Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 800 service guide.
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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, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
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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 requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a 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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Open View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Left Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
E-Mail Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Touchpad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hardware Specifications and Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 2 System Utilities 33
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Navigating the BIOS Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
System Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
BIOS Flash Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing the ODD Module / HDD Module / Memory / Wireless LAN card . . . . . . 52
Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Removing the LCD Module / Keyboard / Function Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Removing the Function Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Removing the Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing the Modem / Bluetooth Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Disassembling External Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Disassembling the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Power System Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Display Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Sound Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chapter 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 96
TravelMate 800 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 99
Microsoft® Windows® XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Appendix C Online Support Information 109
Index 111
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
• Intel® Pentium® M Processor, 1.3 GHz ~ 1.6GHz
• Intel 885PM (ODEM) + ICH4 chipset
• 2 memory slots supporting DDR266 SDRAM (PC-2100), upgradeable to 2GB
• 30 GB or higher capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk
• Microsoft Windows XP operating system / Windows 2000 operating system
Display
• The 14.1" XGA TFT LCD with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colors
• The 15.0" SXGA+ TFT LCD with 1400 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colors
• The 15.0" UXGA TFT LCD with 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colors
• TravelMate 800 series notebook computer features an accelerated graphics port (AGP) video
system in the ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 chipset. This provides a robust solution and enables high
quality video output.
• Simultaneous LCD, external monitor or projector display
Multimedia
• Build-in optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive)
• 14.1" or 15.0" XGA, SXGA+ or UXGA TFT LCD Panel
• Build-in stereo speakers
• Audio input and output jacks
• Built-in internal microphone
Connectivity
• Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection
• Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem
• 4 Universal Series Bus (USB) ports
Expansion
• Upgradeable memory modules and hard disk
• PC card slot enables a range of add-on options
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I/O Ports
• One PCMCIA slot (type II or type III)
• One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90, 56K)
• One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100 mbps)
• One DC-in jack
• One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant)
• One VGA (external monitor) port
• One headphone-out jack (3.5mm minijack)
• One microphone-in jack (3.5mm minijack)
• One line-in jack (3.5mm minijack)
• Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
• One easy replicator port
• One TV-out port
• One IEEE-1394 port
• One Smart Card slot
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Block Diagram
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Board Layout
Top View
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Bottom View
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Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
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Front Panel
9 Power status indicator Lights green when the power is on and orange when the
computer is in standby mode.
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Left Panel
3 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication
system.
4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo
walkman).
5 Microphone Jack Accepts input from external microphones.
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Right Panel
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Rear Panel
5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD
projector).
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Bottom Panel
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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and two on the front of the
computer.
The Battery and Power status indicators are visible even when you close the display.
Icon Function Description
Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Power Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is
in standby mode.
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Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
+ E (Explores My Computer)
+ F (Finds Document)
+ M (Minimizes All)
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
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 combination.
Fn-F3 Power management Switches the power management scheme used by the
scheme toggle computer (function available if supported by operating
system).
See “Power management” on page 25.
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
See “Power management” on page 25.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen
and external monitor.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press
any key to return.
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NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000, follow the steps below:
1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Keyboard.
3. Click on the Language tab.
4. Verify that keyboard layout used for En English (United States)” is set to United States-International. If
not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK.
If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK.
5. Click on OK.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:
1. Click on Start, Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
3. Click on the Language tab and click on Details.
4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International.
If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK.
5. Click on OK.
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Launch Keys
Located above the keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the
power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button, and
two programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
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E-Mail Detection
Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box,
you have the option to enable/disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already
have an email account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 Server in the dialog box. The POP3
Server is the mail server where you get your email.
Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is
located above the keyboard right below the LCD.
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor
responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest
provides optimal comfort and support.
NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The
touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.
Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
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Item Specification
CPU type Intel Pentium M 1.3GHz ~ 1.6GHz
CPU package Micro-FCPGA
CPU core voltage 1.484V/0.956V
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Acer
BIOS Version 1.0
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB
BIOS package PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEE 1284, ECP/IEEE
1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, USB, VESA VGA BIOS, BBC-
2B, CD-ROM bootable, Windows keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 1MB
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Intel ODEM
Onboard memory size 0MB
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 512MB
Supports maximum memory size 1024MB
Supports DIMM type Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 133 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 3.3V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications.
