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Acer TravelMate 240/250 Series Service Guide SER VICE CD P ART NO.: VD.T30V1.001 PRINTED IN T AIWAN.
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dat es made on TravelMate 240/250 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates 2003/07/17 Chapter 1 p.
III Copyright Copyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights re served. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into an.
IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer "global" product offering.
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VII T able of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIII T able of Contents Microsoft Windows 98 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Appendix C Online Support Information 146 Index 148.
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Chapter 1 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind . Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel ® Mobil e Pentium ® 4 series processors with 512 KB L2 cache or Intel ® Mobile Celeron ® processor with 256 KB L2 cache 64-bit memory bus T 64-bit memory bus T CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive.
2 T ravelMate 240/ 250 T Four USB ports (USB 2.0 compliant T One RJ-1 1 port T Onc RJ-45 jack T One parallel port T One FIR Display T 14.1” or 15” Thin-Film T ransistor (TFT) liquid crystal displa.
Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram CARDBUS HUB I/F HOST BUS DDR*2 TWO SLOT ICH4-M LPC BUS PCI BUS GMCH Montara-GT CLK GEN. CY 28346 LAN RTL 8101L 133MHz 66MHz CARDBUS PCI 1520 GHK PWR SW TPS2224A KBC M38857 INT KB Touch Pad PC87392 NS SIO 333MHz LVDS RGB FWH 4MB DEBUG CONN.
4 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Board Layout T op V iew 1 CPU Socket 14 Line-in Port 2 Fan Connector 15 Line-out Port 3 SW1 (Please see Chapter 5 fo r detailed settings) 16 RJ45+RJ1 1 4 T ouchp ad Cable Connec.
Chapter 1 5 Bottom View 1 FIR Port 2 Modem Cable Connector 3 Modem Card Connector 4 DIMM Socket 2 5 DIMM Socket 1.
6 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your comp uter as you would with a desktop PC. Front Panel.
Chapter 1 7 Lef t Panel # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Displ ay), displays computer output. 2 S tatus indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.
8 T ravelMate 240/ 250 7 Eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. 8 S peaker Delivers stereo audio output. # Icon Item/ Port Description.
Chapter 1 9 Right Panel # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 S peaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 Floppy activity indicato r LED (light-emitting diode) that turns on and off when the floppy is active. 3 Floppy drive Internal diskette drive; accepts 3.5-inch diskettes.
10 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Rear Panel l # Icon Port Description 1 Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g.
Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery p ack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
12 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. . The Power and S tandby status icons are visible even wh en yo u close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.
Chapter 1 13 Underst anding the icons When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-r ead icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled.
14 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. Embedded numeric ke yp ad The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad.
Chapter 1 15 NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer , the Num Lock feature automati cally shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions.
16 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volu me output and the BIOS Utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key comb ination.
Chapter 1 17 The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United S t ates-Inter national 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 se t when you first set up Windows.
18 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five butt ons. These b uttons 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.
Chapter 1 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic Intel ICH4-M Super I/O controller NS PC87392 Audio controller Cirrus logic CS4299-XQ .
20 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Cache size 128KB for TM240/512KB for TM250 1st level cache control Always Enabled 2nd level cache control Always Enabled Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back System Memory .
Chapter 1 21 Above table list s some system memory configurations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. 512MB 1024MB 1536MB LAN Interface Item Specification Chips.
22 T ravelMate 240/ 250 . Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification V en dor & Model Name HIT ACHI EUCAL YPTUS DK23EA-20/ HGST MORAGA IC25N020A TMR0 4-0 08K0632 IBM CASCADE IC25N020A TCS04-0 07.
Chapter 1 23 Interface IDE Applicable disc format CD/CD-RO M(12cm,8cm), CD-R, CD- RW , CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mod e 1, Mode2), CD- ROM XA (Mode 2, Form1 and Form 2), Photo CD (Sin gle, Multi- session), Enhanc.
