Page 2 - Revision History
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on HP Lapin service guide. Date Chapter Updates
Page 3 - Copyright
III Copyright Copyright © 2003 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, optica...
Page 4 - Conventions; Screen messages
IV 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 acti...
Page 5 - Preface
V 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 "global" product offering. To better fit local market req...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
VII Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Board Layout...
Page 8 - Appendix C
VIII Table of Contents Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Microsoft Windows 98 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Appendix C Online Support Information 142 Index 144
Page 10 - Features; Performance; System Introduction; Chapter 1
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 ® Mobile 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 ...
Page 11 - Display
2 TravelMate 240/ 250 T Four USB ports (USB 2.0 compliant T One RJ-11 port T Onc RJ-45 jack T One parallel port T One FIR Display T 14.1” or 15” Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 16M color at 1024x768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution T 3D capabilities T Simul...
Page 12 - System Block Diagram; LVDS; RGB; HDD; CD ROM
Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram CARDBUS HUB I/F HOST BUS DDR*2 TWO SLOT ICH4-M LPC BUS PCI BUS GMCHMontara-GT CLK GEN. CY 28346 LAN RTL 8101L 133MHz 66MHz CARDBUS PCI 1520GHK PWR SW TPS2224A KBC M38857 INT KB TouchPad PC87392 NS SIO 333MHz LVDS RGB FWH 4MB DEBUGCONN. LPC 3 4, 5 6,7,8 9,10 13,14,15 ...
Page 13 - Board Layout; Top View
4 TravelMate 240/ 250 Board Layout Top View 1 CPU Socket 14 Line-in Port 2 Fan Connector 15 Line-out Port 3 SW1 (Please see Chapter 5 for detailed settings) 16 RJ45+RJ11 4 Touchpad Cable Connector 17 Four USB Ports 5 HDD Connector 18 VGA Port 6 Keyboard Connector 19 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 7 Spe...
Page 14 - Bottom View
Chapter 1 5 Bottom View 1 FIR Port 2 Modem Cable Connector 3 Modem Card Connector 4 DIMM Socket 2 5 DIMM Socket 1
Page 15 - Panel; Front Panel
6 TravelMate 240/ 250 Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Front Panel
Page 16 - Left Panel
Chapter 1 7 Left Panel # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. 3 Launch Keys Buttons for launchin...
Page 18 - Right Panel
Chapter 1 9 Right Panel # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 Floppy activity indicator 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. 4 Floppy disk eject button Push th...
Page 19 - Rear Panel
10 TravelMate 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., parallel printer) 3 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024...
Page 20 - Bottom Panel
Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
Page 21 - Indicators
12 TravelMate 240/ 250 Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. . The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description...
Page 22 - Understanding the icons
Chapter 1 13 Understanding the icons When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled. # Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights up when the computer is on. 2 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and bl...
Page 23 - Keyboard; Special keys; Lock keys; Embedded numeric keypad
14 TravelMate 240/ 250 Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad funct...
Page 24 - Windows keys
Chapter 1 15 NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Desired access Num lock on Num l...
Page 25 - Hot Keys; Fn
16 TravelMate 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, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combinatio...
Page 27 - Launch Keys
18 TravelMate 240/ 250 Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth, Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. By default, P1 and P2 are users programmable. The Web Browser button, by default, is...
Page 28 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations; System Board Major Chips
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 Video controller Intel 852GME (Montara-GT) Hard disk drive controller Embedded in Intel ICH4 Keyboar...
Page 29 - System Memory; Memory Combinations; Second Level Cache
20 TravelMate 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 Item Specification Memory controller Intel 852GME (Montara-GT) Onboard memory size 0MB DIMM socket nu...
Page 30 - Modem Interface
Chapter 1 21 Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. 512MB 1024MB 1536MB Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K Data modem...
Page 31 - Hard Disk Drive Interface
22 TravelMate 240/ 250 Physical read/write heads 2/1/2 3/2/2 2/2 4/3/4 Disks 1/1/1 2/1/1 1/1 2/2/2 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB Interface ATA-5 for other vendors /ATA-6 for HGST Data transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) 19.4-37.1/350/245 22.1-42...
Page 33 - Combo Drive Interface; Audio Interface
24 TravelMate 240/ 250 (*6) Disk: MKE-D551.(*7) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.(*8) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maxi...
Page 34 - Video Interface
Chapter 1 25 Voice channel 8/16 bit, mono/stereo Sampling rate 44.1 KHz Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker / Quantity Yes Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name Intel 845GME (Montara-GT) Chip ...
