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TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dates made on TravelMate 2480/3260//3270 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates.
III Copyright Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any.
IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering.
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VII T able of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Note book tour 8 Front View 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View.
VIII T able of Contents Removing the HDD Module/the Me mory/the Wireless LAN Card /the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Modu le 70 Removing the HDD Module 70 Removing the Memory/the Wirele ss LA.
Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform and memroy T Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology , featuring t Intel ® Core 2 Duo processor T55 00/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 66 7 MHz FSB) and T7200/ T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.
2 Chapter 1 MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digi tal (SD), and xD-Picture Card TM (xD) Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T T ouchpad with 4-way scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Six media keys:.
Chapter 1 3 T Modem (RJ-1 1) port T DC-in jack for AC adapter Environmen t T T emperature: t operating: 5 C to 35 C t Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C T Humidity (non-condensing): t operating: 20%~80% t N.
4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 D D C C B B A A REQ2# / GNT2# REQ0# / GNT0# AD19 AD25 INTC#,INTD# INTE#,INTF# ,INTG# MINI PCI TI XX12 DDR2 667/533MHz Azalia CLOCK GEN DDR2-SODIM M DDR2-SODIM M Page : 9 ICS954310 Page : 5 ~ 8 Page : 11,12 Page : 2 Calistoga ICH7-M 652 BGA DMI I/F PCI BUS USB 2.
Chapter 1 5 Board Layout Top View 1 CN1 L VDS CONN 8 U18 BIOS 2 SW1-4 QUICK KEY SWITCH 9 U13 KB CONTROLLER (87541V) 3 U3 LCOCK GENERA TOR 10 U5-6 G72M-VRAM 4 U12 FIR 1 1 CN3 MEDIA CONN 5 CN5-6 5-IN-1 .
6 Chapter 1 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 CN9 DOCKING 17 CN30 MIC CONN 2 CN8 RJ45 CONN 18 CN29 LINE-IN CO.
Chapter 1 7 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Please see the botto m side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumpe r to clear BIOS password.
8 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new T ravelMate computer . Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.
Chapter 1 9 Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Latch Locks and release the lid 2 Power indicator Indicates the computer ’s power status. 3 Batter y indicator Indicates the computer ’s battery status. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
10 Chapter 1 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector) . 2 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-Video/TV -out (NTSC/P AL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
Chapter 1 11 Right View Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal op tical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active (location depends on model).
12 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators: 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory . 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Chapter 1 13 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. NOTE: 1. Charging : The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fu lly charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
14 Chapter 1 Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These bu ttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser , Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button. Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering T echnology .
Chapter 1 15 T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor . T Press the left (1) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selecti on and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
16 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embe dded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off.
Chapter 1 17 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the comp uter ’s controls like sreen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
18 Chapter 1 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dol lar sign at th e upper-cen ter and/or bottom-right o f your keyboard. To t y p e : Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle S witches display output between the display screen , external monitor (if connected) and bo th.
Chapter 1 19 The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> symbol at the upper-cente r of the keyboard.
20 Chapter 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T echnology makes it ea sy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It f eatures the following handy utilities: T Acer eNet Management (for se lected models) hooks up to location-based networks in telligently .
Chapter 1 21 Acer eNet Management can sa ve network settings for a lo catio n to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another . Settings stored i nclude network co nnection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details , etc.
22 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user in terface. T o l aunch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowe ring T echnology inte rface. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is “Maximum Performance.
Chapter 1 23 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates bas ed on current usage, referto the pane l on the l ower left-hand side of the window . For additional options, cli ck “ Settings ” to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defa ults. T Select what actions will be taken when the cove r is closed or the power button is pressed.
24 Chapter 1 Acer ePresentat ion Management Acer ePresentation Management lets y ou proj ect your computer ’s display to an external device or pr oject using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto- detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched ou t when an exter nal display is connecte d to the system.
Chapter 1 25 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryptio n utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons.
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Chapter 1 27 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allo ws you to lock your removable data, optical and flop py drives to ensure that data can’t be st olen while your notebook is unattended.