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Memory Combinations
Item Specification
Chipset Broadcom BCM4401
Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps
LAN connector type RJ-45
LAN connector location Right side
Model/Bluetooth Interface
Item Specification
Chipset Agree Scorpio soft modem solution and CSR BC02 Bluetooth
chipset
Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.92
Modem connector type RJ-11
Modem connector location Right side
Bluetooth data baud rate (bps) 11Mbps
Item Specification
Vendor & Model Name Toshiba Fujitsu
30G (MK3021GAS) MHS2030AT
Capacity (MB) 30000 30000
Bytes per sector 512 512
Data heads 2 2
Drive Format
Disks 1 1
Spindle speed 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
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Item Specification
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB
Interface ATA-2/ATA-3/ATA-4/ATA-5 support ATA-2/ATA-3/ATA-4/ATA-5 support
Max. media transfer rate 19.2 ~ 37.25 19.4 ~ 38.1
(disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)
Data transfer rate 100 MB/sec. 100 MB/sec.
(disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
DVD-ROM Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name DVD-ROM 8X QSI SDR-083
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained:
Typical 3.6 Mbytes/sec Typical 10.8 Mbytes/sec
Data Buffer Capacity 512KBytes
Interface IDE/ATAPI
Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G)
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM (mode 1), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I
(mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced CD,
CD-TEXT, Karaoke CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, I-trax CD, CD-R and CD-RW
Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)
Power Requirement
Input Voltage +5 V +/- 5 %
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Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC202A
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 20 bits digital to analog converter
18 bits analog to digital converter
Compatibility Microsoft PC99, AC97 2.2, WLP2.0 audio requirement
Mixed sound source Line-in, CD, Video, AUX
Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo
Sampling rate 44.1 KHz
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2
Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1
Supports PnP IRQ IRQ3, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11
Video Interface
Item Specification
Chip vendor ATI
Chip name Mobility Radeon 9000
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No
Graphic interfacet 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) bus
Maximum resolution (LCD) 1600*1200
Maximum resolution (CRT) 1280*1024
Video Memory
Parallel Port
Item Specification
Parallel port controller NS PC87391
Number of parallel port 1
Location Rear side
Connector type 25-pin D-type connector, in female type
Parallel port function control Enable/Disable/Auto by BIOS setup
Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 Yes (set by BIOS setup)
compatible)
Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) DMA channel 1 and 3
Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS 3BCh, 278h, 378h
Setup)
Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ7, IRQ5
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Item Specification
1394 controller TI TSB43AB21
Number of 1394 port 1
Location Left panel
USB Port
Item Specification
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 4
Location Left panel
Serial port function control Enable/Disable/Auto by BIOS Setup
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller OZ 711M1
Supports card type Type-III/II
Number of slots One type-III
Access location Left side
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port
Supports 32 bit CardBus YES (IRQ10)
Item Controller
System core logic Intel 855PM
Super I/O controller NS PC87391
Audio controller Realtek ALC202A
Video controller ATI Mobility Radeon 9000
Hard disk drive controller Intel ICH4-M
Keyboard controller NS 87591
RTC Intel ICH4-M
Keyboard
Item Specification
Keyboard controller NS 87591
Keyboard vendor & model name NS
Total number of keypads 84-/85/88-key
Windows 95 keys Yes
Internal & external keyboard work Yes
simultaneously
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Battery
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Sinplo / Sanyo
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 4400mAH
Cell voltage 3.7V/cell
Number of battery cell 8
Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel
Package voltage 14.8V
LCD Inverter
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Ambit T181064.00
Input voltage (V) 8 (min.) 20 (max.)
Input current (mA) 520 (max.)
Output voltage (Vrms, no 700 (typ.)
load)
Output voltage frequency 50 (min.) 61 (max.)
(kHz)
Output Current/Lamp lout (min.) 3.0mA / 4.0mA Vadj = 0V
lout (max.) 5.5mA / 6.5mA Vadj = 3.3V
NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, the 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 is on.
LCD
Item Specification
Vendor & model name QDI QD141X1LH12 LG LP150E02-A2P1
Hitachi TX38D81VC1CAB
AU B150XG01
Mechanical Specifications
LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 14.1 15.0
Display technology TFT TFT
Resolution XGA (1024x768) SXGA (1400X1050)
Supports color 16.7 million 16.7 million
Optical Specifications
Brightness control Keyboard hotkey Keyboard hotkey
Contrast control No No
Suspend/Standby control Yes Yes
Electrical Specifications
Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 3.3
Supply voltage for LCD backlight 660 (typ.) 690 (typ.)
(Vrms)
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AC Adapter
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Delta 75W ADP-75FB A(WPFC) 3P
Lite-on 75W PA 1750-02CA(WPFC) 3P
Input Requirements
Maximum input current (A, <1.5A @ 90Vac
@90Vac, full load) <1.125A @ 180Vac
Nominal frequency (Hz) 47 - 63
Frequency variation range (Hz) 47 - 63
Nominal voltages (Vrms) 100 - 240
Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 75A and 188A when the adapter is
connected to 100Vac(60Hz) and 240Vac(50Hz) respectively.
Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 83% minimum, when measured at maximum
load under 115V(60Hz)
Output Ratings
DC output voltage +18.8V~20.0V including the effects of line voltage variation, load current, ripple
and noise
Noise + Ripple 400mvp-p(20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load
Output current 0~3.95A
Input rated voltage 100/240V
Input currentt 1.5A @90Vac for Delta / 1.125A @90Vac for Lite-on
Dynamic Output Characteristics
Turn-on delay time 3 sec.
Hold up time 5 ms min. (115Vac, input full load)
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 29 V
Short circuit protection Output can be shorted without damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) +/- 15kV (at air discharge)
+/- 8kV (at contact discharge)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage
Primary to secondary 3000Vac (4242Vdc) 10mA for 1 second
Leakage current 100uA max (240Vac, 60Hz)
Regulatory Requirements Internal filter meets:
1. FCC class B requirements
2. VDE 243/1991 class B requirements
3. CISPR 22 class B requirements
4. VCCI class II requirements
Power Management
Power Saving Mode Phenomenon
Standby Mode The Sleep indicator lights up
Waiting time specified by the System Standby value
or the operating system elapses without any system
activity.
Or
When the computer is about to enter Hibernation
mode (e.g. during a battery-low condition), but the
Hibernation file is invalid or not present.
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Environmental Requirements
Item Specification
Temperature
Operating 0 ~ +40°C
Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C(unpacked)
Non-operating Non (storage package)
Humidity
Operating 0% to 90% RH, non-condensing
Non-operating 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (unpacked)
Non-operating Non (storage package)
Vibration
Operating (unpacked) 5~500Hz: 1.0Grms (random)
Non-operating (unpacked) 5~500Hz: 2.16Grms (random)
Non-operating (packed) 5~500Hz: 2.16Grms (random)
Mechanical Specification
Item Specification
Dimensions 320 (W) x 262 (D) x 34 (H) for 14.1 inch model;
320 (W) x 267 (D) x 35 (H) for 15.0 inch mode
Weight 2.9Kg (6.4 lbs) for 14.1 inch model;
3.1Kg (6.8 lbs) for 15.0 inch model
I/O Ports 4 USB ports, 1 VGA (external monitor) port, 1 microphone-in jack, 1
headphone-out jack, 1 Line-in jack, 1 RJ-11 modem jack, 1 RJ-45
Ethernet jack, 1 PCMCIA (type II or type III) slot, 1 parallel port (ECP/
EPP compliant), 1 DC-in jack for AC adapter, 1 easy replicator port, 1
1394 port, 1 Smart Card slot, and 1 TV-out port
Drive Bays One
Material Plastic
Indicators Power Mode LED, Battery Charge LED, Caps Lock, Num Lock, Media
Activity LED, Bluetooth Activity and Wireless LAN Activity
Switch Power
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System Utilities
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NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
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Info.
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 type, ²None² should be shown on this field.
IDE1 Serial Number Shows the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. If no Hard disk or
other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit
UUID Number UUID=32bytes, visible when an internal LAN device is present
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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.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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System Devices
The System Devices 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.
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
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 have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.
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1. Move the cursor and highlight the Set Supervisor Password and press “Enter” , a window similar to the
following is shown:
2. Type a password in field “Enter New Password”. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric
characters (0-9 or A-Z / a-z, not case sensitive). Re-enter password in field “Confirm New Password” for
verification.
3. If the verification is OK, a window similar to the following is shown, press enter to complete.
After setting the password, the computer sets the Password parameter to "Set".
4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the
screen.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password:
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match:
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Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1. Move the cursor and highlight the Set Supervisor Password and press "Enter", a window similar to the
following is shown:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password filed and press "Enter".
3. Press "Enter" twice without typing anything in the Enter Password and Confirm New Password fields.
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear".
4. When you have changed the settings, press ress F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1. Move the cursor and highlight the Set Supervisor Password and press "Enter", a window similar to the
following is shown:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press "Enter".
3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password
field.
4. Press "Enter" to complete password setting. After setting the password, the computer sets the Password
parameter to "Set".
5. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
6. When you arre done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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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.
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Parameter Description
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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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.
