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Acer TravelMate 240/250 Series Service Guide SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.T30V1.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on HP Lapin service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 3
, 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 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 4
used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 5
card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please 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 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 6
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Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft Windows XP - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 8
Table of Contents Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test 133 Microsoft Windows 98 Environment Test 137 Appendix C Online Support Information 142 Index 144 VIII - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 9
Table of Contents IX - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 10
memory bus T CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. T Built-in floppy diskette drive T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T High-capacity battery pack T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Multimedia T T T 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 11
crystal display (LCD) displaying 16M color at 1024x768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Dual display capacity 2 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 12
5 HOST BUS 133MHz GMCH Montara-GT 6,7,8 HUB I/F 66MHz Line In Mic In 23 AC'97 CODEC AC-Link CS4299XQ 22 G768D 16 RGB LVDS PCI BUS CARDBUS PCI 1520 GHK 25/B/1 26 19,20 LPC BUS 13,14,15 Mini-PCI 802.11A/B/G 21 SIDE PIDE CD ROM HDD 17 USB 17 4 PORT18 NS SIO PC87392 28 KBC M38857 25 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 13
for detailed settings) 16 4 Touchpad Cable Connector 17 5 HDD Connector 18 6 Keyboard Connector 19 7 Speaker Cable Connector 20 8 Optical Drive Connector 21 9 South Bridge Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch 4 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 14
Bottom View 1 FIR Port 2 Modem Cable Connector 3 Modem Card Connector 4 DIMM Socket 2 5 DIMM Socket 1 Chapter 1 5 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 15
Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Front Panel 6 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 16
screen Status indicators Launch Keys Power switch Palmrest Click buttons (left, center and right) Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer on the computer power. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. The - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 17
# 7 8 Icon Item/ Port Eject button Speaker Description Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Delivers stereo audio output. 8 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 18
Right Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item/ Port Speaker Floppy activity indicator Floppy drive Floppy disk eject button Security keylock Description Delivers stereo audio output. LED (light-emitting diode) that turns on and off when the floppy is active. Internal diskette drive; accepts 3.5-inch - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 19
Icon Port Power Jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Speaker/Headphone- Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., out jack speakers, headphones). 10 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 20
Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 11 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 21
mode. 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical 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-F11) 12 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 22
-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled. # Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights up when the computer is on. 2 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Chapter 1 13 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 23
Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has . When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. 14 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 24
. NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 25
off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. 16 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 26
Key Fn-¨z Fn-{ Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness. Home Functions as the g key. Fn-} End Functions as the d key. aGr-Euro Euro Types the Euro symbol. The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 27
Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth, Web Browser button, mail . Opens (optional) wireless connectivity and indicates status of (optional) wireless communication. TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 28
TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel Petium 4 processor To 2.4GHz uFCBGA 1.525V 1.525V Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix BIOS TM240 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 29
256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 20 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 30
some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Modem Interface Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification Internal - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 31
(Mode 2, Form1 and Form 2), Photo CD (Single, Multi- session), Enhanced CD Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole +5V[DC]+/-5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification MKE SR-8177-BAA6 With CD Diskette Specification With DVD Diskette 22 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 32
Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 33
Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source 24 Specification Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Line-in, CD, Video, AUX TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 34
port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Specification NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 Chapter 1 25 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 35
Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name 26 Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 36
while system is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 3.3V 0~4A Constant power mode - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 37
of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/ 336/EEC. 3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. 28 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 38
is ready to enter Hibernation mode. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery/7.4 Ibs for 15"LCD - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 39
-24CD Crystal WDM AC'97 Driver for ICH4 Realtek Memory Access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 40
Controller Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard Motherboard resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Motherboard resources System CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Direct - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 41
Keyboard Keyboard Standard floppy disk controller System CMOS/real time clock Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device Numeric data processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems AC'97 Modem Crystal WDM AC'97 Driver NIC NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS 32 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 42
DMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel 2 3 4 Function Standard floppy disk controller ECP Printer Port (LPT1) Direct memory access controller Chapter 1 33 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 43
System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 44
made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 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 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 45
Information Parameter Floppy Disk Drive Serial Number UUID Number Description Shows floppy drive type informaiton. This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 36 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 46
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. 37 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 47
describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Fast Boot Power on display LCD Auto Dim PXE Boot from LAN F12 Boot Menu Description Format/Option Sets - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 48
of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address Interrupt DMA channel Legacy USB Support Description Options Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 49
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 40 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 50
do not appear on the screen. 3. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 41 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 51
e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 52
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 43 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 53
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. Chapter 2 44 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 54
and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 55
. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. However, system diagnostic utility is not ready as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 56
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to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Flat-bladed screw driver T Phillips screw driver T Tweezers T Plastic Flat-bladed - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 58
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. 49 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 59
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 60
(86.9A552.3R0) SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI (86.9A552.4R0) SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI (86.9A553.3R0) SCREW M2.5*4L NI (86.9A553.4R0) 51 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 61
Removing the Battery 1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2. Then slide the battery out from the machine. Chapter 3 52 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 62
Removing the Memory Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Then remove the memory. 53 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 63
Removing the Modem Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver. 6. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board. Chapter 3 54 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 64
drive out of the main unit. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 55. 3. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 55 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 65
Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic cover off the main unit. . Removing the Launch Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. Chapter 3 56 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 66
two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Launch Board Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the main unit. 57 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 67
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and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module. Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD) 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Launch Board" on then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board. 59 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 69
cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module. Removing the 15" TFT LCD 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 70
the left LCD bracket. Then remove the left bracket.. Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Launch cable. Removing the LCD Hinges 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 61 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 71
2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 56. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 59. 7. See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 60. 8. Remove - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 72
1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 63. 5. Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate. 63 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 73
