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Acer TravelMate 290 Series Service Manual

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Acer TravelMate 290/Extensa 2900 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to
http://csd.acer.com.tw
Project Code: T44 for TravelMate 290
Please note that this model (also named TravelMate 290) is different model from previous TravelMate 290.
These two models have the same names--TravelMate 290 with the same housing, but have different hardware
specification. The part numbers on the notebooks initiates as LX.T44....
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  • Page 1 Acer TravelMate 290/Extensa 2900 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw Project Code: T44 for TravelMate 290 Please note that this model (also named TravelMate 290) is different model from previous TravelMate 290.

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 290/Extensa 2900 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2004 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: Denotes actual messages that appear SCREEN MESSAGES on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING 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

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 TravelMate 290 Series ........

  • Page 9: System Specifications

    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 Pentium M processor at 1.3 ~ 1.7 GHz or higher Intel 855PM Chipset Memory upgradeable up to 2GB with 2 slots Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk...
  • Page 10 I/O Ports One type II CardBus PC Card slot One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10/100) One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92) 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 microphone-in jack Three USB 2.0 ports (Two in rear and one on left) One FIR port (IrDA)

  • Page 11: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 12: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View CRT Connector JP16 Module Connector Parallel Port JP17 Mini PCI Connector IEEE 1394 Connector JP18 Speaker Connector TV-OUT Connector JP19 Headphone-out Jack RJ11/RJ45 Connector JP20 SD Socket USB Connector X2 JP21 Microphone-in Jack CPU FAN Connector JP22 HDD Connector USB Connector...

  • Page 13: Bottom View

    Bottom View JP25 SO-DIMM Socket AC’97 Codec JP26 SO-DIMM Socket CardBus Controller IEEE 1394 Connector Chapter 1...

  • Page 14: Outlook View

    Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front Open View Icon Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Power Button Turns on the computer power. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

  • Page 15: Front View

    Front View Icon Item Description Latch Latch for opening and colsing the computer. AcerMedia bay For hot-swappable modules including 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM, or 24/10/8/24x DVD/CD-RW combo or 2x DVD-RW. Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Left Panel

    Left Panel Icon Item Description Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). PC card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC card or 32- bit CardBus PC card. Wireless Enables and disables wireless communication switch communication devices. Stereo speaker Outputs sound.

  • Page 17: Right Panel

    Right Panel Icon Item Description Stereo speaker Outputs sound. Houses the computer hard disk. Ventialtion slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter. Chapter 1...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Item Description Item Description Item Description Icon Item Description IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Ethernet port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Modem port Connects to a phone line. Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

  • Page 19: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Icon Item Description RAM slot Houses the computer’s main memory. AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for latch removing the optical drive. AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.

  • Page 20: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components. Icon Function Description Lights when Hard Disk Drive is activated. Lights when Optical Disk Drive is activated. Scroll lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated.
  • Page 21 Charging: Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec. Low capacity (about 10% for 8-cell battery and about 15% for 4-cell battery): Flashing 0.25 sec. and off 0.25 sec. Critically low capacity (about 3% for 8-cell battery and about 5% for 4-cell battery): Flashing 0.1 sec. and off 0.1 sec.

  • Page 22: Lock Keys

    Lock Keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Pad lock When Pad Lock is on, the embedded keypad is (Fn-F10) enabled.

  • Page 23: Embedded Numeric Keypad

    Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the right hand side of the keycaps. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal keypad manner.

  • Page 24: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Description Windows logo Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) + M (Undoes Minimize All)

  • Page 25: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness and volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Function...

  • Page 26: The Euro Symbol

    The Euro Symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.

  • Page 27: Launch Keys

    Launch Keys Located at the top of keyboard are three buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the two launch keys. They are designated as the programmable buttons (P1 and P2). Launch Key Default application User-programmable...