Page 36 - LCD
Chapter 1 27 NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user, and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on. NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which s...
Page 37 - AC Adapter
28 TravelMate 240/ 250 Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 (typ.) 3.3 (typ.) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 650 (typ.) 650 (typ.) AC Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name Liton Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) 1.5 A @ 1...
Page 38 - Power Management
Chapter 1 29 Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. T The buzzer beeps ...
Page 39 - Memory Address Map; Mechanical Specification
30 TravelMate 240/ 250 I/O Ports Two type II PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-45 port, one DC-in port, one ECP paralle port, four USB ports, one microphone-in/line-in jack, one line-out (share with SP-DIF) jack, one VGA port, one FIR port. Drive Bays One Material Plastic Indicators Powe...
Page 41 - IRQ Assignment Map
32 TravelMate 240/ 250 NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS 00001000-0000107F Motherboard resources 00001180-000011BF Motherboard resources 00001800-00001807 Intel (R) 82850/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller 00001810-0000181F Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller-24CA 00001820-0000183...
Page 42 - DMA Channel Assignment
Chapter 1 33 DMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel Function 2 Standard floppy disk controller 3 ECP Printer Port (LPT1) 4 Direct memory access controller
Page 43 - BIOS Setup Utility; System Utilities; Chapter 2
Chapter 2 34 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 problem...
Page 44 - Navigating the BIOS Utility
35 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). T To change the value of a pa...
Page 45 - Information
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. UUID Number UUID=32bytes
Page 46 - Main
37 Chapter 2 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.
Page 48 - Advanced; boldface; Disabled
39 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your 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. Parameter Description O...
Page 49 - Security
Chapter 2 40 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Page 50 - Setting a Password; Clear
41 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may...
Page 51 - Removing a Password; without; Changing a Password
Chapter 2 42 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anything i...
Page 53 - Boot
Chapter 2 44 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.
Page 54 - Exit
45 Chapter 2 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 Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit ...
Page 55 - BIOS Flash Utility; Crisis Recovery; System Diagnostic Diskette
Chapter 2 46 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T 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...
Page 57 - Chapter 3; Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Chapter 3 48 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: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Flat-bladed screw...
Page 58 - General Information; Before You Begin
49 TravelMate 240/ 250 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
Page 59 - Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
Chapter 3 50 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo...
Page 60 - Screw List
51 TravelMate 240/ 250 Screw List Item Description A SCREW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK (86.00123.630) B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK(86.9A352.100) C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325(86.9A352.3R0) D SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0) E SCREW M3x4 (86.9A524.4R0) F SCREW M2X2.0 (86.9A552.2R0) G SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 (...
Page 61 - Removing the Battery
Chapter 3 52 Removing the Battery 1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2. Then slide the battery out from the machine.
Page 62 - Removing the Memory Module
53 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the Memory Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Then remove the memory.
Page 63 - Removing the Modem Board
Chapter 3 54 Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. To remove the modem 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 shown. Please remove the screws according to the number ...
Page 64 - Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module; Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
55 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on ...
Page 65 - Removing the LCD Module; Removing the Middle Cover
Chapter 3 56 Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 4. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. Then remove ...
Page 68 - Disassembling the LCD Module; Removing the LCD Bezel
59 TravelMate 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. 5. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four s...
Page 72 - Disassembling the Main Unit; Removing the Keyboard
63 TravelMate 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. To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard. 4. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to di...
Page 78 - Removing the HDD Bracket
69 TravelMate 240/ 250 Removing the ODD Module(1) 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52. 2. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lower case. NOTE: If you need to replace the O...
Page 81 - Removing the Speaker Set
Chapter 3 72 10. Remove the four screws that secure the PCMCIA slot, 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. 4. See “Removing the Flop...
Page 82 - System Upgrade Procedure; Base Unit to Wireless Unit
73 TravelMate 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 MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 63. 5. Secure the wireless LAN card anta...
Page 83 - Assembling the Main Unit; Installing the Speaker Set
Chapter 3 74 Assembling the Main Unit Installing 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. Installing the DC Board 1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86. 2....
Page 87 - Installing the Upper Case Assemly
Chapter 3 78 3. Connect the touch pad cable to the touchpad board with a plastic tweezers. Installing the Upper Case Assemly 1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86. 2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86. 3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86. 4. See “Installing the Main Board”...
