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Aspire 5680/5630/3690 TravelMate 4280/4230/2490 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5680/5630/3690 and TravelMate 4280/4230/ 2490 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 3
by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 4
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. . 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 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 5
card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 6
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soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (for Aspire 5680/5630 and TravelMate 4280/4230) T 256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) (for Aspire 3690/TravelMate 2490) Aspire 3690 Series and TravelMate 2490 Series T Intel® Celeron® M processor - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 8
devices T 88/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travle (for TravelMate series) T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support T Four easy-launch - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 9
CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 3690 Series) T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast or 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet (for selected models); wake-onLAN ready T WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 10
System Block Diagram This is for UMA models This is for discrete models 4 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 11
18 JP8 Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchapd Left Button Internal Microphone Connector Internal Speaker Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector Chapter 1 5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 12
JP19 FAN Connector 2 U42 VGA Chipset 3 JP18 CPU Socket 4 JP16 DVI Connector 5 JP15 CRT CMOS Jumper 12 JP24 ODD Connector 13 PJP1 Battery Connector 14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA) 16 JP36 Bluetooth Jack CIR Module Wireless LAN Switch Bluetooth and 3G Switch South - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 13
Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top View SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 Label Description Arcade/TV tunver switch Volume Up switch Volume Down switch Play/Pause switch Stop switch Forward/Next switch Backward/Previous switch Media Board Top View SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Label Description Power - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 14
Media Board Bottom View Label JP3 JP2 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP7 Description USB Connector USB Connector RF INe Connector RF Cable Connector AV IN Connector Board to Main Board Connector LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label JP1 Description SIM Card Connector 8 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 15
Jumper Setting Label J3 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted. Chapter 1 9 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 16
Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view Aspire series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Item Built-in camera Display screen Keyboard as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer. Internal microphone - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 17
the computer on and off. TravelMate series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Built-in camera Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer. Internal microphone for - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 18
othnepsatagteus18of Bluetooth communication. Wireless Enable/disable Wireless function. Indicates communication button/ the status of wireless LAN indicator communications. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 19
TravelMate series: # Item # Item Description Description # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Description Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Bluetooth®"Easy-launch communication button/ bEInundtaitcboalnetes/"dsisothanebplseataBgteluuse1t8oofoBthlufeutnocottiho-n. indicator " - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 20
Left View Aspire Series/TravelMate Series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100- or 10/100/ 1000 based network (for selected models - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 21
Right View Aspire Series: # 1 2 3 Icon TravelMate Series: Item Slot-load optical drive Optical disk access indicator Slot-load optical drive eject button Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs(slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Light up when the optical drive is active - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 22
in jack Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an S-video device like a DVD player or camcorder (for selected models). Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models). Connect to an AC adapter. S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 23
TravelMate Series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to a phone line. Two USB 2.0 ports DC-in jack Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to an AC adapter. S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display (VGA) port DVI-D port - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 24
disk (secured with screws) Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for TravelMate 4200) Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for removal. Indicators The computer has - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 25
Lights when Num Lock is activated. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when the battery is being charged. Lights up when the - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 26
Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Aspire Series TravelMate Series Launch key P P Web browser Mail 20 Default application User-programmable User-programmable - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 27
Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Aspire Series: TravelMate Series characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 28
manner. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Aspire Series - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 29
TravelMate Series: Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 30
locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: Aspire Series: TravelMate Series upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 31
Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. T Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 32
by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 33
drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 34
you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. T Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. T Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 28 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 35
on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: T Password protection. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Image/data backup: T Back up to HDD (set recovery point). T Back up to CD/DVD. T Image/data recovery tools: T Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). T Recover - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 36
computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 37
the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 38
Management icon in the task tray. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. DC Mode To suit your - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 39
real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window. You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defaults. T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 40
Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA. 34 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 41
4280/4230 Intel® 945GM/945PM+ICH7-M For Aspire 3690/TravelMate 2490 Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset 4MB L2 cache 478-pin micro-FCPGA 2MB L2 cache 479-ball micro-FCBGA N/A BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 42
controller 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 Built-in Intel® 945GM/945PM (for Aspire 5680/5630;TravelMate 4280/ 4230 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 43
LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 44
Hard Disk Drive Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface RW Photo (Multisession) Video CD, CD-Extra, (CD+), CD-test Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 45
Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Support and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 46
port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH7-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Three on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 47
Major Chips Item VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 48
Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/ Left Vertial ,144 40/40/ 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification CMO N154I1L0B CMO N154I1L0C 15.4 inches 331.2x207.0 1280x800WXG A 0.2588x0.2588 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 49
shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 50
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: CPU Speed : Genunie Intel (R) CPU 1.66GHz HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 52
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 53
: CPU Speed : Genunie Intel (R) CPU 1.66GHz HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 54
Parameter UUID Number Description This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes 46 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 55
. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [22:03:28] [12/21/2005] , , or 640 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 56
function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 57
and suggested parameter settings. Infrared Port Description Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS Option Disabled Enabled Auto Chapter 2 49 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 58
Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 59
. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 60
the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 61
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2 53 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 62
module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: TOSHIBA MK6025GAS-(PM) 2: IDE 1: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-845S 3: IDE 2: 4: USB FDD: 5: PCI LAN: Broadcom MBA 6: USB HDD - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 63
Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 64
a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 65
procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 66
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 58 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 67
to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 68
Module B*4 LCD Bezel G*1 for 15" G*2 for 15.4" LCD Inverter B*2 LCD Panel G*2 for 15.4" Wireless Antenna Set LCD Assembly M2*3(NL) G SCREW M2*4 H SCREW M3*4(NL) I SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) LCD Part Number 86.TAVV5.001 86.TAVV5.002 86.TAVV5.003 86.TAVV5.004 86.TAVV5.005 86.TAVV5.006 86 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 69
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 61 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 70