  • Page 28: Touchpad

    Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad: Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

  • Page 29: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type ® ® Intel Pentium M Processor at 1.3~1.7 GHz CPU package µ FCBGA package CPU core voltage ® ® Intel Pentium M Processor supports automatic selection of power supply voltage CPU I/O voltage 1.05V BIOS Item...
  • Page 30 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 128MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB...
  • Page 31 Hard Disc Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Toshiba MK2023GAS HGST HGST HGST Model IC25N030ATMR04-0 IC25N040ATMR04-0 IC25N060ATMR04-0 HGST Name IC25N020ATMR04-0 Toshiba MK3021GAS Toshiba MK4021GAS Toshiba MK6021GAS FJV MHT2030AT Seagate ST94011A FJV MHT2060AT HGST HGST HTS548040M9AT00 HTS548060M9AT00 Toshiba MK6022GAX Capacity 20000 30000 40000 60000...
  • Page 32 CD-ROM Interface Item Specification Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW(read) DVD-RAM (read, Version2.1), DVD-RAM (read, Version 1.0) CD: CD-Audio, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD) Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R (read), CD-RW (read) Loading mechanism Load: Manual...
  • Page 33 Combo Drive Interface Item Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) (Mode1) 3.3X-8X CAV 4463-10820KByte/s 4X-5.7X PCAV 600-855KByte/s 10.3X-24X CAV 1552-3600KByte/s (Mode2) 4X-5.7X PACV 684.4-975.3KBytes/s 10.3X-24X CAV 1769-4104KByte/s Data Buffer Capacity 192 KBytes Interface IDE/ATAPI Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW(read) DVD-RAM (read, Version2.1), DVD-RAM (read, Version 1.0) CD: CD-Audio, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I,...
  • Page 34 Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Compatibility AC97 2.2 & WHQL spec. Mixed sound source Sampling rate 48 KHz...
  • Page 35 PCMCIA Port Item Specification PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410 CardBus Supports card type Type II Number of slots One type-II Access location Left panel Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic Intel 855PM...
  • Page 36 Item Specification Display technology Resolution XGA (1024* XGA (1024* XGA (1024* XGA (1024* XGA (1024* SXGA 768) 768) 768) 768) 768) (1400* 1050) Supports 262K 262K 262K 262K 262K 262K colors Optical Specification Contrast ratio 150 (min) 300:1 300:1 300:1 250:1 250:1 200 (Typ.)

  • Page 37: Environmental Requirements

    AC Adapter Item Specification Input Characteristics Input Rated Voltage 100V/240V Input Voltage Range 90VAC to 270VAC Input Frequency Range 47Hz to 63Hz Input Voltage Harmonic larger than or equal to 8% Distortion Input Current (100Vac, 240Vac / larger than or equal to 1.5A 3.5A loag) Output Characteristics Output Rated Voltage...

  • Page 38: Mechanical Specification

    Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 333.6mm (W) x 276.3mm (D) x 32mm (H) for 14.1/15.0 inch model Weight 6.15lb (2.79kg) for 14.1 inch model 6.26lb (2.84kg) for 15.0 inch model I/O Ports One type II CardBus slots, one RJ-11 modem jack, one RJ-45 network jack, one DC-in jack for AC adapter, one ECP/EPP-compliant parallel port, one external monitor port, one headphone/speaker/line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack), one microphone/line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack), three Universal Serial Bus (USB)

  • Page 39: System Utilities

    Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.
  • Page 40 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. Chapter 2...

  • Page 41: Main

    Main This menu provides you the information of the system. Parameter Description System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version VGA BIOS Version Displays VGA BIOS version Serial # Displays the serial number of the unit. UUID Number UUID=16bytes. This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present. System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base memory.

  • Page 42: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. FIR Ports Configure the system’s Infrared port using options: Disabled and Enabled. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

  • Page 43: Lpt Port

    Description Option Mode Setting Normal (16550), IrDA (HPSIR), FAST IR ASK IR, LPT Port Configure the system’s parallel port using options: Disabled and Enabled. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2...

