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TravelMate 210 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: 49.40R03.001 DOC. NO.: SG362-0102A PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 2
, 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 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 3
information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. III - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 4
(e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such 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 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 5
11 Special keys 11 Hot Keys 13 Touchpad 15 Touchpad basics 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 System Information 30 Basic System Settings 31 Startup Configuration 32 Onboard Device - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 6
Removing the RTC Battery 65 Removing the 4 Troubleshooting 73 System Check Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Touchpad Check 76 Index of Error Message 77 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 80 Intermittent Problems 84 Undetermined Problems Support Information 109 Index 111 VI - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 7
Celeron® CPU families 700/900 MHz processor with 128KB cache ! 64-bit memory bus ! AcerMedia bay (removable CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) ! Built-in floppy drive ! High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk ! NiMH main battery pack ! Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 8
! One Type III or one Type II CardBus PC card (formerly PCMCIA) slot with ZV (zoomed video) support Upgradeable memory and hard disk Display ! ! ! ! ! ! automatically dims the LCD when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power. See "Power Management" on page 26 for more - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 9
OP AMP TPA0202 LINE IN AC Link VR AC'97Codec CS4299 or ALC200 MODEM Daughter Card MIC S/B USB*2 Secondary EIDE CDROM DEBUG BIOS ROM MX29F004 CARDBUS OZ6912 XD BUS KBC M38867 Finger Print RTC BQ3285LF CMOS BAT Floppy Printer Serial TOUCH PAD INT. KB PS/2 CONN Chapter 1 3 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 10
11 Fan Connector 12 CPU (on board) 16 17 13 PCMCIA Socket Connector 14 Diskette Drive Connector 15 PCMCIA (PC card)Controller (OZ6812) 16 HDD Connector 17 BIOS ROM 18 Touch Pad Cable Connector 19 Switch 20 Keyboard Cable Connector 21 RTC battery 22 CD-ROM Connector 23 LCD Connector 4 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 11
Bottom View 1 North Bridge (ALi M1632M) 2 Power Push Switch 3 Audio Connector 4 DIMM 2 Socket 5 DIMM 1 Socket 6 Modem Connector 7 Battery Connector 8 South Bridge (ALi M1535) 9 Modem Card Cable Connector Chapter 1 5 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 12
foppy disk The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons, the center button serves as a scroll up/ down button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Inputs data into your computer. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 13
Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Volume control Video capture kit slot Connects to... Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock. Connects to one Type II or one Type III 16-bit PC card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. Eject PC cards from the card slots. Turns on the computer power. Connects to - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 14
bay AcerMedia drive LED indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot Power Jack Connects to... Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the computer. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses removable media drive modules. Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. Ejects the - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 15
slot AcerMedia bay release latch AcerMedia bay Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's main memory. Protects your hard disk against shocks. Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. Unlatches the AcerMedia - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 16
or resumes from hebernation mode. 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is active. 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 17
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. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description When - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 18
shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Windows logo key !!!!!" Application key Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 19
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 management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 20
e-mail application. Keys 3 and 4 starts the Launch Manager application. All four keys can be set by the user. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. 14 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 21
that the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. NOTE: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. If you are using an external PS - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 22
Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Left Button Click twice quickly Right Button Click once Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Click once Center Button Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking a mouse button) Tap once Tap twice (at - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 23
by north bridge ( 8MB viseo RAM shared from system memory) Embedded in M1535 M38867 BQ3285LF Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 24
System Memory Item Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification SDRAM 100 MHz 3.3 V 144-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications . Memory Combinations - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 25
Voltage tolerance IBM (DJSA-205) 10000 512 16 63 19485 2 1 4200RPM 512KB ATA-5 109-203 5 +/- 5% Specification 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode ) 15 80 1.6 MB 2HD (1.44MB ) 18 80 2 MB 360 300 Specification IBM (DJSA-210) 5000 512 15 63 10336 1 1 4200RPM 512KB ATA-5 109-203 66.6 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% Chapter - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 26
