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TravelMate 230/ 280 Service Guide PART NO.: 49.46W01.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 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 280 | TravelMate 230/280 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 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 4
conventions are 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 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 5
Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 6
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115 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 117 TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram 118 TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram 128 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 139 Model Number Definition 139 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 141 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 142 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 8
Table of Contents Appendix C Online Support Information 155 Index 157 VIII - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 9
® 4 series processors from 1.6G up tp 2.4G with 512KB cache (TravelMate 280) T 64-bit memory bus T Two 200-pin DDR-DRAM with each supporting 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB, upgradable to the total maximum of 1024MB with SODIMM modules, supporting PC1600/2100 . T Built-in floppy diskette drive and Hard diskette - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 10
management The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically dims the LCD when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power. See "Power Management" on page 28 for more information on power management features. 2 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 11
Opening and closing the display To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the right and lift up the cover. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to conserve power when you close the display - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 12
KBC M38859 M38857 FWH 4MB SIOC32 SOIC40 LPC DEBUG CONN. HDD CD ROM USB USB BT. PRN Port FDD SER. RES TRACK POINT INT KB 4 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 13
Port 1 9 Launch Cable Connector 10 Parallel Port 11 DC-in Port Chapter 1 12 Mini-PCI Connector 13 RTC Battery Connector 14 SW1 Setting (Please see Chapter 5 for details) 15 Internal Keyboard Cable Connector 16 CD-ROM Connector 17 HDD Connector 18 Golden Finger (or Debug Board) 19 Touch Pad Cable - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 14
Bottom View 1 Modem Cable Connector 2 North Bridge (845-GL) 3 DIMM Socket 1 4 Audio Board Connector 5 DIMM Socket 2 6 South Bridge (ICH4) 7 Modem Connector 8 Battery Connector 9 CardBus Controller (OZ6912T) 10 LAN Controller (RTL8100BL) 11 LVDS 6 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 15
3 4 5 6 7 Item Display screen Status indicators Touchpad Click button (left, center and right) Palmrest Keyboard Easy launch keys Description Also called LCD ( scroll up/ down button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Inputs data into your computer. Buttons - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 16
speakers, headphones) Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts a mono/stereo condenser microphone. Internal diskette drive, accepts 3.5-inch floppy diskettes Controls the volume of the speakers. Push this button to eject the floppy disk 8 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 17
Eject button Emergency eject slot Security keylock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses removable optical drive modules. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the compact disc from the drive. Ejects the compact discs when the computer is turned off. Kensington - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 18
10/100-based network External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution 10 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 19
Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 4 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 11 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 20
the right of the display screen. . The Power and 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-F11) 12 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 21
cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric an external keypad. When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 22
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 + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 23
to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Display toggle Screen blank - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 24
3. Click on the language tab and click on Details. 4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "EN English (United States) is set to United States-International. If Euro symbol on your keyboard. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol. 16 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 25
at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth , Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. By default, P1 and P2 are users programmable. The Web Browser button, by default, is used to launch the internet browser - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 26
Specification Processor (for TravelMate 280) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Mobile Northood P4 with 512KB Cache To 2.4GHz uFCBGA 1.7V 1.25V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 27
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 Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification Specification Intel 845GL - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 28