  • Page 45: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. The formats of the password are as follows: Length 10 characters...
  • Page 46 Parameter Description Option Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access.

  • Page 47: Boot

    Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Please select the order of the boot devices. Chapter 2...

  • Page 48: Exit

    Exit 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 Description Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system. Exit Discarding Changes Allows the user Discards changes made and exits System Setup.

  • Page 49: 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 Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash 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 Flash utility.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2...

  • Page 51: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 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 Plastic flat head screw driver Plastic tweezers Philips screw driver...

  • Page 52: General Information

    Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 290 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.

  • Page 53: 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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 54 LCD Module 2 LCD Rubber 2 LCD Screw Caps LCD Bezel LCD ASSY Inverter Board LCD Coaxial LCD Brackets LCD Panel Cable Screw List Item Description SCREW BTP M1,7 x 3.5ZS SCREW BTP M2 x 4 ZS SCREW D-SUB NUT SCREW M1.7 x 2.5ZS SCREW M2 x 6 (B) &...

  • Page 55: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Slide the battery latch. Then remove the battery. Chapter 3...

  • Page 56: Removing Odd Module, Memory And Hdd Module

    Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module Removing the ODD Module Slide the optical drive latch. Then remove the optical drive. Removing the Memory Unscrew the two screws that secure the DIMM cover. Remove the DIMM cover. Pop out the memory then remove it. Removing the HDD Module Remove the screw that secures HDD module.

  • Page 57: Removing The Keyboard/Lcd Module

    Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module Removing the Keyboard Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully. Then remove the middle cover from the main unit. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. Turn the keyboard over as the picture shows.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3...

  • Page 59: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit See “Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module” on page 49 Disconnect the touchpad FPC. Remove the screw that fastens the power button. Then take off the power button. Remove the screw holding the launch board. Take off the launch board. Then remove the screw that secures the thermal plate.
  • Page 60 14. Remove the thermal module from the main unit. 15. Release the CPU lock. 16. Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully. 17. Disconnect the speaker cable. 18. Remove the two screws holding the mini PCI cover. 19. Then remove the mini PCI cover. 20.
  • Page 61 23. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom panel. 24. Then detach the upper case assembly. 25. Tear off the capton fastening the touchpad FPC. 26. Disconnect the touchpad FPC. 27. Remove the four screws that secure the touchpad support bracket. 28.
  • Page 62 34. Remove the screw holding the left hinge saddle. 35. Then remove the screw holding the right hinge saddle. 36. Remove the gasket protecting the wireless antenna. 37. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless antenna to the hinge saddle. 38.
  • Page 63 44. Remove the two screws holding the right speaker. 45. Place the right speaker as shown. 46. Then remove the right hinge saddle. 47. Remove the five screws that secure the shielding to the upper case. 48. Tear off the tape on the right and the left side. 49.
  • Page 64 54. Remove the four screws that fasten the PCMCIA slot. 55. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 65: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the two LCD rubber feet and the two screw caps. Remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. Detach the LCD bezel carefully. Tear off the tape fastening the inverter connector. Tear off the tape fastening the inverter cable. Remove the screw holding the LCD inverter board.
  • Page 66 11. Remove the eight screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets; four on each side. 12. Then remove the LCD brackets on both side. 13. Tear off the capton that secure the LCD coaxial cable. 14. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 67: Disassembling The External Modules

    Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the two screws holding the HDD carrier on one side. Then remove another two screws fastening the HDD carrier on the other side. Remove the HDD carrier. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. Detach the HDD cover.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test the two models (TravelMate 290/Extensa 2900 series). Non- Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failed symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 70: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

  • Page 71: 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 main board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
  • Page 72 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: 19V 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 main board.