module. 7. Then remove the thermal module. Removing the Processor 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 63. 5. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 74
Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the RTC Battery Keyboard" on page 63. 2. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 3. Remove the 6 screws that secure the upper case to the lower case. Then turn over the main unit and remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the upper case. 65 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 75
4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit. Removing the Touchpad Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 65. 5. To detach the touch pad - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 76
Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 65. 5. Disconnect the FDD cable from the the two screws that fasten the FDD bracket on one side. 67 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 77
side. Then take the FDD off the FDD bracket. Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module" on page 67. 5. Remove the three screws - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 78
1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module" on page 67. 5. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket, then remove the HDD bracket. 69 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 79
. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully. Removing the DC Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module" on page 67. 5. See "Removing the VGA - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 80
the main board. Removing the PCMCIA Slot 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Floppy Disk Drive " on page 69. 9. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 70. 71 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 81
slot, then remove the PCMCIA slot from the lower case. Removing the Speaker Set 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module" on page 67. 5. See "Removing the VGA - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 82
page 63. 3. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63. 5. Secure the wireless LAN card antanna by four screws. Insert the wireless LAN card to the socket then connect the wireless LAN card antenna to the wireless LAN card. 73 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 83
Assembling the Main Unit Installing the Speaker Set 1. Attach the speaker set to the lower case. Secure the speaker set to the lower case with the four screws. Then stick the tape fastening the speaker set cable. Installing the DC Board 1. See "Installing the Speaker Set" on page 86. 2. Attach the - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 84
" on page 86. 5. See "Installing the HDD Bracket" on page 87. 6. Put the ODD support bracket to the lower case assembly, and then fasten the ODD support bracket with the one screw. Place the ODD back in the ODD support bracket, and then push the ODD to the original position. 75 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 85
Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate 1. See "Installing the Speaker Set" on page 86. 2. See "Installing the DC Board" on page 86. 3. See "Installing the PCMCIA Slot" on page 86. 4. See "Installing the Main Board" on page 86. 5. Place the CPU heatsink plate to the main board. Then secure the CPU - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 86
touchpad board and the touchpad button pad to the upper case. Then attach the touchpad cover to the upper case as the picture shows. 77 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 87
3. Connect the touch pad cable to the touchpad board with a plastic tweezers. Installing the Upper Case Assemly 1. See "Installing the Speaker Set" on page 86. 2. See "Installing the DC Board" on page 86. 3. See "Installing the PCMCIA Slot" on page 86. 4. See "Installing the Main Board" on page 86. - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 88
Touchpad Cable" on page 89. 11. See "Installing the Touchpad Board" on page 89. 12. See "Installing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 90. 79 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 89
13. See "Installing the Processor" on page 91. 14. Place the thermal module to the main unit. 15. Secure the thermal module with the four screws. Then connect the thermal module cable to the main board. Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate 1. See "Installing the Speaker Set" on page 86. 2. See " - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 90
the MiniPCI Card Plate" on page 92. 16. Place the RTC battery to the RTC battery holder. Connect the RTC battery cable to the main board. Installing the Keyboard 1. See "Installing the Speaker Set" on page 86. 2. See on page 87. 6. See "Installing the ODD Module" on page 87. 81 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 91
" on page 91. 15. See "Installing the MiniPCI Card Plate" on page 92. 16. See "Installing the RTC Battery" on page 93. 17. Attach the keyboard cable to its connector on the main board. Connect the keyboard cable. 18. Turn over the keyboard and attach the keyboard to the main unit. Chapter 3 82 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 92
"Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable" on page 95. 3. Attach the left bracket to the LCD. Then secure the left LCD bracket with four screws. 83 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 93
4. Attach the right bracket to the LCD. Fasten the right LCD bracket with four screws. Installing the 15" TFT LCD 1. See "Installing the LCD Hinges" on page 95. 2. See "Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable" on page 95. 3. See "Installing the LCD Brackets" on page 95. 4. Place the LCD to the LCD panel. - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 94
15" TFT LCD" on page 96. 5. See "Installing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 96. 6. Attach the LCD bezel to the LCD module. 85 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 95
7. Fasten the LCD bezel with the four screws. Then cover the four screw pads. Chapter 3 86 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 96
the Launch Board 1. Attach the launch board to the middle cover. Then secure the launch board with the two screws as the picture shows. 87 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 97
