Acer Travelmate 5000 Maintenance Manual

2
Installation
2.1 Introduction
This section contains unpacking and preparation for use instructions for
the TM5000 Series Notebook Computers. This includes:
·Removing the computer and all manuals, options and accessories from
the shipping container(s) (Paragraph 2.2)
·Installing Internal Notebook Options (Paragraph 2.3)
·Installing External Notebook Options (Paragraph 2.4)
·Installing Battery Packs (Paragraph 2.5)
·Installing Desktop Devices (Paragraph 2.6) 
·Installing the AC Adapter (Paragraph 2.7)...

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TM5000
Notebook
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Box TM5000
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Figure 2-1  TM5000 Series Notebook Packaging Diagram
  
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2.3 Installing Internal Notebook
Options 
If you have no internal options to install at this time, skip to Paragraph 2.4.
Otherwise, continue with Paragraph 2.3.1.
2.3.1 Installing RAM Expansion (Optional)
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Note: If not installing RAM Expansion option at this time, skip to the next
paragraph.
Three versions of the RAM Expansion Module option are available including
the 8 MB expansion board (P/N 9798816-0001), 16 MB expansion board
(P/N 9798816-0002), and an 8 MB Shuttle Memory Expansion (P/N...

The installation process consists of the following steps:
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Caution: The RAM module option contains components that are sensi-
tive to static electricity. When handling the module and the internal
parts of the computer, protect against static electricity by using wrist
or ankle grounding straps and grounded working mats. When moving
or storing items, use the anti-static bags supplied with the items.
1.Turn off the Quick Boot in the System Setup (See TM5000 User’s Guide). 
2.Ensure that the notebook is...

Remove Front Bezel
Below Floppy Drive 
(Remove two Screws from Bottom)
STEP 1:
             STEP 2:
If installing Shuttle RAM,
Insert Shuttle RAM Module
onto RAM Expansion Module.
Insert RAM Expansion Module 
into Main Board and replace the
Front Bezel (See Above).
8MB or 16MB RAM Expansion Option
8MB Shuttle RAM Expansion Option
Installs on either an 8MB or 16MB RAM
Expansion Module.
Figure 2-3  Installing RAM Expansion Module (Option)
  
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2.3.2 Installing PCMCIA Options
The Notebook has two connector slots for PCMCIA option cards. These two
slots can be used to install one type III or two type I/II credit card size
PCMCIA option cards. Install the PCMCIA options as follows: 
1.Review the installation instructions supplied with the PCMCIA option
card(s).
2.     Hold the card at the end opposite the connector pins with the label side
up. Insert the card into an unused slot on the right side of the
Notebook.
3.     If the option requires...

2.4 Installing External Notebook
Options
2.4.1 Installing the Optional Numeric
Keypad
An optional numeric keyboard can be attached to the notebook via the
keyboard connector as shown in Figure 2-5. 
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Note:  To install option, power off the notebook.  Then power the unit back
on after the installation is completed
External Numeric Keypad
Option
Figure 2-5 Installing the Optional PS/2 Numeric Keypad
  
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2.4.2 Installing External Mic and
Headphone Kit Option
Figure 2-6 shows the recommended installation of the External Microphone
and Headset Kit onto the notebook. 
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Note:  Before installing external microphone and headphones, turn off
power to the notebook.
External Microphone 
(disables internal Mic)
External Headset
(disables internal speaker)
Figure 2-6  Installing the External Microphone and
Headphone Kit Option
  
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2.4.3 Installing the EZ-Dock /EZ-Dock Plus
Port Replicator (Option)  
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Note: Skip this paragraph if not installing a port replicator option at this
time.
The optional Port Replicator is installed as follows: 
1.  Remove the port replicator  and any accessories from its shipping carton .
2.  Disconnect the AC Adapter from the notebook (if attached).
3.  Clear an area on your workstation surface to permit the notebook and
Port Replicator to rest on the work surface during the docking
procedure.
4.Press...

Adapter Connections for 
a Docked Notebook
Figure 2-8 Installing the EZ-Dock Port Replicator/PlusFigure 2-8  Installing the EZ-Dock/EZ-Dock Plus Port Replicator
  
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