Acer Travelmate 505 Service Guide

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Battery can’t be charged Power System Check 
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
Speaker-Related Symptoms...

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The system doesnt resume from standby mode after 
opening the LCD.Standby Mode
LCD cover switch
System board
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 
90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue to use battery until power off, 
then charge battery).
Battery pack
Charger board
System board
System hangs intermittently. Set Thermal Sensor Threshold. 
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. 
Hard disk connection board
System board
Peripheral-Related...

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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 69. Modem-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Internal modem does not work correctly. System Diagnostics Diskette
Modem phone jack
Modem board
System 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 system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2.
If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3.
If...

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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. 
1.
Power-off the...

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Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message
Error CodeMessageAction in Sequence
16XXX Backup battery error Backup battery
01XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting.
System board
02XXX Memory error DIMM
System board
03XXX Keyboard error Reset Keyboard
Keyboard
System board
04XXX Video error System board
05XXX Parallel Port error System board
06XXX Serial port or main board error System board
07XXX Diskette drive error Diskette drive
System board
08XXX Hard disk error Reload...

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PCB No. 99206
CN1 PS/2 Port CN12 Golden Finger for Debug
CN2 VGA Port CN13 PCMCIA Slot
CN3 Parallel Port CN14 Fan Connector
CN4 Serial Port CN15 Diskette Drive Connector
CN5 USB Port CN16 CD-ROM Connector
CN6 LCD Cover Switch Connector CN17 HDD Connector
CN7 LED Board Connector CN18 Touch Pad Connector
CN8 RTC Battery Connector CN19 Internal Keyboard  Connector
CN9 LCD Connector JK1 AC Adapter Connector
CN10 Fan Connector (Reserve) SW2 Keyboard Type / OEM /Password Switch
CN11...

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Bottom View
CN20 Modem Board Connector
CN21 Audio / Battery Connector
DM1 DIMM Socket
DM1
CN20
CN21
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Chapter 673
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 505P.  
Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). 
IMPORTANT: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 in the printed Service Guide.  For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE...

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