28 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerf ul utility that d oes away with t he need for re covery disks provided by the manufacturer . The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupi es spac e in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD.
Chapter 1 29 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Manage ment allows you to insp ect hard ware specifi cations and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to opti mize your Windows oper ating system, so your computer runs fast er , smoother a nd better .
30 Chapter 1 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appr opriately mounted on the to p of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to ca pture high-resolution photo s or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel.
Chapter 1 31 Rot ating the Acer Orbicam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees countercl ock wise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below: For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to ma tch the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel.
32 Chapter 1 Click Options to displ ay the Window , Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the op tions to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
Chapter 1 33 T Device Settings allows you to change the camera brig htness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpne ss, etc. T Advanced Settings allows you to achieve gai n control, implemen t image mirror , select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator .
34 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work unde r Microsoft Windows XP only . Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
Chapter 1 35 NOTE: Please ensure that the resol ution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended va lue. Launch Manager Launch Manager allo ws you to set the four ea sy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
36 Chapter 1 Hardware Specificatio ns and Configurations . Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Core 2 Duo pro cessor T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.
Chapter 1 37 Cache size 4MB for Intel ® Core 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (TravelMate 3260/ 3270) 2MB for Intel ® Core 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 and Intel ® Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2.
38 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed.
Chapter 1 39 Bluetooth Inte rface Item S pecification Chipset Built-in ICH7M Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 wh en SIG specification is ratified). Interface USB 1.1 Connector type Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.
40 Chapter 1 Combo Drive Interface Item S pecification V endor & mo del name HLDS GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 Performance S pecification With CD Diskett e With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.
Chapter 1 41 Applicable disc format For P ANA SONIC UJ-850: Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R OM XA, PhotoCD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd- Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.
42 Chapter 1 Package FCBGA 1466-pin for Intel ® 945GM a nd Intel ® 940GML BGA 533 pin for Nvidia G7300 Interface internal PCIE Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Y es Vid eo M e mo r y Item S pecificat.
Chapter 1 43 Bluetooth Built-in ICH7M Wireless 802.1 1 b+g/Wireless 802.1 1 a+b+g Built-in ICH7M PCMCIA/1394/ 5 in 1 Card Reader TI PCI8412/PCI6412 Audio Codec Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item S pecificat.
44 Chapter 1 Response T ime (Optical Rise T i me/Fall Ti m e ) m s e c 25 (rising+falling) 5/1 1 16 Nominal Input V oltage VDD + 3.3V T yp. +3.3V 3.3V T ypical Power C onsumption (wa tt) N/A 4.02 (for backlight unit only) T otal 5.38 W att (T yp.) @ LCM circuit 1.
Chapter 1 45 Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Save to Disk (S4) Also ca lled Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
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Chapter 2 47 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility .
48 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, Sy stem Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ).
Chapter 2 49 Information NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model na me of HDD installed on primary IDE master .
50 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only .
Chapter 2 51 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l not be shown if t he device control is set to d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
52 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced scree n displays advanced se ttings in BIOS. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Chapter 2 53 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS Password.
54 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries be fore the system halts. Don’t forget your password.
Chapter 2 55 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Sup ervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current p assword in the Enter Current Passwor d field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anyth ing in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
56 Chapter 2 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message..
Chapter 2 57 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive an d the CD-ROM in module bay .
58 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Chapter 2 59 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
60 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with remo ving HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: T If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the screen. See the image below . T If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW .
Chapter 2 61 Remove BIOS Pas sword: T If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for thre e time, “System Disabled” would display on the screen. See the image below .
62 Chapter 2 T If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW .EXE 1. Key in “bios_pw 14452 0” 2. Choose one upper-case string T Reboot the system and key in “qjjg9vy” or “07yqmjd” to BIOS user passwor d.
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Chapter 3 65 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble the computer , you need the follow ing to.
66 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system.
Chapter 3 67 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequen ce and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing .
68 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description Part Number A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 B SCREW MACH W AFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot x4) C CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) 86.00D01.230 D CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) 86.00D02.230 E SCREW M2.
Chapter 3 69 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery ..
70 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module/the Me mory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover . 2. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit. 3. Remove the screw holding the HDD module as shown.
