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Acer TravelMate 2100/2600 Series
Service Guide
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 2100/2600 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 2004/08/20 Chapter 3 Replace someof the disassembling images 2004/09/30 Chapter 2 Correct BIOS parameter description on page 38 2004/10/18 Chapter 6 Correct part number on page 103 II
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. IV
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Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES w
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Chapter 1 System Introduction Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ® ® Intel Pentium 4 processors, 2.8GHz and above (for TravelMate 2600) ® ® Intel Celeron processors, 2.6GHz and above (for TravelMate 2100) ® TM Intel Hyper-Threading technology 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual soDIMM modules 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disc drive Advanced Configuration Power
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Expansion One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgrageable memory modules Keyboard and pointing device 84/85/88-key Windows device Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O Ports One Type III or two Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100 Base-T) One DC-in jack (AC Adapter) One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant) One external monitor port One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One line-out ja
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System Block Diagram Chapter 1 3 A B C D E SYSTEM DC/DC TPS51020DBT 38 YUHINA3A Block Diagram INPUTS OUTPUTS 5V_S5 5V_S3 5V_S0 DCBATOUT Project code: 91.40I01.001 3D3V_S5 4 3D3V_S3 4 CLK GEN. 3D3V_S0 PCB P/N : 48.40I01.0SA Intel CPU ICS951402AGT 3 SYSTEM DC/DC REVISION : 03245-SA Mobile P4 TPS5110 37 /Northwood INPUTS OUTPUTS /Prescott 4, 5 2D5V_S5 DCBATOUT 1D5V_S0 FSB 400/533/800MHz APL5331 36 CRT 13 2D5V_S3 1D25V_S0 DDR*2 266/333/400MHz ATI TV OUT 21 CPU DC/DC RC300M 11,12 MAX1546AETL 3
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Board Layout Top View 1 Line-in Port 15 CPU Socket 2 Line-out Port 16 North Bridge 3 RJ45+RJ11 17 Fan Connector 4 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 18 Second Fan Connector 5 USB Port 19 Touchpad Cable Connector 6 USB Port 20 HDD Connector 7 USB Port 21 Keyboard Connector 8 USB Port 22 Speaker Cable Connector 9 VGA Port 23 Optical Drive Connector 10 S-Video Port 24 South Bridge 11 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 25 RTC Battery Connector 12 Parallel Port 26 Launch Board Cable Connector 13 DC-in Port 27 SW
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Bottom View 1 Wireless LAN Card Connector 5 FIR Port 2 Modem Board Connector 6 DIMM Socket 1 3 Modem Cable Connector 7 DIMM Socket 2 4 IEEE 1394 Port 8 Chapter 1 5
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Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Front Panel # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. 3 Power button Turns on the computer power. 4 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area
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Left Panel # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 PC card slot Connects to one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card(s). 2 Eject buttons Eject the PC cards from the slot. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 5 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 6 Eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from teh drive. 7 Emergency eject s
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Right Panel # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 8 Chapter 1
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Rear Panel # Icon Port Description 1 Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 3 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors(with FRC technology) at 1024x768 resolution 5 Four USB port (four) Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB came
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Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. 10 Chapter 1
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Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. . The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description 1 Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is communication button enabled. 2 Power Lights when the computer is on. 3 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resum
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Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. @ Num Lock (Fn-F11) When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode ] when
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Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control keypad keys. M
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Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 Chapter 1
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Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Function Description Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions. Fn-l Setup Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Fn- m Power Management Switches between the power management sch
