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TravelMate 220/260 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: 49.49S01.021 PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 2
on Travelmate 220/260 service guide. memory specifications Remove TEAC for DVD-ROM specifications. Add (DVD + CD-RW) for Combo driver. Remove Simplo Ni-MH, Sanyo Li-ION, Sanyo Ni-MH specifications for battery. Remove US 2 pin for Power Code: Change DVD-RW to DVD/CD-R/CD-RW and modify battery specs - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 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 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 4
additional 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. IV - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 5
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 modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 6
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Procedure Flowchart 46 Removing the Battery Pack 49 Removing the Battery Cover 49 Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module 50 Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Removing the Extended Memory 54 Removing the Modem - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 8
the I/O Port Bracket 76 Removing the Modem Cable 77 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 78 System Check Procedures 79 External Diskette Drive Check 79 External CD-ROM Drive Check 79 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory Check 80 Power System Check 80 Touchpad Check 82 Power-On Self - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 9
Table of Contents Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 110 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 112 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Environment Test 113 Appendix C Online Support Information 114 Index 116 IX - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 10
AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers with microphone High- speed CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-R/RW, and drive (AcerMedia Bay) USB video capture kit option Connectivity ! PS/2 interface, which also can be configured as keyboard/keypad interface. ! 85 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 11
drive, hard disk drive) ! Sleek, smooth and stylish design ! Full-sized keyboard ! Ergonomically centred touchpad pointing device Expansion ! ! One Type III or one Type II CardBus PC card (formerly PCMCIA) slot with ZV (zoomed video) support Upgrageable memory and hard move program windows to/from - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 12
*2 MEMBUS 133MHz IINNTT.. MMIICC MIC IN LINE IN AACC''9977 CCOODDEECC AC-LINK CCSS44229999 VR LINE OUT AUDIO BOARD IINNTT SSPPEEAAKKEERR OOPPAAMMPP TTPPAA00220022 MMOODDEEMM CCDDCCCCaarrdd MMoobbiillee CCPPUU TTaauullaattinin 11GG CCeelleerroonn 993333,, 886666 HOST BUS 133MHz AAllmmaaddoorr - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 13
LCD Connecto 9 Hot Key Connector 10 Parallel Port 11 Serial Port 21 12 PS/2 Port 13 DC-in Port 14 CD-ROM Connector 15 RTC battery connecto 16 Switch 17 Internal Keyboard Cable Connector 18 HDD Connector 19 Golden Finger 20 TouchPad Cable Connector 21 FDD Connector 22 Cardbus Connector 4 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 14
Bottom View 1 9 8 1 Modem Connector 2 North Bridge(82830MG) 3 Power Switch 4 Audio Board Connector 5 DIMM 2 Socket 2 3 4 76 5 6 DIMM 1 Socket 7 Modem Card Cable Connector 8 Battery Connecto 9 South Bridge (ICH3-M) Chapter 1 5 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 15
desktop PC. Front Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Touchpad Floppy activity indicator Floppy drive Floppy disk eject button Click button (left, center and right) Palmrest Keyboard Status indicators Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Touch - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 16
/ headphone-out jack Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Volume control Video capture kit slot Connects to... Kensington-compatible key-based computer security power. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 17
Jack Rear Panel l 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 compact disc from the drive. Ejects the compact discs when the - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 18
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 drive for removal or swapping. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 19
blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation 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 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 20
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 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 21
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 Description Start button. Combinations with this key - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 22
computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key notebook configuration utility. Power SchemeToggle Sleep Switches between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 23
Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as key 1, key 2, key 3 and key 4. By 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 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 24
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 . This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Chapter 1 15 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 25
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 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 26
Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Acer BIOS A0E0 Flash ROM 512KB 32 Pin PLCC ACPI 2.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/ IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.1, PnP 1.0a, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB, VESA VGA BIOS, DDC-2B, CD-ROM bootable, Windows keyboard - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 27