Chapter 3 71 6. Remove the wireless LAN card from the socket. 7. Remove the two screws holidng the modem board to the main board as shown. 8. Detach the modem board from the main board then disconnect the modem board cable. Removing the ODD Module 1. Remove one screw h olding the ODD mod ule on the bottom side.
72 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two screw fastening the keyboard to the upper case. 5. Disconnect the microphone cable from the launch bo ard. 6. T ake out the wireless LAN antenna set from th e guide-line as shown. 7. Disconnect the LCD cable from the main board.
Chapter 3 73 Disassembling the Main Uint Separating the Main Un it into Upper Case and Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove three screws fastening the upper case assembly and th e lower case assembly . 2. Remove 18 screws (M2.5L6x17; M2.0L1.7 x1) holding t he upp er assembly and the lower case assembly on the bottom.
74 Chapter 3 4. Disconnect the microphone cable from the main board. 5. Remove the two screws fastening the main board to the lower case. 6. Carefully detach the main board from the lower case as shown. 7. Remove the two screws holding the daughter board to the main board.
Chapter 3 75 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 1. Remove the six screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the six screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. T ake out the inverter from the LCD cove r and disconnect the L VDS cable as shwon.
76 Chapter 3 13. Then remove the left LCD bracket from the LCD. 14. T ear off the mylar fastening the LCD cable. 15. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD.
Chapter 3 77 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove two screws holding the HDD bracket. 2. Then remove two screws fastening the HDD braket on the other side. 3. Remove the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1.
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Chapter 4 79 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses.
80 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it.
Chapter 4 81 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing o peration. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to mai n board.
82 Chapter 4 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 figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter . 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board.
Chapter 4 83 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Mete r , conf irm that if t he parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct.
84 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly cause is listed first.
Chapter 4 85 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2.
86 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility .
Chapter 4 87 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequen ce No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 81.. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly .
88 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify R eal Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interru pt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize.
Chapter 4 89 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optio.
90 Chapter 4 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2.
Chapter 4 91 D2h Unknown interrupt Code Beeps E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force reco.
92 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, the n reboot system.
Chapter 4 93 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 83. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.
94 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 96. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go hig her than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Chapter 4 95 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists.
96 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
Chapter 5 97 Top View 1 CN1 L VDS CONN 8 U18 BIOS 2 SW1-4 QUICK KEY SWITCH 9 U13 KB CONTROLLER (87541V) 3 U3 LCOCK GENERA TOR 10 U5-6 G72M-VRAM 4 U12 FIR 1 1 CN3 MEDIA CONN 5 CN5-6 5-IN-1 MMC/SD/MS/MS.
98 Chapter 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 CN9 DOCKING 17 CN30 MIC CONN 2 CN8 RJ45 CONN 18 CN29 LINE-IN C.
Chapter 5 99 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Please see the botto m side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumpe r to clear BIOS password.
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Chapter 6 101 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repla ceable Unit) li sting in global configurations of TravelMate 2480/3260/3270. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering fo r parts to re pair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
102 Chapter 6 TravelMate 2480/3260/32 70 Exploded Diagram.
Chapter 6 103 T ravelMate 2480/3260 /3270 FRU List NOTE: TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 FRU list is not ready as t he service guide release d. We will update the T ravelMate 2480/3260/3270 FRU list soon. Category No. Part Name and D escription Acer Part No.
104 Chapter 6 BLUETOOTH MODULE FOXCONN BCM2045 Note: Th e bluetoot h module do es not contain the black mylar as the image shows.. 54.TB2V1.001 BT MODULE FOXCONN BCM2045 V00 54.A74V1.003 Cables MODEM CABLE 50.TCZV1.006 LED CABLE 50.TCZV1.001 TOUCHP AD CABLE 50.
Chapter 6 105 LOWERCASE W/SPEAKER 60.TCZV1.001 S pea ker SPEAKER 23.TCZV1.003 Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly MIDDLE COVER W/MICROPHONE (TRA VELMA TE) 60.TCZV1.003 MIDDLE COVER W/MICROPHONE (ASPIRE) 60.ADKV1.003 FRONT COVER 42.TCZV1.003 DIMM COVER 42.TCZV1.
