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  • Page 1 Acer TravelMate C200 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 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate C200 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2005 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: System Specifications

    Intel 915PM/915GM/910GML+ICH6-M (north bridge+south bridge) Wireless solution: integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG network connection (dual-band tri- mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-dual drive High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display 12.1”...
  • Page 8 Audio Audio system with one built-in speaker and microphone Sound Blaster Pro and MS-Sound compatible I/O interface 124-pin Acer ezDock connector Three USB 2.0 ports 4-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRo/MMC/SD) PC Card slot (Type II) IEEE 1394 port Fast infrared (FIR) port...

  • Page 9: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 10: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View LCD connector Touchpad Switch DVI Transfer IC Touchpad Switch Clock Generator IC System PWR IC Video RAM Video RAM Speaker Connector CN29 Lid-Switch CardBus PWR IC PU11 CPU PWR IC System PWR IC Quick Board Connector RTC Battery Connector Jogdial Connector CardBus IC...

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Bottom View CN15 Battery Connector LED4 HDD LED (Green) CN16 ODD Connector JDIM1 9.2H DDR2 LED3 Power LED (Green/Amber) JDIM2 5.2H DDR2 CN18 Mini PCI Connector Graphic Chip CN14 PCMCIA Slot (Main Board Side) CN21 DC-in Jack MDC Connector CN25 Wireless Switch CN22 USB Port...

  • Page 12: A Travelmate Tour

    A TravelMate Tour Just for Starters... Now let us show you around the new TravelMate computer. Top View Item Description Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Electromagnetic resonate (EMR) stylus is used to input data in tablet mode.

  • Page 13: Open Front View

    Open front view Item Description Item Description Keyboard For entering data in notebook PC mode. Built-in trackpoint Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions likea computer mouse when used together with the click buttons. Click buttons (left and right) Function like the left and right mouse buttons when used together with the center-keyboard trackpoint.

  • Page 14: Closed Front View

    Closed front view Icon Item Description Wireless Press to enable/disable the wireless function. communication button/ Lights to indicated the status of wireless LAN indicator communication. Bluetooth Press to enable/disable Bluetooth functions. communication button/ Lights to indicated the status of Bluetooth indicator communications.

  • Page 15: Left View

    Left view Icon Item Description Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a gigabit Ethernet network. Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. Opticla drive Accepts recordable DVDs and CDs, depending on teh drive type. LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. Optical drive eject Ejects the optical drive tray.

  • Page 16: Right View

    Right view Icon Item Description Icon Item Description Headphone/speakers Connects to audio line-out devices. line-out jack Microphone/line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. microphone or audio CD player). IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse or camera).

  • Page 17: Rear View

    Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Latch Locks and release the LCD unit to convert from tablet to notebook mode. Acer ezDock port Connects to an Acer ezDock (optional). Chapter 1...

  • Page 18: Base View

    Note Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with two screws). Optical drive Internal optical drive (hot -swappable Acer MediaBay drive moudel is optional). Optical drive release latch Release the optical drive module fo removal. Battery lock latch Locks the battery in place.
  • Page 19 Indicators The computer has two easy-to-read status indicators to the right of the keyboard, and four on the front panel. The power, media, Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description Icon Function...

  • Page 20: Easy-Launch Buttons

    >and one user-programmable button. Press < >to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

  • Page 21: Trackpoint And Click Buttons

    Trackpoint and click buttons The built-in trackpoint is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you use your finger to move the trackpoint. Its central location on the move your finger on the surface of the touchpad.

  • Page 22: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has full-sized keys with an embedded numeric keypad, as well as separate lock, cursor and Windows keys, and hotkey controls. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.

  • Page 23: Windows Keys

    To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot Key Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1...

  • Page 24: Special Keys

    Hot Key Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower Display the Power Options Properties used by the Management computer (function available if supported by operating system). See “Power management” on page 25. Power management <Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

  • Page 25: The Euro Symbol

    The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

  • Page 26: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type ® ® Intel Pentium M processor 725/730/740/750/760/770 (2MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) ® ® Intel Celeron M processor 350/360/370/380 (1MB L2 cache, 1.30/1.40/ 1.50/1.60 GHz, 400 Mhz FSB) CPU package Intel 479-ball Mcro-FCBGA CPU core voltage...