Installing the Middle Cover 1. See "Installing the Launch Board" on page 99. 2. Connect the launch board cable to the launch board. . 3. Attach the middle cover to the main unit carefully. Then close the LCD panel and fasten the middle cover with your fingers on its ridge. 4. Secure the middle - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 98
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Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Inster the hard disk drive to the main unit. Then push it to the original position carefully. NOTE: Please attend the positive and negative of hard disk drive when insert the hard disk drive to the main unit. Chapter 3 90 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 100
Removing the Modem Board 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem board. 2. Place the modem board to the main unit carefully. Then fasten the modem board with the two screws. 3. Place the modem cover back to the machine. Then secure the modem cover with one screw. 91 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 101
Installing the Memory Module 1. Insert the memory module to the DIMM slot. 2. Put the DIMM cover back to the machine. 3. Fasten the DIMM cover with the two screws. Chapter 3 92 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 102
Installing the Battery 1. Place the the battery back to the machine. 93 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 103
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 as - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 104
cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 95 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 105
error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 106
from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the operational charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 98. 97 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 107
in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack and - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 108
amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 99 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 109
1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 110
, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Diskette drive - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 111
List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 96. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 112
Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 96. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 98. Battery pack System board 103 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 113
in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Audio driver Speaker System - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 114
in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 107. 105 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 115
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 advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 116
96): 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: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 117
Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 3 1 2 4 5 67 8 9 Chapter 5 10 11 12 13 24 23 25 22 21 19 18 17 16 14 20 15 Chapter 5 108 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 118
SW1 4 TPAD1 Touchpad Cable Connector 5 HDD1 HDD Connector 6 KB1 Keyboard Connector 7 SPK1 Speaker Cable Connector 8 IDE1 Optical Drive Connector 9 RTC Battery Connector 22 U15 North Bridge 23 PRT1 Parallel Port 24 DCIN1 DC-in Port 25 CVR1 LCD Lid Switch 109 TravelMate 240/ 250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 119
Port 2 RING1 Modem Cable Connector 3 MDC1 Modem Card Connector 4 DM1 DIMM Socket 1 5 DM2 DIMM Socket 2 SW1 Settings Password Enable Password Disable Bootblock Enable Bootblock Disable Adapter 90W Adapter 120W 1 ON OFF X X X X 2 X X ON OFF X X 3 X X X X ON OFF 4 X X X X X X Chapter 5 110 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 120
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This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 240/250. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 122
TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 123
And Description Part Number ADAPTER 120W 3PIN LITEON PA- AP.T3003.002 1121-02AC REV.A RTC BATTERY 23.T30V1.001 18 BATTERY MODULE LI-ION 8CELL 6M.T30V1.009 2.0 MAH SIMPLO W/ COVER BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL 2.0 MAH BT.T3007.001 LI-ION SIMPLO BTP-58A1 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY BATTERY COVER 42 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 124
Picture No. Partname And Description LAUNCH BOARD Part Number 55.T30V1.002 Cables MODEM BOARD 56K AMBIT T60M283.10 54.09011.542 TOUCHPAD CABLE 50.T30V1.001 US (3 pin) 27.01618.051 MINI PCI CARD PLATE W/RTC HOLDER 60.T30V1.003 6 HINGE CAP RIGHT 42.T30V1.002 115 TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 125
Picture No. 8 Partname And Description HINGE CAP LEFT Part Number 42.T30V1.003 10 OPTICAL DRIVE SUPPORT BRACKET 33.T30V1.001 15 HDD BRACKET 33.T30V1.002 16 HDD HOLDER 33.T30V1.003 17 LOWER CASE W/ DIMM COVER & 60.T30V1.004 MODEM - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 126
TOUCHPAD COVER Part Number 42.T30V1.006 Communication Module CPU FDD/Floppy Disk Drive MIDDLE COVE W/LAUNCH BOARD 60.T30V1.005 WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT (BLACK) 50.T30V1.004 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT MOBILE PENTIUM 4 KC.NP001.2G4 PORTABILITY 2.4GHZ 512K 1.53V for TM250 117 TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 127
Picture No. 13 Partname And Description FDD MODULE 1.44M MCI JU226A033FC FDD MODULE 1.44M MITSUMI D353G 4515 Part Number 6M.T30V1.003 6M.T30V1.004 FDD DRIVE 1.44M MCI JU226A033FC FDD DRIVE 1.44M MITSUMI D353G 4515 KF.T3007.001 KF.T3006.001 FDD - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 128
Picture Heatsink No. Partname And Description Part Number HDD 40GB 2.5" 4200RPM HGST MORAGA IC25N040ATMR04-0 08K0633 KH. IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K0635 KH.08007.002 4 CPU FANSINK 34.T30V1.001 Keyboard VGA HEATSINK PLATE 34.T30V1.002 CPU HEATSINK PLATE 34.T30V1.003 119 TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 129