Page 89 - Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate
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 module cable to the main board. Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate 1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86. 2....
Page 92 - Assembling the LCD Module; Installing the LCD Hinges; Installing the LCD Brackets
83 TravelMate 240/ 250 Assembling the LCD Module Installing 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. Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See “Installing the LCD Hin...
Page 93 - Installing the 15” TFT LCD
Chapter 3 84 4. Attach the right bracket to the LCD. Fasten the right LCD bracket with four screws. Installing 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. 4. Place the LCD to the...
Page 94 - Installing the LCD Bezel
85 TravelMate 240/ 250 4. See “Installing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 96. 5. Connect the inverter cable to the inverter board. Connect the inverter board to the LCD. NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module. 6. Secur...
Page 96 - Installing the LCD Module; Installing the Launch Board
87 TravelMate 240/ 250 Installing the LCD Module Installing the LCD Module 1. Place the LCD module to the main unit. 2. Fasten the LCD module with the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and another one on the left. 3. Secure the LCD hinge with the four screws; two on the right and two on the...
Page 97 - Installing the Middle Cover
Chapter 3 88 Installing the Middle Cover 1. See ”Installing the Launch Board” 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 the LCD panel and fasten the middle cover with your fingers on its ridge. 4. Secure the...
Page 99 - Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Chapter 3 90 Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Inster the hard disk drive to the main unit. Then push it to the original position carefully. NOTE: Please attend the positive and negative of hard disk drive when insert the hard disk drive to the main unit.
Page 101 - Installing the Memory Module
Chapter 3 92 Installing 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.
Page 102 - Installing the Battery
93 TravelMate 240/ 250 Installing the Battery 1. Place the the battery back to the machine.
Page 103 - Troubleshooting; Chapter 4
Chapter 4 94 Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail ...
Page 104 - System Check Procedures; External Diskette Drive Check
95 TravelMate 240/ 250 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 la...
Page 106 - Check the Power Adapter
97 TravelMate 240/ 250 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 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the f...
Page 107 - Check the Battery Pack; Touchpad Check
Chapter 4 98 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat t...
Page 109 - Index of Error Messages; Error Code List; Error Message List
Chapter 4 100 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:x...
Page 112 - Indicator-Related Symptoms; Power-Related Symptoms
103 TravelMate 240/ 250 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too darkLCD brightness cannot be adjustedLCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot sys...
Page 113 - PCMCIA-Related Symptoms; Memory-Related Symptoms; Speaker-Related Symptoms; Power Management-Related Symptoms
Chapter 4 104 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assemblySystem board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from a...
Page 114 - Peripheral-Related Symptoms; Modem-Related Symptoms
105 TravelMate 240/ 250 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 107. System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection boardSystem board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Act...
Page 115 - Intermittent Problems
Chapter 4 106 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 exist...
Page 116 - Undetermined Problems
107 TravelMate 240/ 250 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolat...
Page 117 - Jumper and Connector Locations; Chapter 5
Chapter 5 108 Top View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5
Page 119 - SW1 Settings
Chapter 5 110 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 Disable OFF X X X Bootblock Enable X ON X X Bootblock Disable X OFF X X Adapter 90W X X ON X Adapter 120W X...
Page 121 - Chapter 6
Chapter 6 112 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 240/250. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most...
Page 135 - Model Name Definition; Model Definition and Configuration; Appendix A
Appendix A 126 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 15.0” ICP 2.4G 2x256M 40G DVD-RW Li-Ion 11b ...
Page 137 - Test Compatible Components; Appendix B
Appendix B 128 This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly. Test Compatible Components Appendix B
Page 138 - Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test
129 TravelMate 240/250 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K,Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K,Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K,Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB,Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/400FSB,Celeron ...
Page 142 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test
133 TravelMate 240/250 Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K,Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K,Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K,Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB,Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/400FSB,Celero...
Page 146 - Microsoft Windows 98 Environment Test
137 TravelMate 240/250 Microsoft Windows 98 Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K,Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K,Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K,Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB,Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/400FSB,Celeron ...
Page 151 - Online Support Information
Appendix C 142 This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our w...
Page 153 - Index
Index 144 A AC Adapter 28AFLASH Utility 46Audio 19 B Battery 26battery pack charging indicator 12 BIOS 19 package 19ROM size 19ROM type 19vendor 19Version 19 BIOS Setup Utility 34BIOS Supports protocol 19BIOS Utility 34 Basic System Settings 39Navigating 35Onboard Device Configuration 41Startup Conf...