  • Page 27: Memory Combinations

    Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB...
  • Page 28 Wireless Module 802.11b Item Specification Data throughput up to 11M bps Protocol 802.11b Interface Mini-PCI type II Connector interface 124-pin connector Four-in-One Card Reader Item Specification Chipset Intetrated on TI PC7411 Data throughput USB 1.1 Protocol Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item...
  • Page 29 DVD/CDRW Interface Item Specification Vendor & model name DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE QSI SBW-242 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE SONY CRX830E C Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Data Buffer Capacity 128 KBytes Interface IDE/ATAPI (ATA/ATAPI-5) Applicable disc format (for...

  • Page 30: Dvd Interface

    DVD Interface Item Specification Vendor & model name DVD-ROM MODULE MKE SR8177 Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 11.08Mbytes/sec Data Buffer Capacity 256 KBytes ATAPI Interface SFF8090 Ver 0.99 Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6G/4.7G) CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA...
  • Page 31 Audio Interface Item Specification Mixed sound source Line-in, CD Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo Sampling rate 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10 Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT) 16 bits 32 bits Resolution...
  • Page 32 IEEE 1394 Port Item Specification Connector type IEEE 1394 PCMCIA Port Item Specification PCMCIA controller TI PC7411 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 Yes (IRQ10) System Board Major Chips Item...

  • Page 33: Lcd Inverter

    Battery Item Specification Cell voltage 3.7V/cell Number of battery cell Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Package voltage 14.8V Item Specification Vendor & model AU B141XG08 name CHIME N141X9-L01 Mechanical Specifications LCD display area 14.1 (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution XGA (1024x768)

  • Page 34: System Power Management

    00A4-00A5, 00A8-00A9, 00AC-00AD, 00B0-00B1, 00B4-00B5, 00B8-00B9, 00BC-00BD, 00C0-00DF 0040-0043, 0050-0053 System timer 0060, 0064 Acer Tablet PC Keyboard Buttons (101/102 key) 002E-002F, 004E-004F, 0061, 0063, Main board resources 0065, 0067, 0080, 0092, 00B2-00B3, 0200-020F, 0600-060F, 0700-070F, 0800-080F, 1000-107F, 1180-11BF, 0066...

  • Page 35: Irq Assignment Map

    I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 1820-183F Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller-24C2 1840-185F Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller-24C4 1860-187F Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller-24C7 1880-189F Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM SMBus Controller-24C3 18C0-18FF, 1C00-1CFF Cystal WDM AC97 Driver for ICH4 2000-207F, 2400-24FF Agere System AC97 Modem FB00-FBFE...
  • Page 36 Chapter 1...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Navigating The Bios Utility

    Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, 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.
  • Page 39 Information Parameter Description IDE1 Model Name Shows the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk present or unknown None type, “ ”...
  • Page 40 Main 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.
  • Page 41 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Infrared/Serial port: : [Disabled] Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults...
  • Page 42 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help User Password is Clear Supervisor Password is Clear Supervisor Password controls accesses of the Set User Password [Enter] whole setup utility.

  • Page 43: Setting A Password

    Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 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).
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 Boot 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced...

  • Page 46: Exit

    Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS.

  • Page 47: 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 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.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2...

  • Page 49: 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 Philips screw drivers Flat head screwdriver NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.

  • Page 50: General Information

    Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate C200 series product uses tape to fasten the antenna/cable, you may need to tear the tape before you remove the antenna.

  • Page 51: 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 then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Battery M3L4*1...

  • Page 52: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Release the battery lock. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3...
  • Page 53 Removing the HDD Module/ODD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/ LCD Module and the Keyboard Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover. Detach the HDD cover from the notebook. Pull out the hard disk drive then detach it from the main unit. Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module Slide the ODD latch then remove the ODD module from the main unit carefully.

  • Page 54: Removing The Lcd Module

    Disconnect wireless main and auxiliary antenna. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it. Removing the LCD Module Remove two screws holding the left and the right hinge cover. Remove the right hinge cover. Remove the left hinge cover. Turn over the entire LCD module as shown.