  • Page 73: Touchpad Check

    Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: Check out the Power Options 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 74: Sound Check

    still occurs, continue next step. Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problems still occurs, go to next step. The main board may be damaged. Replace main board. If the external monitor has the same problem as the internal monitor, the main board may be damaged. Please insert the diagnostic disk and run the display test program and go through the sub-steps under step 2.

  • Page 75: Insyde Mobilepro Bios Post Beep Code And Post Messages

    Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages 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.
  • Page 76 Beep Code Message Description “PARITY ERROR AT Parity error during memory test at unknown location. UNKNOWN LOCATION” “PARITY ERROR AT LOCATION Parity error during memory test at the indicated XXXXXX” location. “NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER 0” Timer 0 of the clock timer controller does not generate system interrupts correctly.

  • Page 77: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Defaults” on Exit screen, then reboot system. LCD is too dark Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
  • Page 78 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from DIMM actual size.
  • Page 79 Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then installed devices. reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. External display does not work correctly. See if there is an error beep. If there is an erro beep, then change main board.

  • Page 80: 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 diagnostic test for several times to isolate the problem.

  • Page 81: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 63): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...
  • Page 82 Chapter 4...

  • Page 83: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View CRT Connector JP16 Module Connector Parallel Port JP17 Mini PCI Connector IEEE 1394 Connector JP18 Speaker Connector TV-OUT Connector JP19 Headphone-out Jack RJ11/RJ45 Connector JP20 SD Socket USB Connector X2 JP21 Microphone-in Jack CPU FAN Connector JP22 HDD Connector...

  • Page 84: Sw1 Settings (Lid Switch)

    SW1 Settings (Lid switch) Setting Function 1 NONE Function 2 LCD BACKLIGHT OFF Function 3 STAND BY Function 4 HIBERNATE SW3 Settings(Kill Switch) Setting Wireless On Bluetooth On Wireless Off Bluetooth Off Chapter 5...

  • Page 85: Bottom View

    Bottom View JP25 SO-DIMM Socket AC’97 Codec JP26 SO-DIMM Socket CardBus Controller IEEE 1394 Connector Chapter 5...
  • Page 86 Chapter 5...