Pull the HDD module outwards to disconnect the HDD module from the main board. 4. Take out the HDD module carefully. Removing the Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU 1. Remove the six screws fastening the thermal door. (M2.5*15(NL) for red circle; M2*3(NL) for yellow circle) 2. Detach the thermal - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 71
the thermal module. 9. Then detach the thermal module carefully. 10. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn anti-clockwise). 11. Detach the CPU from the CPU socket carefully. 12. Tear off the tape fastening the antenna set. 13. Then remove the antenna protection cover - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 72
LCD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture). 2. Detach the middle cover from the main unit carefully. 3. Remove the screw fastening the keyboard. 4. Then turn over the keyboard as shown. 64 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 73
5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 6. Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom. 7. Then turn the notebook to the - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 74
bottom as shown. 5. Detach the upper case assembly carefully. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 6. Remove the two screws fastening the Detach the media board from the upper case carefully. NOTE: Only Aspire 5650 series have media board. 9. Tear off the mylar on top of the touchpad bracket. - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 75
12. Disconnect the touchpad FFC. 13. Then remove the touchpad FFC from the touchpad. 14. Detach the touchpad from the upper case. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Detach the switch board from the main board. 2. Remove the screw fastening the modem board. 3. Disconnect the modem board from - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 76
7. Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case. 8. Pull the lower case outwards as the image shows and detach the main board from the lower case carefully. 9. Take out the microphone from the lower case. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the speaker set. 11. Take out the speaker - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 77
Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Remove the screw fastening the LCD inverter. 5. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable from - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 78
12. Remove the four screws holding the LCD left bracket. 13. Remove the LCD left bracket. 70 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 79
the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws fastening the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Detach the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Remove the optical bracket from the optical disk - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 80
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 82
Follow 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 main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 83
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 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 84
+19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. If 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 84. T If the voltage is not correct, go to the next - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 85
the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 86
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 84. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 87
Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 88
Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 89
. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69.. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 90
initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 91
copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 92
controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 93
the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 94
page 69. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 95
Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. LCD - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 96
fuel gauge in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 97
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 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 98
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 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 99
Jumper and Connector Locations Board Layout Top View Chapter 5 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Left Button Touchapd Left Button Internal Microphone Connector Internal Speaker Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector Chapter 5 91 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 100
JP19 FAN Connector 2 U42 VGA Chipset 3 JP18 CPU Socket 4 JP16 DVI Connector 5 JP15 CRT CMOS Jumper 12 JP24 ODD Connector 13 PJP1 Battery Connector 14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA) 16 JP36 Bluetooth Jack CIR Module Wireless LAN Switch Bluetooth and 3G Switch South - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 101
Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top View SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 Label Description Arcade/TV tunver switch Volume Up switch Volume Down switch Play/Pause switch Stop switch Forward/Next switch Backward/Previous switch Media Board Top View SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Label Description Power - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 102
Media Board Bottom View Label JP3 JP2 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP7 Description USB Connector USB Connector RF INe Connector RF Cable Connector AV IN Connector Board to Main Board Connector LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label JP1 Description SIM Card Connector 94 Chapter 5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 103
