Page 2 - Revision History
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates of notebook TravelMate 8210/8200 service guide. Date Chapter Updates October 12, 2006 first release
Page 4 - Disclaimer
IV Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpos...
Page 5 - Conventions
V Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear 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 actio...
Page 6 - Preface
VI Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's “global” product offering. To better fit local market requireme...
Page 7 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
TOC VIII Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1System Memory . . . . ...
Page 8 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations . 36; Chapter 2 System Utilities 45
IX TOC Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Launching the Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings . . . . . . . . . . 27Capturing photos or videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam . . . . . ....
Page 9 - Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71
TOC X Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Removing the Memory and the MiniPCI Card . . . 60Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Di...
Page 11 - Features; Operating System; System Specifications
Chapter 1 1 Features Operating System • Windows Vista TM Capable • Windows Vista TM Premium Ready • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional (SP2) • Genuine Windows ® XP Home Edition (SP2) Platform Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel ...
Page 13 - Weight and Dimensions
Chapter 1 3 Weight and Dimensions • 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) • 364 (W) x 271 (D) x 26.3/38 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.66 x 1.03/1.49 inches)
Page 14 - Block Diagram
4 Chapter 1 Block Diagram Size Document Number Rev BLOCK D IAGRAM 1A Size Document Number Rev BLOCK D IAGRAM 1A Size Document Number Rev BLOCK D IAGRAM 1A CRT Azalia Super I/O NS PC87383 PCI Bus interface Media-Bay ODD/2nd HDD/2nd B attery P25 P32 P30,P31 533/667 MHZ F SB PCI-Express 16X Lan Azalia ...
Page 15 - Outlook View; Open View
Chapter 1 5 Outlook View Open View # Item Description 1 Display screen Displays computer output, also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD). 2 Microphone Serves as an internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Palmrest Serves to support your palms and wrists when you use the computer. 4 Camera Capture...
Page 16 - Closed Front View; Icon; Icon; Icon; Icon
6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 N/A Latch Locks and releases the LCD panel. 3 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on. 4 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status. 5 5-in-1 card read...
Page 17 - Left View
Chapter 1 7 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 4 N/A Optical disk drive Accepts CDs or DVDs, ...
Page 19 - Bottom View
Chapter 1 9 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Optical drive bay release latch Releases the optical drive for removal. 5 Optical drive bay Houses th...
Page 20 - Using the Keyboard; Lock keys
10 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys, each with its own status indicator. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions ...
Page 21 - Hotkey
Chapter 1 11 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn&g...
Page 23 - Special keys; The Euro Symbol
Chapter 1 13 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper center or bottom right side of the keyboard. The Euro Symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor.2. Either directly press the <Euro> key on the bottom right side of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr...
Page 24 - Indicators
14 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators on the front cover. These indicators show the status of the computer and its components. The power, battery, Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators ar...
Page 26 - Touchpad; Touchpad Basics
16 Chapter 1 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 across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics Use the touchpad...
Page 27 - Acer Empowering Technology
Chapter 1 17 Acer Empowering Technology Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions and manage the notebook. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algor...
Page 28 - Acer eDataSecurity Management
18 Chapter 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption and decryption ...
Page 30 - Acer eLock Management
20 Chapter 1 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allow you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can not be stolen while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices: includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB fla...
Page 31 - Acer ePerformance Management
Chapter 1 21 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization: releases unused memory and checks memory usa...
Page 34 - Acer ePower Management; AC Mode
24 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC Mode The default setting is “Maximum Perfor...
Page 35 - Acer ePresentation Management
Chapter 1 25 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolution: XGA and SVGA.
Page 36 - Acer OrbiCam; Getting to Know Your Acer OrbiCam
26 Chapter 1 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the top of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the...
Page 37 - Launching the Acer OrbiCam; Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings; Resolution
Chapter 1 27 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen or Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam . The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window will appear as below: Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change...
Page 39 - Capturing photos or videos
Chapter 1 29 • Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. • Advanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator. • Zoom/Face...
