Service Guide
TravelMate
Revision History
Copyright
Disclaimer
Conventions
Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter Machine Disassembly
Chapter Troubleshooting
Chpater Jumper and Connector Locations
Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Appendix C Online Support Information 118
Table of Contents
Features
Chapter
Audio
Video/TV-out NTSC/PAL support
56Kbps ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval, Wake-On-Ring ready
Lbs 2.84 Kg
System Compliance
Mainboard Placement
Top View
Bottom View
Chipset Chipset Description
Block Diagram
Intel Alviso Gmpm
Outlook View
Front View
Description
Display screen
Closed Front View
Left View
Icon Description
Right View
Infrared port
IR-aware computer
Rear View
Bottom View
Using the Keyboard
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
Lock Key Description
Windows Key
Key Description
Hot Keys
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn+w Volume up
Fn+y Volume down Decreases the sound volume
Fn+F7
Fn+F8
Fn+x Brightness up
Fn+z Brightness down
Fn+F10
Euro symbol
Special Keys
Indicators
Launch Key Default Application
Launch Keys
Touchpad
Touchpad Basics
Click once Tap once
Click and hold
Up/down/left/right
Using a computer security lock
Using System Utilities
Acer eManager
Launch Manager
Adjusting the Volume
Audio
Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray
Using a Computer Security Lock
System Power Management
Legacy Acpi mode Power Management Mode
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Specification
Controller
Keyboard controller
System Memory
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection
Discreat
Package configuration
Keyboard
317.3 x 242.0 x Weight g 550 575 585
Vendor/Model Samsung B150XG01 B150PG03
Output Ratings CV mode
Output Ratings CC mode
Dynamic Output Characteristics
Input Requirements
Acpi Mode Power Management
84kg6.26 lbs 15 SXGA+, 8-cell Li-Ion Battery
Details
336.4 x 284.5 x 32 mm with ID -34.5 mm
Logical Configuration
40GB 60GB 80GB Nominal Power Requirements
Physical & Environmental Specs Dimensions/Weight
Ambient Temperature
Reliability Characteristics Error Rates
Vibration and Shock
Configuration
Power
Performance
Seek time read, typical
Environmental characteristics Operating
Acoustics A-Weighted Sound Power Bels
Physical size
Non-operating
Bios Setup Utility
System Utilities
Power Button
Lid Switch
Buttons
Application Launch Buttons
Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function
Valid Password Characters
Valid Password Characters
Information
Parameter Description
System Memory
Parameter Description
Main
Help note
Advanced
May 20, 2003 54009 AM
Description Option Infrared Port FIR
COM2, 2F8, IRQ3
COM3, 3E8, IRQ4
COM4, 2E8, IRQ3
Security
Boot
Module bay and onboard LAN device
OK Cancel
Exit
Exit
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
General Information
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the HDD and ODD Module
Removing the RAM
Removing the Keyboard
Removing the Wireless and LCD Panel
Removing the Thermal and Bluetooth Module
Removing the Upper Case
Removing the Touchpad
Removing the FAN
Removing the Thermal Module and CPU
Removing the Wireless, Speaker and Pcmcia
Removing the MDC
Removing the LCD Panel
Chapter
Removing the HDD and ODD
Chapter Troubleshooting
System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Power System 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 List
Error Message List
CPU ID
No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM
Post Code
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Modem-Related Symptoms
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
Dimm
CD to Disk Recovery
Use Napp CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive
Page
Chapter
Disk to Disk Recovery
Chapter
Page
Chapter
Chapter Jumper and Connector Locations Top View
Rear View
Description
VGA Board
Power SW/B
TouchPad Board
Hot Swap ODD Board
DVI Board
Clear Cmos
Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Exploded Diagram
Chapter
Illustration Part Name Description Acer P/N
Chapter 101
Power Cord
Chapter 103
Communication Module Antenna Assy
Chapter 105
DVD Super Multi
Chapter 107
Portuguese Keyboard Darfon HL TBD
Chapter 109
Pcmcia SLOT/PC Card Slot Pcmcia Slot
Chapter 111
Illustraion Description Acer P/N
Rubber Foot Small
TravelMate 4150 Series
Appendix a 113
Appendix B Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Environment Test
CPU
Battery
Appendix B 116
117
Appendix C Online Support Information