  • Page 87: 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 88: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram THE SYSTEM Chapter 6...
  • Page 89 LOGIC UPPER ASSY Chapter 6...
  • Page 90 LCD 14.1” Chapter 6...
  • Page 91 LCD 15” Chapter 6...
  • Page 92 OPTICAL DISC DRIVE MODULE AND COMBO DRIVE MODULE HDD ASSY Chapter 6...
  • Page 93 Picture Partname And Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER - LITEON 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA AP.T3503.001 ADAPTER - DELTA 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB AP.T2101.001 Battery BATTERY SONY LI-ION 8 CELLS 4300mAH, BT.T3504.001 US18650G5 BATTERY SAMSUNG LI-ION 8 CELLS BT.T3506.001 4300mAH, ICR18650-22 BATTERY SONY LI-ION 4 CELLS 2150mAH, BT.T3504.002 US18650G5...
  • Page 94 Picture Partname And Description Part Number POWER CORD US (3Pin) 27.T35V5.001 POWER CORD EC (3Pin) 27.T35V5.002 POWER CORD Aus (3Pin) 27.T35V5.003 POWER CORD UK (3Pin) 27.T35V5.004 POWER CORD SWISS (3Pin) 27.T35V5.005 POWER CORD CHINA (3Pin) 27.T35V5.006 POWER CORD ITALIAN (3Pin) 27.T35V5.007 POWER CORD DEMARK (3Pin) 27.T35V5.008...
  • Page 95 Picture Partname And Description Part Number 301-THE MDC COVER PLATE 42.T35V5.005 SYSTEM 302-THE THERMAL PLATE 42.T35V5.007 SYSTEM MINI PCI COVER 42.T44V5.001 COMMUNICATION MODULE ANTENNA SET 50.T35V5.015 Intel Pentium M Banias 1.4GHz KC.BS001.14G Intel Pentium M Banias 1.5GHz KC.BS001.15G Intel Pentium M Banias 1.6GHz KC.BS001.16G Intel Pentium M Banias 1.7GHz KC.BS001.17G...
  • Page 96 Picture Partname And Description Part Number HDD 2.5" 60G HDD 2.5" FJV MHT2060AT KH.06006.003 (4200rpm) HDD 60G 2.5" HGST MORAGA KH.06007.003 HTS548060M9AT00 (5400rpm) HDD 60G 2.5" Toshiba Triton MK6022GAX KH.06004.001 (5400rpm) 001-HDD HDD ESD PLATE ASSY 33.T35V5.004(Please do refer ASSY to final spare part list to see if this part exists or not).
  • Page 97 Picture Partname And Description Part Number ASSY LCD MODULE 15 IN. AU (B150XG01-V2) 6M.T44V5.014 W/WIRELESS ASSY LCD MODULE 15 IN. HITACHI 6M.T44V5.015 (TX38D81VC1CAB) REV.B W/WIRELESS ASSY LCD MODULE 15 IN. LG (LP150X08-A5) 6M.T44V5.016 NEW W/WIRELESS ASSY LCD MODULE 15 IN. HANNSTAR 6M.T44V5.017 (HSD150PX17-A) W/WIRELESS ASSY LCD MODULE 15 IN.
  • Page 98 Picture Partname And Description Part Number 005-LCD LCD PANEL WITH LOGO (W/ANTENNA) 60.T44V5.004 14.1 AND LCD 15.0 004-LCD LCD BEZEL -14" 60.T35V5.006 14.1 AND LCD BEZEL -15" 60.T35V5.007 LCD 15.0 003-LCD LCD BRACKET L14" 33.T35V5.006 14.1 AND LCD BRACKET L15" 33.T35V5.008 LCD 15.0 002-LCD...
  • Page 99 Picture Partname And Description Part Number PCMCIA SLOT 22.T40V5.003 SYSTEM HEATSINK 305-THE THERMAL MODULE 60.T40V5.003 SYSTEM Memory MEMORY DDR333 128MB NANYA SO-DIMM KN.12803.008 128D64SH4BBGM-6K (.14u) MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA SO-DIMM KN.25603.009 NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u) MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON SO- KN.25602.009 DIMM HYS64D32020GDL-6-B MEMORY DDR333 256MB MICRON SO-DIMM KN.25604.009 MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3 (.13u)
  • Page 100 Picture Partname And Description Part Number 001-ODD CD-ROM DRIVE 24X QSI SCR-242 KD.24X03.001 MODULE CD-ROM DRIVE 24X TEAC CD-224E-C85 KD.24X06.002 DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X QSI SDR-083 KV.08X03.001 COMBO DRIVE DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X TOSHIBA SD-C2612 MODULE DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X LITEON KO.T2109.001 LSC024082K DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW- KO.02407.013...
  • Page 101 Picture Partname And Description Part Number 007-LOGIC TOUCHPAD 56.T44V5.001 UPPER ASSY Speaker SPEAKER R & L 6K.T35V5.001 Screws SCREW BTP M1,7 x 3.5ZS 86.T35V5.001 SCREW BTP M2 x 4 ZS 86.T35V5.002 SCREW D-SUB NUT 86.T35V5.003 SCREW M1.7 x 2.5ZS 86.T35V5.004 SCREW M2 x 6 (B) &...
  • Page 102 Chapter 6...

  • Page 103: Travelmate 290 Series

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 290 Series Model Memory WLAN Number (GB) 292LCi PM 1.5GHz/1M 15.0" XGA 24x Combo DDR333 40GB 11b/g 1x256MB DDR333 2x256MB 292LMi PM 1.5GHz/1M 15.0" XGA 2x DVD-Dual DDR333 40GB/ 11b/g 1X256MB 60GB DDR333...
  • Page 104 Appendix A...