3. Remove the battery pack.
NOTE: TravelMate 800 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
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Screw List
Item Description
A SCREW NUT IO
B SCREW CPU NUT ZG1S(MBZG1001,REV3A)
C SCREW I3*3.5M-NIH(M3L3.5)
D SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK
E SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3)
F SCREW M2.5X5.0-I-NI-NYLOK
G SCREW I2.5*2.5M-BNIH(4.5,0.8)
H SCREW M2.5X3-I-NI-NYLOK
I SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3)
J SCREW I2.5*4M-BKAGHY(M2.5L4)
K SCREW M2.5*5-I(BNI)(NYLOK)
L SCREW I2.5*6M-BNIHY(M2.5L6 I)
M SCREW M2.5*7-I(NI,NYLOK)
N SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN
O SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK
P SCREW BI2*5TA-BNIH(4,0.6)
Q SCREW I2*6M-NIHY(3.5,0.4)
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2. Unscrew the 1 screw and detach the right wireless LAN antenna as shown.
3. Then unscrew the other screw and detach the left wireless LAN antenna.
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7. Unscrew 4 screws holding the right and the left LCD brackets, 2 on each side.
8. Remove the right and the left LCD brackets as shown.
9. Tear off electric conductive tape that secures the LCD wire, and disconnect the LCD wire.
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2. Slide the optical disk drive out off the ODD bracket.
3. Remove the ODD board from the ODD bracket.
4. Use a pin to press the emergency eject slot to open the ODD as shown.
5. Unscrew the 1 screw holding the ODD door.
6. Remove the ODD door.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model (TravelMate 800 series). Non-Acer products,
prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Obtain the failed symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating
the same operation.
3. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You
can check the following:
power cords are properly connected and secured;
there are no obvious shorts or opens;
there are no obviously burned or heated components;
all components appear normal.
4. After you perform visual inspection you can also verify the following:
ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password.
verify with the customer that Wndows XP is installed on the hard disk. Operating systems that
were not preinstalled by Acer can cause malfunction.
make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer.
make sure the floppy disk is empty.
5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power failure. (The power indicator does not go “Power System Check” on page 65.
on or stay on.)
POST does not complete. No beep or error “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 69
codes are indicated. “Undetermined Problems” on page 76
POST detects an error and displayed messages “Error Message List” on page 70
on screen.
The diagnostic test detected an error and “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 45
displayed a FRU code.
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 69
others).
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “Power-On Self-
problems). Test (POST) Error Message” on page 69
“Intermittent Problems” on page 75
“Undetermined Problems” on page 76
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Memory Check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.
Currently, we do not provide memory test program. However, if you need to check memory but have no testing
program or diagonositc utility at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to download the shareware
“BurnIn Test V.3.0”. You may test the memory with this program under Window XP environment.
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.
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Pin 1: 19V
Pin 2: 0V, Ground
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Touchpad Check
If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1. After rebooting, run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver.
2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working.
3. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected well.
4. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the touch pad FPC connects to the
main board properly.
5. If there is still an error after you have connected the touch pad FPC to the main board properly, then
replace the touch pad or touch pad FPC. The touch pad or touch pad FPC may be damaged.
6. Replace switch board.
7. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace the FPC on Track Pad PCB.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
Display Check
1. Connect an external display to the computer’s external monitor port, the boot the computer. The computer
can automatically detect the external display. Press Fn+ p to switch to the external display.
2. If the external display works fine, the internal LCD may be damaged. Then perform the following steps:
Make sure the DDRRAM module is seated properly. Then run the diplay test again. If the problem
still exists, go to next step.
Replace the inverter board, then run the display test program again. If the problem still occurs, go
on next step.
Replace the LCD module with a new one then run the display test again. If the probelm still
happens, continue next step.
Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one then execute the display diagnostic again. If the problem
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Sound Check
To determine if the computer’s built-in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following steps. Before
you start the steps below, adjust the speaker volume to an appropriate level.
1. Try different audio sources. For example, employ audio CD and ditital music file to determine whether the
fault is in the speaker system or not. If not all sources have sound problem, the problem is in the source
devices. If all have the same problem, continue next step.
2. Connect a set of earphone or external speakers. If these devices work fine, go to next step. If not, then the
main board may be defective or damaged. Replace the main board.
3. Follow the disassembling steps in Chapter 3. Esure the speaker cable is firmly connected to the main
board. If the speaker is still a malfunction, go on next step.
4. If the speakers do not sound properly, the speakers may be defective or damaged. Replace the speakers.
If the problem still occurs, then replace the main board.
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Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
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PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
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Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Modem-Related Symptoms
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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:
1. Run the diagnostic test for several times to isolate the problem.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
If an error is detected by the main battery test, see “Check the Power Adapter” on page 66
If an error is detected by the display test, see “Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message” on page
72 .
