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Acer TravelMate 290 SeriesService Guide PART NO.: VD.T26V5.001

2 Chapter 1T One RJ-11 modem jackT One RJ-45 network jack T One DC-in jack for AC adapterT One ECP/EPP-compliant parallel portT One external monitor p

92 Chapter 6DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KME UJDA750 KO.24X06.002DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X TOSHIBA SDR-2412KO.24X04.002DVD-RW DRIVE TEAC DV-W22E-185 KW.02X

Chapter 6 93NS SCREW M2 x 3 (NL) 86.T35V5.008NS SCREW M2 x 4 (B) 86.T35V5.009NS SCREW M2 x 6 (NL) 86.T35V5.010NS SCREW M2.5 x 1.1 (NL) 86.T35V5.011NS

Appendix A 94TravelMate 290 SeriesModel NumberCPU LCD ODD MemoryHDD (GB)WLAN290X PM 1.3GHz 14.1 XGA 24xCD 1x128M 20GB N290Xi PM 1.3GHz 14.1 XGA 24xCD

Appendix B 95This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

96 Appendix BMicrosoft® Windows® XP Home Environment TestItem SpecificationsDisplay ViewSonic 17PSPhilips Brilliance 107Multiscan G200Modem 3Com 56K V

Appendix B 97I/O - Speaker (USB) Philips DS350 SpeakerPanasonic EAB-MPC57USBI/O - Speaker (SPDIF) Creative Desktop Theater 5.1YAMAHA YAMAHA TSS-1I/O -

98 Appendix BDELL Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4Kbps(V.34XJ)EXP Fax/Data modem 9600/2400Robotics WorldPort 14400 Fax/Data modemUSRobotics Megahertz 56K

Appendix B 99Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment TestItem SpecificationsDisplay ViewSonic 17PSPhilips Brilliance 107Multiscan G200Modem 3Com 56K Vo

100 Appendix BI/O - Speaker (USB) Philips DS350 SpeakerPanasonic EAB-MPC57USBI/O - Speaker (SPDIF) Creative Desktop Theater 5.1YAMAHA YAMAHA TSS-1I/O

Appendix B 101DELL Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4Kbps(V.34XJ)EXP Fax/Data modem 9600/2400Robotics WorldPort 14400 Fax/Data modemUSRobotics Megahertz 56K

Chapter 1 3System Block Diagram

102 Appendix B

Appendix C 103This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

104 Appendix C

Index 105AAC Adapter 28AFLASH Utility 42BBattery Pack 47BIOS Setup Utility 33BIOS Utility 33Basic System Settings 35Navigating 33Startup Configuration

4 Chapter 1Board LayoutTop View1-JP12 CPU Socket 13-JP15 PCMCIA Connector2-JP7 FAN Connector 14-JP20 MIC in Jack3-JP2 Parallel Port 15-JP23 Headphone

Chapter 1 5Bottom View24-JP25 SO-DIMM Socket 25-JP26 SO-DIMM Socket

6 Chapter 1Outlook ViewA general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front Open View# Icon

Chapter 1 7Front View# Icon Item Description1 Latch Latch for opening and colsing the computer.2 AcerMedia bay For hot-swappable modules including CD-

8 Chapter 1Left Panel# Icon Item Description1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer).2 PC card slo

Chapter 1 9Right Panel # Icon Item Description1 Stereo speaker Outputs sound.2 HDD Houses the computer hard disk.3 Ventialtion slot Enables the comput

10 Chapter 1Rear Panel# Icon Item Description1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.2 S-video Connects to a television or display device with

Chapter 1 11Bottom Panel# Icon Item Description1 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.2 AcerMedia bay release latchUnlatches the AcerM

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 430 service guide.Date Chapter Updates

12 Chapter 1IndicatorsThe computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.The status LCD displays icons that show the status of

Chapter 1 13Lock KeysThe keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.Lock Key DescriptionCaps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabeti

14 Chapter 1Embedded Numeric KeypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located o

Chapter 1 15Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key Icon DescriptionWindows logo keyStart button. Combinati

