & L
Rubber Footsmall
LCD Latch W/SPRING
Pointing Device Logic Touchpad
Memory
Appendix a
TravelMate 290 Series
Model
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test
Specifications
Link HUB
Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1
Scsi IBM SCS 1.5G HDD
USB HUB
Dell Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4KbpsV.34XJ
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test
Yamaha Yamaha TSS-1
Appendix B 101
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Appendix C
Online Support Information
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Index