If an error is detected by the floppy disk drive test, see “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 64.
If an error is detected by the keyboard test, see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on
page 65.
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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 isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power
System Check” on page 65):
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
• Non-Acer devices
• Printer, mouse, and other external devices
• Battery pack
• Hard disk drive
• DIMM
• CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module
• PC Cards
4. Power-on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
• Main board
• LCD assembly
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Exploded Diagram
THE SYSTEM
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LCD
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DVD ASSY
NOTE: The exploded diagrams for CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD-RW combo module are very similar.
Therefor, we put only DVD ASSY exploded diagram for your reference. Please also refer to the FRU list
below for more information on different models and part numbers. This diagram only explains the
relevant location of each part. The parts on the exploded diagrams may be a slightly different from its
actual looks.
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BATTERY
BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 8CELL 4400mAH SI-QT83 BT.T2303.001
BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 8CELL (BATTERY PACK BT.T2306.001
ZG14S2P, 4400mAH)
BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 6CELL (MODEL BT.T2303.002
NAME:3UF103450P-2-QC-20,3600 Mah)
BOARD
MODEM BOARD AMBIT U98M005.05 54.T23V7.001
MODEM /BLUETOOTH COMBO BOARD AMBIT 54.T23V7.002
T60M665.00
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IO SHIELDING 33.T25V7.001
CPU
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DVD-ROM DRIVE
DVD-ROM MODULE 8X QSI SDR-083 6M.T23V7.004
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER 33.T23V7.003
BOARD
OPTICAL DEVICE BOARD 55.T23V7.003
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CABLE
LCD COAXIAL CABLE 14.1" FOR IDT 50.T25V7.011
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CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
LCD BRACKET 14.1" RIGHT W/HINGE 33.T25V7.004
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Memory
MEMORY SO-DIMM DDR266/256MB/0.14U /INFINEON KN.25602.001
HYS64D32020 GDL-7-B
256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG-265C3(16MX16) KN.25604.004
256MB ELPIDA W30256A6EPI652A KN.25609.001
512MB MICRON MT16VDDS6464HG-265B4 KN.51204.002
512MB INFINEON HYS64D64020GBDL-7-B 64MX64 KN.51202.003
(.14U)
FAN FAN 31.T25V7.001
HEATSINK
VGA SINK W/MYLAR 23.T25V7.001
READER
SMART CARD READER 60.T23V7.007
SPAEKER
SPEAKER ASSY (L&R) 23.T25V7.002
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Appendix A
Model Country CPU LCD Memory HDD ODD Card Wireless Bluetooth
(GB) Reader LAN
800LCi USA & PM 1.3G 15.0 SXGA+ 1x256M 40G 24x Y 11a/b; N
Canada CDRW 11b
+DVD
802LCi USA & PM 1.5G 15.0 SXGA+ 1x512M 60G 24x Y 11a/b Y
Canada / (5400 CDRW
ACLA rpm) +DVD
803LCi USA & PM 1.6G 15.0 SXGA+ 1x512M 60G 24x Y 11a/b Y
Canada / (5400 CDRW
ACLA rpm) +DVD
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Main Features
• Intel® Pentium® M Processor 1.3 GHz ~ 1.6GHz or higher; featuring Intel® Enhanced
SpeedStepTM technology
• Intel 885PM (ODEM) + ICH4 chipset
• 256MB DDR266 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2GB on dual soDIMM sockets
• 14.1" XGA TFT LCD with 1024 X 768 pixel, 16.7 million colors; 15.0" SXGA+ TFT LCD with 1400
X 1050 pixel, 16.7 million colors; 15.0" UGA TFT LCD with 1600 X 1200 pixel, 16.7 million colors
• 30GB or higher capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk
• Acer Media Bay hot-swappable 8X DVD ROM or 24X DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW drive
module
• Embedded 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Integrated Intel® Pro/Wireless 2100 or Intel® Pro/wireless
2100A network connection; Integrated BluetoothTM
• 56K ITU V.92 data/fax software modem (Wake-on-Ring ready)
• ACP 1.0b Power Management; 65Wh li-oh battery pack; 5.5-hour battery life; 1.5-hour rapid-
charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use