  • Page 55: Removing The Keyboard

    Disconnect the wireless LAN antenna. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD module to the main unit. 10. Detach the LCD module from the main unit. Removing the Keyboard Remove the screw fastening the keyboard on the bottom. Disconnect the trackpoint cable. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyobar.

  • Page 56: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Separating the Main Unit into the Upper Case And the Lower Case Assembly Remove the 11 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly. Then remove the 10 screws holding the upper case and the lower case assembly on bottom side. Disconnect the launch board FFC.

  • Page 57: Disassembling The Upper Case, The Lower Case And The Main Board Assembly

    Disassembling the Upper Case, the Lower Case and the Main Board Assembly Remove the speaker from the lower case. Remove the three screws fastening the launch board. Then detach the launch board from the lower case. Disconnect the launch board FFC. Remove the two screws fastening the joystick board.
  • Page 58 12. Detach the thermal module from the main board and disconnect the fan cable then remove the thermal module. 13. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU lock. 14. Remove the CPU from the socket carefully. 15. Remove the three screws fastening the PCMCIA slot. 16.

  • Page 59: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the four LCD screw caps. Then remove the six screws fastening the LCD bezel. Remove one screw holding the LCD support on one side. Remove another screw holding the LCD support on the other side as shown. Open the cover as shown.
  • Page 60 13. Turn over the power board and disconnect the cable then remove the board. 14. Remove the two screws fastening the launch board. 15. Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the launch board. 16. Disconnect the inverter cable then remove the inverter. 17.

  • Page 61: Disassembling The External Modules

    Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove two screws fastening the HDD bracket on one side. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on another side. Then remove the last screws fastening the HDD bracket. Detach the HDD from the HDD bracket carefully. Disconnect the HDD connector as shown.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 64: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following 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 65: Memory Check

    Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in the test items.

  • Page 66: Check The Battery Pack

    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 67: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    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.

  • Page 68: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Struck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 58 System CMOS checksum bad - Default RTC battery configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot...
  • Page 69 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power System Check” on page 59 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 70: Post Codes

    POST Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management...
  • Page 71 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled 2-2-3-1...
  • Page 72 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs.
  • Page 73 Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type...

  • Page 74: 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 First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).

  • Page 75: Pcmcia-Related Symptoms

    Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 60. Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board...

  • Page 76: Peripheral-Related Symptoms

    Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode. Standby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer.
  • Page 77 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence 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 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems”...

  • Page 78: 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 the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 79: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 59): 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 80 Chapter 4...

  • Page 81: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View LCD connector Touchpad Switch DVI Transfer IC Touchpad Switch Clock Generator IC System PWR IC Video RAM Video RAM Speaker Connector CN29 Lid-Switch CardBus PWR IC PU11 CPU PWR IC System PWR IC Quick Board Connector RTC Battery Connector Jogdial Connector...
  • Page 82 Bottom View CN15 Battery Connector LED4 HDD LED (Green) CN16 ODD Connector JDIM1 9.2H DDR2 LED3 Power LED (Green/Amber) JDIM2 5.2H DDR2 CN18 Mini PCI Connector Graphic Chip CN14 PCMCIA Slot (Main Board Side) CN21 DC-in Jack MDC Connector CN25 Wireless Switch CN22 USB Port...

