Acer Travelmate 200 Service Guide

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Specify the desired number of tests and press Enter.
After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below).
Move the highlight bar from one item to another. Press Space to enable or disable the item. Press Enter to 
view the available options of each selected item. Press Esc to close the submenu.
The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number.
!Space: Enables/disables the item
!ESC: Exits the program
!F1: Help
!F2: Tests the selected item(s)
!Enter: Opens the available options
!Test Times:  Indicates the number of tests to perform.
NOTE: The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuring the Test option.
NOTE: When any errors are detected by diagnostic program, refer to “Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code” for 
troubleshooting.
PQA                                        Vx_x     xx-xx-xx
DiagResult
SysInfoOption
Exit
DiagOne         TEST
Multi         TEST
PQA                                        Vx_x     xx-xx-xx
DiagResult
SysInfoOption
Exit
DiagONE      TEST
MULTI   TEST
FULL     TEST
QUICK   TEST
TEST COUNT VALUE (1...9999) 1
PQA                                        Vx_x     xx-xx-xx
DiagResult
SysInfoOption
ExitDiagMANUAL TEST
AUTO      TESTTest Items
[ ] System Board
[ ] Memory 
[ ] Keyboard
[ ] Video
[ ] Parallel Port
[ ] Serial Port
[ ] Diskette Drive
[ ] Hard Disk
[ ] CD-ROM
[ ] Coprocessor
[ ] Pointing Dev.
[ ] Cache
SPACE: mark/unmark selecting item
ESC    : return to upper menu
F2       : test the marked item(s)
ENTER: open sub-item’s menu
Test Times = 1 
						

							Chapter 345
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:
!Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
!Flat-bladed screw driver
!Phillips screw driver
!Tw ee z e rs
!Flat-bladed screw driver or plastic stick
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.
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Chapter 3 
						

							46Chapter 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 347
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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
START
BATTERYCDROM
MODULEDIMM
COVERMIDDLE
COVERCOMBO
MODULE
COVERHINGE
CAPTOUCH
PAD
LCD COAXIAL
CABLEINVERTER
CABLEKEYBOARD
MAIN UNITLCD MODULELCD CABLE
COVER
LCD BEZEL
SPEAKER
LCDINVERTER
LCD BRACKETLCD COXIAL
CABLEINVERTER
CABLE
HDD
MODULE 
						

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MAIN UNIT
UPPER CASEFDD MODULECPU HEATSINK
PLATE
CHARGER PLATECPU HEATSINK
AUDIO BOARD
FAN
MAIN BOARD
PCMCIA SOCKETCPULOWER CASE 
						

							Chapter 349
Removing the Battery Pack
1.
To remove the battery pack, push the battery release button inward.
2.
Slide the battery pack out from the machine.
Removing the Battery Cover
1.
To remove the battery cover, press the cover on this side outward carefully, then remove the cover. 
						

							50Chapter 3
Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module
1.
To remove the CD-ROM drive module, push the release button outward.
2.
Slide it out from the machine.
Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module
1.
To disassemble the CD-ROM drive module, first remove the four screws as shown.
2.
Remove the CD-ROM drive module from the CD-ROM drive chassis.
3.
Remove the two screws from the CD-ROM board, then remove the CD-ROM board from the CD-ROM 
drive. 
						

							Chapter 351
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.
To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the hard disk drive cover screw, then remove the cover.
2.
Remove the hard disk drive module out from the machine carefully.
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.
To disassemble the hard disk drive module, first remove the two screws from the hard disk drive bracket.
2.
Slide the hard disk drive out from the hard disk drive bracket.
3.
Remove the hard disk drive connector from the hard disk drive. 
						

							52Chapter 3
Removing the Extended Memory
1.
To remove an extended memory from the machine, first remove the screw from the memory cover.
2.
Push the memory cover leftward to lift the cover off, then remove the memory cover.
3.
Push out the latches on both sides of the socket, and pull the memory module out from the socket. 
						

							Chapter 353
Removing the Modem Board
1.
To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.
2.
Remove the modem cover from the machine.
3.
Remove the two screws from the modem board as shown, use a plastic bladed screwdriver to remove the 
modem board from the main unit.
4.
At CN22, disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board.