System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Intel 830MG 0MB 2 Sockets 128/256/512 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 28
method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) Mitsumi D353G W/I BEZ MCI JU-226A033 Specification 2DD (720KB 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 360 +5V 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 300 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Logical - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 29
. (Mode 0~2 Ultra DMA: 33.3MB/sec Max. Random: 100 ms Full Stroke: 200 ms Random: 115 ms Full Stroke: 250 ms 5000 rp 5136 rp 128 KB 128 KB IDE IDE CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and Mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 an form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and for 2), CD-I Ready - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 30
/stereo 44.1 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 Specification Intel 830MG Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 1.8V NO 2X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus Chapter 1 21 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 31
1600x1200 (32 bit colors Specification Fixed, share the system memory 8MB Video Resolutions Mode Resolution 640x480x256 640x480x64K Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 32
slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification O2-Micro Cardbus Controller OZ6912T-U Type III/II One type III or one type II Left side Yes Yes (IRQ9) Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows 95 keys - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 33
(diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 13.3" AV B133XN04 13.3 TFT XVGA (1024x768 262K Keyboard hotkey None 3.3 (typ.) Specification 14.1" AV B141XN04/3 14 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 34
Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Delta ADP-60DB Specification 1.5 A @ 115Vac 1.0 A @ 230Vac 50-60 47- subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 35
! The display shuts off ! Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) 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 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 36
controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 8742 chip select System speake ACPI Embedded Controller System CMOS/RTC Main board resources DMA Controller-1 Interrupt controller-2 DMA controller-2 Numeric data processor 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select 1st EIDE device (hard drive) select Parallel port - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 37
Channel Function System errors System timer Keyboard Programmable interrupt controller Reserved COM1 Reserved Floppy LPT1 Real time clock SCI Audio/Mode USB/VGA/Cardbus PS2 pointing device Numeric data processor 1st IDE device (hard disk) 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM drive) NOTE: IRQ settings may be - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 38
, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed). BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 39
menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility. Boot Menu Floppy Disk CD-ROM Hard Disk Realtek PXE2.0 Boot Agent #$ = Move y keys, then press e. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: ! Press the w / y keys to move between the - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 40
series of numbers and/or characters. The following table describes the information in this screen. Parameter CPU Type & Speed Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive HDD Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 41
Screen Expansion Hotkey Beep Fast Boot Boot on LAN Multi Boot Selection Menu CPU Power Management Mode ---------- Boot Drive Sequence: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th [Both] /[Auto] [Enabled] /[Disabled] [Enabled] /[Disabled] [Enabled] /[Disabled] [Disabled] /[Enabled] [Enabled] /[Disabled] [Auto - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 42
enabled, the ACPI OS will communicate with BIOS to decide the next POST is fast o Disabled When it is auto, system can support the stop clock function. When it is drive. If it cannot boot up from the CD-ROM drive, it continues by booting up from the hard disk and etc... To set the boot drive - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 43
won't affect the setting of the serial port in device manager of Windows. When enabled, you can set the base I/O address and interrupt request 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. Options Enabled or - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 44
settings. Parameter Setup Password Power-on Password Hard Disk Password Processor Serial Numbe Description Options When set to present, this password protects the computer and None or Present the BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. See the following section for instructions on how to set - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 45
, 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 password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. ! Hard Disk Password protects your data by - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 46
To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password. To remove a password, follow the same steps used to set a password, except type nothing in the password boxes. Chapter 2 37 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 47
Load Default Settings If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press e. The following dialog box displays. If you would like to load factory- default settings for all parameters, use the cursor z / x keys to select Yes; then press e. Choose No - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 48
