Acer Travelmate 350 Service Guide

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Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
Main Board
Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
Main Board
Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM
BIOS ROM
Main Board
Fixed Disk n None
Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM
Main Board
I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
Main Board
Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are...

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
LCD backlight doesnt work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
LCD contrast cannot be adjustedEnter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then 
reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesnt work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main Board
Unreadable LCD screen 
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal screen...

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PCMCIA/Smart Card-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)  PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly
Main Board
System cannot detect the Smart Card Smart Card
PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly
Main Board
PCMCIA/Smart Card slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA/Smart Card 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...

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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 80.
System hangs intermittently. See “Thermal and Fan Utility” on page 38. 
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. 
Hard disk connection board
Main Board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System configuration does not match the 
installed devices. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then 
reboot system.
Reconnect hard...

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LAN-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Internal LAN does not work correctly. LAN board
Main Board
Wireless LAN-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Internal wireless LAN does not work correctly. right or left antenna kits
wireless LAN board
Main Board 

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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 main 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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Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message
Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message
Error MessageAction in Sequence
Hardware Error  See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39
VPD Checksum Error Reboot the system and then restart with this diskette.
BIOS Update Program Error Turn off the power and restart the system.
System Error Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.
Without AC adapter make sure to connect AC adapter
Battery Low make sure to install a highly charged battery, and...

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CN 1 DC-in port CN 17 Modem board connector
CN 2 External monitor port K6 Mini PCI socket
CN 3 LAN port CN 18 Touch PAD connector
CN 4 Modem port CN 22 Hard disk drive connector
CN 5 RJ45 connector CN 24 Internal MIC connector
CN 6 Expansion port CN 26 Line-in jack/external MIC jack
CN 7 LCD signal connector CN 25 Speaker/Headphone-out jack
CN 8 2NT/speaker connector CN 23 Smart Card connector
CN 9 USB daughter board connector CN 21 PCMCIA socket connector
CN 10 Inverter...

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SW3 Switch Settings
SW3-6:  Check password
      SW3-6 = ON, Enable
      SW3-6 = OFF, Disable
SW3-7:  BIOS boot block erasable
      SW3-7 = OFF, Disable
      SW3-7 = ON, Enable
SW3-4, SW3-5, SW3-8:  Reserve
SW3-1SW3-2SW3-3
English KBD ON ON ON
Japan KBD OFF ON ON
Europe KBD ON OFF ON