Acer Travelmate 7300 Service Guide

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3.4.5  Resume On Schedule
W hen this parameter is set to Enabled, the computer resumes from suspend-to-memory mode at
the specified date and time. Enabling this option overrides the suspend-to-disk function.
The Resume Date and Resume Time parameters let you set the date and time for the resume
operation. The date and time fields take the same format as the System Date and Time parameters
in the System Configuration screen.
If you set a date and time prior to when the computer enters...

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3.5 System Security
W hen you select System Security from the BIOS Utility main screen, a screen appears that allows
you to set security options.
Important!  If a password is currently present, the system
prompts you to input the password before entering the
System Security screen.
3.5.1  Supervisor and User Passwords
The supervisor and user passwords both prevent unauthorized access to the computer. W hen these
passwords are present, the computer prompts for the user or...

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3.5.2  Diskette Drive Access Control
This parameter allows you to control the read and write functions of the floppy drive. The available
options. are: Normal, Write Protect, and Disabled. The default is Normal.
W ith this parameter set to Normal, the floppy drive functions normally. W hen the parameter is set to
W rite Protect, all write functions to the floppy drive are disabled, but you can still read from a disk in
the floppy drive. When the parameter is set to Disabled, the floppy...

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3.6  Reset To Default Settings
W hen you select the Reset To Default Settings from the BIOS Utility main screen, a dialog box
appears asking you to confirm that you want to reset all settings to their factory defaults. 

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Disassembly and Unit Replacement
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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
· Hexagonal screwdriver
· Tweezers
· Plastic stick
The screws...

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Figure 4-1 Removing the Battery Pack
Removing all power sources from the system prevents accidental
short circuit during the disassembly process.
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4.1.2 Connector Types
There are two kinds of connectors on the main board:
· Connectors with no locks
Unplug the cable by simply pulling out the cable from the connector.
· Connectors with locks
You can use a plastic stick to lock and unlock connectors with locks.
The cables used here are special FPC (flexible printed-circuit)
cables, which are more delicate than normal plastic-enclosed
cables.  Therefore, to prevent damage, make sure that you unlock
the connectors...

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Connectors mentioned in the following procedures are assumed to
be no-lock connectors unless specified otherwise.
4.1.3 Disassembly Sequence
The disassembly procedure described in this manual is divided into eight major sections:
· Section 4.2: Removing the module
· Section 4.3: Replacing the hard disk drive
· Section 4.4: Replacing memory
· Section 4.5: Removing the keyboard
· Section 4.6: Replacing the CPU
· Section 4.7: Removing the display
· Section 4.8: Disassembling the inside...

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The following diagram details the disassembly flow.
Figure 4-3 Disassembly Flow 

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4.2  Removing the Module
If you are going to disassemble the unit, it is advisable to remove the module first before proceeding.
Follow these steps to remove the module:
1. Slide out and hold the module release button.
2. Press the module release latch and slide out the module.
Figure 4-4 Removing the Module
Module
Release
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Module Release Button