Specifications Buffer size Interface Data transfer rate (diskbuffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance IBM (IC25N020ATD) 20000 512 16 63 16383 3 2 4200RPM 2MB ATA-5 121-216 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% Specification 20 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 29
), Enhanced CD Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole +5V[DC]+/-5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification MKE SR-8177-BAA6 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 30
disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Random (*1) CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 700 msec average max 512 kBytes IDE DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G), DVD-RAM (2.6G), DVDRAM (4.7G) CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 31
(*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer (WXDXH) (except protrusion) 200g+- 10g Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole) Specification Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 32
ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification LPC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 24 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 33
side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Mitsubishi M38857 API 84-/85/88- key Yes Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 34
voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 14.1" AU B141XN04 V2 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) Specification 15" Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB 15 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) 26 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 35
(OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Delta ADP-65DB Specification 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-270 The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 36
: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 326(W) x 267.5(D) x 35.0~37.3(H)mm 6.8 Ibs with14.1" TFT LCD and CD-ROM/ 6.9 Ibs with 15"LCD and CD-ROM 28 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 37
101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard System Speaker Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/realtime clock Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Chapter 1 29 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 38
SMBus Controller-24C3 Crystal WDM AC'97 Driver for ICH4 Crystal WDM AC'97 Driver for ICH4 Agere Systems AC'97 Modem Agere Systems AC'97 Modem Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC O2Micro OZ6912 CardBus Controller Motherboard Resources O2Micro OZ6912 CardBus Controller TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 39
Channel Function System errors System timer Keyboard Floppy Real time clock Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Systems AC'97 Modem Crystal WDM AC'97 Driver for ICH4 O2Micro OZ6912 CardBus Controller Intel (R) used Not used Floppy Not used DMA controller Not used Not used Not used Function Chapter 1 31 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 40
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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). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type System Memory Extended Memory HDD1 Serial Number System - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 42
Memory Extended Memory HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacture Name UUID Number Pentium (R) IV 1.4GHz 640 KB 121344 KB 115188 V0.51 (BXB35WW) 2759 02.29.25 8146W 01008246015BFM000 No Asset Tag TravelMate 280 Acer - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 43
BIOS SETUP utility. Boot Menu 1. +Removable Devices 2. +Hard Drive 3. CD-ROM drive NOTE: If users disable the multi boot selection menu in BIOS using the w / y keys, then press e. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: screen. Chapter 2 35 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 44
Memory HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacture Name UUID Number Mobile Intel (R) Celeron (R) CPU 1.60GHz 640 KB 121344 KB 115188 V0.51 (BXB35WW) 2759 02.29.25 8146W 01008246015BFM000 No Asset Tag TravelMate 230 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 45
Memory Extended Memory HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacture Name UUID Number Pentium (R) IV 1.4GHz 640 KB 121344 KB 115188 V0.51 (BXB35WW) 2759 02.29.25 8146W 01008246015BFM000 No Asset Tag TravelMate 280 Acer - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 46
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: Boot on LAN Hotkey Beep Auto Dim F12 Multi-Boot [08:46:55] [12/03/2002] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help , or Enabled Help: Enable to show the BIOS logo picture screen on boot up. 38 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 47
The system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT available (running on battery power). Options: in the CDROM 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 sequence, use the w - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 48
-disk drive. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. 40 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 49
Support Description Help: Selects floppy type. Note that 1.25MB 3 1/2" references a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. The 1.25MB, 3 1/2" diskette requires a 3Mode floppy-disk drive PCI device. Help: Menu used to set IRQ for PCI Devices. Enabled: Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus. - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 50
this screen.The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your hard disk. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Primary Master [10056MB] Item Specific Help type. Help: Auto= Autotype Hard-Disk drive installed here. Options Auto/CD-ROM/ ATAPI Removable/User 42 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 51
Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media bay drive. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Secondary Master [20004MB] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] LBA Format Total Sectors: 39070080 Maximum Capacity - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 52
screen because these values are already optimized. The I/O Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware. PhoenixBIO S Setup Utility Advanced I/O Device Configuration Item Specific in BIOS setup. If set to be ECP mode, the Windows will TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 53
to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI IRQ Routing Item Specific Help PIRQ A# :[11] PCI devices can use hardware interrupt called IRQs. A PCI device cannot use IRQs already in use by ISA or EISA devices. Use "Auto" - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 54
Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the cursor w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password, Password on boot or Primary Hard Disk Password) and press thee key. The password box appears as below if choosing Set Supervisor Password: 46 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 55
to gain access to the BIOS Utility. T User Password and Password On Boot secure your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. T Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 56
press e. Leave " Confirm New Password" blank and press e, then the password is removed. Removing a HDD Password If you fail to enter a HDD password correctly after three tries, the system will be disabled. To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password. 48 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 57
example, if the primary master HDD is locked.) Enter Primary Master HDD Master Password [ ] 2. Enter the BIOS utility to check HDD's serial number and write it down. 3. Use another computer to generate the HDD Password with hddmas.exe or mashdd2.exe . Type the HDD's serial number, press e, HDD - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 58
1st, 2nd, 3rd. If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show '+' in front of option and show each device information. Help: Keys used to view or configure devices: expands or collapses devices with a + or and moves the device up and or down. 50 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 59
screen. Setting in boldface are the defaults and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Save any changes, and exit BIOS setup. Help: Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Discard - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 60
Do you want to load default settings? [Yes] [N o ] 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 if otherwise. 52 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 61
ME and Windows XP.) b. Save Update.bat, R01XXX.ROM and Phlash.exe to A:\ 2. Boot the computer with the BIOS Flash Diskette a. Insert the created floppy diskette into a floppy diskette drive before you turn on the computer. b. Press the power button. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions after booting - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 62
is for the TravelMate 230/ 280 notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD kit. It provides the following functions: 1. Panel ID Utility 2. 1394 GUID Utility 3. Mother Board Data Utility To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a "Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 63
: 1The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is provided by Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, you can find it in the service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 64
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 Test performs all test items in detail for your system. Quick Test performs all test items quickly for your system. 56 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 65
screen shows a list of test 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 of PQA Diagnostic Error Code" for troubleshooting. Chapter 2 57 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 66
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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 screw - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 68
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. 60 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 69
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. Touch Pad Frame Touch Pad Board Touch Pad Button Touch Pad Scroll Key Touch Pad FPC START Battery Ax1 HDD Dummy Cover - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 70
LCD Module 3 LCD Cushions Ax3 LCD Bezel Gx1 for 15" LCD Gx2 for 14.1" LCD Inverter Hx6 for Hitachi 15" Super XGA+ LCD Unit Gx4 for 14"1 XGA LCD Unit Cx6 for Hitachi 15" XGA LCD Unit LCD Ox4 for 14.1 LCD only LCD Brackets LCD Panel LCD Coaxial Cable 62 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 71
Screw List Item A B C D E F G H I J K L1 L2 M N O Description Screw M2.5XL6 Flat Head (Black) Screw M2XL3 Washer Flat Head (Black) Screw M2XL4 Flat Head (Black) Screw M2XL4 Round Head (Black) Screw M2XL5 Round Head (Silver) Hex Screw Screw M2.5XL4 Flat Head (Silver) Screw M2XL4.5 Flat Head (Silver - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 72
Removing the Battery 1. To remove the battery, push the battery release button, and then slide the battery out from the machine. 64 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 73
unit. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 65 3. To disassemble the hard disk drive module, first remove the two screws from the - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 74