16 Chapter 1Hot KeysThe computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness and volume output.To

Chapter 1 17The Euro SymbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European l

18 Chapter 1Launch KeysLocated at the top of keyboard are three buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button ar

Chapter 1 19TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fi

20 Chapter 1Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessorItem SpecificationCPU type Intel Mobile Pentium M processor at 1.3~1.7 GHz or higherCPU

Chapter 1 21 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations...Mem

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22 Chapter 1Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)100 MB/Sec.Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.Ultr

Chapter 1 23 Video InterfaceItem SpecificationVideo vendor IntelVideo name Intel 855GM GMCHChip voltage Core/1.2VSupports ZV (Zoomed Video) port N

24 Chapter 1 Number of slots One type-IIAccess location Left panelSupports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV supportSupports 32 bit CardBus YesSystem Bo

Chapter 1 25 There are two control signals that come form system to control lamp brightness. One signal is named DAC_BRIG, which limits current to mee

26 Chapter 1Electrical CharacteristicsNo.Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Comment1Input voltageNV_PWR 9 14.8 21 V 7.5V (continuous) can work*Note

Chapter 1 27NOTE: *1. The inverter can work in 7.5V input voltage (continuous), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will not be care.*2. Limited lamp m

28 Chapter 1All components on inverter board should follow below rules:1. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component speci

Chapter 1 29Frequency variation range (Hz) 47 - 63Nominal voltages (Vrms) 90 - 264Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and

30 Chapter 1 Operating+5 ~ +35°CNon-operating-20 ~ +65°CNon-operating-20 ~ +65°C (storage package)HumidityOperating 10% to 90% without condensationN

Chapter 1 31002E-002F Motherboard resources0030-0031 Motherboard resources0034-0035 Motherboard resources0038-0039 Motherboard resources003C-003D Moth

IVConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

32 Chapter 11200-121F Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C21300-133F Motherboard resources1400-141F Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM SMBus Con

Chapter 2 33BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

34 Chapter 2MainThis menu provides you the information of the system.Parameter DescriptionSystem BIOS Version Displays system BIOS versionVGA BIOS Ver

Chapter 2 35AdvancedThe Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.FIR Port

36 Chapter 2LPT PortConfigure the system’s parallel port using options: Disabled and Enabled.The table below describes the parameters in the screen. S

Chapter 2 37

38 Chapter 2SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below descri

Chapter 2 39NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget y

40 Chapter 2BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette dri

Chapter 2 41ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the

VPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

42 Chapter 2BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:T New versions of system programsT New features or

Chapter 3 43This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemb

44 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

Chapter 3 45Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

46 Chapter 3 Screw ListItem DescriptionA SCREW BTP M1,7 x 3.5ZSB SCREW BTP M2 x 4 ZSC SCREW D-SUB NUTD SCREW M1.7 x 2.5ZSE SCREW M2 x 6 (B) & N

Chapter 3 47Removing the Battery Pack1. Slide the battery latch.2. Then remove the battery.

48 Chapter 3Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD ModuleRemoving the ODD Module1. Slide the optical drive latch.2. Then remove the optical drive.Removin

Chapter 3 49Removing the Keyboard/LCD ModuleRemoving the Keyboard1. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cove

50 Chapter 3

Chapter 3 51Disassembling the Main Unit1. See “Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module” on page 492. Disconnect the touchpad FPC.3. Remove the screw that fas

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52 Chapter 314. Remove the thermal module from the main unit.15. Release the CPU lock.16. Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully. 17. Disconnect

Chapter 3 5323. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom panel.24. Then detach the upper case assembly.25. Tear off the capton fastening the touchpad FPC.26

54 Chapter 334. Remove the screw holding the left hinge saddle.35. Then remove the screw holding the right hinge saddle.36. Remove the gasget protecti

Chapter 3 5544. Remove the two screws holding the right speaker.45. Place the right speaker as shown.46. Then remove the right hinge saddle.47. Remove

56 Chapter 354. Remove the four screws that fasten the PCMCIA slot.55. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board.