106 Chapter 6 COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.TB2V1.001 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER 33.TB2V1.003 OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FOR COMBO 42.TB2V1.003 COMBO MODULE 24X HLDS GCC- 4244N LF 1.00AB W/O BEZEL KO.0240A.005 COMBO MODULE 24X LITEON SOSC-2485K W/O BEZEL KO.
Chapter 6 107 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER 33.TB2V1.003 OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FOR DUAL 42.TB2V1.003 42.TB2V1.004 (TM) DVD-RW DRIVE 8X S-MUTI HLDS GSA-4082N W/O BEZEL KU.0080D.017 DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL LITEON SOSW-833S W/O BEZEL KU.
108 Chapter 6 HDD 60GB SEAGA TE ST96812A KH.06001.004 HDD 60GB SEAGA TE ST960812A KH.06001.003 HDD 60GB TOSHIBA MK6025GAS KH.06004.004 HDD 60G TOSHIBA KH.0600 4.007 HDD 60GB HGST HTS541260H9A T00 KH.06007.010 HDD 60GB WD WD600UE-22HCT0 KH.06008.002 HDD MODULE 80G TBD HDD BRACKET 33.
Chapter 6 109 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M06 PORTUGA KB.A2707.012 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0A ARABIA KB.A2707.013 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0C CZECH KB.A2707.016 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0D DANISH KB.A2707.019 KEYBOARD 89KEY NSK-H30M0E DARFON IT AL Y KB.
11 0 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0D DANISH KB.T5007.019 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0E IT AL Y KB.T5007.009 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0F FRENCH KB.T5007.010 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0G GERMAN KB.T5007.008 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0H HB KB.
Chapter 6 111 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 25.TCZV1.001 LCD/INVERTER CABLE 14.1" WXGA 50.TCZV1.004 LCD BRACKET RIGHT Note: Right bracket is the upper one. 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT Note: Left bracket is the lower one 33.TB1V1.004 LCD P ANEL 14.
11 2 Chapter 6 LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.TB1V1.004 LCD P ANEL 14.1" W/HINGE 60.TB2V1.004 LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/LOGO 60.TB2V1.005 HINGE P ACK LEFT/RIGHT 6K.TB2V1.001 LCD 14.1" WXGA CMO N141I1-L03 GLARE LK.1410D.005 LCD 14.
Chapter 6 11 3 LCD SCREW RUBBER LCD RUBBER CUSHION 47.A46V1.002 LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.TB1V1.001 NAME PLA TE 40.ADKV1.001 NAME PLlA TE (TM) 40.TCZV1.001 Screws SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 SCREW MACH W AFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 SCRW M2*L3 BLACK 86.
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Appendix A 11 6 T ravelMate 2480 Series Model RO Country Acer Part no Description CPU Memory HDD(GB) ODD TM2482 WXCi TWN GCTWN S2.TEC05.001 TM2482WXCi XPHTC1 UMA 2*512/60/BT/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM2482 WXMi EMEA South Africa LX.
11 7 Appendi x A TM2482 WXMi EMEA Germany LX.TEC05.004 TM2482WXMi XPHDE7 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NSM8X TM2482 WXMi EMEA Slovenia/ Croatia LX.TEC05.018 TM2482WXMi XPHSLO2 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO512M BII5 N60GB5.
Appendix A 11 8 TM2482 WXCi EMEA Belgium LX.TEC06.002 TM2482WXCi XPPBE1 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM2482 WXCi EMEA Holland LX.TEC06.012 TM2482WXCi XPPNL1 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM2482 WXCi EMEA Norway LX.
11 9 Appendi x A TM2482 WXCi EMEA T urkey LX.TEC06.021 TM2482WXCi XPPTR1 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM2482 WXCi EMEA Greece LX.TEC06.006 TM2482WXCi XPPEL3 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM2482 WXCi EMEA Middle East LX.
