Appendix C

Online Support Information Index

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Chapter 1

System Introduction

Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

Intel Mobile Pentium 4 series processors with 512 KB L2 cache or Intel Mobile Celeron processor with 256 KB L2 cache 64-bit memory bus 64-bit memory bus CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. Built-in floppy diskette drive High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk High-capacity battery pack Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system

Multimedia

16-bit high-fidelity AC97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers High- speed CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive

Connectivity

High-speed fax/data modem port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports 802.11a+g/802.11b wireless LAN option Bluetooth option
All-in-one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with Internet scroll key

Expansion

Two type II CardBus PC Card slots/ One Type III CardBus PC card slot Upgrageable memory

I/O Ports

One VGA port (external CRT) One DC-in port (AC adapter) One microphone/line-in port One line-out port Two CardBus type II slot (3.3V and 5V support)
Four USB ports (USB 2.0 compliant One RJ-11 port Onc RJ-45 jack One parallel port One FIR

Display

14.1 or 15 Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 16M color at 1024x768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Dual display capacity

TravelMate 240/ 250

System Block Diagram

Mobile CPU

CLK GEN. CY 28346

Portability Mobile P4

HOST BUS 133MHz

CRT CONN LCD

333MHz

266/333MHz

GMCH Montara-GT

RGB LVDS

XGA/SXGA+

HUB I/F

66MHz PCI BUS

CARDBUS

PCI 1520 GHK

25/B/1 26

Line In Mic In 23

AC'97 CODEC

CS4299XQ

PWR SW

TPS2224A

CARDBUS TWO SLOT

AC-Link

ICH4-M

RTL 8101L

21/D/4 19,20

Line Out

OP AMP

Mini-PCI

802.11A/B/G

LPC BUS

13,14,15

INT.SPKR

MODEM+BT MDC CARD

NS SIO

Rear Panel

Port Power Jack
Description Connects to an AC adapter

Parallel port

Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network Connects to the phone line

External display port

USB port (four)

Network jack

Modem jack

Line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
Speaker/Headphoneout jack

Bottom Panel

# 3 Battery bay
Item Battery release latch Memory compartment
Description Houses the computers battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computers main memory.

Indicators

The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.
The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

Icon Power

Function
Description Lights when the computer is on.
Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. Lights when the battery is being charged.

Media Activity

Battery Charge

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock (Fn-F11)

Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

Understanding the icons

When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled.
Description Lights up when the computer is on.
Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode.

Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Special keys

Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Caps Lock

Description When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with some applications.

Audio Interface

Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Line-in, CD, Video, AUX Specification
Item Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ 8/16 bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification

Video Interface

Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Specification Intel 845GME (Montara-GT)

Video Memory

Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size 8MB Specification Fixed, share the system memory

Video Resolutions Mode

Resolution CRT Only 640x480x256 640x480x64K 640x480x16M 800x600x256 800x600x64K 1024x768x90 Refresh Rate LCD/CRT Simultaneous 60 60

Parallel Port

Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) NS PCRear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 Specification
Item Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification

USB Port

Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control 2.0 USB 2.Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification

PCMCIA Port

Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TZ 1520 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Specification
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously API 84-/85- key Yes Yes Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857

Battery

Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification

DC-DC/Charger Converter

Item Vendor & Model Name Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545
Item Input Voltage DC-DC Converter Output Output Rating Current (w/load, A) Charger Output Normal charge (charge while system is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Over Current Protection OCP (Over Current Protection, A) OVP (Over Voltage Protection, V) UVP (Under Voltage Protection, V) +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11.5V 3.3V 0~4A Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC

Power Management

Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when 1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Hibernation Mode Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified period. Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time. Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) The display shuts off All power shuts off Phenomenon The buzzer beeps The Sleep indicator lights up
Environmental Requirements
Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak) 25.6~250Hz: 0.5G 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked) 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package) +5~+35 C -10~+60 C -20~+60 C Specification

Mechanical Specification

Item Dimensions Weight Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1 TFT LCD model with battery/7.4 Ibs for 15LCD model with battery
Item I/O Ports Specification Two type II PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-45 port, one DC-in port, one ECP paralle port, four USB ports, one microphone-in/line-in jack, one line-out (share with SP-DIF) jack, one VGA port, one FIR port. One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power
Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch

