Acer Travelmate 350 Service Guide

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Three password types protect your computer from unauthorized access.  Setting these passwords creates 
several different levels of protection for your computer and data:
!Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility.  Once set, you must key-in this 
password to gain access to the BIOS Utility.  
!Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.  Combine the use of this 
password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum...

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Changing a Password
To change a password, follow these steps:
!Remove the current password. See “Removing a Password” on page 35.
!Set a new password.  See “Setting a Password” on page 34.
Loading Default Settings
If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press Enter
.  The 
following dialog box displays.
If you would like to load default settings for all parameters, use the cursor left/right
 (→←
→←→← →←) keys to select Ye s
; 
then...

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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
Use the AFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. 
NOTE: 
Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash.
NOTE: 
This program contains a readme.txt file.   This readme.txt file will introduce how to use AFlash utility.
Executing Flash Program
IMPORTANT:
If this diskette is not bootable, do the following...

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System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 350 notebook machine.  It provides the following functions:
1.
Panel ID Utility
2.
Thermal & Fan Utility
3.
Main 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...

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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 Acer Headquarters.  You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool.  To get this program, 
either download it from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find it in the TravelMate 350 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...

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Press →←
→←→← →← to move around the main menu. Press Enter 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...

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The screen below appears if you select Multi Test.
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...

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Chapter 343
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 to prevent electrostatic discharge
!Flat-bladed screwdriver
!Phillips screwdriver
!Hexagonal screwdriver
!Plastic stick
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.  During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding components to...

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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.