Input Voltage MKE CR-177-B/D Specification TEAC CD-224E-B26 CAV (Mode 0~2) Ultra DMA: 33.3MB/sec Max. Random: 100 ms Full Stroke: 200 ms Random: 115 ms Full Stroke: form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, Photo CD, CD-WO, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD (CD Plus), CD-RW CD/CD-ROM(12cm,8cm), CD - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 27
KHz Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ3, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Specification Trident CyberBlade i1 built in M1632 Core / 2.5V YES 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 28
Interface Item Maximum resolution (CRT) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (24 bit colors) 1600x1200 (16 bit colors) Specification Fixed, share the system memory 8MB Video Resolutions Mode Resolution 640x480x256 640x480x64K - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 29
Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification 1.0 USB 1.0 2 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification (charge even system is still operative) Specification Acer AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A 3.3V - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 30
brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID information . . LCD Item Vendor & model name 12.1" Hitach TX31D35VC1CCA Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 12.1 Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control TFT SVGA (800x600) 262K - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 31
Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Delta ADP-60DB Specification 1.5 A @ 115Vac 1.0 A @ 230Vac 50-60 47- /23EEC. EMI Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 32
Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification +5~+35 °C -20~+60 °C 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 33
3C0-3DF 3F0-3F5/3F7 Specification 310(W) x 261(D) x 36.6(H)mm 6.4 lbs for 12.1" TFT model One type II or one type III PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 , Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power 640 KB 4 KB 128 KB 3 MB 192 KB 4 KB 4 KB 4 KB 4 KB Size Function Base memory Rage - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 34
I/O Address Map I/O Address 3E8-3EF 3F8-3FF 480-48F, 4D6 4D0-4D1, CF8-CFF Function COM3 COM1 or LT Win modem (optional) DMA controller-1 PCI configuration register IRQ Assignment Map NMI IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ8 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 Interrupt Channel - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 35
Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed). Navigating the BIOS then press Enter. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: ! Press the cursor up/down keys to move - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 36
TravelMate 210 Acer 6DC6EF80CC8611D49792FD9CD030579A Esc = Exit NOTE: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer. "X" may refer to a series you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 37
Basic System Settings The Basic System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time. Basic System Settings Date Time [Sat Dec 09, 2000] [20:39:33] Page 1/1 ↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ←→ = Change setting, F1 = Help The following table describes the parameters in this screen. - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 38
Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. Startup Configuration Boot Display Screen Expansion Hotkey Beep Fast Boot CPU Power Management Mode---------- [Both] [Enabled] [Enabled ] [Enabled ] [ Auto - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 39
, you can set the base I/O address, interrupt request (IRQ) and operation mode of the parallel port. If operation mode is set to ECP, the direct memory access (DMA) channel of the parallel port is set to 1. Enabled or Disabled 378h, 278h, or 3BCh 7 or 5 Bi-directional, EPP, ECP or Standard Chapter - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 40
Parameter Setup Password Power-on Password Hard Disk Password Description Options When set, this password protects the computer and the BIOS None or Present Utility from unauthorized entry. See the following section for instructions on how to set a password. When set, this password protects the - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 41
several different levels of protection for your computer and data: ! Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. ! Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 42
Load Default Settings If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press Enter. The following dialog box displays. If you would like to load default settings for all parameters, use the cursor left/right (→←) keys to select Yes; then press Enter. - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 43
the bootable disk into TravelMate 210 series module, then reboot. IMPORTANT:Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming. This will damage your system. 4. After Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system. NOTE: If there are any problems occurred during BIOS update, see "Index of PQA - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 44
ID setting This function will display a table of all panel IDs of Acer TravelMate 210 series, and ask to input the no. corresponding to the panel ID of the This function will test the fan. Error message will be displayed when problem is found. Mother Board Data Utility 1. Read Mother Board Data. - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 45
3. Write MBD serial number There are two sub-functions: a. Create and write a new UUID - this function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged. b. Write UUID by user keyin - this function is used when the original UUID is kept. User may use "Read Mother Board Data" function first to keep - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 46