Appendix A 120 TM2482N WXCi AAP Vietnam LX.TEC0C.006 TM2482NWXCi LINPUSVN1 UMA 1*256/40/ 6L/5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X TM2482 WXCi P A USA/ Canada LX.TEC05.028 TM2482WXCi XPHEN1 UMA 1*256/40/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X TM2482 WXCi P A USA/ Canada LX.
121 Appendix A TM2481N WXCi AAP Thailand LX.TEC0C.012 TM2481NWXCi LINPUSTH2 UMA 1*256/40/ 6L/5R_bg_AN CM410 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X TM2481N WXCi AAP Vietnam LX.TEC0C.013 TM2481NWXCi LINPUSVN1 UMA 1*256/40/ 6L/5R_bg_AN CM410 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X TM2481 WXCi TWN GCTWN LX.
Appendix A 122 TM2481 WXCi AAP Australia/ New Zealand LX.TEC05.038 TM2481WXCi XPHAU1 UMA 1*256/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM410 SO256M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM2481 WXCi AAP Philippine s LX.TEC05.039 TM2481WXCi XPHPH1 UMA 1*256/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM410 SO256M BII5 N60GB5.
123 Appendix A TM2481 WXCi AAP Singapor e LX.TEC05.042 TM2481WXCi XPHWSG21W UMA 1*256/60/ 6L/5R_bg_AN CM410 SO256M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM2481 WXCi TWN GCTWN LX.TEC06.024 TM2481WXCi XPPTC2 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM410 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM2482N WXCi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.
Appendix A 124 TM2482N WXCi EMEA Middle East LX.TEC0C.037 TM2482NWXCi LINPUSAR7 UMA 1*256/40/ 6L/5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4. 2K NCB24X TM2482N WXCi EMEA Middle East LX.TEC0C.038 TM2482NWXCi LINPUSARC UMA 1*256/40/ 6L/5R_bg_AN CM420 SO256M BII5 N40GB4.
125 Appendix A TM2482 WXMi EMEA Norway LX.T EC06.029 TM2482WXMi XPPNO1 UMA 1*512/80/6L/ 5R_bg_AN CM420 SO512M BII5 N80GB5. 4K NSM8X TM2482 WXMi EMEA Middle East LX.
Appendix A 126 T ravelMate 3260 Series For discrete models Model RO Country Acer Part no Description CPU Memory HDD(GB) ODD TM3261A NWXMi AAP Singapor e LX.TDY0C.005 TM3261ANWX Mi LINPUSSG1 G72MV128 1*512/120/BT/ 6L/5R_abg_AN CDT2050 SO512M BII5 N120GB5 .
127 Appendix A TM3261A WXMi AAP Thailand LX.TDY05.003 TM3261AWXMi XPHTH2 G72MV128 1*512/120/BT/ 6L/5R_bg_AN CDT2050 SO512M BII5 N120GB5 .4K NSM8X TM3261A WXMi AAP Vietnam LX.TDY05.004 TM3261AWXMi XPHVN1 G72MV128 1*512/120/BT/ 6L/5R_abg_AN CDT2050 SO512M BII5 N120GB5 .
Appendix A 128 For UMA model s TM3260A WXM China China LX.TDY05.017 TM3260A WXM XPHSC7 G72MV128 1*256/80/6L/ 5R_AN CST1350 SO256M BII5 N80GB5. 4K NSM8X TM3260A WXM China China LX.TDY05.018 TM3260A WXM XPHSC7 G72MV128 1*256/60/6L/ 5R_AN CST1350 SO256M BII5 N60GB5.
129 Appendix A TM3261A WXMi PA A C L A - S panish LX.TEA05.003 TM3261AWXMi XPHES1 UMA 2*512/100/6L/ 5R_abg_AN CDT2050 SO512M BII5 N100GB5 .4K NSM8X TM3261A WXMi PA A C L A - Portugue se LX.TEA05.012 TM3261AWXMi XPHXC1 UMA 2*512/100/6L/ 5R_abg_AN CDT2050 SO512M BII5 N100GB5 .