is for the TravelMate 220/260 series notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD kit. It provides the following functions: 1. Panel ID Utility 2. Thermal & Fan Utility 3. Mother Board Data Utility To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a "Microsoft Windows ME Startup - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 49
. 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 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 50
N U A LTTeEstSITte m s A U TO[ ] S yTstEeSmTB oa rd [ ] M emory [ ] Keyboard [ ] Video [ ] Parallel Port [ ] Serial Port [ ] Diskette Drive [ ] Hard Disk [ ] CD-ROM [ ] Coprocessor [ ] P ointing D ev. [ ] Cache SysInfo Option E PQA Diagnostic Error Code" for troubleshooting. Chapter 2 41 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 51
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notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: ! Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge ! Flat-bladed screw driver ! Phillips screw driver ! Tweezers ! Flat-bladed screw driver - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 53
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 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 54
on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. START Battery Bx1 Modem Cover Bx2 CD - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 55
Pad Board Touch Pad FPC Touch Pad Scroll Key Kx4 CPU Heat Sink Gx1 CPU Fan Hx1 Charger Plate Fx1 Audio Board Modem Board Hx2 Fx1 Main Board Bx4 PCMCIA Plate RTC Battery Holder FDD Module Bx2 FDD FDD Bracket FDD FPC FDD Bezel PCMCIA Slot Ix6 I/O Port Bracket Modem Cable 46 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 56
Screw List Item A B C D E F G H I J K Description M2.5*L6 (Black) M2*L4 (Black) M3*L4 (Silver) M2*L10 (Black) 2M*L3 (Silver) M2.0*L4 (Black) M2.5*L4 (Silver) M2*L5 (Silver) SCR. HEX NUT W / WASHER&NYLOK#4 (Silver) CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW (Silver) CPU Heat Sink SPECIAL SCREW (Sky blue) Chapter 3 47 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 57
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 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 58
Pack" on page 49 2. To remove the CD-ROM drive module, push the release button outward. 3. Slide it out from the machine. Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. To disassemble the CD-ROM drive module, first remove four screws as shown. 3. Remove the - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 59
4. Remove the two screws from the CD-ROM board then remove the CDROM board from the drive. 50 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 60
Pack" on page 49 2. To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the hard disk drive cover screw, then remove the cover. 3. Remove the hard disk drive module out from the machine carefully. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 61
5. Bend both sides of the hard disk drive then remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive bracket. 6. Disconnect the hard disk drive connector from the hard disk drive. 52 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 62
Removing the Extended Memory 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. To remove the Extended memory from the machine, first remove the screw from the memory cover. 3. Push the memory cover leftward to lift the cover off, then remove the memory cover. 4. Push out the latches on both sides of - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 63
the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover. 3. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Remove two screws from the modem board as shown, then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 64
caps out from the main unit. Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 lift the middle cover away. . Removing the Launch Board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 65
the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. To remove the cable cover, push the cable cover backward then pull the cover off gently. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. To remove the - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 66
from the main board. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. Remove the two screws - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 67
the video capture kit cover from the LCD module on each side in the way as shown here. . Removing the 14.1" TFT LCD Bezel 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 68
the LCD module. Removing the 13.3" TFT LCD Bezel 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 69
from the LCD module. Removing the Speakers (14.1" TFT LCD) 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56r 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See "Removing - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 70
speakers from the LCD module. Removing the Inverter Board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See " - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 71
the inverter board. Removing the 14.1" TFT LCD 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See " - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 72
Removing the 13.3" TFT LCD 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58 7. See - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 73
to remove the LCD brackets. Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See "Removing - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 74
Removing the Microphone Cable 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58 7. - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 75
Lift the CPU heatsink plate from the main unit. Removing the RTC Battery 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate" on page - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 76
pad board from the upper case. Removing the Touch Pad Cable 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Touch Pad Frame" on page 67 6. Remove - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 77
Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58 7. See "Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate" on page 67 8. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 67 9. Remove the screw as shown here - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 78
Case" on page 69 10. Remove the RTC battery holder. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 79
out from the upper case carefully. Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 80
the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58 7. See "Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate" on page 67 8. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 67 9. See "Removing the Upper Case - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 81
Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58 7. See "Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate" on page 67 8. See "Removing the RTC Battery the fan from the panel. Removing the Audio Board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See " - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 82
69 10. Remove the screw from the audio board and then detach the audio board. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 83
carefully in the way as shown here. Removing the PCMCIA Slot 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See "Removing - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 84
the PCMCIA slot from the main board. Removing the I/O Port Bracket 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49 2. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 56 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 85
the Middle Cover" on page 56 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57 5. See "Removing the Cable Cover" on page 57 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58 7. See "Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate" on page 67 8. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 67 9. See "Removing the Upper Case - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 86
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 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 87
"System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 39). 2. Go to the diagnostic Diskette Drive in the test items. 3. Press m in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 88
PQA program (please refer to "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 39. 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press m in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 89
voltage is within the range, do the following: ! Replace the System board. ! If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 91. ! If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. the operational charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 82. 80 Chapter 4 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 90
7.5 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% touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 91
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 91. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 92
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 Erro CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Erro Incorrect password specified, system disabled. (Text mode only) Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 93
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 A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 94
and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power blank. System Check" on page 80. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter I LCD cabl LCD Two short beeps. Description Success BIOS file size mismatch BIOS reading error Floppy drive not installed Chapter 4 85 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 95
adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 80. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 80. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 96
noise or emit no sound. Audio driver Speake System board Speake System board Action in Sequenc Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequenc The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 97
not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequenc Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching See - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 98
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 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 99
Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify 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 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 100
Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Erro System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 39 Reboot the system and then retest with this diskette. Turn off the power and - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 101
CPU or main board error Memory error Keyboard error Video error Parallel Port erro Serial port or main board error Diskette drive error Hard disk error CD-ROM erro Co-processor erro Pointing device erro Cache test error Action in Sequence Backup battery Reload BIOS default setting. System board DIM - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 102
10 Parallel Port 11 Serial Port 21 20 19 12 PS/2 Port 13 DC-in Port 14 CD-ROM Connecto 15 RTC Battery Connector 16 Switch 17 Internal Keyboard Cable Connector 18 HDD Connector 19 Golden Finger 20 Touchpad Cable Connector 21 FDD Connecto 22 CardBus Connector Chapter 5 93 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 103
Keyboard Switch Settings English Japanese Europe OFF ON OFF SW1-1 SW-4/5 Acer OEM1 OEM2 OEM3 OFF ON OFF ON SW1-6: Check Password SW1-6 = ON, Disable SW1-6 = OFF,Enable SW1-4 SW1-7: Boot Block Boot SW1-7 = OFF,Enable SW1-7 = On, Disable OFF OFF ON SW1-2 OFF OFF ON ON SW1-5 94 Chapter 5 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 104