download it from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find it in the TravelMate 210 service CD kit. To better fit local service choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed. IMPORTANT:If diagnostics program will test Acer TravelMate 210 notebook series' hardware peripherals. 1. When - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 47
. PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx Diag Result SysInfo Option Exit Diag ONE TEST MULTI TEST FULL TEST QUICK TEST One Test performs a single test and Manual checks the selected test items in sequence. Multi Test performs multiple tests of the selected items and check the selected test items in sequence. Full - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 48
items (see below). PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx Diag Result Diag MANUALTTeEstSITtems AUTO[ ] SyTstEeSmTBoard [ ] Memory [ ] Keyboard [ ] Video [ ] Parallel Port [ ] Serial Port [ ] Diskette Drive [ ] Hard Disk [ ] CD refer to "Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code" for troubleshooting. 42 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 49
on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools preventing electrostatic discharge ! Flat-bladed screw driver ! Phillips screw driver ! Tweezers ! Flat-bladed screw driver or plastic stick NOTE: The screws for - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 50
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. 44 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 51
be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. START B*1 MODEM COVER B*2 MODEM CDROM MODULE E*4 CDROM VIDEO CAPTURE KIT COVER HINGE CAP MIDDLE COVER BATTERY B*1 DIMM - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 52
TOUCH PAD FRAME TOUCH PAD SCROLL BUTTON TOUCH PAD BOARD MAIN UNIT D*4 CPU HEATSINK B*1 FDD MODULE G*1 FAN D*8 UPPER CASE RTC BETTERY B*2 FDD DRIVE H*1 CHARGER PLATE AUDIO BOARD FDD DRIVE FPC CABLE Panel B*3 MAIN BOARD MODEM CABLE B*4 PCMCIA PLATE I*6 I/O BRACKET D*2 PCMCIA SOCKET - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 53
.4R0 86.5A524.4R0 86.1A322.120 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A322.4R0 86.9A553.4R0 86.4A522.5R0 34.00015.221 86.00A19.120 Part No. Description M2.5*6 M2*4L M3*4L M2.0*12 2ML3 M2.0*4 M2.5*4L M2*5 SCR. HEX NUT W / WASHER&NYLOK#4 CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW Chapter 3 47 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 54
Removing the Battery Pack 1. To remove the battery pack, push the battery release button inward then slide the battery pack out from the machine. Removing the Battery Cover 1. To remove the battery cover, press the cover side outward carefully then remove the cover. 48 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 55
Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module 1. To remove the CD-ROM drive module, push the release button outward. 2. Slide it out from the machine. Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module 1. To disassemble the CD-ROM drive module, first remove four screws as shown. 2. Remove the CD-ROM drive module from the CD- - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 56
3. Remove the two screws from the CD-ROM board then remove the CDROM board from the drive. 50 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 57
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the hard disk drive cover screw, then remove the cover. 2. Remove the hard disk drive module out from the machine carefully. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. To disassemble the hard disk drive module, first - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 58
3. Bend both sides of the hard disk drive then remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive bracket. 4. Disconnect the hard disk drive connector from the hard disk drive. 52 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 59
Removing the Extended Memory 1. To remove the Extended memory from the machine, first remove the screw from the memory cover 2. Push the memory cover leftward to lift the cover off, then remove the memory cover. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the socket and pull the memory module out from - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 60
machine. 3. Remove two screws from the modem board as shown, then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver. 4. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board. 54 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 61
Disassembling the LCD Removing the Hinge Cap 1. To remove the hinge caps, push the hinge caps outward then slide the hinge caps out from the main unit. Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. To remove the middle cover, push the middle cover rightward and lift the - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 62
4. Remove the two screws from the launch board then remove the launch board from the middle cover. Removing the Cable Cover 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. To remove the cable cover, push the cable cover backward then pull the cover off gently. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 63
4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board. Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 64
"Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 5. See "Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module" on page 57 6. To remove the LCD bezel, first remove the video capture kit cover from the LCD module on each side. 7. Remove the five LCD cushions and then remove the five screws from the LCD bezel - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 65
8. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module. Removing the Speaker 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 5. See "Removing - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 66
Removing the Inverter Board 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 5. See "Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module" on page 57 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 58 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 67
7. To remove the LCD, first remove two screws from the LCD, then remove the LCD from the LCD panel. Removing the Microphone 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 68