24 T ravelMate 240/ 250 (*1) Average of Data read over the whol e area from 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block t o 59 min. 58 sec. 74 b lock more than 2000 times including laten cy and layered error correctio n time. (*2) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min.
Chapter 1 25 Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW , PhotoCD (multiSession), Video CD, CD-Extra(CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (V er.
26 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Video Resolutions Mode Resolution Refresh Rate CRT Only LCD/CRT Simultaneous 640x480x256 90 60 640x480x64K 90 60 640x480x16M 90 60 800x600x256 90 60 800x600x64K 90 60 1024x768x.
Chapter 1 27 Keyboard vendor & model name API T o tal number of keypads 84-/85- key Windows 95 keys Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Y es Battery Item Specification V en dor & model name SIMPLO Battery T ype Li-ION Pack capacity 4000mAH Cell voltage 3.
28 T ravelMate 240/ 250 NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC vol tage, then support to LCD CCFT b acklight user , and is also responsible for the control of LCD bri ghtness. Avoid touching the DC-AC in verter area while the system unit is turned on .
Chapter 1 29 DC output voltage 19V Noise + Ripple 300mVp-pmax (20 MHz bandwidth) Load 0(min) 3.16A(max) Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage 19V +/-1.
30 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Hard Disk St andby Mode Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time. T Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) Environmental Requirements Item Specific.
Chapter 1 31 000D6000-000D6FFF 000D7000-000D7FFF E4000000-E7FFFFFF F ABF A000-F ABFBFFF F ABFC000-F ABFCFFF F ABFD000-FEBFCFFF FEBFD000-FEBFDFFF FEBFE000-FEBFEFFF T exas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller E0100000-E01003FF Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.
32 T ravelMate 240/ 250 000000A0-000000A1 Programmable interrupt controller 000000A4-000000A5 Programmable interrupt controller 000000A8-000000A9 Programmable interrupt controller 000000AC-000000AD Pr.
Chapter 1 33 NOTE: IRQ settings may be cha nged by OS IRQ Assignme nt Map Interrupt Channel Function (ISA) 0 System ti mer (ISA) 1 Keyboard (ISA) 6 Keyboard (ISA) 8 S tandard floppy disk controller (I.
Chapter 2 34 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is already properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility .
35 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, Sy stem Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ).
Chapter 2 36 Information Parameter Description Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaiton. Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
37 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only .
Chapter 2 38 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and sugge sted parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l not be shown if t he device control is set to d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
39 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving y our hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Chapter 2 40 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use..
41 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and sugge sted parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries be fore the system halts. Don’t forget your password.
Chapter 2 42 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Sup ervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current passwor d in the Enter Current Passwor d field and press e .
43 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup W arning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
Chapter 2 44 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboa rd hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay .
45 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Chapter 2 46 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
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Chapter 3 48 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble th e computer , you need the following to.
49 T ravelMate 240/ 250 General Information Before Y ou Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system.
Chapter 3 50 Disassembly Pro cedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly se quence and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing .
51 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Screw List Item Description A SCRW MAC FLA T M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 D SCREW M2.5X6 E SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) F SCREW M2X2.0 G SCREW W AFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 H SCRW M2*4 W AFER NI I SCRW M2.
Chapter 3 52 Removing the Battery 1. T o remove the batte ry , push the battery release latch. 2. Then slide the battery out from the machine..
53 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the Memory Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. T o remove the me mory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover . 3. Remove the dimm cover . 4. Pop up the memory . 5.
Chapter 3 54 Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. T o remove the mo dem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover . 3. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Remove two screws from the modem board as show n.
55 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. T o remove the hard disk drive, pul l the hard disk dirve carefully . 3. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Chapter 3 56 Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. T o remove the mi ddle cover , first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Remove the screw that se cures the middle cover .
57 T ravelMate 240/ 250 3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover . Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 56.
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59 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 56. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.
Chapter 3 60 NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverte r cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module. Removing the 15” TFT LCD 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.
61 T ravelMate 240/ 250 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 56. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57. 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 59. 6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 59.
Chapter 3 62 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 56. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57. 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 59. 6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 59.
