Acer Travelmate 630 Service Guide

Chapter 371
Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62
4.
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63
5.
Remove the four screw cushions from the LCD module and then the four screws from the LCD module.
6.
Remove the video capture kit covers from both sides of the LCD module and then snap off the LCD bezel 
carefully.
Removing the LCD Hinges
1.
See “Removing the...

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Removing the LCD Latch
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62
4.
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63
5.
See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71
6.
Remove the LCD latch in the way as shown here.
Removing the Inverter Board
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62
4.
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page...

Chapter 373
Removing the LCD Brackets
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62
4.
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63
5.
See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71
6.
See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72
7.
See “Removing the LCD” on page 72
8.
Release these 6 screws from both sides of the LCD panel and then remove the left and right LCD 
brackets from the LCD. 

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Removing the Coaxial Cable
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62
4.
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63
5.
See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71
6.
See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72
7.
See “Removing the LCD” on page 72
8.
Remove the tapes and then disconnect the coaxial cable from the LCD. 

Chapter 375
System Upgrade Procedure
Base Unit to Wireless LAN Unit
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62
4.
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63
5.
See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64
6.
See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65
7.
See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64
8.
Put the left RF cable through the upper case, attach the left antenna to the upper case and then...

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11.Insert the wireless LAN board into its socket and press it down to secure well.
12.Attach the upper case back to the lower case as shown and then connect the two RF cables into the 
wireless LAN board. 

Chapter 477
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or 
modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1.Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2.Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating 
the same operation.
3.Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine...

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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is 
required.
NOTE: 
Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause 
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. 
Do the following to select the test device. See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50 for details.
1.
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start...

Chapter 479
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable 
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the main board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” 
on page 50 for details.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one...

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Check the Power Adapter
Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power 
adapter cable. See the following figure
1.
If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.
2.
If the voltage is within the range, do the following:
!Replace the main board.
!If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 88.
!If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.
NOTE: 
An audible noise from the power adapter does not...