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TravelMate 230/ 280
Service Guide
PART NO.: 49.46W01.001
PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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  • Page 1 TravelMate 230/ 280 Service Guide PART NO.: 49.46W01.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on HP Lapin service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2002 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram ....... . .118 TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Appendix C Online Support Information Index VIII...

  • Page 9: System Specifications

    Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ® Intel Mobile Celeron Pentium (TravelMate 230) ® Intel Mobile Northwood Pentium (TravelMate 280) 64-bit memory bus Two 200-pin DDR-DRAM with each supporting 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB, upgradable to the total maximum of 1024MB with SODIMM modules, supporting PC1600/2100 .

  • Page 10: Video Performance

    The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically dims the LCD when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power. See “Power Management” on page 28 for more information on power management features. C compatible (Optional) TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 11: Opening And Closing The Display

    Opening and closing the display To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the right and lift up the cover. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to conserve power when you close the display cover, and turns it back on when you open the display cover.

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    NARI LPC BUS LPC BUS FWH 4MB FWH 4MB NS SIO NS SIO M38859 M38859 SIOC32 SIOC32 PC87392 PC87392 M38857 M38857 SOIC40 SOIC40 SER. SER. TRACK TRACK INT KB INT KB POINT POINT TravelMate 230/ 280 DEBUG DEBUG CONN. CONN.

  • Page 13: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View PCB No. 02217-SB CPU Socket CRT Port Inverter Connector RJ45 + RJ11 Bluetooth Connector (Dummy) USB Port 0 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector USB Port 1 Launch Cable Connector Parallel Port DC-in Port Chapter 1 Mini-PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector SW1 Setting (Please see Chapter 5 for details) Internal Keyboard Cable Connector...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Bottom View Modem Cable Connector North Bridge (845-GL) DIMM Socket 1 Audio Board Connector DIMM Socket 2 South Bridge (ICH4) Modem Connector Battery Connector CardBus Controller (OZ6912T) LAN Controller (RTL8100BL) LVDS TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 15: Panel

    Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Front Panel Display screen Status indicators Touchpad Click button (left, center and right) Palmrest Keyboard Easy launch keys Chapter 1 Item Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output.

  • Page 16: Left Panel

    Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts a mono/stereo condenser microphone. Internal diskette drive, accepts 3.5-inch floppy diskettes Controls the volume of the speakers. Push this button to eject the floppy disk Description TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 17: Right Panel

    Right Panel Icon Battery bay Optical drive LED indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot Security keylock Chapter 1 Item/ Port Houses the computer’s battery pack. Houses removable optical drive modules. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the compact disc from the drive. Ejects the compact discs when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Modem jack Connects to the phone line Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution Description TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 19: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Chapter 1 Item Houses the computer’s battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured by a screw). Houses the computer’s main memory. Description...

  • Page 20: Indicators

    Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is active. Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) Description TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 21: Keyboard

    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 Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Embedded numeric keypad...

  • Page 22: Windows Keys

    + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. Description TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 23: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Chapter 1...
  • Page 24 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. Hold Gr and press the Euro symbol. Function Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Home Functions as the Functions as the Euro Types the Euro symbol. Description key. key. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 25: Launch Keys

    Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth , Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. By default, P1 and P2 are users programmable. The Web Browser button, by default, is used to launch the internet browser The mail button is used to launch the e-mail application.

  • Page 26: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller Processor (for TravelMate 230) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Processor (for TravelMate 280) Item CPU type...
  • Page 27 Second Level Cache Item 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Memory Combinations...
  • Page 28 Rear side Specification Mitsumi D353G W/I BEZ MCI JU-226A293 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 1 MB 1.6 MB Specification IBM (IC25N020ATD) 20000 16383 4200RPM ATA-5 121-216 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% Specification 2HD (1.44MB) 2 MB TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 29 CD-ROM Interface Items Vendor & Model Name Mitsumi SR-244W1 Performance Specification Transfer rate Read Sustained: Programmed I/O: Multi-word DMA: Ultra DMA: Access time (typ.) Random: 115 ms Full Stroke: 250 ms Rotation speed 5136 rpm Data Buffer Capacity 128 KB Interface Applicable disc format CD/CD-ROM(12cm,8cm), CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1, Mode2), CD-...
  • Page 30 200 msec typical 300 msec average max Full Stroke (*8) 300 msec typical 600 msec average max DVD-RAM (4.7G) Random (*9) 180 msec typical 300 msec average max Full Stroke (*10) 320 msec typical 700 msec average max TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 31 (*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer rate Access time Start up time Stop time Acoustic noise Interface Master/Slave PC compatible Applicable disc format Slope Dimensions, Weight Eject Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional...
  • Page 32 Fixed, share the system memory Refresh Rate CRT Only LPC47N227 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification Specification Specification LCD/CRT Simultaneous Specification TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 33 USB Port Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor &...
  • Page 34 1400Vrms 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification 14.1” AU B141XN04 V2 14.1 XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) 15” Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 35 AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Input voltage range (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Load Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage...