  • Page 83: 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 84: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram NOTE: The exploded diagram is not ready as the service guide released. We will update the section later. NOTE: The photos below are taken from an engineering sample. The cover of the engineering sample’s case is not what you would see on the finish-good shipping product. TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description...
  • Page 85 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number JOYSTICK BOARD 55.TADV7.001 PCMCIA SLOT MODULE 55.TADV7.002 LAUNCH BOARD 55.TADV7.003 PEN SENSOR BOARD 55.TADV7.004 PEN SENSOR BOARD CABLE 50.TADV7.001 FFC- JOYSTICK BOARD TO MB 50.TADV7.002 FFC - LAUNCH BOARD TO MB 50.TADV7.003 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TADV7.004...
  • Page 86 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number POWER CORD AF (3 PIN) 27.T48V7.001 POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.006 POWER CORD AU W/LABEL (3 PIN) 27.A50V7.003 POWER CORD AF-S (INDIA) 27.A50V7.001 POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.004 POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.003 POWER CORD US (3 PIN)
  • Page 87 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number LOWER CASE W/ SPEAKER 60.TADV7.002 PCI DOOR 42.TADV7.004 RAM DOOR 42.TADV7.005 PCMCIA SUPPORT BRACKET 33.TDAV7.001 ZE1 PCMCIA DUMMY Card 42.TADV7.006 Celeron M 350 (1.3G 1M) C0 KC.NC001.350 Celeron M 360 (1.4G 1M) C0 KC.NC001.360 Celeron M 370 (1.5G 1M) C0 KC.NC001.370...
  • Page 88 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number DVD/CDRW (COMBO) UJDA770AC-A KO.02406.013 ODD CONNECTOR BOARD 55.TADV7.005 ODD HOLDER 42.TADV7.007 DVD COMBO BEZEL ASSY 42.TADV7.008 6M.TADV7.002 DVD DUAL(DL), LITEON SOLW-831S, SLOT-IN, KU.00804.016 F/W:WRT9 ODD CONNECTOR BOARD 55.TADV7.005 ODD HOLDER 42.TADV7.007 Chapter 6...
  • Page 89 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number DVD DUAL LITE-ON SLOT IN BEZEL ASSY 42.TADV7.009 100G SEAGATE 2.5' 4200RPM KH.10001.003 N2.2ST9100825A F/W:3.04 100G TOSHIBA 2.5' 4200RPM ARES KH.10004.001 MK1031GAS (ROHS) F/W AA204A 100G HGST 2.5' 4200RPM HAKONE-A F/ KH.10007.002 W:A70G 40G TOSHIBA 2.5' 4200RPM PLUTO...
  • Page 90 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number HDD BRACKET 33.TADV7.002 Keyboard TMC200 KEYBOARD DARFON US International KB.TAD07.001 TMC200 KEYBOARD DARFON Chinese KB.TAD07.002 TMC200 KEYBOARD DARFON Thai KB.TAD07.004 TMC200 KEYBOARD DARFON Czech KB.TAD07.016 TMC200 KEYBOARD DARFON Brazilian KB.TAD07.005 Protugese TMC200 KEYBOARD DARFON Russian KB.TAD07.025...
  • Page 91 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD(TFT) 12.1 IN. HYDIS HT12X21-220(XGA) 56.TADV7.001 LF W/PROTECT COVER INVERTER BOARD LF 19.TADV7.001 POWER BUTTON/B ASSY 55.TADV7.007 TABLET BUTTON/B ASSY 55.TADV7.008 FINGER PRINT BOARD 55.TADV7.009 CABLE ASSY - FINGER12.1(50/55P,1A)LF 50.TADV7.006 LCD STAND 33.TADV7.003 LCD BEZEL...
  • Page 92 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD COVER W/ANTENNA - HYDIS 60.TADV7.004 DIGITIZER PANEL -WACOM SU-1201E-02X 56.TADV7.002 ZE1 LCD 12.1 IN. XGA ASSY HYDIS HT12X21 6M.TADV7.021 W/O FINGER LCD(TFT) 12.1 IN. HYDIS HT12X21-220(XGA) 56.TADV7.001 LF W/PROTECT COVER INVERTER BOARD LF 19.TADV7.001 POWER BUTTON/B ASSY...
  • Page 93 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD STAND 33.TADV7.003 LCD BEZEL W/O FINGER 60.TADV7.008 LCD COVER W/ANTENNA - TOSHIBA 60.TADV7.009 DIGITIZER PANEL -WACOM SU-1201E-02X 56.TADV7.002 MAINBOARD UMA W/MODEM CABLE, 4 IN 1 LB.TAD06.001 W/O CPU MEMORY MAINBOARD NVIDIA NV44M64 W/MODEM LB.TAU06.001 CABLE, 4 IN 1 W/O CPU MEMORY...
  • Page 94 TravelMate C200 FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number LATCH RUBBER 47.TADV7.001 LCD RUBBER 47.TADV7.002 Note: Larger one is LCD rubber. LCD RUBBER MID 47.TADV7.003 Note: Smaller one is LCD rubber mid. LOWER CASE RUBBER FOOT 47.TADV7.004 WEIGHT SAVER SCREW M2.0*2.5-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.5*4.0-I(NI)(NYLOK)
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