4. Detach the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive bracket. NOTE: Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the hard disk drive bracket to the hard disk drive module. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. 66 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 75
Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws from the memory cover. 3. Lift the cover off, then remove the memory cover. 4. Push out the latches on both sides of the socket and pull the memory module out from the socket - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 76
screw driver. 5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board. NOTE: Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the modem board to the unit. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. 68 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 77
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the launch board and then detach the middle cover away from the main unit. . Removing the Launch Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover. 70 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 79
first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard. 4. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to help disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board. Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 80
when you remove the screws. Removing the Heat Plate 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. Remove the three screws as shown and then detach the heat plate from the main unit. 72 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 81
suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 5. Remove the two screws from the - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 82
. NOTE: Please arrange the inverter cable and the coaxial cable well in the way as shown after you connect them to the main board. 74 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 83
Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 73 6. Use plastic tweezers to remove the three LCD cushions on - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 84
Removing the Inverter Board (14.1" LCD) 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 5. See " you attach the inverter board to the LCD panel. 76 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 85
Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD) 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 73 6. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 86
remove the screws. Removing the 15" TFT LCD 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 from the LCD, then remove the LCD from the LCD panel. 78 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 87
you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. Removing the 14.1" TFT LCD Brackets 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 88
the screws. Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page the tape then remove the LCD coaxial cable from the LCD. 80 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 89
on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 5. Disconnect the RTC cable and then remove the RTC battery from the upper case gently. Removing the Touch Pad Frame 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to pry up - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 90
lower case. Removing the CPU Heat Sink 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on . Removing the Processor 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 82 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 91
the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 5. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 87 6. See "Removing the CPU Heat Sink" on page 82 7. Use a flat Upper Case 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 65 Chapter 3 83 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 92
Keyboard" on page 71 5. See "Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module" on page 71 6. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 7. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 73 8. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 81 9. Use that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. 84 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 93
a plastic flat screwdriver and plastic tweezers, and then remove the touch pad board from the upper case. Removing the Touch Pad Button 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Touch Pad Frame" on page 81 3. See "Removing the Upper Case" on page 83 4. See "Removing the Touch Pad - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 94
page 71 6. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 7. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 73 8. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 81 9. See "Removing the Upper Case" on page 83 10. Remove the three screws as shown, and disconnect the FDD cable from the main board. 86 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 95
screws. Removing the Audio Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 65 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 5. See "Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module" on page 71 6. See "Removing the Heat - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 96
"Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 65 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 5. See "Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module" on page 71 6. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 88 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 97
main board. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 65 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 5. See "Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module" on page 71 6. See "Removing the Heat - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 98
"Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 65 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 5. See "Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module" on . 16. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board. 90 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 99
board. Removing the I/O Port Bracket 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 65 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 5. See "Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module" on page 71 6. See "Removing the Heat - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 100
17. Detach the I/O port bracket from the main board. NOTE: Please follow the numeric orders such as 1, 2, 3, and 4 to screw the I/O port to the main board. It is suggested that you reverse the sequence when you remove the screws. 92 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 101
System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless Unit 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 70 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71 4. See "Removing the Heat Plate" on page 72 (Remove three screws here) 5. Note that the one with the white RF cable is - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 102
9. Be careful to arrange the right and left RF cables well. 10. Connect the RF cables into the Wireless LAN board. NOTE: Please note that the black RF cable should be routed beneath the coaxial cable. 94 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 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 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 104
the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the system board. 96 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 105
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 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 106
the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board. T If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 108. T does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 99. 98 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 107
the touchpad. 3. Replace the system board. After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 108
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. 100 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 109
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 Incorrect password specified, system disabled. (Text mode only) Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 110
. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 102 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 111
turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 97. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD short beeps. Description Success BIOS file size mismatch BIOS reading error Floppy drive not installed Chapter 4 103 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 112
Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 97. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 99. Battery pack System board 104 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 113
or emit no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 114
Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board 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 108. 106 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 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 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 116
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 T PC Cards 4. Power-on the computer - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 117
or // D5 Error Message Memory allocation for Backup file buffer failed. BIOS.BAK already exists (rename or delete it) File Create failed on BIOS.BAK File Write failed on BIOS.BAK File Close failed on BIOS.BAK BIOS backup not supported in BIOS ROM file. File Open failed on BIOS ROM file. File Read - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 118
C8 -57 or // C7 Error Message Cannot flash if Memory Managers (e.g.HIMEM) is present. BIOS ROM file maybe corrupt (checksum not zero). BIOS ROM file size doesn't match flash part size. DMI system support found in the interface. Program terminated due to command line option. 110 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 119
error Memory error Keyboard error Video error Parallel Port error Serial port error Diskette drive error Hard disk error CD-ROM error Co-processor error Pointing device error Cache test error Action in Sequence Reload BIOS default setting. System board DIMM System board Reset Keyboard Keyboard - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 120
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) Launch Cable Connector Chapter 5 CN14 CN15 CN16 CN17 CN18 CN19 CN20 JK1 CardBus Connector Mini-PCI Connector CD-ROM Connector Touch Pad Cable Connector Internal Keyboard Cable Connector FDD Connector HDD Connector RJ45 + RJ11 113 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 122
Setting (Please see below) CPU Socket Golden Finger (or Debug Board) Keyboard Switch Settings English Japanese Europe OFF ON ON SW2-1 OFF OFF ON SW2-2 Password Bypass Setting and BootBlock Setting Check Password Enable BootBlock Enable ON OFF SW2-3 OFF ON SW2-4 114 TravelMate 230/ 280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 123
Bottom View CN21 CN22 CN23 CN24 U55 U62 Modem Card Cable Connector Audio Board Connector Battery Connector Modem Connector LVDS LAN Controller (RTL8100BL) U65 U68 U77 DM1 DM2 North Bridge (845-GL) Cardbus Controller (OZ6912T) South Bridge (ICH4) DIMM 1 Socket DIMM 2 Socket Chapter 5 115 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 124
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gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 230/ 280. Refer to this chapter whenever of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 126
TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram 118 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 127
Cables Picture No. Partname Description NS LCD COAXIAL CABLE 14.1" XGA CABLE LCD COAXIAL 14.1" XGA 7 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE CABLE LAUNCH BOARD S50 NS INVERTER CABLE CABLE LED & INVERTER NS POWER CORD 125V 3PIN CORD 125V UL 3P K01081B1183WP NS TOUCHPAD CABLE CABLE TOUCH PAD FPC PELICAN - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 128
SUPPORT L 141 LCD S50 14" NS LCD SUPPORT BRACKET RIGHT BRACKET SUPPORT R 141 LCD S50 14" NS HDD BRACKET ASSEMBLY HDD BRACKET PELICAN 13 CHARGER PLATE ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE PELICAN 14 HEATSINK PLATE ASSEMBLY HEAT PLATE PELICAN 6 HDD COVER COVER HDD PELICAN 120 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 129
Picture No. 12 Partname MODEM COVER W/SCREW Description ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER PELICAN NS CD-ROM BRACKET BRACKET CD ROM PELICAN 10 UPPER CASE W/ TOUCHPAD ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE PELICAN MODULE NS TOUCHPAD COVER FRAME TOUCHPAD PELICAN 11 MIDDLE COVER W/O LAUNCH COVER MIDDLE PELICAN BOARD - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 130
PCMCIA PLATE PELICAN Boards NS AUDIO BOARD PELICAN AUDIO BD (SMT) VER-0SA NS INVERTER BOARD 14"/15"AMBIT INVERTER 14"/15" T62I223.00 122 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 131
.00 3A/3B NS LAUNCH BOARD PELICAN LAUNCH KEY BD Battery NS WIRELESS BOARD AMBIT T60H656.00 LAN WLESS PCI AMBIT T60H656.00 NS TOUCHPAD BOARD TOUCHPAD MULTI-SWITCH SYNAPTIC NS BATTERY MODULE 8CELL SAMSUNG BATTERY MODULE 8CELL 16 BATTERY 8CELL LI-ION SAMSUNG BTP-43D1 ASY BTY PACK LI - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 132
Picture No. NS Partname COIN BATTERY 3V 210MAH Description BTY COIN 3V CR2032WKA2 210MAH 124 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 133
Speaker NS KEYBOARD NSK-84X21 US KB US NSK-84X21 NS SPEAKER PACK LEFT/RIGHT SPEAKER PELICAN Heatsink 3 CPU HEATSINK SINK HEAT CPU PELICAN Fan 17 CPU FAN SINK W/ FAN ASSEMBLY FAN PELICAN FDD/Floppy Disk Drive 15 FDD MODULE 1.44M MITSUMI ASSY UNIT FDD MITSUMI PELICAN Chapter 6 125 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 134
MAINBOARD PELICAN W/ COIN PELICAN MB (DIP) W/O CPU VER-SB BATTERY, I/O BRACKET, MODEM CABLE, PCMCIA PLATE & PCMCIA SLOT NS TOUCHPAD BUTTON SCROLL BUTTON TOUCHPAD SCROLL NS TOUCHPAD BUTTON PAD BUTTON TOUCHPAD PELICAN NS SCREW RUBBER UPPER RUBBER UP 14.1" BEZEL F3M 126 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 135
Picture No. NS Partname SCREW RUBBER LOWER Description RUBBER SCREW DOWN F3M Screws NS NAME PLATE FOR BEZEL MYLAR NAME PLATE PELICAN NS LOGO LABEL FOR PANEL LABEL LOGO ON PANEL PELICAN NS NAME PLATE FOR MIDDLE COVER TM230 MYLAR PLATE NAME COVER MIDDLE NS LAUNCH KEY NS SCREW NS - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 136
TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram 128 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 137
Cables Picture No. Partname Description NS LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15" XGA CABLE LCD COAXIAL 15" XGA 7 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE CABLE LAUNCH BOARD S50 NS INVERTER CABLE CABLE LED & INVERTER NS POWER CORD 125V 3PIN CORD 125V UL 3P K01081B1183WP NS TOUCHPAD CABLE CABLE TOUCH PAD FPC PELICAN NS - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 138
Picture Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly No. Partname 5 BATTERY COVER Description COVER BATTERY PELICAN NS HDD BRACKET ASSEMBLY HDD BRACKET PELICAN 13 CHARGER PLATE ASSEMBLY CHARGER PLATE W/SCREW ASSEMBLY MODEM COVER PELICAN NS CD-ROM BRACKET BRACKET CD ROM PELICAN 130 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 139
Picture No. 10 Partname UPPER CASE W/TOUCHPAD MODULE Description ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE PELICAN NS TOUCHPAD COVER FRAME TOUCHPAD PELICAN 11 MIDDLE COVER W/O LAUNCH COVER MIDDLE PELICAN BOARD NS LCD BEZEL 15" W/ NAME PLATE ASSEMBLY BEZEL 15" & RUBBER NS LCD PANEL W/ HINGE BRACKET ASSEMBLY - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 140
INVERTER 14"/15" T62I223.00 8 MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.00 MODEM MDC AMB/T60M283.00 3A/3B NS LAUNCH BOARD PELICAN LAUNCH KEY BD 132 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 141
BOARD Description TOUCHPAD MULTI-SWITCH SYNAPTIC Battery NS BATTERY MODULE 8CELL SAMSUNG BATTERY MODULE 8CELL 16 BATTERY 8CELL LI-ION SAMSUNG BTP-43D1 ASY BTY PACK LI+8C 2AH/SAM SMP NS BATTERY MODULE 8CELL LI-ION BATTERY MODULE 8CELL SANYO 16 BATTERY MODULE 8CELL LI-ION BTY PACK - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 142
NS ADAPTER 70W 3PIN DELTA ADP- ADT 70W ADP-65DBBE 3P 65DBBE Keyboard Speaker NS KEYBOARD NSK-84X21 US KB US NSK-84X21 NS SPEAKER PACK LEFT/RIGHT W/ FAN ASSEMBLY FAN PELICAN FDD/Floppy Disk Drive 15 FDD MODULE 1.44M MITSUMI ASSY UNIT FDD MITSUMI PELICAN Combo Drive 134 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 143
Picture No. NS Partname COMBO DRIVE 8/24/10/24X KME UJA74OAC6 F4 Description COMBO 8,24/10/24 UJA74OAC6 F4 Chapter 6 135 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 144
No. Partname Description 9 MAINBOARD PELICAN W/ COIN PELICAN MB (DIP) W/O CPU VER-SB BATTERY, I/O BRACKET, MODEM CABLE, PCMCIA PLATE & PCMCIA SLOT Miscellaneous NS TOUCHPAD BUTTON SCROLL BUTTON PLATE PELICAN NS LOGO LABEL FOR PANEL LABEL LOGO ON PANEL PELICAN 136 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 145
Picture Screws No. 4 Partname NAME PLATE FOR MIDDLE COVER TM280 Description MYLAR PLATE NAME TM280 MIDDLE 21 SCREW 23 SCREW 24 SCREW 25 SCREW NS SCREW 26 SCREW 27 SCREW NS SCREW NS SCREW NS SCREW SCREW CPU MECH WAFER M2*L4 NI SCREW M2.0*12 STEEL B SCREW M2L4 BH MSN+BZ SCREW - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 146