Memory Address Map

Memory Address 000A0000-000BFFFF E0000000-E007FFFF E0080000-E00FFFFF E8000000-EFFFFFFF F0000000-F7FFFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000D0000-000D3FFF 000D4000-000D7FFF 10000000-FEBFFFFF 000D6000-000D6FFF 000D7000-000D7FFF E4000000-E7FFFFFF FABFA000-FABFBFFF FABFC000-FABFCFFF FABFD000-FEBFCFFF FEBFD000-FEBFDFFF FEBFE000-FEBFEFFF E0100000-E01003FF E0100800-E01008FF E0100C00-E0100DFF E0200000-E02000FF FEBFFC00-FEBFFFFF FEC10000-FEC1FFFF FF000000-FFFFFFFF Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller-24CA Motherboard resources Intel(r) 82802 Firmware Hub Device Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller-24CD Crystal WDM AC97 Driver for ICH4 Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller PCI bus Function Intel (R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller

Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. This menu provides you the information of the system.

Information

Parameter Floppy Disk Drive Serial Number UUID Number Shows floppy drive type informaiton.
Description This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID=32bytes
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled

Video Memory Fast Boot

Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the systems external video port (for an external CRT or projector).

Option

Clear or Set Clear or Set

Set Supervisor Password

Primary Harddisk Security

Disabled or Enabled

Password on Boot
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Dont forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
Type a password in the Enter New Password field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder.

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Middle Cover
1. 2. 3. See Removing the Battery on page 52. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover.
Remove the left hinge cap. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on the other side.
Detach the middle cover from the machine.
Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit.
Removing the Launch Board
1. 2. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. 56
Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover.
1. 2. 3. 4. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Launch Board on page 56. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable.
Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.
Remove the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and the other on the left.
Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the main unit.
Disassembling the LCD Module

Removing the LCD Bezel

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Launch Board on page 56. See Removing the LCD Module on page 57. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel.
Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.
Removing the Inverter Board (15 LCD)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Launch Board on page 56. See Removing the LCD Module on page 57. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 59. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board.
Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board.
NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module.

Removing the 15 TFT LCD

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Launch Board on page 56. See Removing the LCD Module on page 57. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 59. See Removing the Inverter Board (15 LCD) on page 59. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges.
Then take the LCD out of the LCD panel.
Removing the LCD Brackets
1. See Removing the Battery on page 52. 60

Removing the Thermal Module
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the LCD Module on page 57. See Removing the RTC Battery on page 63. See Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate on page 63. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.
Then remove the thermal module.

Removing the Processor

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the RTC Battery on page 63. See Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate on page 63. See Removing the Thermal Module on page 64. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. Remember to press down the lever as the video shows after you remove the CPU.

Installing the Processor

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the RTC Battery on page 63. See Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate on page 63. See Removing the Thermal Module on page 64. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.
Removing the Upper Case Assemly
1. 2. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. Disconnect the touchpad cable.
Remove the 6 screws that secure the upper case to the lower case. Then turn over the main unit and remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the upper case.
Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit.
Removing the Touchpad Board
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the Upper Case Assemly on page 65. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a plastic tweezers.Then release the touchpad cover lock on the back as the picture shows.
Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Finally remove the touchpad board from the upper case.
Removing the Touchpad Cable
1. 2. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. 66

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

See Removing the LCD Module on page 57. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the Upper Case Assemly on page 65. See Removing the Touchpad Board on page 66. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable.

10. Remove the two screws holding the main board as the picture shows. Remove another two screws that fasten the main board. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully.

Removing the DC Board

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module on page 67. See Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate on page 68. See Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate on page 68. 70

7. 8. 9.

See Removing the ODD Module(1) on page 69. See Removing the HDD Bracket on page 69. See Removing the Main Board on page 70.
10. Remove the two screws that fasten the DC board. Then detach the DC board from the lower case.
Removing the I/O Port Bracket
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module on page 67. See Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate on page 68. See Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate on page 68. See Removing the ODD Module(1) on page 69. See Removing the HDD Bracket on page 69. See Removing the Main Board on page 70.
10. Remove the four hex screws to detach the I/O port bracket from the main board.