• FineTouch keyboard with 5o curve; built-in touchpad with ergonomic buttons and 4-way integrated
scroll keys; hotkey controls; 4 launch keys and 2 programmable keys
• Microsoft Windows XP operating system / Windows 2000 operating system
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Appendix B
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Item Specifications
MONITORS Philips 109P 10
Dell Trinitron 21”
ViewSonic GS773
ViewSonic GS790
ViewSonic PF775
PARALLEL PORT Printer:
HP Laser Jet 5M
HP Desk Jet 930C
HP Desk Jet 840C
IOMega ZIP (LPT Port)
Cable:
LL5 cable
1394 PORT 1394 WD 30GB HDD
1394 HDD /IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)/USB 1.1 Combo Hard
Drive\FUJITSU MHS2030AT
1394 Wise HDD (WA11004)
1394 CCD(Stealth Fire)
1394 HUB: Aten 1394 HUB /FH-600
1394 SONY DV /DCR-PC100
Projector Panasonic PT-L556EA
ACER 7755C
USB 2.0 USB HUB: 4 Port \Highlight
USB HDD: Easy BOX /Ennyah
HDD:Iogear HI-SPEE HDD USB 2.0 EXTERNAL
USB DVD/CD-RW (Pioneer DVR-104)
Adaptec USB 2.0 PCMCIA card
GB LAN Hub 3 COM GB LAN Hub
PS/2 Port Keyboard:
Microsoft Natural K/B
Acer JVPKBS-WIN K/B
KeyPad:
PC concepts keypad KB-5640
Mouse:
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
COMPAQ Mouse
COM Port Microsoft Serial Mouse 2.0 \C3KKS2
PC CARDS Modem Card:
Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CME56-100)
Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56G)
3Com 56K Modem (3CCM156)
3Com 56K Modem (3CXM756)
GVC 56K Modem (VF-1156PV/C3)
LAN Card:
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Item Specifications
D-Link Fast Ethernet DFE-650
D-Link CardBus DE-660
3COM 10/100 16Bit LAN Card (3CCFE574BT)
3COM(DELL) 10/100 BAST-TX LAN Card (3CCFE575BT-D)
3COM 10/100 CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE575CT)
3COM 10M LAN Card (3CCE589ET)
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-100)
Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10/100 (CBE2-100)/32bit
Pci_ Fast Ethernet Card FNW-3602-TX
SCSI
Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1450A Card
Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1460D Card
Adaptec SlimSCSI 1480A CardBus UltraSCSI Card
LAN + Modem Card:
3COM 10/100 LAN+56k Modem Card (3CXFEM656C)
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 56k (CEM56-100)
ATA Card:
KingMax 40MB
Compact Flash 96MB
IBM Microdrives 340MB
PCMCIA IDE/ATAPI Controller
FLASH/32MB
IOMEGA Clik! PC CARD DRIVE
Passport CardBus + HDD
Travel HDD 3.2GB + Passport CardBus /ACCURITE
IEEE 1394 CardBus Card
Compag 1394 CardBus Card
Billionton 1394 CardBus Card
VST Fire Wire 1394 CardBus Card
Wireless LAN Card:
Gemtek Wireless LAN Card
COMPAQ Wireless LAN Card
BlueTooth Card:
3Com BlueTooth Card(3CRWB6096)
MMC Card
Apacer 64MB
MS Card
Sony 64MB
Apacer 128MB
SD Card
Apacer 128MB
SM Card
Apacer 64MB
SunDisk 128MB
CF Card
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Item Specifications
Canon FC-16M
Apacer 128MB
Pantex 128MB
SunDisk 10MB
USB PORT USB Mouse:
Microsoft Optical USB Mouse
TARGUS Wheel Mouse
Logitech Wheel Mouse
Acer USB Mouse M012B0
USB Keyboard:
Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro
Gateway Keyboard SK-9910U
Gateway Keyboard SK-9926
SILITEK K/B
USB Camera:
Dlink DSC 350
Dlink DSB-C300
Intel YC72
USB HDD:
Argosy HDD
Ennyah
IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)/USB 1.1 Combo Hard Drive\FUJITSU
MHS2030AT
USB CD-ROM:
IOMega ZIP CD650
USB CDR/W :
YAMAHA CRW-70
PHILIPS JR24CDRW/17
USB Printer:
HP DeskJet 930C
HP DeskJet 840C
USB FDD:
MIC USB FDD YD-8U10
Logitec USB FDD
Teac USB FDD
Y-E Data USB FDD
Sharp USB FDD
USB LAN:
NEC C&C-15R1
Billionton USB-10/100 FastEthernet USB-100B
LINKSYS USB LAN
USB Zip:
Iomega USB ZIP 250
USB Scanner:
HP ScanJet 5300C
HP ScanJet 4100C
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Item Specifications
USB HUB:
PCI USB HUB
XeXtreme USB HUB
General purpose USB Hub /UH-9124
USB Gamepad:
Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad
Logitech WingMan GAMEPAD EXTREME
Logitech WingMan RUMBLEPAD
USB CCD:
Intel USB CCD /CS430
Dlink DSC 350 USB CCD
Logitech QuickCam Home PC Video Camera
USB Speaker
Phillip DSS330
USB Modem:
V.90 56Kbps Fax/Modem / JATON
USB Card Reader:
DATAFAB 5 in 1
USB Flash Memory:
Apacer 128MB
AUDIO JACKS JS-100 Jazz 3D Speaker
J-S 3D Speaker /J-2201W
J-S 3D Speaker /J-2202
SANYO 3D Speaker
SONY Earphone MDR-CD60
Panasonic Earphone RP-H1254
Philips Earphone
MIC. Condenser MIC. EM-420T
Dynamic MIC.