  • Page 36: Environmental Requirements

    25.6~250Hz: 0.5G 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Specification 326(W) x 267.5(D) x 35.0~37.3(H)mm 6.8 Ibs with14.1” TFT LCD and CD-ROM/ 6.9 Ibs with 15”LCD and CD-ROM Phenomenon TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 37: Mechanical Specification

    Mechanical Specification Item I/O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Memory Address Map Memory Address 00000000-0009FFFF 80600000-80600FFF 80620000-8063FFFF 81000000-81FFFFF 000A0000-000CFFFF 08000000-08000FFF 08001000-08001FFF 82400000-82400FFF 82200000-82200FFF I/O Address Map I/O Address 00000000-0000000F 00000000-00000CF7 00000010-0000001F 00000020-00000021 00000024-00000025 00000028-00000029 0000002C-0000002D 0000002E-0000002F 00000030-00000031 00000034-00000035 00000038-00000039 0000003C-0000003D 00000040-00000043 00000050-00000053...
  • Page 38 Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM SMBus Controller-24C3 Crystal WDM AC’97 Driver for ICH4 Crystal WDM AC’97 Driver for ICH4 Agere Systems AC’97 Modem Agere Systems AC’97 Modem Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC O2Micro OZ6912 CardBus Controller Motherboard Resources O2Micro OZ6912 CardBus Controller TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 39 IRQ Assignment Map Interrupt Channel IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ6 IRQ8 IRQ9 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 IRQ16 IRQ16 IRQ17 IRQ17 IRQ17 IRQ18 IRQ19 IRQ19 IRQ21 IRQ23 NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS DMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel DRQ0 DRQ1 DRQ2 DRQ3 DRQ4...
  • Page 40 TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 41: System Utilities

    2759 02.29.25 02.29.25 02.29.25 02.29.25 8146W01008246015BFM000 8146W01008246015BFM000 8146W01008246015BFM000 8146W01008246015BFM000 No Asset Tag No Asset Tag No Asset Tag No Asset Tag TravelMate 230 TravelMate 230 TravelMate 230 TravelMate 230 Acer Acer Acer Acer 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 F5/F6 Change Values...
  • Page 42 F5/F6 Change Values F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu Exit Exit Exit Setup Defaults Setup Defaults Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 43: Multi-Boot Menu

    Multi-Boot Menu Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Multi Boot Selection Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility. NOTE: If users disable the multi boot selection menu in BIOS SETUP utility, the message “ Press F12 to enter the multi boot selection menu”...

  • Page 44: System Information

    F5/F6 Change Values F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu Exit Exit Exit Setup Defaults Setup Defaults Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 45 8146W01008246015BFM000 8146W01008246015BFM000 8146W01008246015BFM000 No Asset Tag No Asset Tag No Asset Tag No Asset Tag TravelMate 280 TravelMate 280 TravelMate 280 TravelMate 280 Acer Acer Acer Acer 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 F5/F6 Change Values F5/F6 Change Values F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select >...

  • Page 46: Main System Settings

    <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field. <Enter> selects field. <Enter> selects field. Setup Defaults Setup Defaults Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit Format TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 47 Parameter Boot on LAN When it is enabled, a remote host with an appropriate boot image can boot this computer via the internal LAN. Hotkey Beep Help: Enable or disable hotkey beep. Auto Dim Help: The system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT available (running on...