84KEY DARFON NSK-AC602 TAIWAN KEYBOARD 85KEY DARFON NSK-AC60S SPANISH KEYBOARD 84KEY DARFON NSK-AC603 THAI KEYBOARD 85KEY DARFON NSK-AC60U UK KEYBOARD 85KEY DARFON NSK-AC60G GERMAN KEYBOARD 85KEY DARFON NSK-AC606 PORTUGUESE KEYBOARD 84KEY DARFON NSK-AC60C CZECH Part Number KB.T3007.001 KB.T3007 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 130
Picture No. Partname And Description INVERTER CABLE Part Number 50.T30V1.007 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 50.T30V1. MAINBOARD W/LAUNCH CABLE & MODEM & MODEM CABLE & PCMCIA SLOT & RTC BATTERY MB.T3001.001 LOGO 31.42S08.001 ICON LABEL TOUCHPAD SCROLL KEY 40.T30V1.001 42.T30V1.007 TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 131
Picture No. Partname And Description TOUCHPAD KNOB Part Number 42.T30V1.008 Memory Chapter 6 LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER LCD SCREW RUBBER LOWER RUBBER FOOT LCD BEZEL RUBBER UPPER NAME PLATE TM250 NAME PLATE TM240 47.T30V1.001 47. - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 132
Part Number MEMORY DDR333 256MB ELPEDIA W30256AAEPI652A KN.25609.002 MEMORY DDR333 256MB MOCRON MT8VDDT3264HDG335C3 KN.25604.009 MEMORY DDR333 512MB KN.51202.007 INFINEON HYS64D64020GBDL-6- B CD-ROM NS SCREW NS SCREW 23.T30V1.002 86.T30V1.001 86.T30V1.002 TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 133
Picture No. NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS Partname And Description SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW Part Number 86.9A352.3R0 86.9A353.6R0 86.9A524.4R0 86.9A552.2R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.4R0 86.9A553.3R0 86.9A553.4R0 34.00015.081 Chapter 6 124 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 134
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14.1 251LCi 14.1 251LM 15.0" CPU ICP 2.4G Memory 1x256M ICP 2.4G ICP 2.4G 1x256M 1x256M ICP 2.4G CD/DVD 24x CD 8x DVD 24x CDRW+DVD DVD-RW 24x CD 8x DVD 24x CDRW+DVD DVD-RW 24x CDRW+DVD 24X CD 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD 24X CDRW+DVD/ 24X CDRW+DVD 24X CDRW+DVD DVD-RW Battery Li-Ion Wireless - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 136
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Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly. Appendix B 128 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 138
Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Driver IC: 5Axxx CMO CMO N141X6-L01 Smasung LTN141X5 AU B141XN03 0Hxxx 15" XGA TFT AU B150XG01 V.2 Hitachi TX38D81VC1CAB CMO TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 139
AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT Multifunction Card (Combo) LAN Token Ring Wireless LAN Card Modem Adapters Modem (up to 56K) ISDN I/O Peripheral I/O - Display I/O - Projector I/O - Parallel (Printer/Scanner) I/O - USB Keyboard - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 140
Hub USB 2.0 Hitachi DC-CN3300 Lucent RG-1000 Lucent WavePoint-II Cisco Aironet 350 Orinoco AP-500 Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Transcedn SD Card 32MB TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 141
Item PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA-SCSI PCMCIA - Bluetooth Specifications Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller Adaptec USB2CONNECT Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 142
Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Driver IC: 5Axxx CMO CMO N141X6-L01 Smasung LTN141X5 AU B141XN03 0Hxxx 15" XGA TFT AU B150XG01 V.2 Hitachi TX38D81VC1CAB CMO TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 143
AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT Multifunction Card (Combo) LAN Token Ring Wireless LAN Card Modem Adapters Modem (up to 56K) ISDN I/O Peripheral I/O - Display I/O - Projector I/O - Parallel (Printer/Scanner) I/O - USB Keyboard - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 144
Hub USB 2.0 Hitachi DC-CN3300 Lucent RG-1000 Lucent WavePoint-II Cisco Aironet 350 Orinoco AP-500 Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Transcedn SD Card 32MB TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 145
Item PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA-SCSI PCMCIA - Bluetooth Specifications Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller Adaptec USB2CONNECT Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 146
Windows 98 Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Driver IC: 5Axxx CMO CMO N141X6-L01 Smasung LTN141X5 AU B141XN03 0Hxxx 15" XGA TFT AU B150XG01 V.2 Hitachi TX38D81VC1CAB CMO TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 147
AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT Multifunction Card (Combo) LAN Token Ring Wireless LAN Card Modem Adapters Modem (up to 56K) ISDN I/O Peripheral I/O - Display I/O - Projector I/O - Parallel (Printer/Scanner) I/O - USB Keyboard - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 148
Hub USB 2.0 Hitachi DC-CN3300 Lucent RG-1000 Lucent WavePoint-II Cisco Aironet 350 Orinoco AP-500 Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Transcedn SD Card 32MB TravelMate 240/250 - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 149
Item PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA-SCSI PCMCIA - Bluetooth Specifications Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller Adaptec USB2CONNECT Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 150
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models including: T Service guides T User's manuals T Training materials T Main manuals T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T Chips T TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 152
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A AC Adapter 28 AFLASH Utility 46 Audio 19 B Battery 26 battery pack charging indicator 12 BIOS 19 package 19 ROM size 19 ROM type 19 vendor 19 Version 19 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Supports protocol 19 BIOS Utility 34 Basic System Settings 39 Navigating 35 Onboard Device Configuration 41 Startup - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 154
Memory 20 System Utilities 34 System Utility Diskette 46 T Temperature 29 Test Compatible Components 128 Touchpad 19 touchpad hotkey 16 Touchpad Check 98 Troubleshooting 94 U Undetermined Problems 107 USB 26 utility BIOS 34 V Video 25 Resolutions 25 Video controller 19 W Windows XP Environment - Acer TravelMate 250 | TravelMate 240/250 Service Guide - Page 155
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