Jumper Setting Label J3 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted. Chapter 5 95 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 104
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information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 106
Exploded Diagram 98 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 107
CATEGORY ADAPTER BATTERY BOARD PARTNAME DESCRIPTION Acer PN ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP90SB BBAC ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON PA1900-04LR ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LISHIN SLS0202C19A20LF ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP90SB BBAC ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON PA1900-04LR ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LISHIN SLS0202C19A20LF AP.09001. - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 108
CATEGORY PARTNAME RJ-11 CABLE DESCRIPTION RJ-11 CABLE Acer PN 50.TAVV5.002 BLUETOOTH CABLE BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TAVV5.003 LCD WIRESET - 15 IN. LCD WIRESET - 15.4 N/A POWER CORD US 3 PIN POWER CORD EU 3 PIN POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN POWER CORD - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 109
OPTICAL BRACKET HDD DOOR TM DESCRIPTION OPTICAL BRACKET HDD DOOR TM Acer PN 33.TAVV5.002 42.TAVV5.004 LCD HDD BRACKET LCD 15.4 WXGA SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01-100 LF LCD 15.4 WXGA AUO B154EW01 V.8 LF LCD 15.4 WXGA CMO N154I1-L0B Rev. C1 LF LCD 15.4 WXGA QDI QD15TL07-01 LF LCD PANEL 15 IN. WITH LOGO - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 110
HLDS GSA-4028N TRAY IN HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD PATA 80G 5400RPM SEAGATE MERCURY2 ST98823A FW:3.04 (ROHS) HDD PATA 80G 5400RPM HGST MORAGA+ HTS541080G9AT00 FW:A56J (ROHS) HDD PATA 80G 5400RPM WD ML40 WD800-22HCTO (ROHS) KEYBOARD LCD RUBBER LATCH RUBBER LCD SCREW PAD CPU INTEL YONAH FSB-667 DUAL - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 111
ASSY LCD MODULE 15.4 WXGA TM ASSY LCD MODULE 15.4 WXGA TM N/A FOR WIRELESS FOR WIRELESS MAINBOARD 945GM UMA 10/100 W/ O EXPRESS CARD, CARD READER, CPU, MEMORY MAINBOARD 945GM UMA 10/100 W/ O EXPRESS CARD, CARD READER, CPU, MEMORY MB.A9302.001 PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT N/A PCMCIA SOCKET - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 112
DDR II 533 SAMSUNG M470T6554CZ3-CD500 MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 HYNIX HYMP564S64P6-C4 Acer PN KN.51203.023 KN.51202.021 KN.51204.019 KN.5120B.015 KN.5120G.005 FAN ASSY - UMA FAN ASSY - UMA 23.TAVV5.001 HEATSINK THERMAL MODULE - CPU THERMAL MODULE - CPU 60.TAVV5.009 MISCELLANEOUS N/A NAME - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 113
M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*15(NL) SCREW M2*2.2 SCREW M2*3(NL) SCREW M2*4 SCREW M3*4(NL) SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) Acer PN 86.TAVV5.001 86.TAVV5.002 86.TAVV5.003 86.TAVV5.004 86.TAVV5.005 86.TAVV5.006 86.TAVV5.007 86.TAVV5.008 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 114
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Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5680/5630/3690 Series Appendix A Aspire 5680 Model Country Description HDD 8L/5R/CB_abg N120GB5.4 NSM8XSL KS OT Card Reader 5 in 1-Build in Wireless LAN INT3945AB G_MOW2 Bluetooth N 5 in 1-Build INT3945AB N in G_MOW2 5 in 1-Build INT3945AB N - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 116
.4 NSM8XSL KS OT Card Reader 5 in 1-Build in Wireless LAN INT3945AB G_MOW2 Bluetooth N 5 in 1-Build INT3945AB N in G_MOW2 5 in 1-Build Australia/ AS5633WLMi MCEAU1 WLMi New G72MV128 2*512/120/BT/ Zealand 8L/5R/CB_abg Memory Memory HDD 1 1 2 (GB) SO1GBII N 5 N120GB 5.4K SO1GBII N 5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 117
5R_abg AS5633WLMi MCETR5 G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R_abg Memory 1 SO512M BII5 Memory 2 SO512M BII5 HDD 1 (GB) N100GB 5.4K in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in Wireless Bluetoot LAN h INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 118
CB_abg AS5633WLMi MCESW8 G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg Memory 1 SO512M BII5 Memory 2 SO512M BII5 HDD 1 (GB) N100GB 5.4K in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in Wireless Bluetoot LAN h INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 119
Eastern WLMi Europe AS5633 Belgium WLMi AS5633 Germany WLMi Description Memory Memory HDD 1 1 2 (GB) Card Reader AS5633WLMi MCEUK5 G72MV128 SO512M SO512M N120GB 5 in 1- BII5 BII5 5.4K Build in Wireless Bluetoot LAN h INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 120
Aspire 5630 Model Country Description Memory Memory HDD 1 1 2 (GB) AS5633 Germany AS5633WLMi 1Build in 5 in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in Wireless Bluetoot LAN h INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO W2 INT3945 N ABG_MO - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 121
6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN CPU CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 1 2 MBII5 N100G B5.4K N15.4W SO512 N XGAG MBII5 N100G B5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 122
/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN CPU CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 1 B5.4K N15.4W SO512 SO512 N120G XGAG MBII5 MBII5 B5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 123
CB_bg_0.3C_AN CPU CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 LCD Memory Memory HDD MBII5 N60GB 5.4K N15.4W SO512 N XGAGF MBII5 N100G B5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 124
/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN CPU CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 1 MBII5 B5.4K N15.4W SO512 N XGAG MBII5 N100G B5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B FOX_B RM431 RM_2.0 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 125