Game Harry Potter
Star Wars Rogue Squadron
Diablo II
Quake III
World of Warcraft II
Access Point Intel Access Point
S/W Microsoft Office 2K
Microsoft Office XP
Lotus Notes 4.6
WinFax10.0
Adobe Acrobat 5.0
Microsoft FrontPage2002
Bluetooth Bluetooth PDA: Fujisu SIMEMS PAD Pocket L00X
Buletooth mobile phone: Sony Ericsson
Port Replicato Acer Port Replicator
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Item Specifications
MONITORS Philips 109P 10
Dell Trinitron 21”
ViewSonic GS773
ViewSonic GS790
ViewSonic PF775
PARALLEL PORT Printer:
HP Laser Jet 5M
HP Desk Jet 930C
HP Desk Jet 840C
IOMega ZIP (LPT Port)
Cable:
LL5 cable
1394 PORT 1394 WD 30GB HDD
1394 HDD /IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)/USB 1.1 Combo Hard
Drive\FUJITSU MHS2030AT
1394 Wise HDD (WA11004)
1394 CCD(Stealth Fire)
1394 HUB: Aten 1394 HUB /FH-600
1394 SONY DV /DCR-PC100
Projector Panasonic PT-L556EA
ACER 7755C
USB 2.0 USB HUB: 4 Port \Highlight
USB HDD: Easy BOX /Ennyah
HDD:Iogear HI-SPEE HDD USB 2.0 EXTERNAL
USB DVD/CD-RW (Pioneer DVR-104)
Adaptec USB 2.0 PCMCIA card
GB LAN Hub 3 COM GB LAN Hub
PS/2 Port Keyboard:
Microsoft Natural K/B
Acer JVPKBS-WIN K/B
KeyPad:
PC concepts keypad KB-5640
Mouse:
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
COMPAQ Mouse
COM Port Microsoft Serial Mouse 2.0 \C3KKS2
PC CARDS Modem Card:
Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CME56-100)
Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56G)
3Com 56K Modem (3CCM156)
3Com 56K Modem (3CXM756)
GVC 56K Modem (VF-1156PV/C3)
LAN Card:
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Item Specifications
D-Link Fast Ethernet DFE-650
D-Link CardBus DE-660
3COM 10/100 16Bit LAN Card (3CCFE574BT)
3COM(DELL) 10/100 BAST-TX LAN Card (3CCFE575BT-D)
3COM 10/100 CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE575CT)
3COM 10M LAN Card (3CCE589ET)
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-100)
Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10/100 (CBE2-100)/32bit
Pci_ Fast Ethernet Card FNW-3602-TX
SCSI
Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1450A Card
Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1460D Card
Adaptec SlimSCSI 1480A CardBus UltraSCSI Card
LAN + Modem Card:
3COM 10/100 LAN+56k Modem Card (3CXFEM656C)
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 56k (CEM56-100)
ATA Card:
KingMax 40MB
Compact Flash 96MB
IBM Microdrives 340MB
PCMCIA IDE/ATAPI Controller
FLASH/32MB
IOMEGA Clik! PC CARD DRIVE
Passport CardBus + HDD
Travel HDD 3.2GB + Passport CardBus /ACCURITE
IEEE 1394 CardBus Card
Compag 1394 CardBus Card
Billionton 1394 CardBus Card
VST Fire Wire 1394 CardBus Card
Wireless LAN Card:
Gemtek Wireless LAN Card
COMPAQ Wireless LAN Card
BlueTooth Card:
3Com BlueTooth Card(3CRWB6096)
MMC Card
Apacer 64MB
MS Card
Sony 64MB
Apacer 128MB
SD Card
Apacer 128MB
SM Card
Apacer 64MB
SunDisk 128MB
CF Card
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Item Specifications
Canon FC-16M
Apacer 128MB
Pantex 128MB
SunDisk 10MB
USB PORT USB Mouse:
Microsoft Optical USB Mouse
TARGUS Wheel Mouse
Logitech Wheel Mouse
Acer USB Mouse M012B0
USB Keyboard:
Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro
Gateway Keyboard SK-9910U
Gateway Keyboard SK-9926
SILITEK K/B
USB Camera:
Dlink DSC 350
Dlink DSB-C300
USB HDD:
Argosy HDD
Ennyah
IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)/USB 1.1 Combo Hard Drive\FUJITSU