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TFT 15" TFT Pentium 4M 1.8G Pentium 4M 2.0G Pentium 4M 2.0G Pentium 4M 1.8G Memory 128/256MB 128MB 128/256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB CD-ROM Combo 8X DVD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 24X CD-ROM Combo Combo Battery Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 148
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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 141 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 150
Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory DDR SDRAM PC1600/2100 LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X 142 Specifications LP141X-AH 15" XGA TFT Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB AU B150XG01 V.0 CMO N150X3-L01 15" SXGA TFT Hitachi TX38D95VC1CAM 20GB Hitachi DK23EA- TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 151
Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Samsung, Li-Ion 8cells Sanyo, Li-Ion 8cells Specifications 3Com Etherlink III 3C589D IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter International ISDN PC Card IBM ISDN Card D5K3320 Acer 211c 21" Viewsonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD IBM Color TFT - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 152
Drive I/O - 1394 Scanner I/O - 1394 Camera I/O - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a) PCMCIA 144 Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard IBM USB Numeric Keypad Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pr Acer 32MB USB Memory Key Trek 32MB USB Memory Belkin 4 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 153
Item PCMCIA - ATA PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA - Bluetooth Specifications IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 154
Windows 2000 Environment Test Processor Item Memory DDR SDRAM PC1600/2100 LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X 146 Specifications LP141X-AH 15" XGA TFT Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB AU B150XG01 V.0 CMO N150X3-L01 15" SXGA TFT Hitachi TX38D95VC1CAM 20GB Hitachi DK23EA- TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 155
Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Samsung, Li-Ion 8cells Sanyo, Li-Ion 8cells Specifications 3Com Etherlink III 3C589D IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter International ISDN PC Card IBM ISDN Card D5K3320 Acer 211c 21" Viewsonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD IBM Color TFT - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 156
Drive I/O - 1394 Scanner I/O - 1394 Camera I/O - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a) PCMCIA 148 Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard IBM USB Numeric Keypad Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pr Acer 32MB USB Memory Key Trek 32MB USB Memory Belkin 4 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 157
Item PCMCIA - ATA PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA - Bluetooth Specifications IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 158
Windows 98 Environment Test Processor Item Memory DDR SDRAM PC1600/2100 LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X 150 Specifications LP141X-AH 15" XGA TFT Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB AU B150XG01 V.0 CMO N150X3-L01 15" SXGA TFT Hitachi TX38D95VC1CAM 20GB Hitachi DK23EA- TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 159
Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Samsung, Li-Ion 8cells Sanyo, Li-Ion 8cells Specifications 3Com Etherlink III 3C589D IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter International ISDN PC Card IBM ISDN Card D5K3320 Acer 211c 21" Viewsonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD IBM Color TFT - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 160
Drive I/O - 1394 Scanner I/O - 1394 Camera I/O - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a) PCMCIA 152 Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard IBM USB Numeric Keypad Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pr Acer 32MB USB Memory Key Trek 32MB USB Memory Belkin 4 TravelMate 230/280 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 161
Item PCMCIA - ATA PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA - Bluetooth Specifications IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 162
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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: T Service guides T User's manuals T Training materials T Main manuals T Bios updates T Software utilities - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 164
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100 External CD-ROM Drive Check 96 External Diskette Drive Check 96 F Features 1 Flash Utility 53 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 20 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 117 H Hard disk 18, 20 Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembly 65 Hard Disk Standby Mode 28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 HDD - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 166
Address Map 29 Memory Check 97 Model Number Definitions 139 Modem 20 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15 num lock on indicator 12 O Online Support Information 155 P Panel 6 Bottom 11 right 9 158 Parallel Port 24 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 44 Password Setting Hard Disk Password 47 Power-On - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 167
utility BIOS 33-58 V Video 24 Resolutions 24 Video controller 18 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 146 Windows 98 Environment Test 150 Windows XP Environment Test 142 Index 159 - Acer TravelMate 280 | TravelMate 230/280 Service Guide - Page 168
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