  • Page 48: Advanced Information

    Japanese media format. The 1.25MB 3 ½” diskette format. The 1.25MB 3 ½” diskette format. The 1.25MB 3 ½” diskette requires a 3-mode floppy-disk requires a 3-mode floppy-disk requires a 3-mode floppy-disk drive. drive. drive. TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 49 Parameter Legacy Diskette A Primary Master Secondary Master I/O Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Legacy USB Support Chapter 2 Description Help: Selects floppy type. Note that 1.25MB 3 1/2” references a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. The 1.25MB, 3 1/2” diskette requires a 3- Mode floppy-disk drive.

  • Page 50: Primary Master

    Setup Defaults Setup Defaults Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit Options Auto/CD-ROM/ ATAPI Removable/User TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 51: Secondary Master

    Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media bay drive.
  • Page 52 F 1 0 S a v e a n d E x it F 1 0 S a v e a n d E x it Options Enabled or Disabled Bi-directional, Output only, EPP, 378, 3BC, 278 IRQ7, IQ5 TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 53: Pci Irq Routing

    PCI IRQ Routing The PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set IRQ for PCI devices. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. PIRQ A# :[11] PIRQ A# :[11] PIRQ A# :[11]...

  • Page 54: System Security

    Setup Defaults Setup Defaults Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit F10 Save and Exit Options Enter Enter Enabled or Disabled Enter key. The password box appears TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 55 Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and then press IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. Retype password to verify your first entry and then press After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.
  • Page 56 Enter Password Enter Password . The following prompt appears: Enter Current Password [ Enter New Password Confirm New Password [ , then the password is removed. to use the computer. to use the . Leave “ Confirm New TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 57 After three tries, a prompt appears: (for example, if the primary master HDD is locked.) Enter Primary Master HDD Master Password [ Enter the BIOS utility to check HDD’s serial number and write it down. Use another computer to generate the HDD Password with hddmas.exe or mashdd2.exe . Type the HDD’s serial number, press Type the generated HDD password in the following prompt you set up.

  • Page 58: Boot Options

    <F5> and <F6> moves the <F5> and <F6> moves the <F5> and <F6> moves the device up or down. device up or down. device up or down. Setup Defaults Setup Defaults Setup Defaults TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 59: Exit Setup

    Exit Setup This menu contains exit options. Information Information Information Information Main Main Main Main Exit Saving Changes Exit Saving Changes Exit Saving Changes Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults...
  • Page 60 D o you w ant to load default settings? [Yes] [N o] If you would like to load factory- default settings for all parameters, use the cursor keys to select Yes; then press . Choose No if otherwise. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 61: Bios Flash Utility

    BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use IFlash. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file.

  • Page 62: System Utility Diskette

    System Utility Diskette This utility diskette is for the TravelMate 230/ 280 notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD kit. It provides the following functions: Panel ID Utility 1394 GUID Utility Mother Board Data Utility To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu” prompt you to choose the testing item.

  • Page 63: System Diagnostic Diskette

    System Diagnostic Diskette IMPORTANT: The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is provided by Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, you can find it in the service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program.

  • Page 64: Running Pqa Diagnostics Program

    . The main menu appears on screen. Vx_x xx-xx-xx Result Diag SysInfo Option to enable the selected option. The main options Vx_x xx-xx-xx Diag Result Option SysInfo Diag TEST MULTI TEST FULL TEST QUICK TEST Exit Exit TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 65 The screen below appears if you select Multi Test. Specify the desired number of tests and press After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below). Move the highlight bar triangle mark indicates that there are available sub-options.
  • Page 66 TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 67: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat-bladed screw driver Phillips screw driver Tweezers Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver...

  • Page 68: General Information

    Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 69: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 70 Hx6 for Hitachi 15” Super XGA+ LCD Unit Gx4 for 14”1 XGA LCD Unit Gx4 for 14”1 XGA LCD Unit Cx6 for Hitachi 15” XGA LCD Unit Cx6 for Hitachi 15” XGA LCD Unit LCD Panel LCD Panel LCD Coaxial LCD Coaxial Cable Cable TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 71 Screw List Item Screw M2.5XL6 Flat Head (Black) Screw M2XL3 Washer Flat Head (Black) Screw M2XL4 Flat Head (Black) Screw M2XL4 Round Head (Black) Screw M2XL5 Round Head (Silver) Hex Screw Screw M2.5XL4 Flat Head (Silver) Screw M2XL4.5 Flat Head (Silver) Screw M2XL3 Flat Head (Black) Screw M2XL12 Round Head (Black) Screw M3XL4 Flat Head (Silver)