  • Page 105: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system ® ® functions are tested under Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

  • Page 106: Microsoft® Windows® Xp Home Environment Test

    ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Item Specifications Display ViewSonic 17PS Philips Brilliance 107 Multiscan G200 Modem 3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem I/O Peripheral IO - Printer ESPON Epson Color 740 HP Laster Jet 2100 (R) HP LasterJet 5P (IR) HP DeskJet 500C HP DeskJet 3820 I/O - Mouse (PS/2)
  • Page 107 Item Specifications I/O - Speaker (USB) Philips DS350 Speaker Panasonic EAB-MPC57USB I/O - Speaker (SPDIF) Creative Desktop Theater 5.1 YAMAHA YAMAHA TSS-1 I/O - Joystick Toshiba I/O - SCSI IBM SCS 1.5G HDD Plextor SCSI CD-R Plextor SCSI CD-ROM Roich SCSI CD-RW I/O - USB (Camera) Kodak DVC300 Intel PC Camera Pro Pack...
  • Page 108 Item Specifications DELL Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4Kbps(V.34XJ) EXP Fax/Data modem 9600/2400 Robotics WorldPort 14400 Fax/Data modem USRobotics Megahertz 56K Modem (XJ5560) USRobotics Upgradeable 33.6K Modem (SP1336) Xircom RealPort Modem56 (RM56V1) Xircom 32bit CardBus Modem56 WinGlobal (CBM56WG) New Media 33.6 Netsurfer 56K+Fax Gold Card Multi-Function Card BLASTER Modem 56K Flash56 PCMCIA(D15610) Combo Card 3Com Ethernet III LAN+33.6K Modem (3C562C/3C563C)

  • Page 109: Microsoft® Windows® Xp Pro Environment Test

    ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test Item Specifications Display ViewSonic 17PS Philips Brilliance 107 Multiscan G200 Modem 3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem I/O Peripheral IO - Printer ESPON Epson Color 740 HP Laster Jet 2100 (R) HP LasterJet 5P (IR) HP DeskJet 500C HP DeskJet 3820 I/O - Mouse (PS/2)
  • Page 110 Item Specifications I/O - Speaker (USB) Philips DS350 Speaker Panasonic EAB-MPC57USB I/O - Speaker (SPDIF) Creative Desktop Theater 5.1 YAMAHA YAMAHA TSS-1 I/O - Joystick Toshiba I/O - SCSI IBM SCS 1.5G HDD Plextor SCSI CD-R Plextor SCSI CD-ROM Roich SCSI CD-RW I/O - USB (Camera) Kodak DVC300 Intel PC Camera Pro Pack...
  • Page 111 Item Specifications DELL Data/Fax Modem 28.8Kbps/14.4Kbps(V.34XJ) EXP Fax/Data modem 9600/2400 Robotics WorldPort 14400 Fax/Data modem USRobotics Megahertz 56K Modem (XJ5560) USRobotics Upgradeable 33.6K Modem (SP1336) Xircom RealPort Modem56 (RM56V1) Xircom 32bit CardBus Modem56 WinGlobal (CBM56WG) New Media 33.6 Netsurfer 56K+Fax Gold Card Multi-Function Card BLASTER Modem 56K Flash56 PCMCIA(D15610) Combo Card 3Com Ethernet III LAN+33.6K Modem (3C562C/3C563C)
  • Page 112 Appendix B...

  • Page 113: Appendix C 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 may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
  • Page 114 Appendix C...

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Memory Check 63 Modem Combo Card AC Adapter 28 external 49 AFLASH Utility 41 Online Support Information 105 Battery Pack 47 BIOS Setup Utility 31 BIOS Utility 31 Panel Basic System Settings 34 Bottom 11 Startup Configuration 37 Power System Check System Information 33 Battery Pack 65 System Security 33, 40...

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