Page 40 - Using the face tracking feature; Using video effects (selected models only); Using video effects
30 Chapter 1 2. Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face tracking settings and options in the right section. Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature:1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multip...
Page 42 - Acer GraviSense; Using Acer GraviSense; Protecting the HDD
32 Chapter 1 Acer GraviSense Acer GraviSense is an innovative utility designed to further protect your data by automatically moving the read/write heads of the Acer notebook’s hard disk away from the storage disk (this is known as “parking” the heads) in the event that sudden shock is detected. Acer...
Page 44 - Using the System Utilities
34 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connec...
Page 45 - Launch Manager
Chapter 1 35 Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All ...
Page 46 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations
36 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Item T7600 T7400 T7200 T5600 T5500 CPU speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66 Bus speed (MHz) 667 667 667 667 667 Bus/Core Ratio 14 13 12 11 10 L2 cache size (MB) 4 4 4 2 2 L2 cache speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66 Package type (pin) 479/478 479/47...
Page 55 - BIOS Setup Utility; Invoking BIOS Setup; System Utilities
Chapter 2 45 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built in the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) of computer. Generally speaking, the computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility.However, if you encounter con...
Page 56 - Buttons; Hotkeys; Launch Buttons
46 Chapter 2 Buttons Hotkeys • Fn + F1 (Help Menu): This hotkey will cause a help message on the screen that describes the definitions and functions of the unit’s hotkeys. • Fn + F2 (Launch Acer eSetting): This hotkey will launch the Acer eSetting utility. • Fn + F3 (Launch Acer ePower Management): ...
Page 57 - Power Button
Chapter 2 47 Power Button The Power button should act as the ACPI defined Power button and users can determine its policy through the OS setting like Windows Power Options.The override feature should be supported to allow the unconditional shutdown by pressing the Power button for more than four sec...
Page 58 - Information Menu
48 Chapter 2 Information Menu • HDD Model Name: This item will show 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 type, “None” should be shown on this field. • HDD Serial Number: Th...
Page 59 - Main Menu
Chapter 2 49 Main Menu • System Time and System Date: The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. The changes in these two items take effect immediately. • System Memory: This item reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640KB. • Extended Memory: It reports the memory si...
Page 61 - Advanced Menu
Chapter 2 51 Advanced Menu • Serial Port A: • Disabled: No configuration • Enabled: User configuration • Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration. • Infrared Port: • Disabled: No configuration • Enabled: User configuration • BIOS or OS chooses configuration. • Parallel Port: • Disabled: No configurati...
Page 62 - Security Menu
52 Chapter 2 Security Menu The system supports three levels of password protection. The password support consists of a Supervisor Password, User Password, and Hard Disk Password. All the passwords are stored in a non-volatile storage device (EEPROM). • All the passwords will obey the following rules...
Page 64 - Boot Menu
54 Chapter 2 Boot Menu This menu allows the users to decide the order of bootable devices to load the operating system. It identifies all the bootable devices in the system and attempts to boot them in the order specified. Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the hard disk and ...
Page 65 - Exit Menu
Chapter 2 55 Exit Menu • Exit Saving Changes: It allows the users to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system. • Exit Discarding Changes: The users can exit the Setup not to save changes. • Load Setup Defaults: It allows the users to load default values in CMOS Setup. • Discard Changes: The users ...
Page 66 - General Information; Before You Begin; Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Chapter 3 56 General Information This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemble the computer, you need the tools below: • Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge • Small Philips ...
Page 67 - Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
57 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly and reassembly and instructs you how to remove the components. Item Description a SCREW M2.0*2.5-I (NI) (NYLOK) b SCREW M2.5*6-I (BNI) (NYLOK) c SCREW M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK d SCREW M...
Page 69 - Disassembly Procedure; Removing the Battery Pack
59 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery pack.2. Slide the battery latch, hold it then remove the battery. Removing the HDD Module 1. Release the two screws fastening the HDD module cover.2. Detach the HDD module cover.3. Release the screw fastening the HDD ...
