Acer Travelmate 2350 Service Guide

Chapter 235
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
 
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget 
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your 
dealer to reset it....

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit 
      
   Boot Device   
    
 ------------------------------- ------------- --------Boot 
Device-------------------------------------- ----------------- 
  ---1st Boot...

Chapter 237
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 Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system.
Exit Discarding Changes Allows the user Discards changes made and exits System Setup.
Load Setup Default Loads default settings for all parameters (same as t).
Discard Changes Allows the user to discard previous changes in...

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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
!New versions of system programs
!New features or options
!Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Flash 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 Flash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utilities.
NOTE:...

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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
!Plastic flat head screw driver
!Plastic tweezers
!Philips screw driver
!Any plastic tool can take off the middle cover
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws...

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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.
3.Remove the battery pack.
NOTE:  TravelMate 290 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may 
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
  

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Slide the battery latch.
2.Then remove the battery.
 
  

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Removing HDD Module, ODD and Memory Module
Removing the HDD Module
1.Remove the one screw.
2.Pull the entire HDD out fromm the sytem.
Removing the ODD Module
1.Remove the one screw to release the ODD.
2.Pull the entire ODD out from the system.
Removing the Memory
1.Remove the two screws that secure the DIMM cover.
2.Remove the DIMM cover.
3.Pop out the memory then remove it. 

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Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module
Removing the Keyboard
1.Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle cover carefully.
2.Then remove the middle cover from the main unit.
3.Remove the two screws holding the keyboard.
4.Turn the keyboard over as the picture shows.
5.Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.
Removing the Power Switch Board, Thermal and MDC
1.Remove the one screw to release the power switch board.
2.Detach the power switch board from...

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5.Remove the two screws to release the wireless door.
6.Detach the wirless door.
7.Remove the two screws to release the MDC.
8.Detach the MDC away from the system.
Removing the LCD module
1.Remove one screw as the picture shows.
2.Then disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.
3.Disconnect the antenna.
4.Remove the two screws located at rear side to release the panel.
5.Remove the two screws located on the bottom.