Acer Travelmate 230 Service Guide

							Chapter 253
System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette 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” prompt you to 
choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.
NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its 
functions. 
						

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System Diagnostic Diskette
IMPORTANT:  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 other diagnostic program.  
Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further 
technical details. 
NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test and its functions.
1New added description. Please pay attention to it. 
						

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Running PQA Diagnostics Program
To run the program, simply type: PQA and press e. The main menu appears on screen.
Press 
z / xto move around the main menu. Press e to enable the selected option. The main options 
are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit.
The Diag option lets you select testing items and times.
The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.
One Test performs a single test and 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.
PQA                                        Vx_x     xx-xx-xx
DiagResult 
SysInfoOption
Exit
PQA                                        Vx_x     xx-xx-xx
DiagResult
SysInfoOption
Exit
DiagONE      TEST
MULTI   TEST
FULL     TEST
QUICK   TEST 
						

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The screen below appears if you select Multi Test.
Specify the desired number of tests and press 
e.
After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below).
Move the highlight bar 
wand y from one item to another. Press k to enable or disable the item. The 
triangle mark indicates that there are available sub-options. Press 
e to view the available options of each 
selected item. Press 
| to close the submenu.
The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number.

k: Enables/disables the item

^: Exits the program

l : Help

m: Tests the selected item(s)

e: Opens the available options

Test Times: Indicates the number of tests to perform.
NOTE: The 
l and m 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
Diag Result
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 F1       : Help menu 
						

							Chapter 357
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

Number 1 Flat-bladed screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Tw ee z e rs

Plastic Flat-bladed screwdriver

Number 5 Hexed screwdriver
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.
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 
						

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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 359
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.
Bat te ry
START
Mi ddl e Cover
W/ Launch 
Board
Ma i n  Bo a r d
PCMCIA SlotI/O Port Plate
CD-ROM 
Dr i v e  CD-ROM
Drive Bracket 
Touch Pad 
Fr a me
Ax2
Keyboard
Jx1 Dx 2 Mx 1
Jx2
Nx 2
CD-ROM 
Modul e
Ax 2
L1x2
L2X2 Ix2
Ant ennas
(Opti onal )
Ax 9
Ex1
Ex3
Ex4
Fx4 Ex3
Launch Board
Dx 2
CPU Heat  
Si nk
CP U
Cx 2
He a t  P l a t e
Modem Cover
Touch Pad
Board
Touch Pad
But ton
Spe aker s
FDD Modul e
Modem BoardDI MM
DI MM C o ve r
Bx 2
LCD Module
(See Next  Page)
HDD Du mmy  
Cover
HDDHDD Br a c k e t
Ax 1
Kx 2
HDD Mod u l e
Ax 2
Touch Pad
Scr oll  Key
Touch Pad
FPC
Upper Case
Audi o Board
PCMCIA Pl at e
Fan Modul e
Ch a r g e r  Pl a t e
Wireless LAN 
Boar d (Opt ional)RTC Bat te ry
Bat te ry
START
Mi ddl e Cover
W/ Launch 
Board
Ma i n  Bo a r d
PCMCIA SlotI/O Port Plate
CD-ROM 
Dr i v e  CD-ROM
Drive Bracket 
Touch Pad 
Fr a me
Ax2
Keyboard
Jx1 Dx 2 Mx 1
Jx2
Nx 2
CD-ROM 
Modul e
Ax 2
L1x2
L2X2 Ix2
Ant ennas
(Opti onal )
Ax 9
Ex1
Ex3
Ex4
Fx4 Ex3
Launch Board
Dx 2
CPU Heat  
Si nk
CP U
Cx 2
He a t  P l a t e
Modem Cover
Touch Pad
Board
Touch Pad
But ton
Spe aker s
FDD Modul e
Modem BoardDI MM
DI MM C o ve r
Bx 2
LCD Module
(See Next  Page)
HDD Du mmy  
Cover
HDDHDD Br a c k e t
Ax 1
Kx 2
HDD Mod u l e
Ax 2
Touch Pad
Scr oll  Key
Touch Pad
FPC
Upper Case
Audi o Board
PCMCIA Pl at e
Fan Modul e
Ch a r g e r  Pl a t e
Wireless LAN 
Boar d (Opt ional)RTC Bat te ry 
						

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LCD Module
3 LCD 
Cushions
LCD Bezel
LCD Panel
LCD BracketsLCD Coaxial
Cable
Ax3
Gx1 for 15”  LCD
Gx2 for 14.1”   LCD
Hx6 for Hitachi 15”  Super XGA+  LCD Un
it Gx4 for 14”1 XGA LCD Unit
Cx6 for Hitachi 15” XGA LCD Unit
Ox4 for 14.1 LCD only
LCD
In verter
LCD Module
3 LCD 
Cushions
LCD Bezel
LCD Panel
LCD BracketsLCD Coaxial
Cable
Ax3
Gx1 for 15”  LCD
Gx2 for 14.1”   LCD
Hx6 for Hitachi 15”  Super XGA+  LCD Un
it Gx4 for 14”1 XGA LCD Unit
Cx6 for Hitachi 15” XGA LCD Unit
Ox4 for 14.1 LCD only
LCD
In verter 
						

							Chapter 361
Screw List
ItemDescription
A Screw M2.5XL6 Flat Head (Black) 
B Screw M2XL3 Washer Flat Head (Black)
C Screw M2XL4 Flat Head (Black)
D Screw M2XL4 Round Head (Black)
E Screw M2XL5 Round Head (Silver)
FHex Screw
G Screw M2.5XL4 Flat Head (Silver)
H Screw M2XL4.5 Flat Head (Silver)
I Screw M2XL3 Flat Head (Black)
J Screw M2XL12 Round Head (Black)
K Screw M3XL4 Flat Head (Silver)
L1 CPU Sink Screw 3kg-cm (Upper 
L2 CPU Sink Screw 2kg-cm (Lower)
M Modem Special Screw M2XL4 Washer
N M2XL3 Flat Head (Silver)
O Screw M2XL3 Flat Head (Silver) 
						

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Removing the Battery
1.To remove the battery, push the battery release button, and then slide the battery out from the machine.