Acer TravelMate 540 Series User Manual

Chapter 243
Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The 
Set Password box appears:
2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3.Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4.When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS...

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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the 
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following 
message. 

Chapter 245
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS. 

Chapter 247
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please...

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Chapter 349
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:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TPhilips screw driver
TPlastic flat head screwdriver
TPlastic tweezers
THex screw driver
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding...

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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.
NOTE:  TravelMate 540 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may 
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
NOTE: If you are...

Chapter 351
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence 
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to 
remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
Battery
HDD ModuleThermal Door
HDD
Connector
Lower Door
FDD ModuleF*2
ODD Module
HDD Top
Shielding
I*4*2
HDDHDD Carrier
FDD...

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A SCREW M2.5 x 4-ZK
B SCREW M2.5 x 3-NI
C SCREW LOCK
D SCREW M2.0 x 3-NI
E SCREW M2.5 x 18-ZK
F SCREW M2.5 x 7-ZK
G SCREW M2.5 x 6-NI
H SCREW M2.0 x 2.5-NI
I SCREW M3.0 x 3 -NI
J SCREW M2.5 x 5
K SCREW M2.0 x 2.5
L SCREW M2.0 X 0.4+6R
M TPB2 x 4.5
2 LCD Rubber
2 screw caps
(for 14 only)
G*4 for 14
G*2 for 15
LCD Bezel
A*4 for 14
G*6 for 15
LCD Inverter
LCD
AssemblyLCD Panel
H*8 for 14
H*6 for 15D*1
LCD Module
LCDLCD Wire
CableLCD Brackets