Acer Travelmate 2100 Service Guide

Chapter 366
Removing the ODD Module(1)
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the 
red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lower case.
NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only, you can remove the ODD module as the steps above.
Removing the ODD Module(2)
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54.
3.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page...

67Chapter 3
Removing the HDD Bracket
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54.
3.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55.
4.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61.
5.See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook” on page 61.
6.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 61.
7.See “Removing the Processor” on page 62.
8.See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 63.
9.See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63.
10.See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 65....

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15.Remove the two screws holding the main board as the picture shows. Remove another two screws that 
fasten the main board. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully.
Removing the DC Board
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54.
3.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55.
4.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61.
5.See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook” on page 61.
6.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 61.
7.See “Removing...

69Chapter 3
Removing the I/O Port Bracket
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54.
3.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61.
4.See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63.
5.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 61.
6.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 61.
7.See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 63.
8.See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 65.
9.See “Removing the Second Fan Bracket” on page 65.
10.See “Removing the ODD Module(2)”...

Chapter 370
System Upgrade Procedure
Base Unit to Wireless Unit
1.Turn out the two screws fastening the modem cover then open the cover.
2.Connect the wirless antennae.
3.Insert the wireless LAN board to the wireless socket on the main board.
4.Close the modem cover and fasten the cover with the two screws.
NOTE: You must connect the wireless antennae before you insert the wireless LAN board to the socket. If you 
insert the wireless LAN card first, the pressure you press to fasten the wireless antennae...

Chapter 472
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 much detail as possible.
2.Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating 
the same operation.
3.Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine...

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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is 
required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause 
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. 
Do the following to select the test device.
1.Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2.See if FDD Test is passed as the...

Chapter 474
Memory check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.
1.Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.
2.Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
3.Press F2 in the test items.
4.Follow the instructions in the message window.
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.
Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the...

75Chapter 4
Check the Power Adapter
Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power 
adapter cable. See the following figure
1.If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.
2.If the voltage is within the range, do the following:
TReplace the System board.
TIf the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 89.
TIf the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not...

Chapter 476
Check the Battery Pack 
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1.Check out 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 or discharging. 
From Hardware:
1.Power off the computer. 
2.Remove the battery pack and measure the...