  • Page 72: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery To remove the battery, push the battery release button, and then slide the battery out from the machine. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 73: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the one screw from the hard disk drive cover, and then remove the cover. Remove the two screws as shown and then pull the plastic tag to detach the hard disk drive module out from the machine carefully.
  • Page 74 NOTE: Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the hard disk drive bracket to the hard disk drive module. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 75: Removing The Memory Module

    Removing the Memory Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws from the memory cover. Lift the cover off, then remove the memory cover. Push out the latches on both sides of the socket and pull the memory module out from the socket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 76: Removing The Modem Board

    Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board. NOTE: Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the modem board to the unit. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 77 Chapter 3...

  • Page 78: Disassembling The Lcd

    Disconnect the launch board cable from the launch board and then detach the middle cover away from the main unit. Removing the Launch Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 70 Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 79: Removing The Keyboard

    Removing the Keyboard See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 70 To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to help disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board.
  • Page 80 See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 70 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71 Remove the three screws as shown and then detach the heat plate from the main unit. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 81: Removing The Lcd Module

    NOTE: 1.Because the CD-ROM module and the heat plate share the common screw, you only have to remove the two screws as shown below If you detach the heat plate from the main unit after the step of removing the CD-ROM. The same principle applies to the assembly procedures. NOTE: 2.Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the heat plate to the main unit.
  • Page 82 Remove the LCD module from the main unit carefully. Disconnect the launch board cable from the main board and remove it. NOTE: Please arrange the inverter cable and the coaxial cable well in the way as shown after you connect them to the main board. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 83: Removing The Lcd Bezel

    Removing the LCD Bezel See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 70 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71 See “Removing the Heat Plate” on page 72 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 73 Use plastic tweezers to remove the three LCD cushions on the LCD bezel, and then remove the three screws below from the LCD bezel.
  • Page 84 It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. NOTE: 2. Please route the cables with the inverter cable placed at the right side of the coaxial cable as shown below before you attach the inverter board to the LCD panel. TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 85 Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD) See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 70 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71 See “Removing the Heat Plate” on page 72 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 73 See “Removing the LCD Bezel”...
  • Page 86 See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 75 See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 77 To remove the LCD, first remove the six screws from the LCD, then remove the LCD from the LCD panel. TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 87 NOTE: Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the LCD to the LCD panel. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. Removing the 14.1” TFT LCD Brackets See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 88: Removing The Lcd Coaxial Cable

    See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 75 See “Removing the Inverter Board (14.1” LCD)” on page 76 See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 77 Remove the tape then remove the LCD coaxial cable from the LCD. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 89: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the RTC Battery See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 70 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71 See “Removing the Heat Plate” on page 72 Disconnect the RTC cable and then remove the RTC battery from the upper case gently. Removing the Touch Pad Frame See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 90: Removing The Cpu Heat Sink

    NOTE: Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the CPU heat sink to the main board. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. Removing the Processor See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 91: Installing The Processor

    See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 70 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71 See “Removing the Heat Plate” on page 72 See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 87 See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 82 Use a flat screwdriver to unlock the CPU socket counterclockwise, detach the CPU from its socket and then lock the CPU socket clockwise with the flat screwdriver.
  • Page 92 Any failure to do so will cause the damage to the two RF cables. 2. Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the upper case to the lower case. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 93: Removing The Touch Pad Board

    Removing the Touch Pad Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the Touch Pad Frame” on page 81 See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 83 To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a plastic flat screwdriver and plastic tweezers, and then remove the touch pad board from the upper case.

  • Page 94: Removing The Touch Pad Cable

    See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 73 See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 81 See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 83 10. Remove the three screws as shown, and disconnect the FDD cable from the main board. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 95: Removing The Audio Board

    11. Detach the FDD module from the lower case. NOTE: Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the FDD module to the main board. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. Removing the Audio Board See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 96: Removing The Speakers

    See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 65 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 70 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71 See “Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module” on page 71 See “Removing the Heat Plate” on page 72 TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 97: Removing The Main Board

    See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 73 See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 81 See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 83 10. To remove the charger plate, first remove the screw from the charger plate, and then remove the charger plate from the main board.

