Acer TravelMate 2480 3260 3270 User Manual

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Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 83. 
Battery pack
System board
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)  PCMCIA slot assembly
System board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different from 
actual size.Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then 
reboot system.
DIMM
System board...

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NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined 
Problems” on page 96.
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher 
than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge 
battery).
Battery pack
System board
System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. 
Hard disk connection board
System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in...

Chapter 495
Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a 
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement 
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1.Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2.If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3.If any...

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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, 
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.  
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power 
System Check” on...

Chapter 597
Top View
1 CN1 LVDS CONN 8 U18 BIOS
2 SW1-4 QUICK KEY SWITCH 9 U13 KB CONTROLLER (87541V)
3 U3 LCOCK GENERATOR 10 U5-6 G72M-VRAM
4 U12 FIR 11 CN3 MEDIA CONN
5 CN5-6 5-IN-1 MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro/xD 
CARD READER CONN 12 CN2 K/B CONN
6 U14 PCI8412/6412 13 CN4 TP/B CONN
7 SW5-10 T/P SWITCH
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Jumper and Connector Locations
Chapter 5 

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Bottom View
NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you 
get.
1 CN9 DOCKING 17 CN30 MIC CONN
2 CN8 RJ45 CONN 18 CN29 LINE-IN CONN
3 CN10 CRT CONN 19 CN25 RTC CONN
4 U21 LAN TRANSFORMER 20 CN22 HDD CONN
5 U20 SUPER I/O NS87383 21 CN21 MIMI CARD
6 CN15 S-VIDEO CONN 22 U35 South Bridge ICH7M
7 CN17 USB CONN 23 U34 DVO CHRONTEL-CH7307
8 CN18 1394 CONN 24 U30 NVIDIA-G72M
9 CN19 BLUETOOTH CONN 25 CN16 ODD CONN
10 CN20 INTERNAL MIC CONN 26...

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Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures
1.Please see the bottom side of the main board. 
2.Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password.
G1: CMOS clear Jumper  

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Chapter 6101
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 2480/3260/3270. 
Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your 
regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service 
Guide.  For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE...

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TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 Exploded Diagram