Acer Travelmate 510 Service Guide

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Quick Way to Execute AFlash
When you have already copied the AFlash files into your hard disk, you can 
simply type the following on the DOS prompt (subdirectory where the files are 
located) to quickly execute the program.
aflash (file name)          Enter
The program automatically performs the loading and programming functions, 
then reboots the system.
If the program cannot find the BIOS file, it returns to the main menu and 
flashes the following message:
Can’t Read This File!!!...

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System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 510 notebook machine.  It 
provides the following functions:
1.  Panel ID Utility
2.  Thermal and Fan Utility
3.  Modem Dial Out
To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows 
98 Startup Menu” prompt you to choose the testing item.  Follow the 
instructions on screen to proceed.
Important:
 
This diskette is not bootable, do the following actions 
before you use it:
1.  Do system...

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Set Thermal Sensor Threshold
The system is equipped with sensors to protect against system overheating. 
By setting System and processor thermal thresholds, the system can turn on 
the cooling fan or shut down automatically when temperatures reach the 
defined threshold parameters. 

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System Diagnostic Diskette
This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 510 notebook machine.  It 
provides the following functions:
1.  PQA System Diagnostics
2.  Audio Resource and Speaker Out Test
3.  Audio CD Play Controller
4.  Infrared ray test
5.  USB Register and Connect/Disconnect Test
Note: 
A USB device is required when executing USB Connection/
Disconnection Test, or this test fails.
6.  Exit
To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft...

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Running PQA Diagnostics Program.
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 and manual checks the selected test items 
in sequence.
Full 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 a space to mark or 
unmark the item. Press Enter to open the subitem menu. Press Esc to return 
to upper menu.
The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and 
the specified test number.

Space:...

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Test Times:  Indicates the number of tests to perform
Note: 
The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuring the 
Test option.
Diagnostic Program Error Code and Messages
Error 
CodeMessageFRU/Action in Sequence
01XXX CPU or main board 
errorReload BIOS default setting.
CPU
System board
02XXX Memory error DIMM
System board
03XXX Keyboard error Reconnect Keyboard.
Keyboard
System board
04XXX Video error System board
05XXX Parallel Port error System board
06XXX Serial port or...

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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 for preventing electrostatic 
discharge

Flat-bladed screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Tw ee z e rs

Flat-bladed screwdriver or plastic stick
Note: 
The screws for the different components vary in size. During the 
disassembly process, group the screws with the...

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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.
3.  Remove the battery pack.
Connector Types
There are two kinds of connectors on the system board: 

Connectors with no locks
Unplug the cable by simply pulling out the cable from the connector.

Connectors with locks
You...