63 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. T o remove the ke yboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard. 4.
Chapter 3 64 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57. 4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 63. 5. See “Removing the Mimi PCI Card Plate” on page 63.
65 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Inst alling the Processor 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 63. 4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 63. 5. See “Removing the Mimi PCI Card Plate” on page 63.
Chapter 3 66 4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit. Removing the T o uchp ad Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 63. 4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.
67 T ravelMate 240/ 250 3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57. 4. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 63. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65. 6. See “Removing the T o uchpad Board” on page 66. 7. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable.
Chapter 3 68 3. Remove another two screws holding th e FDD bracket on the other side. T hen take the FDD off the FDD bracket. Removing the VGA Heat sink Plate 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.
69 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the ODD Module(1) 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. Remove the screw that fastens t he ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lowe r case.
Chapter 3 70 Removing the Main Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 63. 4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Modul e” on page 67. 5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 68.
71 T ravelMate 240/ 250 7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 69. 8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 69. 9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 70. 10. Remove the two screws that fasten the DC boar d. Then detach the DC board from the lower case.
Chapter 3 72 10. Remove the four screws th at secure the PCMCIA slo t, then remove the PCMCIA slot from the lower case. Removing the Speaker Set 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 63.
73 T ravelMate 240/ 250 System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless Unit 1. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56. 2. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 63. 4. See “Removing the Mimi PCI Card Plate” on page 63.
Chapter 3 74 Assembling the Main Unit Inst alling the Speaker Set 1. Attach the speaker set to the lower case. Secure the speaker set to the lower case with the four screws. Then stick the tape fastening the speaker set cable. Inst alling the DC Board 1.
75 T ravelMate 240/ 250 4. Put the mainboard to the lower case . Secure the main board with the tw o screws as the picture shows. Fasten the main board to the lower case wi th another two screws. 5. Connect the sp eaker set cable to th e main board. Th en stick the t ape that fastens the speaker set cable.
Chapter 3 76 6. Put the ODD support bracket to the lower case asse mbly , and then fasten the ODD support bracket with the one screw . Place the ODD back in the ODD support bracket, and th en push the ODD to the original position. Inst alling the CPU Heat sink Plate 1.
77 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Inst alling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. See “Installing the S peaker Set” on p age 86. 2. See “Installing the DC Boa rd” on page 86. 3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Sl ot” on page 86. 4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.
Chapter 3 78 3. Connect the touch pad cable to th e touchpad board with a plastic tweezers. Inst alling the Upper Case Assemly 1. See “Installing the S peaker Set” on p age 86. 2. See “Installing the DC Boa rd” on page 86. 3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Sl ot” on page 86.
79 T ravelMate 240/ 250 14. Connect the touchpad cable to the main board. Inst alling the Processor 1. Lift up the CPU lever , then plac e the CPU back to the CPU socket carefully . Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.
Chapter 3 80 13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 91. 14. Place the thermal module to the main unit. 15. Secure the thermal module with the four screws. Then connect the thermal modul e cable to the main board. Inst alling the MimiPCI Card Plate 1.
81 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Inst alling the RTC Battery 1. See “Installing the S peaker Set” on p age 86. 2. See “Installing the DC Boa rd” on page 86. 3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Sl ot” on page 86. 4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.
Chapter 3 82 7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” o n page 88. 8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on p age 88. 9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 88. 10. See “Installing the T ouchpad Cable” on page 89.
83 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Assembling the LCD Module Inst alling the LCD Hinges 1. Place the left hinge to the LCD panel. Secure the left hinge with one screw . 2. Place the right hinge to the LCD panel. Fasten the right hinge with one screw . Inst alling the LCD Coaxial Cable 1.
Chapter 3 84 4. Attach the right bracket to the LCD. Fasten the right LCD bracket with four screws. Inst alling the 15” TFT LCD 1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 95. 2. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 95. 3. See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 95.
85 T ravelMate 240/ 250 4. See “Installing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 96. 5. Connect the i nverter cable to th e inverter b oard. Connect the inverter board to the LCD. NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverte r cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module.