Chapter 3 57Disassembling the LCD Module1. Remove the two LCD rubber feet and the two screw caps.2. Remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel.3

58 Chapter 311. Remove the eight screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets; four on each side.12. Then remove the LCD brackets on both si

Chapter 3 59Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD carrier on one side. 2. Then remove

60 Chapter 3

Chapter 4 61Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model (TravelMate 290 se

VIITable of ContentsChapter 1 System Specifications 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A

Chapter 4 63Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckRemove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.If the internal keyboard doe

64 Chapter 4Check the Power AdapterUnplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter ca

Chapter 4 65Check the Battery PackTo check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Options in control Panel2. In Power

66 Chapter 4still occurs, continue next step.Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problems still occurs, go to next step.Th

Chapter 4 67Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST MessagesThe POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The

68 Chapter 4N/A “NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER 0” Timer 0 of the clock timer controller does not generate system interrupts correctly.N/A “UNEXPECTED AMOUN

Chapter 4 69Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too darkL

70 Chapter 4PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceSystem cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assemblyMain boardPCMCIA s

Chapter 4 71NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 73.Peripheral-Rel

VIIITable of ContentsExternal Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Driv

72 Chapter 4Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defec

Chapter 4 73Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whet

74 Chapter 4

Chapter 5 75Top View1-JP12 CPU Socket 13-JP15 PCMCIA Connector2-JP7 FAN Connector 14-JP20 MIC in Jack3-JP2 Parallel Port 15-JP23 Headphone out Jack4-J

76 Chapter 5SW1 Settings (Lid switch)SW3 Settings(Kill Switch) SettingFunction 1 NONE Function 2 LCD BACKLIGHT OFFFunction 3 STAND BYFunction 4 HIBERN

Chapter 5 77Bottom View24-JP25 So-DIMM Socket25-JP26 So-DIMM Socket

78 Chapter 5

Chapter 6 79 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 290 series products. Refer to this

80 Chapter 6Exploded DiagramTHE SYSTEM

Chapter 6 81LOGIC UPPER ASSY

Chapter 1 1FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:PerformanceT Intel® Pentium M processor

82 Chapter 6LCD 14.1”

Chapter 6 83LCD 15”

84 Chapter 6OPTICAL DISC DRIVE MODULE AND COMBO DRIVE MODULEHDD ASSY

Chapter 6 85Picture No. Partname And Description Part NumberAdapterNS ADAPTER - LITEON 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CAAP.T3503.001ADAPTER - DELTA 65W, 3 PIN,

86 Chapter 6NS MODEM CABLE 50.T35V5.003NS POWER CORD US (3Pin) 27.T35V5.001POWER CORD EC (3Pin) 27.T35V5.002POWER CORD Aus (3Pin) 27.T35V5.003POWER CO

Chapter 6 87307-THE SYSTEMPOWER BUTTON 42.T35V5.003313-THE SYSTEMMINI PCI COVER 42.T35V5.004301-THE SYSTEMMDC COVER PLATE 42.T35V5.005302-THE SYSTEMTH

88 Chapter 6HDD/ Hard Disk Drive004-HDD ASSYHDD 2.5" 20G TOSHIBA NeptuneV20 MK2023GAS 4200rpmKH.02004.001HDD 2.5" 20G HGST MORAGA IC25N020AT

Chapter 6 89KEYBOARD ZIPPY FRENCH KB.T350C.007KEYBOARD ZIPPY GERMAN KB.T350C.004KEYBOARD ZIPPY HUNGAIAN KB.T350C.013KEYBOARD ZIPPY ITALIAN KB.T350C.00

90 Chapter 6005-LCD 14.1 AND LCD 15.0LCD PANEL WITH LOGO 60.T35V5.005004-LCD 14.1 AND LCD 15.0LCD BEZEL -14" 60.T35V5.006LCD BEZEL -15" 60.

Chapter 6 91THE SYSTEMPCMCIA SLOT 22.T35V5.001HEATSINK305-THE SYSTEMTHERMAL MODULE 60.T35V5.008MemoryNS MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020GD-6-B