Bottom View 1 2 3 9 8 4 76 5 1 Modem Connector 2 North Bridge (82830MG) 3 Power Switch 4 Audio Board Connector 5 DIMM 2 Socket 6 DIMM 1 Socket 7 Modem Card Cable Connector 8 Battery Connector 9 South Bridge (ICH3-M) Chapter 5 95 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 105
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Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 220/260. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return 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 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 107
Exploded Diagram 98 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 108
Picture No. Partname NS MEMORY SDIMM 256 Description SODIMM 256M HYS64V32220GDL7.5 LCD 05 LCD 14.1" XGA LCD 14.1" XGA AU/B141XN04/3 Cable NS CABLE ASSY MODEM FALCON2 CABLE ASSY MODEM - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 109
Picture No. NS Partname Description CORD 125V UL 3P K01081183WP CORD 125V UL 3P K01081183WP NS CABLE ASSY FDD FPC FALCON2 CABLE ASSY FDD FPC FALCON2 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly NS 10 ASSEMBLY LOWER CASE FALCON3M ASSY LCD PANEL 14.1" PNL ASSEMBLY LOWER CASE FALCON3M ASSY LCD PANEL 14.1" ADT - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 110
Picture No. 09 Partname ASSEMBLY HDD DOOR Description ASSEMBLY HDD COVER F3M 15 ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER F3M ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER F3M 14 ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER F3M ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER F3M NS ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE F3M F3M 03 BRACKET FDD REAR F3M BRACKET FDD REAR F3M 17 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 111
CAP HINGE L HIGH F3 CAP HINGE L HIGH F3 06 CAP HINGE R HIGH F3 CAP HINGE R HIGH F3M NS COVER CABLE F3M COVER CABLE F3M 04 BATTERY COVER F3 DOOR BATTERY F3M 102 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 112
FAL FAL NS MODEM BOARD AMBIT/ T60M283..00 MODEM MDC AMBIT/T60M283..00 3A NS LAUNCH BOARD FALCON2 LAUNCH BOARD NS TM210 AUDIO BOARD F2 TM210 AUDIO BOARD F2 Battery NS FALCON 3M CD-ROM BD FALCON 3M CD-ROM BD NS RTC BTY LI 3V BTY LI 3V CR2032T6 210MAH 50MM Chapter - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 113
Adapter NS ADT 60W ADP-60DHBN 3P ADT 60W ADP-60DHBN 3P Keyboard NS KEYBOARD KB US NSK-84X21 Speaker Heatsink NS KEYBOARD NS KEYBOARD 09 SPEAKER-R (14.1") FL2.5 KB US/INTERNATIONAL NSK-84X22 KEYBOARD CHINESE NSK-84X2C SPEAKER-R (14.1") FL2.5 09 SPEAKER-L (14.1") FL2.5 SPEAKER-L (14 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 114
ASSY FDD MODULE PANASONI F3M NS FDD 1.44M FDD 1.44M MCI/JU226A253F HDD/Hard Disk Drive NS HDD MODULE IBM 20G F3 ASSY HDD MODULE IBM 20G F3M NS HDD 20G IB HDD 20G IBM/IC25N920ATDA04 DVD-ROM DRIVE NS ASSY DVD-ROM MODULE TM220 ASSY DVDROM MODULE PIONEER F3M NS DVD-ROM - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 115
Picture Mainboard No. Partname Description NS MAINBOARD W/CPU CEL-933 FALCON 3M MB W/CPU CEL-933 TM220 Mainboard Components NS PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT CONN CARDPUSH 1 CA91501-TC-F2 NS CONNECTOR 22PIN CONN CTR ML 22P HH98227 A2(HDD) Miscellaneous NS PLATE CPU HEATSINK F3M PLATE CPU - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 116
Screws Picture No. Partname Description NS M/B, CASE, POWER SUPPLY SCR. HEX NUT W/WASHER&NYLOK SCREW #4 NS SCREW SCREW CPU FALCON 2.5 NS SCREW BINDING BL-ZN M2*.4P SCREW BINDING BL-ZN M2*.4P NS SCREW BINDING BL-ZN M2*4L SCREW BINDING BL-ZN M2*4L NS SCREW M2L5 BH MSN+N SCREW M2L5 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 117
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A Model Number Definitions Model Number 261X 260XC 260XV LCD 14.1" TFT 14.1" TFT 14.1" TFT CPU Pentium III 1G Pentium III 1G Pentium III 1G Memory 256MB 256MB 256MB HD 20GB 20GB 10GB CD/DV CD-RO Combo or DVD-ROM DVD-ROM Battery Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Appendix A 109 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 119
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under Windows XP Home Edition. 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 220/260 series notebook Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 121
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive CD-ROM DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DVD + CD-RW) Battery AC Adapter SW Modem Keyboard Power cord VGA Chip Audio Touch Pad Inverter Specifications Pentium III 1G above, 256k (TravelMate 260) - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 122
you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: ! Service guides ! User's manuals ! Training materials ! Main manuals ! Bios updates ! Software - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 123
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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 30 BIOS Supports protocol 17 BIOS Requirements 26 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 83 External CD-ROM Drive Check 79 External Diskette Drive Check 79 115 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 125
Address Map 27 Memory Check 80 Model Number Definitions 110 Modem 19 N Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 10 O Online Support Information 114 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 Rear 8 right 8 Parallel Port 22 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 35 Password Setting Hard Disk Password 37 Power-On - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 126
40 System Memory 18 System Utilities 30 System Utility Diskette 40 T Temperature 26 Test Compatible Components 112 Touchpad 15 touchpad hotkey 13 Touchpad Check 82 Troubleshooting 78 U Undetermined Problems 91 USB 23 utility BIOS 30-?? V Video 21, 22 Resolutions 22 Video controller 17 W Windows 98 - Acer TravelMate 260 | TravelMate 220 Service Guide - Page 127
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