Removing the PCMCIA Slot

10. Remove the four screws that secure the PCMCIA slot, then remove the PCMCIA slot from the lower case.

Removing the Speaker Set

10. See Removing the DC Board on page 70. 11. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set cable. Then remove the four screws that secure the speaker set. Remove the speaker set from the lower case.

System Upgrade Procedure

Base Unit to Wireless Unit
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the RTC Battery on page 63. See Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate on page 63. Secure the wireless LAN card antanna by four screws. Insert the wireless LAN card to the socket then connect the wireless LAN card antenna to the wireless LAN card.

Assembling the Main Unit

Installing the Speaker Set
1. Attach the speaker set to the lower case. Secure the speaker set to the lower case with the four screws. Then stick the tape fastening the speaker set cable.

10. See Installing the Touchpad Cable on page 89. 11. See Installing the Touchpad Board on page 89. 12. See Installing the Upper Case Assembly on page 90. 13. See Installing the Processor on page 91. 14. See Installing the Thermal Module on page 91. 15. See Installing the MiniPCI Card Plate on page 92. 16. See Installing the RTC Battery on page 93. 17. Attach the keyboard cable to its connector on the main board. Connect the keyboard cable.
18. Turn over the keyboard and attach the keyboard to the main unit.
Assembling the LCD Module
Installing the LCD Hinges
1. Place the left hinge to the LCD panel. Secure the left hinge with one screw.
Place the right hinge to the LCD panel. Fasten the right hinge with one screw.
Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable
1. 2. See Installing the LCD Hinges on page 95. Connect the LCD coaxial cable and fasten with mylar. Fasten the LCD coaxial cable with mylar.
Installing the LCD Brackets
1. 2. 3. See Installing the LCD Hinges on page 95. See Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable on page 95. Attach the left bracket to the LCD. Then secure the left LCD bracket with four screws.
Attach the right bracket to the LCD. Fasten the right LCD bracket with four screws.
Installing the 15 TFT LCD
1. 2. 3. 4. See Installing the LCD Hinges on page 95. See Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable on page 95. See Installing the LCD Brackets on page 95. Place the LCD to the LCD panel.
Secure the left hinge with two screws. Fasten the right hinge with two screws.
Installing the Inverter Board (15 LCD)
1. 2. 3. See Installing the LCD Hinges on page 95. See Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable on page 95. See Installing the LCD Brackets on page 95. 84
See Installing the 15 TFT LCD on page 96. Connect the inverter cable to the inverter board. Connect the inverter board to the LCD.
Secure the inverter board with one screw.

Installing the LCD Bezel

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. See Installing the LCD Hinges on page 95. See Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable on page 95. See Installing the LCD Brackets on page 95. See Installing the 15 TFT LCD on page 96. See Installing the Inverter Board (15 LCD) on page 96. Attach the LCD bezel to the LCD module.
Fasten the LCD bezel with the four screws. Then cover the four screw pads.
Installing the LCD Module
1. Place the LCD module to the main unit.
Fasten the LCD module with the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and another one on the left.
Secure the LCD hinge with the four screws; two on the right and two on the left.
Connect the inverter cablet to the main board. Connect the LCD coaxial cable to the maine board. Then fasten the LCD coaxial cable with one screw.
Installing the Launch Board
1. Attach the launch board to the middle cover. Then secure the launch board with the two screws as the picture shows.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure
Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground
If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board. If the problem is not corrected, see Undetermined Problems on page 107.
If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. 4. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. If the operational charge does not work, see Check the Battery Pack on page 98.

Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. Power off the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure

From Hardware:

If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesnt work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the touchpad cables. Replace the touchpad. Replace the system board.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see Undetermined Problems on page 107. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

Index of Error Messages

Error Code List
Error Codes 006 Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error) 110 <No error code> Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show. <No error code> Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message. Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error

Error Message List

Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System timer error see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 95. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 95. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 95. Unlock external keyboard Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board

Error Messages Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See External Diskette Drive Check on page 95. Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict None BIOS ROM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board FRU/Action in Sequence
No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 96. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 96. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST. No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features.1 System Block Diagram.3 Board Layout.4 Top View.4 Bottom View.5 Outlook View.6 Front Open View.6 Front Panel.7 Left Panel.8 Right Panel.9 Rear Panel.10 Bottom Panel.11 Indicators.12 Lock Keys.13 Embedded Numeric Keypad.14 Windows Keys.15 Hot Keys.16 The Euro Symbol.18 Launch Keys.19 E-mail Detection.19 Touchpad.21 Touchpad Basics.21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations.23

Chapter 2

System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility.33 Navigating the BIOS Utility.34 Info.35 Main.36 System Devices.38 Security.39 Boot.43 Exit.44 BIOS Flash Utility.45

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement
General Information.48 Before You Begin.48 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart.49 Removing the Battery Pack.52 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module.53 Removing the Optical Module.53 Removing the HDD Module.53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card.53 Removing the LCD Module.54 Disassembling the Main Unit.55 Remove the function key board and the keyboard.55 Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly.55 Disassembling the logic upper assembly.56 Disassembling the logic lower assembly.57 Disassembling the LCD Module.59 Disassembling the External Modules.61 Disassembling the HDD Module.61
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module.61

Chpater 4

Troubleshooting
System Check Procedures.64 External Diskette Drive Check.64 External CD-ROM Drive Check.64 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.64 Memory check.65 Power System Check.65 Touchpad check.66 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message.67 Index of Error Messages.68 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message.70 Intermittent Problems.74 Undetermined Problems.75

Chpater 5

Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View.77 Bottom View.79

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

TravelMate 660 Series.92

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Appendix B Test Compatible Components

Main Features.93

Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test.96 Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test.100
Appendix C Online Support Information Index

105 107

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

Intel PentiumM Processor at 1.3G~1.7G and higher Memory expandable up to 2GB with 2 slots (Only one slot for user accessible) Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-Ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system for added security

Display

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high colour up to 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1/15 and 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array + (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0(specification varies depending on the model) 3D capabilities Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves pwer Dual independent display

Multimedia

16-bit high-fidelity AC97 stereo audio Built-in dual speakers Built-in microphone High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

Connectivity

High-speed fax/data modem port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port Fast infrared wireless communication Four (4) USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports IEEE 1394 port Invilink 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) SD/MMC/SM/MS memory slot (manufacturing optional)
Keyboard and Pointing Device
Internet 4-way scroll button Sleek, smooth and stylish design Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device

Expansion

One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory

I/O Ports

One type II CardBus PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92) One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10/100) One DC-in jack for AC adapter One parallel port One VGA port for external monitor One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One audio line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack) One microphone-in jack One IEEE 1394 port One S-video TV-out port One 100-pin port replicator Four USB 2.0 ports One FIR port (IrDA) One Smart Card slot 4-in-1 Card Reader (Manufacture optional)

BATT SELECTOR

1.25VDDR 2.5VDDR

ZI2 BLOCK DIAGRAM

CENTRINO

Banias

(Micro-FCPGA) PG 3,4 LVDS PG 15 4X100MHZ PG 12 VGA CARDBUS IEEE 1394 MINI-PCI LAN USB 2.0
PIRQ# X C, (B) B E, F D X

REQ#/GNT# X X IDSEL X X

BATT CHARGER AC/BATT CONNECTOR

CLOCKS

CPU CORE
PG 31 1.5V/1.8V PG 32 System Power MAX1632 PG 34
Port Replicator Panel Connector