  • Page 98: Removing The Pcmcia Slot

    13. See “Removing the Charger Plate” on page 88 14. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 89 15. Remove four screws from the PCMCIA plate to remove the plate. 16. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board. TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 99 NOTE: 1. Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the PCMCIA plate to the main board. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. 2. Please note that the I/O port bracket should be attached to the main board before assembling the PCMCIA slot to the main board.
  • Page 100 17. Detach the I/O port bracket from the main board. NOTE: Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the I/O port to the main board. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 101: System Upgrade Procedure

    System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless Unit See “Removing the Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 70 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71 See “Removing the Heat Plate” on page 72 (Remove three screws here) Note that the one with the white RF cable is for the right antenna and the one with the black RF cable is for the left antenna.
  • Page 102 Be careful to arrange the right and left RF cables well. 10. Connect the RF cables into the Wireless LAN board. NOTE: Please note that the black RF cable should be routed beneath the coaxial cable. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 104: System Check Procedures

    Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains: Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the system board. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 105: Keyboard Or Auxiliary Input Device Check

    Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
  • Page 106 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 99. Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 107: Touchpad Check

    Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 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.

  • Page 108: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    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. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 109: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes <No error code> <No error code> Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn...
  • Page 110 None BIOS ROM System board Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 111 Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.

  • Page 112: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 97. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 99. Battery pack System board TravelMate 230/ 280...
  • Page 113 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
  • Page 114 System board Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board System board Action in Sequence See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 55. Modem phone port modem combo board System board TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 115: Intermittent Problems

    Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 116: Undetermined Problems

    If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: System board LCD assembly TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 117: Index Of Phlash16 Error Message

    Index of Phlash16 Error Message Error Codes -1 or // FF -2 or // FE -3 or // FD -4 or // FC -5 or // FB -6 or // FA -7 or // F9 -8 or // F8 -9 or // F7 -10or // F6 -11 or // F5 -12 or // F4...
  • Page 118 Invalid part count found in the interface. Invalid text descriptor size found in the interface. Invalid part descriptor size found in the interface. Cannot flash when DOSKEY is present. Duplicate device support found in the interface. Program terminated due to command line option. TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 119: Index Of Pqa Diagnostic Error Code, Message

    Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message Error Code 01XXX 02XXX 03XXX 04XXX 05XXX 06XXX 07XXX 08XXX 09XXX 10XXX 11XXX 12XXX Chapter 4 Message CPU or main board error Memory error Keyboard error Video error Parallel Port error Serial port error Diskette drive error Hard disk error CD-ROM error...
  • Page 120 TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 121: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Top View PCB No. 02217-SB CRT Port USB Port 0 USB Port 1 ParallelPort DC-in Port Inverter Connector Bluetooth Connector (Dummy) CN10 Launch Cable Connector Chapter 5 CN14 CardBus Connector CN15 Mini-PCI Connector CN16 CD-ROM Connector CN17 Touch Pad Cable Connector CN18...
  • Page 122 CN13 RTC Battery Connector Keyboard Switch Settings English Japanese Europe Password Bypass Setting and BootBlock Setting Check Password Enable BootBlock Enable SW1 Setting (Please see below) CPU Socket Golden Finger (or Debug Board) SW2-1 SW2-2 SW2-3 SW2-4 TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 123: Bottom View

    Bottom View CN21 Modem Card Cable Connector CN22 Audio Board Connector CN23 Battery Connector CN24 Modem Connector LVDS LAN Controller (RTL8100BL) Chapter 5 North Bridge (845-GL) Cardbus Controller (OZ6912T) South Bridge (ICH4) DIMM 1 Socket DIMM 2 Socket...
  • Page 124 TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 125: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 126: Travelmate 230 Exploded Diagram

    TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 127 Picture Cables Chapter 6 Partname LCD COAXIAL CABLE 14.1" XGA LAUNCH BOARD CABLE INVERTER CABLE POWER CORD 125V 3PIN TOUCHPAD CABLE MODEM CABLE Description CABLE LCD COAXIAL 14.1" XGA CABLE LAUNCH BOARD S50 CABLE LED & INVERTER CORD 125V UL 3P K01081B1183WP CABLE TOUCH PAD FPC PELICAN CABLE MODEM 260MM...
  • Page 128 HDD BRACKET CHARGER PLATE HEATSINK PLATE HDD COVER Description COVER BATTERY PELICAN BRACKET SUPPORT L 141 LCD S50 BRACKET SUPPORT R 141 LCD S50 ASSEMBLY HDD BRACKET PELICAN ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE PELICAN ASSEMBLY HEAT PLATE PELICAN COVER HDD PELICAN TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 129 Picture Chapter 6 Partname MODEM COVER W/SCREW CD-ROM BRACKET UPPER CASE W/ TOUCHPAD MODULE TOUCHPAD COVER MIDDLE COVER W/O LAUNCH BOARD LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/ NAME PLATE & RUBBER LCD PANEL W/ HINGE BRACKET, LATCH & LOGO Description ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER PELICAN BRACKET CD ROM PELICAN ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE PELICAN...
  • Page 130 PCMCIA SLOT I/O BRACKET PCMCIA PLATE AUDIO BOARD INVERTER BOARD 14"/15"AMBIT Description ASSEMBLY LOWER CASE PELICAN ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER PELICAN CONN CARDPUSH 1CA91501-TC-F2 ASSEMBLY I/O BRACKET PELICAN ASSEMBLY PCMCIA PLATE PELICAN PELICAN AUDIO BD (SMT) VER-0SA INVERTER 14"/15" T62I223.00 TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 131 Picture Battery Chapter 6 Partname MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.00 LAUNCH BOARD WIRELESS BOARD AMBIT T60H656.00 TOUCHPAD BOARD BATTERY MODULE 8CELL SAMSUNG BATTERY 8CELL LI-ION SAMSUNG BTP-43D1 Description MODEM MDC AMB/T60M283.00 3A/3B PELICAN LAUNCH KEY BD LAN WLESS PCI AMBIT T60H656.00 TOUCHPAD MULTI-SWITCH SYNAPTIC BATTERY MODULE 8CELL...
  • Page 132 Picture Partname Description COIN BATTERY 3V 210MAH BTY COIN 3V CR2032WKA2 210MAH TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 133 Picture Adapter Keyboard Speaker Heatsink FDD/Floppy Disk Drive Chapter 6 Partname ADAPTER 70W 3PIN DELTA ADP- 65DBBE KEYBOARD NSK-84X21 US SPEAKER PACK LEFT/RIGHT CPU HEATSINK CPU FAN SINK W/ FAN FDD MODULE 1.44M MITSUMI Description ADT 70W ADP-65DBBE 3P KB US NSK-84X21 SPEAKER PELICAN SINK HEAT CPU PELICAN ASSEMBLY FAN PELICAN...
  • Page 134 BATTERY, I/O BRACKET, MODEM CABLE, PCMCIA PLATE & PCMCIA SLOT TOUCHPAD BUTTON SCROLL TOUCHPAD BUTTON PAD SCREW RUBBER UPPER Description CD-ROM 24X MITSU/SR244W1 F4M PELICAN MB (DIP) W/O CPU VER-SB BUTTON TOUCHPAD SCROLL BUTTON TOUCHPAD PELICAN RUBBER UP 14.1" BEZEL F3M TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 135 Picture Screws Chapter 6 Partname SCREW RUBBER LOWER NAME PLATE FOR BEZEL LOGO LABEL FOR PANEL NAME PLATE FOR MIDDLE COVER TM230 LAUNCH KEY SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW Description RUBBER SCREW DOWN F3M MYLAR NAME PLATE PELICAN LABEL LOGO ON PANEL PELICAN MYLAR PLATE NAME COVER...