Removing the LCD FPC Cable 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 5. See "Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module" on page 57 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 58 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 69
Disassembling the Upper Case Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 5. See "Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module" on page 57 6. - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 70
7. To disassemble the floppy disk drive module, first disconnect the floppy disk drive FPC cable from the drive. 8. Detach the bezel from the drive carefully. 9. Remove the two screws from the floppy disk drive bracket and remove the bracket from the drive. Removing the CPU Heatsink 1. See "Removing - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 71
"Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module" on page 57 6. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink" on page 64 7. Use flat-bladed screwdriver to remove the RTC battery gently. Removing the Touch Pad Cable 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 72
6. Remove the touch pad frame from the upper case carefully. 7. Remove the touchpad scroll from the upper case. 8. Remove the touch pad board then disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board. 9. Remove the touch pad cable form the upper case carefully. 66 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 73
Removing the Upper Case 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 5. See "Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module" on page 57 6. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink" on page 64 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 74
Disassembling the Lower Case Removing the Charger Plate 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 5. See "Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module" on page 57 6. See " - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 75
68 9. See "Removing the Fan" on page 68 10. Remove three screws from the main board as shown. 11. Pull the audio jack connector and battery connector out to remove the main board from the panel carefully. Chapter 3 69 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 76
12. Detach the audio board from the main board. Removing the Modem Cable 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 5. See "Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module" on page - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 77
Removing the PCMCIA Slot 1. See "Removing the Hinge Cap" on page 55 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 56 5. See "Removing the 12.1" TFT LCD Module" on page 57 6. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink" on page 64 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 78
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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 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 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 80
test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette the diskette driver cable. 3. Replace the diskette drive. 4. Replace the system board. CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 81
the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 82
than 8.0 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 83
original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 85. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 84
Messages Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 85
turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST. No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Power System Check. Reconnect the LCD connectors Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable Inverter LCD System board Reconnect - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 86
or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then battery pack and power adapter). Power System Check. Battery pack Power adapter Audio board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Power System Check. Battery - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 87
Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory F8, Speaker ON/OFF control. Audio driver Speaker Audio board System board Press - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 88
battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue to use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery work correctly. Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Keyboard/Touchpad-Related " of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 89
correctly. System Diagnostics Diskette Modem phone jack Modem board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 85. Chapter 4 83 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 90
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 advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 91
devices are supported by the computer Acer devices ! Devices attached to the port replicator ! Printer, mouse, and other external devices ! Battery pack ! Hard disk drive ! DIMM ! CD-ROM ! Diskette drive ! PC Cards 4. Power-on the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 92
Error Code, Message Error Message Hardware Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 40 Turn off the power and restart the system. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model. make sure to - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 93
CPU or main board error Memory error Keyboard error Video error Parallel Port error Serial port or main board error Diskette drive error Hard disk error CD-ROM error Co-processor error Pointing device error Cache test error Action in Sequence Backup battery Reload BIOS default setting. System board - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 94
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Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View CN2 CN3 CN7 CN6 CN10 CN4 CN5 CN1 JK1 CN8 CN9 CN11 CN13 CN15 CN12 CN14 CN16 CN17 PCB No. 00218 CN1 CN2 CN3 PS/2 keyboard and Mouse Port Modem Port External Display Port CN4 CN5 CN6 Parallel Port Serial Port USB Port 1 CN7 CN8 CN9 USB - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 96