MHS2030AT
USB CD-ROM:
IOMega ZIP CD650
USB CDR/W :
YAMAHA CRW-70
PHILIPS JR24CDRW/17
USB Printer:
HP DeskJet 930C
HP DeskJet 840C
USB FDD:
MIC USB FDD YD-8U10
Logitec USB FDD
Teac USB FDD
Y-E Data USB FDD
Sharp USB FDD
USB LAN:
NEC C&C-15R1
Billionton USB-10/100 FastEthernet USB-100B
LINKSYS USB LAN
USB Zip:
Iomega USB ZIP 250
USB Scanner:
HP ScanJet 4100C
USB HUB:
PCI USB HUB
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Item Specifications
XeXtreme USB HUB
General purpose USB Hub /UH-9124
USB Gamepad:
Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad
Logitech WingMan GAMEPAD EXTREME
USB CCD:
Intel USB CCD /CS430
Dlink DSC 350 USB CCD
Logitech QuickCam Home PC Video Camera
USB Speaker
Phillip DSS330
USB Modem:
V.90 56Kbps Fax/Modem / JATON
USB Card Reader:
DATAFAB 5 in 1
USB Flash Memory:
Apacer 128MB
AUDIO JACKS JS-100 Jazz 3D Speaker
J-S 3D Speaker /J-2201W
J-S 3D Speaker /J-2202
SANYO 3D Speaker
SONY Earphone MDR-CD60
Panasonic Earphone RP-H1254
Philips Earphone
MIC. Condenser MIC. EM-420T
Dynamic MIC.
Game Harry Potter
Diablo II
Quake III
World of Warcraft II
Access Point Intel Access Point
S/W Microsoft Office 2K
Microsoft Office XP
Microsoft Project 2000(TW)
Lotus Notes 4.6
WinFax10.0
Adobe Acrobat 5.0
Microsoft FrontPage2002
Bluetooth Bluetooth PDA: Fujisu SIMEMS PAD Pocket L00X
Buletooth mobile phone: Sony Ericsson
Port Replicato Acer Port Replicator
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Appendix C
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Index
A D
AC Adapter 28 DIMM 22
ACPI 1.0a 22 Combinations 23
AFLASH Utility 44 external 52
package 22
Audio 25, 26
removing 52
B Speed 22
voltage 22
Battery 27 Disassembly
Battery Pack 51 Battery Pack 50
BIOS 22 Machine 47
package 22 Procedure Flowchart 49
password control 22 Display 3
ROM size 22 DVD-ROM Interface 24
ROM type 22
vendor 22 E
Version 22
Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 69
BIOS Setup Utility 33
External CD-ROM Drive Check 64
BIOS Supports protocol 22
BIOS Utility 33–?? F
Basic System Settings 38 Features 1
Navigating 34 features 97
Onboard Device Configuration 40
Flash Utility 44
39
Startup Configuration
System Information 34 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79
System Security 43
H
Board Layout 4
Hard disk23, 26
Bottom View 5
Top View 4 HDD 23, 26
Hot Keys 13
C
Cache
I
controller 22 Indicators 12
size 22 Intermittent Problems 75
caps lock
on indicator 12 K
Core logic 26 Keyboard 26
CPU Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 65
core voltage 22
package 22 L
type 22 L2 cache 22
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LAN/Modem Combo 23 T
M Temperature 29
Machine Disassembly 47 Test Compatible Components 99
Memory Check 65 Touchpad Check 67
Model Definition 96 Troubleshooting 63
Modem 23 U
N Undetermined Problems 76
num lock utility
O V
Online Support Information 109 Video 25
Resolutions25
P
Video controller 26
Panel 6
W
Bottom 11
left 6 Windows 2000 Environment Test 100
Rear 9
right 9
Parallel Port 25
PC Card 12
Power System Check
67
Battery Pack
Power Adapter 66, 67
Processor 22
R
RMA 79
RTC 26
S
Second Level Cache 22
Super I/O 26
System
Block Diagram 3
Layout 4
System Check Procedures 64
System Memory 22
System Specifications 1
Features 97
System Utilities 33, 79
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