  • Page 136: Travelmate 280 Exploded Diagram

    TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 137 Picture Cables Chapter 6 Partname LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15” XGA LAUNCH BOARD CABLE INVERTER CABLE POWER CORD 125V 3PIN TOUCHPAD CABLE MODEM CABLE Description CABLE LCD COAXIAL 15” XGA CABLE LAUNCH BOARD S50 CABLE LED & INVERTER CORD 125V UL 3P K01081B1183WP CABLE TOUCH PAD FPC PELICAN CABLE MODEM 260MM...
  • Page 138 CHARGER PLATE HEATSINK PLATE HDD COVER MODEM COVER W/SCREW CD-ROM BRACKET Description COVER BATTERY PELICAN ASSEMBLY HDD BRACKET PELICAN ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE PELICAN ASSEMBLY HEAT PLATE PELICAN COVER HDD PELICAN ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER PELICAN BRACKET CD ROM PELICAN TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 139 Picture Chapter 6 Partname UPPER CASE W/TOUCHPAD MODULE TOUCHPAD COVER MIDDLE COVER W/O LAUNCH BOARD LCD BEZEL 15" W/ NAME PLATE & RUBBER LCD PANEL W/ HINGE BRACKET LATCH & LOGO LOWER CASE W/ DIMM COVER & SPEAKER PACK DIMM COVER W/ SCREW Description ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE PELICAN FRAME TOUCHPAD PELICAN...
  • Page 140 AUDIO BOARD INVERTER BOARD 14"/15"AMBIT MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.00 LAUNCH BOARD Description CONN CARDPUSH 1CA91501-TC-F2 ASSEMBLY I/O BRACKET PELICAN ASSEMBLY PCMCIA PLATE PELICAN PELICAN AUDIO BD (SMT) VER-0SA INVERTER 14"/15" T62I223.00 MODEM MDC AMB/T60M283.00 3A/3B PELICAN LAUNCH KEY BD TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 141 Picture Battery Chapter 6 Partname TOUCHPAD BOARD BATTERY MODULE 8CELL SAMSUNG BATTERY 8CELL LI-ION SAMSUNG BTP-43D1 BATTERY MODULE 8CELL LI-ION SANYO BATTERY MODULE 8CELL LI-ION SANYO 4UR1865OF-2 COIN BATTERY 3V 210MAH Description TOUCHPAD MULTI-SWITCH SYNAPTIC BATTERY MODULE 8CELL ASY BTY PACK LI+8C 2AH/SAM SMP BATTERY MODULE 8CELL BTY PACK LI+8CELL 2AKH SANYO BTY COIN 3V CR2032WKA2 210MAH...
  • Page 142 KEYBOARD NSK-84X21 US SPEAKER PACK LEFT/RIGHT CPU HEATSINK CPU FAN SINK W/ FAN FDD MODULE 1.44M MITSUMI Description ADT 70W ADP-65DBBE 3P KB US NSK-84X21 SPEAKER PELICAN SINK HEAT CPU PELICAN ASSEMBLY FAN PELICAN ASSY UNIT FDD MITSUMI PELICAN TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 143 Picture Partname Description COMBO DRIVE 8/24/10/24X KME COMBO 8,24/10/24 UJA74OAC6 F4 UJA74OAC6 F4 Chapter 6...
  • Page 144 NAME PLATE FOR BEZEL LOGO LABEL FOR PANEL Description PELICAN MB (DIP) W/O CPU VER-SB BUTTON TOUCHPAD SCROLL BUTTON TOUCHPAD PELICAN RUBBER UP 14.1" BEZEL F3M RUBBER SCREW DOWN F3M MYLAR NAME PLATE PELICAN LABEL LOGO ON PANEL PELICAN TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 145 Picture Screws Chapter 6 Partname NAME PLATE FOR MIDDLE COVER TM280 SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW Description MYLAR PLATE NAME TM280 MIDDLE SCREW CPU MECH WAFER M2*L4 SCREW M2.0*12 STEEL B SCREW M2L4 BH MSN+BZ SCREW M2L5 BH MSN+N SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC- 420325...
  • Page 146 TravelMate 230/280...

  • Page 147: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Model Definition and Configuration Model Number Definition Model Number 230X 14.1” TFT Celeron 1.7G 230FX 14.1” TFT Celeron 1.7G 230XV 14.1” TFT Celeron 1.7G 230FXV 14.1” TFT Celeron 1.7G 230XC 14.1” TFT Celeron 1.7G 230LC 15” TFT Celeron 1.7G 231X 14.1”...
  • Page 148 TravelMate 230/ 280...

  • Page 149: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly. Appendix B...

