Acer TravelMate 8100 User Manual

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Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 66. 
Battery pack
Main board
System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module
Main board
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)  PCMCIA slot assembly
Main board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked
Main board
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Memory...

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The system doesnt resume from hibernation/ 
standby mode.Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from 
Standby/Hibernation mode. 
Check if the battery is low.
Hard disk drive
Main board
The system doesnt resume from standby mode 
after opening the lid of the portable computer.LCD cover switch
Main board
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher 
than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge 
battery).
Battery pack
Main board
System hangs...

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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 79. Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Internal modem does not work correctly. Phone cable
Driver
Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Main board
Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable
Driver
Main 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 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 any error is...

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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. (See “Power 
System Check” on...

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Main Board Layout 

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NumberItem
1 DC JACK
2DVI
3 S-VEDIO
4DOCKING
5CRT
6 RJ11RJ45
7USB
8 IEEE1394
9 PCMCIA
10 4 IN 1
11 SPDIF
12 PHONE-JACK
13 USB