Page 70 - Removing the Memory and the MiniPCI Card
Chapter 3 60 Removing the Memory and the MiniPCI Card 1. Release the five screws fastening the heatsink cover.2. Detach the heatsink cover.3. Pop up the memory card.4. Then remove it from the slot. 5. Disconnect carefully the main wireless antenna and the auxiliary wireless antenna.6. Release the tw...
Page 71 - Disassembling the Main Unit
61 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit 1. To remove the middle cover, you have to remove the two screws on the rear side.2. Open the notebook as shown. Detach the middle cover carefully because the cable of LED board and main board is under the middle cover. 3. Disconnect the middle cover side cab...
Page 77 - Disassembling the LCD Module
67 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Detach the six LCD screw rubber cushions and remove the six screws fastening the LCD bezel.2. Then carefully detach the LCD bezel.3. Detach inverter board then disconnect the LCD backlight cable and the inverter cable. 4. Remove the four screws securing t...
Page 79 - Disassembling the ODD Module
69 Chapter 3 16. Remove the screw fastening the CCD module.17. Detach the CCD module carefully from the LCD panel. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the four screws fastening the ODD holder and detach the ODD holder.2. Insert a screwdriver or a clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the op...
Page 80 - Disassembling the CCD Module
Chapter 3 70 Disassembling the CCD Module 1. Detach the CCD module holder.2. Separate the cases of the CCD module.3. Remove the two screws fastening the CCD board and detach the CCD board. Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws securing the HDD bracket and detach the HDD bracket.
Page 81 - Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 71 Please use the following procedures as a guide for computer problems. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options may occur errors or invalid responses. 1. Obtain the detailed fail symptoms as many as possib...
Page 82 - System Check Procedures; External Diskette Drive Check; External CD-ROM Drive Check; Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check; Memory Check
72 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or diskette. A writable, diagnostic diskette is required. Note: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached. Multiple l...
Page 84 - Touchpad Check
74 Chapter 4 3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5V after recharging, replace the battery.If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack. After the battery pack returns to room temperature, reinstall it to the system.If the charge indicator does not light up, replace t...
Page 85 - Index of Error Messages
Chapter 4 75 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Note: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in Error Message List, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back...
Page 88 - POST Code
78 Chapter 4 POST Code 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 force recovery boot. E6h Checksum BIOS ROM. E7h Go to BIOS. E8h Set Huge Segment. E9h Ini...
Page 92 - Intermittent Problems
82 Chapter 4 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....
Page 93 - Undetermined Problems
Chapter 4 83 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which devices fail, which devices are incorrectly installed, whether a short circuit happens, or whether the system is inoperative. Note: Verify if all devices attached are supported by the computer. Note: Verify if the pow...
Page 94 - Top View of Main Board
Chapter 5 84 Top View of Main Board Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5
Page 95 - Part One of Top View
85 Chapter 5 Part One of Top View Part Two of Top View
Page 96 - Part Three of Top View
Chapter 5 86 Part Three of Top View Item Description Item Description CN20 SVIDEO CN32 RTC battery connector (two pin) CN21 Docking CN33 HDD connector (22 pin SATA) CN22 DVI-D CN37 Connector SMD FFC 30 pin CN23 CRT connector CN38 Bluetooth module connector (five pin) CN24 mini card connector U37 V-R...
Page 97 - Part One of Bottom View
Page 99 - Chapter 6
Chapter 6 89 This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of Travelmate 8210/ 8200 series. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering the parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).Please note that when ordering FRU parts, you should check the mos...
Page 100 - Exploded Diagram
Page 101 - Parts
Chapter 6 91 Parts CATEGORY PARTNAME DESCRIPTION ACER PART NO. ADAPTER N/A ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN LITEON PA-1900-04QB ROHS ZC1 ADAPTER LITEON S/P AP.09003.009 ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN DELTA ADP-90SB BBAHF ROHS ZC1 ADAPTER DELTA S/P AP.09001.005 BATTERY SANYO LI-ION COMO 9 CELL 2.6 ZC1 BATTERY SANYO 9 CELL S/P B...