  • Page 150: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    Hitachi TX38D95VC1CAM 20GB Hitachi DK23EA-20F 20GB Toshiba MK2018GAP 30GB Hitachi DK23EA-30F 30GB Toshiba MK3021GAP 30GB Fujitsu HN-16L/30 40GB Hitachi DK2EA-40 40GB Toshiba MK4021GAP 40GB Fujitsu HN-16L/40 60GB Hitachi DK23EA-60 60GB Toshiba MK6021GAP Mitsumi D353G MCI JU-226A033 MKE SR-8177-BAA6 TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 151 US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card IBM ISDN Card D5K3320 Acer 211c 21” Viewsonic PF790 19” Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14” Compaq Color Monitor NET Color Monitor 20” Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)
  • Page 152 PCMCIA Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard IBM USB Numeric Keypad Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pr Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface HP DeskJet 880C USB interface Canon CanonScan D1250 (USB 2.0, JP OS only)
  • Page 153 Item PCMCIA - ATA PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA - Bluetooth Appendix B Specifications IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus CB1394/DVC Pixela 1394 Cardbus PC Card PIX-PCMC/FW1 IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card...

  • Page 154: Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test

    Hitachi TX38D95VC1CAM 20GB Hitachi DK23EA-20F 20GB Toshiba MK2018GAP 30GB Hitachi DK23EA-30F 30GB Toshiba MK3021GAP 30GB Fujitsu HN-16L/30 40GB Hitachi DK2EA-40 40GB Toshiba MK4021GAP 40GB Fujitsu HN-16L/40 60GB Hitachi DK23EA-60 60GB Toshiba MK6021GAP Mitsumi D353G MCI JU-226A033 MKE SR-8177-BAA6 TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 155 US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card IBM ISDN Card D5K3320 Acer 211c 21” Viewsonic PF790 19” Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14” Compaq Color Monitor NET Color Monitor 20” Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)
  • Page 156 PCMCIA Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard IBM USB Numeric Keypad Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pr Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface HP DeskJet 880C USB interface Canon CanonScan D1250 (USB 2.0, JP OS only)
  • Page 157 Item PCMCIA - ATA PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA - Bluetooth Appendix B Specifications IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus CB1394/DVC Pixela 1394 Cardbus PC Card PIX-PCMC/FW1 IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card...

  • Page 158: Microsoft Windows 98 Environment Test

    Hitachi TX38D95VC1CAM 20GB Hitachi DK23EA-20F 20GB Toshiba MK2018GAP 30GB Hitachi DK23EA-30F 30GB Toshiba MK3021GAP 30GB Fujitsu HN-16L/30 40GB Hitachi DK2EA-40 40GB Toshiba MK4021GAP 40GB Fujitsu HN-16L/40 60GB Hitachi DK23EA-60 60GB Toshiba MK6021GAP Mitsumi D353G MCI JU-226A033 MKE SR-8177-BAA6 TravelMate 230/280...
  • Page 159 US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card IBM ISDN Card D5K3320 Acer 211c 21” Viewsonic PF790 19” Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14” Compaq Color Monitor NET Color Monitor 20” Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)
  • Page 160 PCMCIA Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard IBM USB Numeric Keypad Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pr Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface HP DeskJet 880C USB interface Canon CanonScan D1250 (USB 2.0, JP OS only)
  • Page 161 Item PCMCIA - ATA PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA - Bluetooth Appendix B Specifications IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus CB1394/DVC Pixela 1394 Cardbus PC Card PIX-PCMC/FW1 IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card...
  • Page 162 TravelMate 230/280...

  • Page 163: Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
  • Page 164 Appendix C...
  • Page 165 AC Adapter 27 PHLASH Utility 53 Audio 18 Battery 25 battery pack charging indicator 12 BIOS 18 package 18 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Setup Utility 33 BIOS Supports protocol 18 BIOS Utility 33–58 Load Default Settings 51 Navigating 35 System Information 36...
  • Page 166 hotkey 15 Hot Keys 15 I/O Address Map 29 Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 107 IRQ Assignment Map 31 Jumper and Connector Locations Bottom View 115 SW2 Settings 114 Top View 113, 115 Keyboard 18, 25 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 97 L2 cache 18 LCD 26 Machine Disassembly 59...
  • Page 167 utility BIOS 33–58 Video 24 Resolutions 24 Video controller 18 Windows 2000 Environment Test 146 Windows 98 Environment Test 150 Windows XP Environment Test 142 Index...
  • Page 168 Index...

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