Chapter 3 86 7. Fasten the LCD bezel with the four screws. Then cover the four scre w pads..
87 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Inst alling the LCD Module Inst alling the LCD Module 1. Place the LCD module to the main unit. 2. Fasten the LCD mo dule with the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and ano ther one on the left. 3. Secure the LCD hinge with the four screws; two on the right and two on the left.
Chapter 3 88 Inst alling the Middle Cover 1. See ”Installing the Launch Bo ard” on page 99. 2. Connect the launch board cable to the launch board. . 3. Attach the middle cover to the main unit carefully . Then close th e LCD panel and fasten the middle cover with your fingers on its ridge.
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Chapter 3 90 Inst alling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Inster the hard disk drive to the main unit. Then push it to the original positio n carefully . NOTE: Please attend the positi ve and negativ e of hard disk drive when insert the hard disk drive to the main unit.
91 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the Modem Board 1. Connect the mo dem cable to the mo dem board. 2. Place the modem board to the main unit carefully . Then fasten t he modem bo ard with the two screws. 3. Place the modem cover back to the machine. Then secure the modem cover with one screw .
Chapter 3 92 Inst alling the Memory Module 1. Insert the memory module to the DIMM slot. 2. Put the DIMM cover back to the machine. 3. Fasten the DIMM cover with the two screws.
93 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Inst alling the Battery 1. Place the the battery back to the machine..
Chapter 4 94 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses.
95 T ravelMate 240/ 250 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the pro blem to a controller, dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled, dia gnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it.
Chapter 4 96 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to mai n board. 2. Go to the dia gnostic memory in the test items.
97 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Check the Power Adapt er Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter .
Chapter 4 98 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Mete r , confirm that if the paramete rs sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct.
99 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Power-On Self-T est (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly cause is listed first.
Chapter 4 100 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2.
101 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to r econfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default config uration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility .
Chapter 4 102 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 96. Ensure every connector is connect ed tightly and correctly .
103 T ravelMate 240/ 250 POST Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable In terrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initializ e system har dware 08h Initialize.
Chapter 4 104 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video ada pters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Di.
105 T ravelMate 240/ 250 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-dis k controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk cont rollers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPT ABLE.
Chapter 4 106 Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check for.
107 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Index of Symptom-to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adj usted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Setti ngs”, then reboot system.
Chapter 4 108 PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.
109 T ravelMate 240/ 250 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 1 1 1.
Chapter 4 11 0 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists.
111 T ravelMate 240/ 250 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, wh ich installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
Chapter 5 11 2 T op V iew 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5.
11 3 TravelMate 240/ 250 1 U12 CPU Socket 14 LIN1 Line-in Port 2 F AN1 Fan Connector 15 LOUT1 Line-out Port 3 SW1 SW1 16 RJ1 RJ45+RJ1 1 4 TP AD1 T ouchp ad Cable Connector 17 USB1-4 Four USB Ports 5 H.
Chapter 5 11 4 Bottom View 1 U7 FIR Port 2 RING1 Modem Cable Connector 3 MDC1 Modem Card Connector 4 DM1 DIMM Socket 1 5 DM2 DIMM Socket 2 SW1 Settings 1 2 3 4 Password Enable ON X X X Password Disabl.
11 5 TravelMate 240/ 250.
Chapter 6 11 6 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Rep laceable Unit) li sting in global configuratio ns of TravelMate 240/250. Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
11 7 TravelMate 240/250 T ravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram.
Chapter 6 11 8 Picture No. Partname And Descripti on Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 120W 3PIN LITEON P A- 1 121-02AC REV .A AP .T3003.002 Battery RTC BA TTERY 23.T30 V1.001 18 BA TTERY MODULE LI-ION 8CELL 2.0 MAH SIMPLO W/ COVER 6M.T30V1.009 BA TTERY LI-ION 8CELL 2.