Appendix A 130 TM3262 WXCi AAP Malaysia LX.TEA06.002 TM3262WXCi XPPMA2 UMA 1*512/60/BT/6L/ 5R_abg_AN CDT2300 E SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM3262 WXMi AAP Philippine s LX.TEA05.014 TM3262WXMi XPHPH1 UMA 1*512/80/6L/ 5R_abg_AN CDT2300 E SO512M BII5 N80GB5.
131 Appendix A T ravelMate 3270 Series For discrete models Model RO Country Acer Part no Description CPU Memory HDD(GB) ODD TM3273 WXMi China China LX.TF705.004 T M3273WXMi XPHSC7 G72MV128C 1*512/60/BT/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_ AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N60GB5.
Appendix A 132 TM3273 WXMi AAP Malaysia LX.TF705.01 1 TM3273WXMi XPHMA2 G72MV128C 2*512/120/BT/ 6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_ AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N120GB5 .4K NSM8X TM3273 WXMi AAP Thailand LX.TF705.013 TM3273WXMi XPHTH2 G72MV128C 2*512/120/BT/ 6L/ 5R_bg_1.3C_A N C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N120GB5 .
133 Appendix A For UMA TM3273 WXMi PA A C L A - S panish LX.TF705.007 TM3273WXMi XPHES1 G72MV128C 2*512/120/BT/ 6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_ AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N120GB5 .4K NSM8X TM3273 WXMi PA A C L A - Portugue se LX.TF705.016 TM3273WXMi XPHXC1 G72MV128C 2*512/120/BT/ 6L/ 5R_abg_1.
Appendix A 134 TM3273 WXMi AAP Australia/ New Zealand LX.TF A05.001 TM3273WXMi XPHAU1 UMA 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_abg_AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N100GB5 .4K NSM8X TM3273 WXMi AAP Philippine s LX.TF A05.005 TM3273WXMi XPHPH1 UMA 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_abg_AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N100GB5 .
135 Appendix A TM3273 WXCi EMEA S pain LX.TF A06.009 TM3273WXCi XPPESA UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_abg_AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM3273 WXCi EMEA Israel LX.T F A06.005 TM3273WXCi XPPIS1 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM3273 WXCi EMEA Italy LX.
Appendix A 136 TM3273 WXCi EMEA UK LX.TFA06.001 TM3273WXCi XPPUK1 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_abg_AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM3273 WXCi EMEA T urkey LX.TF A06.007 TM3273WXCi XPPTR1 UMA 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_abg_AN C2DT550 0 SO512M BII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB24X TM3273 WXMi AAP Indonesia LX.
Appendix B 137 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
138 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Pro Environment T est Item Specification CRT Port T est CRT Monitor View Sonic E72f 17" PerfectFlat color CRT Area with 1280*1024 LCD Monitor COMP AQ FP .
Appendix B 139 USB 2.0-Scanner Logitech QuickCam IM(USB2.0 ) 1394 Port T est 1394-HDD Istyle Combo alumiunm external box 1394-Cable 1394 4 to 4 Cable PCMCIA T est Sycard Card 16bi t 32bit SCSI Card Ul.
140 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Environment T est Item Specification CRT Port T est CRT Monitor View Sonic E72f 17" PerfectFlat color CRT Area with 1280*1024 LCD Monitor COMP AQ FP.
Appendix B 141 USB 2.0-Scanner Logitech QuickCam IM(USB2.0 ) 1394 Port T est 1394-HDD Istyle Combo alumiunm external box 1394-Cable 1394 4 to 4 Cable PCMCIA T est Sycard Card 16bi t 32bit SCSI Card Ul.
142 Appendix B.
Appendix C 143 This section describe s online techni cal support servic es available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Un its may access our website.
144 Appendix C.
Index 145 A AFLASH Utility 59 Audio 41 B Battery Pack 69 BIOS 36 package 36 password control 36 ROM size 36 ROM type 36 vendor 36 Version 36 BIOS Supports protocol 36 BIOS Utility 47 Navigating 48 Onb.
146 Index Second Level Cache 36 System Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 80 System Memory 37 System Utilities 47 T T est Compatible Components 137 To p 9 7 T ouchpad Check 83 T roubleshooting 79.
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