SW-4/5 Acer Hitachi OEM2 OEM3 OFF ON OFF ON SW-6: Check Password SW-6 = ON, Enable SW-6 = OFF, Disable SW-7: Boot Block Boot SW-7 = OFF, Disable SW-7 = On, Enable SW-4 OFF OFF ON ON SW-5 90 Chapter 5 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 97
Bottom View CN19 CN21 CN19 CN20 CN21 CN22 Modem Card Cable Connector Power Push Switch Battery Connector Modem Connector DM1 CN20 CN22 CN23 DM1 DM2 CN23 DM2 Audio Connector DIMM 1 Socket(Reverse) DIMM 2 Socket Chapter 5 91 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 98
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information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 100
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No. Partname Description Part No. NS MEMORY SDIMM 64M WINBOND SDIMM 64MB 72.09864.C0E W9864CBSA75A V0.175 MEMORY SDIMM 64M NEC SODIMM 64MB W17064AHNC8602A 72.17064.G0N MEMORY SDIMM 64M PSC SODIMM 64M 72.46424.00N P464S3D24U1-11 PC10 MEMORY SDIMM 128M NEC SODIMM 128MB W17128AHNC8602A - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 102
Picture No. Partname NS SPEAKER Description SPEAKER13.3& 12.1 Part No. 60.40G12.013 NS LCD BEZEL LCDBEZEL ASSY(12.1") 60.40G11.006 NS LCD PANEL ASSY LCD PANEL(HIT12.1")F2M 60.40R07.001 NS - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 103
Picture No. Partname NS INVERTER Description INVERTER T62I172.00 REV Part No. 19.21030.C71 NS LCD BEZEL NS SPEAKER LCD BEZEL ASSY(13.3") 60.40G11.015 SPEAKER13.3& 12.1 60.40G12.013 NS LCD PANEL 11 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 104
Picture No. Partname NS LCD CABLE NS LED/INVERTER CABLE NS INVERTER Description Part No. C.A 50.41H01.003 LCD(14.1"ADT&UNI)FL2. 5 CABLE ASSY LED & INV(14.1")FL2 50.41H02.003 INVERTER T62I172.00 REV.60 FAL 19. - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 105
Picture HDD/ Hard Disk Drive No. Partname NS HDD CONECTOR Description CONN CTR ML 22P HH98227-A2(HDD Part No. 20.80056.022 NS HDD SCREW NS HDD 5G IBM/DJSA-205 SCREW M3*4L W/F NI HDD 5G IBM/DJSA-205 H31831 86.5A524. - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 106
Picture No. Partname Description Part No. NS CD-ROM/DVD-ROM BOARD FALCON-2 CD-ROM BD 55.40G04.011 NS CD-ROM/DVD-ROM SCREW CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW NS -ROM 8X PIONEER/ DVD-K11 DVD 8X PIONEER/DVD- 56.2237H.001 K11 NS ASSEMBLY CD-ROM PLATE CD/DVD-ROM ASSY 60.40G13.003 100 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 107
Picture Heatsink No. Partname 2 HEATSINK Description 370 CPU HEATSINK FALCON2 Part No. 34.40G01.001 Fan NS FAN 5V FAN 5V 45*45*10 AB4505MB-GD3(B 23.10041.011 Keyboard NS KEYBOARD US KEYBOARD US KB - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 108
Picture No. Partname NS TOUCH PAD FPC CABLE Description CABLE ASSY TOUCHPAD FPC FALCON Part No. 50.40G02.004 Cables NS LAUNCH CABLE C.ALAUNCHFALCON2 50.40G05.001 Main board NS MAINBOARD/TM210 TM210T CEL-650 MB 55.40R01.001 Boards - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 109
Picture Adapter Battery No. Partname Description Part No. NS ADAPTER 60W 90-264V 3P ADT 60W 90-264V ADP- 25.10064.111 60DB BB 3P ADAPTER 3P ADT 3P PA-1600-02AE W/ACER LOG 25.10068.091 NS BATERY PACK BTP-33A1 ASSY BTY PACK BTP33A1 FAL2 60.40G01.001 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 110
Picture No. Partname NS UPPER CASE Description UPPER CASE ASSEMBLY Part No. 60.40G03.008 NS DIMM COVER DIMM COVER ASSY 60.40G05.002 NS LOWER CASE L-CASEASSYFALCON2 60.40G04.001 Miscellaneous Screws NS NAME PLATE - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 111
700 Celeron-700 Celeron-700 Celeron-750 Celeron-750 Celeron-750 Celeron-750 Celeron-750 Celeron-800 Memory 64MB 64/128MB 64/128MB 64/128MB 64/128MB 64MB 64/128MB 64/128MB 64/128MB 64 24x CD-ROM 4/4/20x CD-RW 8x DVD-ROM Battery NiMH NiMH NiMH NiMH NiMH NiMH NiMH NiMH NiMH NiMH NiMH Appendix A 105 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 112
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. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 210 Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Appendix B 107 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 114
Microsoft Windows ME US/JP ACPI Environment Test Processor Memory Item LCD Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM Battery AC Adapter SW Modem Keyboard Power cord VGA Chip Audio Touch Pad Inverter Specifications Celeron 650MHz, 128k Celeron 700MHz, 128k NEC 64MB Winbond 64MB NEC 128MB - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 115
! Main manuals ! Bios updates ! Software utilities ! Schematics ! Spare parts lists ! Chips ! TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) The service repair section provides you with downloadable information on: ! Troubleshooting guides ! Tooling box information ! Repair instructions for specific models - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 116
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A AC Adapter 25 AFLASH Utility 37 Audio 17, 21 B Battery 23 battery pack charging indicator 10 BIOS 17 package 17 ROM size 17 ROM type 17 vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Setup Utility 29 BIOS Supports protocol 17 BIOS Utility 29-36 Basic System Settings 31 Load Default Settings 36 Navigating 29 Onboard - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 118
Online Support Information 109 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 Rear 8 right 8 Parallel Port 22 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 33 Password Setting Hard Disk Password 35 Power-On Password 35 Setup Password 35 PC Card 10, 23 PCMCIA 23 Power Management 26 Power management 2 Power System Check 75 Battery Pack - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 119
Diskette 38 T Temperature 26 Test Compatible Components 107 Touchpad 15 touchpad hotkey 13 Touchpad Check 76 Troubleshooting 73 U Undetermined Problems 85 USB 23 utility BIOS 29-36 V Video 21, 22 Resolutions 22 Video controller 17 W Windows 98 SE/98 JP SE ACPI Environment Test 108 Index 113 - Acer TravelMate 210 | TravelMate 210 Service Guide - Page 120
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