11 9 TravelMate 240/250 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002 MODEM BOARD 56K AMBIT T60M283.10 54.0901 1.542 Cables TOUCHP AD CABLE 50.T30V1.001 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T30V1.002 LAUNCH CABLE 50.T30V1.01 1 MODEM CABLE 50.41 T1 1.002 POWER CORD US (3 pin) 27.01618.051 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly 3 MINI PCI CARD PLA T E W/RTC HOLDER 60.
Chapter 6 120 8 HINGE CAP LEFT 42.T30V1.003 10 OPTICAL DRIVE SUPPORT BRACKET 33.T30V1.001 15 HDD BRACKET 33.T30V1.002 16 HDD HOLDER 33.T30V1.003 17 LOWER CASE W/ DIMM COVER & MODEM COVER & SPEAKERS 60.T30V1.004 MODEM COVER W/SCREW 42.T30V1.004 DIMM COVER W/SCREW 42.
121 T ravelMate 240/250 TOUCHP AD COVER 42.T30V1.006 MIDDLE COVE W/LAUNCH BOARD 60.T30V1.005 Communication Module WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT (BLACK) 50.T30V1.004 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT (GRA Y) 50.T30V1.005 CPU INTEL CELERON PORT ABILITY 2.6 GHZ 128K 400FSB for TM240 KC.
Chapter 6 122 13 FDD MODULE 1.44M MCI JU- 226A033FC 6M.T30V1.003 FDD MODULE 1.44M MITSUMI D353G 4515 6M.T30V1.004 FDD DRIVE 1.44M MCI JU- 226A033FC KF .T 3007.001 FDD DRIVE 1.44M MITSUMI D353G 4515 KF .T 3006.001 FDD BRACKET 33.T30 V1.005 FDD CABLE 50.
123 T ravelMate 240/250 HDD 40GB 2.5" 4200RPM HGST MORAGA IC25N040A TMR04-0 08K0633 KH.04007.004 HDD 40GB/2.5” IN./4200RPM/ TOSHIBA NEPT UNE MK4021GAS KH.34004.001 HDD 40GB 2.5" 5400RPM SEAGA TE ST9401 1A KH.04001.004 HDD 40GB 2.5" 4200RPM FUJITSU V -40 MHT2040A T KH.
Chapter 6 124 2 KEYBOARD 84KEY DARFON NSK-AC61D US-INT KB.T3007.001 KEYBOARD 84KEY DARFON NSK-AC602 T AIWAN KB.T3007.002 KEYBOARD 85KEY DARFON NSK-AC60S SP ANISH KB.T3007.003 KEYBOARD 84KEY DARFON NSK-AC603 THAI KB.T3007.004 KEYBOARD 85KEY DARFON NSK-AC60U UK KB.
125 T ravelMate 240/250 INVERTER CABLE 50.T30V1.007 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 50.T30V1.008 NS LCD P ANEL W/HINGE & LOGO 60.T30V1.008 NS LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/ICON LABEL 60.
Chapter 6 126 TOUCHP AD KNOB 42.T30V1.008 LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.T30V1.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER LOWER 47.T30V1.002 RUBBER FOOT 47.T30V1.003 LCD BEZEL RUBBER UPPER 47.T30V1.004 NAME PLA TE TM250 40.T30V1.003 NAME PLA TE TM240 40.T30V1.002 Memory NS MEMORY SO-DIMM DDR266/ 128MB /INFINEON HYS64D16000GDL-7-B KN.
127 T ravelMate 240/250 MEMORY DDR333 256MB ELPEDIA W30256AAEPI652A KN.25609.002 MEMORY DDR333 256MB MOCRON MT8VDDT3264HDG- 335C3 KN.25604.009 MEMORY DDR333 512MB INFINEON HYS64D64020GBDL-6- B KN.51202.007 Optical Drive CD-ROM MODULE 24X MITSUMI SR244W1 6M.
Chapter 6 128 NS SCREW 86.9A352.3R 0 NS SCREW 86.9A353.6R 0 NS SCREW 86.9A524.4R 0 NS SCREW 86.9A552.2R 0 NS SCREW 86.9A552.3R 0 NS SCREW 86.9A552.4R 0 NS SCREW 86.