DDR-SODIMM1

System Block Diagram

PG 10 DVOB TV EN-CONDE

Chrontel 7009

DDR-SODIMM2

PG 14 SEE I/O Board PG Micro-FCBGA PG 5,6,7

266/200 MHZ DDR

Montara-GM MGM

S-Video VGA

PG 13 PG 30
PS2 X2 1S1P LINE-IN LINE-OUT MICROPHONE-IN USB 1.1 X2 CRT S-VIDEO LAN

DDR-Termiation

66(266)MHZ, 1.8V HUB I/F 33MHZ, 3.3V PCI

Primary IDE HDD

ATA 66/100

ICH4-M

421 BGA

PG 8,9 BCM4401 PG 22

Secondary IDE - Swap Bay (Optical Drive, 2ND HDD)
RJ11 3.3V LPC, 33MHz AC LINK USB 1.1

CALEXICO

IDE BUS BUFFER

MINI-PCI SOCKET PG 21

CARDBUS

OZ711EC1 PG 18

IEEE-1394 TSB43AB21 PG 20

USB 2.0

4-IN-1 SLOT

RJ45 PG 16

CARDBUS SLOT SCR SLOT PG 18

1394 CONN. PG 20

CONNECTOR PG 21 AC LINK

USB connec*4

PG Pins LQFP PG 27 PG 24

SIO PC87391 AUDIO CODEC

PC87591

100 Pins TQFP

HEAD PHONE

AUDIO AMP

LINE IN

TPA0312

EXT. /INT. MIC

LED/B Connector PG 19

PG 24, 25

FIR PG 26

Parallel PG 26

Touchpad PG 19

Keyboard PG 29

FLASH PG 27

FAN 1,2 PG 29

Acer Inc.

Title Size Date:
Schematic Block Diagram1 Document Number Rev 1C

29, 2003

Board Layout

Top View

S-Video CRT LPT Docking RJ45 RJ11 Power jack CPU socket Fan connector USB connector 1394 connector PCMCIA
HDD connector Keyboard connector Touchpad board connector IR Main battery connector Second battery connector Swap bay connector DDR Dimm 0 LCD cable connector LED board connector Internal microphone connector

Bottom View

LAN cable connector MDC connector DDR Dimm 1 Smart card connector Mini PCI connector
RTC battery connector Line-in connector Microphone-in connector Headphone out connector LAN cable connector

Outlook View

A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.

Front Open View

Icon 1
Item Display screen Launch keys
Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Special keys for launching Internet browser, E-mail program and frequently used programs. Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. They are designated as P1, P2, P3, E-mail button and Web browser button. P1, P2 and P3 launch user-programmable applications; Email and Web browser launch E-mail and Internet browser applications. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Turns on the computer power. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Inputs data into your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Internal microphone for sound recording. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.

Touchpad

Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Keyboard Status indicators
Microphone Status indicators

Front Panel

Item Left Speaker 4-in-1 memory reader 4-in-1 status indicator Infrared port
Description Outputs sound for the left stereo speaker. Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. Displays activity of 4-in-1 memory reader. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer).
Bluetooth button Bluetooth indicator
Starts Bluetooth functionality. Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled.
InviLink button InviLink indicator
Enables or disables wireless LAN feature. Indicates status of wireless LAN communication
Latch for opening and closing the laptop.

Left Panel

Item Four (4) USB ports
Description Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

IEEE 1394 port

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
Smart Card slot Line-in jack
Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones.

Microphone Jack

Headphone/Speaker/ Line-out Jack
Connect to headphones or other line-out audio devices (speakers).
PC Card eject button PC Card slot
Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.

Right Panel

Item AcerMedia drive AcerMedia indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot Power jack
Description Houses a removable media drive module. Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. Ejects the drive tray. Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. Connects to an AC adapter.

Rear Panel

Description Connects to a phone line.
Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices.

Parallel port

Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and display up to 16.7 million colors and upt 1400X1050 resolution. S-video Connects t a television or display device with S-video input.