/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN CPU CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 1 B5.4K N15.4W SO512 SO512 N120G XGAG MBII5 MBII5 B5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 126
AS3692 EMEA WLMi AS3692 EMEA WLMi Description CPU AS3692WLMi MCENO5 UMA 2*512/120/6L UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 1 2 (GB) N15.4W SO512 .4K N15.4W SO512 N XGAG MBII5 N100G B5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 127
WLMi AS3692 EMEA NWLMi Description CPU AS3692WLMi CM420 MCEWFR11W UMA 2*512 UMA 1*512/60/8L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 1 2 (GB) N15.4W SO512 SO512 B5.4K N15.4W SO512 N XGAG MBII5 N60GB 5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 128
5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN CPU CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM430 CM430 CM420 CM430 CM430 CM420 CM420 LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 1 4K N15.4W SO512 SO512 N80GB XGAGF MBII5 MBII5 5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B FOX_B RM431 RM_2 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 129
CB_bg_0.3C_AN CPU CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 N120G B5.4K N15.4W SO512 N XGAG MBII5 N120G B5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 130
EMEA WLMi AS3692 EMEA WLMi Description CPU AS3692WLMi MCEUK6 UMA 1*512/120/6L UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN CM420 LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 1 2 (GB) N15.4W SO512 N 4K N15.4W SO512 N XGAG MBII5 N120G B5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 131
/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN CPU CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 LCD Memory Memory HDD 1 1 2 (GB) MBII5 N120G B5.4K N15.4W SO512 N XGAG MBII5 N120G B5.4K Wireless Bluetoot LAN h ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N RM431 8BG ABT_B N - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 132
TravelMate 4280/4230/2490 Series TravelMate 4280 Model RO TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi /5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM4283WLMi XPHIS1 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/ 8L/5R_bg_1.3C_AN Memory 1 Memory 2 HDD 1 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth SO512MBII SO512MBII N80GB5.4K INT3945AB N 5 5 S G_MOW2 SO512MBII - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 133
TravelMate 4280 Model RO TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM4283WLMi XPHSA1 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN Memory 1 SO512MBII 5 Memory 2 SO512MBII 5 HDD 1 (GB) Wireless LAN N80GB5.4K INT3945AB S G_MOW2 Bluetooth N SO512MBII SO512MBII N80GB5.4K INT3945AB N 5 5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 134
TravelMate 4280 Model RO TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 XPPESA NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN Memory 1 SO512MBII 5 Memory 2 SO512MBII 5 HDD 1 (GB) Wireless LAN N80GB5.4K INT3945AB S G_MOW2 Bluetooth N SO512MBII SO512MBII N120GB5.4 INT3945AB N 5 5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 135
TravelMate 4280 Model RO TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3C_AN TM4283WLMi XPPPL6 NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN Memory 1 SO512MBII 5 Memory 2 N HDD 1 (GB) Wireless LAN N80GB5.4K INT3945AB S G_MOW2 Bluetooth N SO512MBII SO512MBII N100GB5.4 INT3945AB N 5 5 KS G_MOW2 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 136
TravelMate 4280 Model RO TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA TM4285WLMi XPPAU1 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/ BT/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN Memory 1 SO512MBII 5 Memory 2 N HDD 1 (GB) Wireless LAN N80GB5.4K INT3945AB S G_MOW2 Bluetooth N SO512MBII N 5 N80GB5.4K INT3945AB N S G_MOW2 SO512MBII - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 137
TravelMate 4280 Model RO TM428 PA 5WLMi TM428 AAP 5WLMi TM428 PA 5WLMi TM428 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN Memory 1 SO512MBII 5 Memory 2 SO512MBII 5 HDD 1 (GB) Wireless LAN N100GB5.4 INT3945AB KS G_MOW1 Bluetooth FOX_BRM_ 2.0 SO512MBII SO512MBII N100GB5.4 INT3945BG FOX_BRM_ - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 138
TravelMate 4280 Model RO TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 4WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi Description Memory 1 Memory 2 HDD 1 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth TM4283WLMi MCEAR1 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_bg_1.3C_AN SO512MBII SO512MBII N120GB5.4 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 139
TravelMate 4280 Model RO TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 EMEA 3WLMi TM428 XPPSA1 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN Memory 1 SO512MBII 5 Memory 2 SO512MBII 5 HDD 1 (GB) Wireless LAN N120GB5.4 INT3945AB KS G_MOW2 Bluetooth N SO512MBII SO512MBII N120GB5.4 INT3945AB N 5 5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 140
/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN Memory 1 SO512MBII 5 Memory 2 SO512MBII 5 HDD 1 (GB) Wireless LAN N120GB5.4 INT3945AB KS G_MOW2 Bluetooth N SO512MBII SO512MBII N120GB5.4 INT3945AB N 5 5 KS G_MOW2 SO512MBII SO512MBII N120GB5.4 INT3945AB N 5 5 KS G_MOW2 TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 141
TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi Description CPU Memory Blueto LAN - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 142
TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi Description CPU Memory Blueto LAN - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 143
TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 AAP 5WLMi TM423 AAP 3WLMi TM423 AAP 3WLMi TM423 AAP 3WLMi TM423 AAP 4WLMi TM423 AAP 4WLMi Description CPU LAN - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 144
TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA 4WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi Description CPU Memory LAN oth - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 145
TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi Description CPU XGA BII5 Memory 2 N Blueto LAN - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 146
TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 AAP 5WLMi TM423 AAP 5WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi Description CPU BII5 Memory 2 LAN - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 147
TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi Description CPU Memory Wireless Blueto LAN oth - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 148
TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi Description CPU Memory Blueto LAN - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 149
TravelMate 4230 Model RO TM423 EMEA 3WLMi TM423 EMEA 3WLMi Description TM4233WLMi XPHUK1 G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM4233WLMi XPHIS1 G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN CPU C2DT5 500 C2DT5 500 LCD Memory 1 N15.4W SO512M XGA BII5 N15.4W SO512M XGA BII5 Memory 2 N N HDD 1 ( - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 150
CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 Memory 1 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth N N100GB5 ABT_BR N .4K M4318BG N N100GB5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 151
TravelMate 2490 Model RO Description TM249 EMEA 2WLMi TM249 EMEA 2WLMi 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM2492WLMi XPPPL6 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN Group1 CPU TM249 CM420 2WL Memory 1 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth N N100GB5 ABT_BR N .4K M4318BG TM249 CM420 SO512M N 2WL - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 152
CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 Memory 1 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth N N100GB5 ABT_BR N .4K M4318BG N N100GB5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 153
TravelMate 2490 Model RO TM249 EMEA 2WLMi TM249 AAP 2WLMi TM249 AAP 2WLMi .3C_AN TM2492WLMi MCESI1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN Group1 CPU TM249 CM420 2WL Memory 1 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth N N100GB5 ABT_BR FOX_BRM_ .4K M4318BG 2.0 TM249 CM420 SO512M N - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 154
TravelMate 512/80/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN Group1 CPU TM249 CM420 2WL TM249 CM420 2WL Memory 1 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 155
TravelMate 2490 Model RO Description TM249 PA 2WLMi TM249 PA 2WLMi 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM2492WLMi MCEBE6 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN Group1 CPU TM249 CM420 2WL Memory 1 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth SO51 N120GB5 ABT_BR N 2MBII .4K M4318BG 5 TM249 2WL CM420 SO512M - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 156
TravelMate /120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN Group1 CPU TM249 CM420 2WL TM249 CM420 2WL Memory 1 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 157
CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 Memory 1 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth N N120GB5 ABT_BR N .4K M4318BG N N120GB5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 158
TravelMate 2490 Model RO Description TM249 EMEA 2WLMi TM249 EMEA 2WLMi 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM2492WLMi XPPFRA UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN Group1 CPU TM249 CM420 2WL Memory 1 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth N N120GB5 ABT_BR N .4K M4318BG TM249 CM420 SO512M N 2WL - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 159
CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 CM420 Memory 1 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 SO512M BII5 DIMM HDD 1 2 (GB) Wireless LAN Bluetooth N N120GB5 ABT_BR N .4K M4318BG N N120GB5 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 160
lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 5680/5630/3690 Travelmate 4280/4230/2490 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 161
Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD LCD Hard Disk Drive NB LCD QDI QD15TL02-03 NON-GLARE TYPE LEADFREE 15.4" WXGA CMO LCD N154I1-L09 15.4" WXGA NB LCD AUO B154W01V.7 (Glare -L07GLARE TYPE 15" XGA NB LCD AUO B150XG01V2.XXXXX (Driver IC:MEC/TOS 15" XGA NB LCD SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03 - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 162
ODD Item AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100base Multifunction Card (Combo) LAN Token Ring Wireless LAN Card Modem Adapters Modem (up to 56K) ISDN I/O Peripheral I/O - Display I/O - Projector I/O - Legacy (Parallel) Printer/ Scanner - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 163
/Scanner) I/O - USB (Speaker/Joystick)) I/O - USB Camera I/O - USB Storage Drive I/O-USB Flash Drive I/O - USB Hub I/O - Access Point (802.11b) Specifications HP LaserJet 6MP use IR HP LaserJet 2200 use IR Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 164
(802.11a) PCMCIA PCMCIA - ATA PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA-SCSI PCMCIA - Bluetooth Specifications Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Sandisk Flash Card 20MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Apacer - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 165
157 Appendix B - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 166
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 for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts - Acer TravelMate 4230 | TravelMate 2490 - 4230 - 4280 Service Guide - Page 167
159 Appendix C