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Appendix A 130 Model Name Definition Model Number LCD CPU Memory HDD CD/DVD Battery Wireless LAN 242X 14.1” ICP 2.4G 1x256M 20/ 30G 24x CD Li-Ion N 242XV 14.1” ICP 2.4G 1x256M 30G 8x DVD Li-Ion N 242XC 14.1” ICP 2.4G 1x256M 30G 24x CDRW+DVD Li-Ion N 242LMi 15.
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Appendix B 132 This computer ’s compatibility is a test plan relea sed by Acer Internal T esting Depa rtment. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly .
133 T ravelMate 240/250 Microsof t W indows XP Environment T est Item Specifications Processor Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 51 2K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512 K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 51 2K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512 K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.
Appendix B 134 DVD/CD-RW Combo KME UJDA750-740 QSI SBW-242 Liteon LSC-240081 AC Adapter (3 pin) Liteon T A 1 121-02A W 120W Liteon Power Cord King Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells SIMPLO BTP-58A1 ASSY BTY PK LI+2.
135 T ravelMate 240/250 I/O - PS2 (Serial) Keyboard/Mouse IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard Acer PS2 keyboard Acer KB-101A IBM Numeric Keypad III IBM Numeric Keypad Acer Mouse IBM PS2 Mini Mou.
Appendix B 136 PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller Adaptec USB2CONNECT PCMCIA - 1394 Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 .
137 T ravelMate 240/250 Microsof t Windows 20 00 Environment T est Item Specifications Processor Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 51 2K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512 K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 51 2K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512 K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.
Appendix B 138 DVD/CD-RW Combo KME UJDA750-740 QSI SBW-242 Liteon LSC-240081 AC Adapter (3 pin) Liteon T A 1 121-02A W 120W Liteon Power Cord King Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells SIMPLO BTP-58A1 ASSY BTY PK LI+2.
139 T ravelMate 240/250 I/O - PS2 (Serial) Keyboard/Mouse IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard Acer PS2 keyboard Acer KB-101A IBM Numeric Keypad III IBM Numeric Keypad Acer Mouse IBM PS2 Mini Mou.
Appendix B 140 PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller Adaptec USB2CONNECT PCMCIA - 1394 Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 .
141 T ravelMate 240/250 Microsof t W indows 98 Environment T est Item Specifications Processor Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 51 2K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512 K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 51 2K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512 K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.
Appendix B 142 DVD/CD-RW Combo KME UJDA750-740 QSI SBW-242 Liteon LSC-240081 AC Adapter (3 pin) Liteon T A 1 121-02A W 120W Liteon Power Cord King Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells SIMPLO BTP-58A1 ASSY BTY PK LI+2.
143 T ravelMate 240/250 I/O - PS2 (Serial) Keyboard/Mouse IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard Acer PS2 keyboard Acer KB-101A IBM Numeric Keypad III IBM Numeric Keypad Acer Mouse IBM PS2 Mini Mou.
Appendix B 144 PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller Adaptec USB2CONNECT PCMCIA - 1394 Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 .
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Appendix C 146 This section describe s online tech ni cal support servi ces available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical que ries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website.
147 Appendix C.
Index 148 A AC Adapter 28 AFLASH Utility 46 Audio 19 B Battery 26 battery pack charging indicator 12 BIOS 19 package 19 ROM size 19 ROM type 19 vendor 19 Ve r s i o n 1 9 BIOS Setup Utility 3 4 BIOS S.
149 Index Hibernati on mode hotkey 16 Hot Keys 16 I I/O Address Map 30 Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 10 6 IRQ Assignment Map 32 J Jumper and Connector Locati ons 108 SW1 Settings 110 K Keyboard .
Index 150 Windows 98 Environment Test 137.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Acer 250 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Acer 250 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Acer 250, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Acer 250 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Acer 250, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Acer 250.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Acer 250. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Acer 250 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