Security keylock

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Bottom Panel

# 9 10
Item AcerMedia bay release latch AcerMedia bay Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock Mini-PCI slot Hard disk protector Hard disk bay Memory compartment Cooling fan
Description Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computers battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Locks the battery in place. Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration. Houses the computers hard disk (secured by a screw). Houses the computers main memory. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Dont cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 512MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2G Total Memory
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location BroadCom 4401 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear panel Specification

Modem Interface

Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90/V92 MDC RJ11 Rear panel Specification
Bluetooth-MODEM Interface
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification CSR BC02 (Blue-tooth)/Agere Scorpio I (MODEM) 200k bps (Blue-tooth)/56K bps (MODEM) Blue-tooth 1.1 USB 1.1+MDC RJ11 (MODEM)
Wireless Module 802.11b (optional device)
Item Chipset Data throughput Intel CALEXICO 11M bps Specification
Item Protocol Interface 802.11b Mini-PCI type III Specification
Wireless Module 802.11a/g (optional device)
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Atheros 11M~54M bps 802.11 a+g Mini_PCI type III Specification

Four-in-One Card Reader

Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol ICH4-M USB 1.1 SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name FUJITSU HORNET 16L MHS2030AT TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK3021GAS Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface RPM RPM RPM RPM 2 Specification FUJITSU HORNET 16L MHS2040AT TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK4021GAS 3 FUJITSU HORNET 16L MHS2060AT TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK6021GAS TOSHIBA TRITON MK6022GAX
Performance Specifications 2048KB ATA-6 for FUJITSU 16L MHS series ATA-5 for TOSHIBA MK series 317 2048KB ATA-6 for FUJITSU 16L MHS series ATA-5 for TOSHIBA MK series 317 2048KB ATA-6 for FUJITSU 16L MHS series ATA-5 for TOSHIBA MK series 317 16,384KB ATA-5
Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%

Speakers

Item Number of speaker Rating Connector type 2 1W, max; 4 ohm Headphone out, microphone in and line-in Specification

DVD-ROM Interface

Item Vendor & model name Specification CD-ROM MODULE 24X QSI SCR-242-S DVD-ROM MODULE 8X QSI SDR-083 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW-242 With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes IDE/ATAPI DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, (new added items) DVD-RAM (optional) CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Karaoke CD, video CD, Multi-session photo CD, Enhanced CD, i-trax CD, CD extra, CD-Plus, CD-Text, CD-R and CD-RW Discs compliant Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

Parameter Floppy Disk Drive Serial Number UUID Number Shows floppy drive type informaiton.
Description This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID=32bytes
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. The default value is set to 16MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option:16/32MB Option: Enabled or Disabled

Video Memory Quiet Boot

Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the systems external video port (for an external CRT or projector).

Option: Auto or Both

LCD Auto Dim
Determines if the system will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to save power when AC is not present.
Option: Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

System Devices

The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Serial Port Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address
Description Enables, disables or auto detects the serial port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or Bi-directional. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Determines whether or not to disable the internal pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected. Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.

Changing a Password

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes
Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.

BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.

Disassembling the Main Unit
Remove the function key board and the keyboard
1. 2. 3. Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key board. Disconnect function key board connector Unscrew the three screws holding the function key board.
Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard. Turn over the unit and remove the two screws as the picture shows. Turn over the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard FFC then remove the keyboard.
Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly
1. 2. 3. Remove the three screws on the rear panel. Unscrew the 19 screws on the bottom panel. Detach the front bezel from the main unit.
Remove the two screws. Then take the right and the left antenna off the main unit. Disconnect the touchpad cable. Pull out the right and the left antenna, then detach the logic upper assembly from the logic lower assembly.
Disassembling the logic upper assembly
1. 2. Take out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad shielding and the touchpad board.

3. 4. 5.

Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board. Remove the touchpad board. Remove the wireless and bluetooth button off the touchpad board.

6. 7. 8.

Remove the four screws that fasten the touchpad holder. Remove the touchpad off the logic upper assembly. Disconnect touchpad FFC.
Disassembling the logic lower assembly
1. 2. In order to take out the main board from the upper case, first remove the four screws that fasten the top cover shielding. Remove the three screws holding the 4-in-1 card reader, then remove it.
Unscrew the four screws that secure the thermal module. Disconnect the fan connector then remove the thermal module.

5. 6. 7.

Remove one screw that secures the main board as picture shows. Remove another screw that fastens the main board. Take out the bluetooth antenna.
Disconnect the speaker set cable. To remove the main board from the lower case assembly, first press the PCMCIA card button.
10. Then take the main board off the lower case assembly.
11. Unscrew the two screws that fasten the HDD bracket. 12. Remove one screw holding the top cover shielding.
13. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top cover shielding.
14. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Then remove the CPU. 15. Pop out the memory then remove it. 16. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector.

17. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it.
Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the six screw pad and the six screws. Detach the LCD bezel carefully. Disconnect LCD inverter.
Remove the two screws holding the LCD to LCD panel. Then remove the LCD. Remove the four screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets. Then remove the right and the left LCD brackets.

7. 8. 9.

Tear off the electric conductive tape that fastens the LCD coaxial cable. Tear off another electric conductive tape that fastens the LCD coaxial cable. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.
10. Detach the wireless antenna from the LCD panel. 11. Remove the two screws holding the LCD latch kit. 12. Remove the LCD latch kit bracket.
13. Unhook the spring. 14. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit. 15. Then remove the LCD latch kit.
Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket; two on each side. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket.
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket. Remove another screw as the picture shows. Then remove the last two screws on the back side of the ODD module.
Slide the ODD from the ODD bracket. Then remove the optical bracket.
In order to open the ODD, use an uncurved pin to press the emergency eject hole. Remove the three screws that fasten the ODD door. Then detach the ODD door.

Chapter 4

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapters instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal. 5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).
Go To Power System Check on page 65. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 67 Undetermined Problems on page 75 Error Message List on page 68 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 67 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 67 Intermittent Problems on page 74 Undetermined Problems on page 75

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see Undetermined Problems on page 75. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

Index of Error Messages

Error Message List
Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Main board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC batter Main baord. Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board. FRU/Action in Sequence See Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 64
No beep Error Messages Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See Power System Check on page 65 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. Main board. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See Power System Check on page 65 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Main board

Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode Hard disk drive Main board The system doesnt enter standby mode after closing the lid of the portable computer. Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in upper case Main board Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP
Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Action in Sequence Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the lid of the portable computer. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesnt go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch Main board Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Main board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Setup defaults, then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Main board External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board USB does not work correctly Print problems. Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot the system. Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Parallel port device problems Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot the system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Keyboard Main board Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board Main board Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work correctly. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board Action in Sequence
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see Undetermined Problems on page 75.

ACPI 1.0a 23 AFLASH Utility 45
Disassembly Battery Pack 50 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 55 Floppy Disk Drive 59 Procedure Flowchart 49 Display 3 Battery Pack 52 BIOS 23 package 23 password control 23 ROM size 23 ROM type 23 vendor 23 Version 23 BIOS Setup Utility 33 BIOS Supports protocol 23 BIOS Utility 33 Basic System Settings 38 Navigating 34 Onboard Device Configuration 40 Startup Configuration 39 System Information 34 System Security 44 Board Layout 4 Bottom View 5 Top View 4
Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 64 External Diskette Drive Check 64
Features 1 features 93 Flash Utility 45 Floppy Disk removing the 59 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 81
Hard disk 25 HDD 25 Hot Keys 13
Cache controller 23 size 23 caps lock on indicator 12 CardBus 28 CPU core voltage 23 package 23 type 23
Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 74
Jumper and Connector Locations 77 Top View 77
Keyboard 29 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 64
DIMM 23 Combinations 24 external 53 package 23 removing 53 Speed 23 voltage 23
L2 cache 23 LAN/Modem Combo 24

Memory Check 65

Model Definition 92 Modem 24

Video 26 Resolutions 27

num lock on indicator 12
Windows 2000 Environment Test 96, 100
Online Support Information 105
Panel 6 Bottom 11 left 6 Rear 9 right 9 Parallel Port 27 PC Card 12, 28 PCMCIA 28 Pentium III 23 Power System Check 65 Battery Pack 66 Processor 23

RMA 81

Second Level Cache 23 System Block Diagram 3 Layout 4 System Diagnostic Diskette 45 System Memory 23 System Specifications Features 93 System Utilities 33 System Utility Diskette 45
Test Compatible Components 95 Touchpad Check 66 Troubleshooting 63
Undetermined Problems 75 USB 27, 28 utility BIOS Index