Acer Travelmate C210 Service Guide

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Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 74. 
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 87. 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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Top View
1 U3 Lan Controller 12 CN5 Quick Button Board Connector
2 CN2 LCD Connector 13 U20 Clock Generator
3 U4 VRAM1 14 U29 EC (Keyboard Controller)
4 CN1 Lid Switch 15 CN7 BT Connector
5 U16 Super I/O Controller 16 CN8 Jogdial Board Connector
6 U10 DVI Trasmitter 17 CN9 Pen Switch Board Connector
7 CN3 PCI Debug Card Connector 
(Reserved)18 CON1/
U34BIOS ROM
8 U17/
U19IDE Buffer 19 CN10 Internal MIC
9 U23 PCMCIA/1394/Card Reader 
Controller20 BT1 RTC Battery Connector
10 U22 Track Point...

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Bottom View
22 CN13 EZ Docking Connector 41 CN30 Memory Card Reader
23 CN12 AC Power Jack 42 J1 MDC Connector
24 CN15 RJ11/RJ45 Connector 43 CN28 PCMCIA Board Connector
25 CN14 CRT Connector 44 CN26 MINI Card Connector
26 CN16 Modem Connector 45 U54 South Bridge (ICH7)
27 CN17 Main Battery Connector 46 CN24 PATA HDD Connector
28 JDIM1 DDR Socket 1 47 U57 FIR
29 JDIM2 DDR Socket 2 48 CN25 External Line In
30 U44 VRAM2 49 CN27 External MIC In
31 CN18 USB Dual Connector 50 CN29 External...

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37 CN21 FAN Connector 57 LED4 WLAN LED
38 U48 North Bridge (945GM/PM) 58 LED1 Battery LED
39 U52 Audio Codec Controller 59 LED2 HDD LED
40 CN23 USB Connector 

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