Acer Extensa 2000 Service Guide
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Chapter 242 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
43Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
Chapter 244 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. ParameterDescription Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item. Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
45Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: TNew versions of system programs TNew features or options TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create 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, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1.Prepare a bootable diskette. 2.Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. 3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
Chapter 346 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge TFlat-bladed screw driver TPhillips screw driver TTw e e z e r s TPlastic Flat-bladed screw driver THexed Screw Driver NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 240/250). Please refer to the disassembling procedures instead of the images. Some of the images below contain the parts used in TravelMate 240/250, but not in Extensa 2000/2500. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
47Chapter 3 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.
Chapter 348 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Battery HDD ModuleHinge Caps HDD LCD ModuleF*6Keyboard Lower Case Assembly J*5 F*10 D*4 DIMM Cover Memory*2 J*2 Launch Board Modem Cover*2 *2 CPU Second Fan Thermal ModuleJ*3 HDD Holder G*2 Middle Cover Upper Case Assembly Wireless LAN AntennaTouchpad Cover Touchpad Button Pad Touchpad Upper CaseTouchpad Cable Touchpad Scroll Key FDD Module VGA Thermal PlateCPU Heatsink PlateODD Support BracketHDD BracketODD Module Main Board DC BoardPCMCIA Slot Speaker Set ODD BracketODD D*4 J*2 J*7 *1 F*1 J*4 D*2 *4 D*2D*4 *2 Modem BoardD*2Wireless LAN Board RTC Battery *4 Second Fan BracketJ*3
49Chapter 3 Screw List ItemDescription A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5(34.00015.081) B SCRW MACH PAN NYLOK M2.0*10 NI (86.1A522.100) C SCRW CPU SCREW FORCE 5KGS(86.T30V1.001) D SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC- 420325(86.9A352.3R0) E SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0) F SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700(86.9A353.8R0) G SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) H SCREW M2X2.0(86.9A552.2R0) I SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3(86.9A552.3R0) J SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI(86.9A552.4R0) K SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI(86.9A553.3R0) L SCREW M2.5*4L NI(86.9A553.4R0) 4 LCD Cushions E*4 LCD Bezel Inverter LCDL*4LCD Panel LCD BracketsLCD Coaxial Cable H*8 for 14.1 H*6 for 15.0L*1 LCD Module
Chapter 350 Removing the Battery 1.To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2.Then slide the battery out from the machine.
51Chapter 3 Removing the Memory Module 1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2.To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3.Remove the dimm cover. 4.Pop up the memory. 5.Then remove the memory.