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TravelMate 4200 SeriesService Guide

4 Chapter 1Board LayoutTop View1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 Touchpad Down Button2 SW1 Lid Switch 11 SW2 Touchpad Up Button3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 Tou

96 Chapter 6RJ-11 CABLE RJ-11 CABLE 50.TAVV5.002BLUETOOTH CABLE BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TAVV5.003LCD WIRESET - 15 IN. LCD WIRESET - 15 IN. 50.TAVV5.004LCD

Chapter 6 97OPTICAL BRACKET OPTICAL BRACKET 33.TAVV5.002HDD DOOR TM HDD DOOR TM 42.TAVV5.004HDD BRACKET HDD BRACKET 33.TAVV5.003DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL D

98 Chapter 6COMMUNICATION MODULEWIRELESS ANTENNA 15 IN. WIRELESS ANTENNA 15 IN. 50.TAVV5.011WIRELESS ANTENNA 15.4 IN. WIRELESS ANTENNA 15.4 IN. 50.TAV

Chapter 6 99KEYBOARD DARFON CHINESE TM KEYBOARD DARFON CHINESE TM KB.TNT07.001KEYBOARD DARFON THAILAND TM KEYBOARD DARFON THAILAND TM KB.TNT07.003KEYB

100 Chapter 6MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 NANYA NT512T64UHA1FN-37BMEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 NANYA NT512T64UHA1FN-37BKN.51203.023MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 INFIN

Chapter 6 101N/A SCREW M2.5*3(NL) SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.001SCREW M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.TAVV5.002SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.TA

102 Chapter 6

Chapter 1 5Bottom ViewNOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get.1 JP19 FAN Connecto

6 Chapter 1Jumper Board LayoutSwitch Board Top ViewMedia Board Top ViewLabel DescriptionSW1 Arcade/TV tunver switchSW2 Volume Up switchSW3 Volume Down

Chapter 1 7Media Board Bottom ViewLS-2923P Power Board Top ViewLabel DescriptionJP3 USB ConnectorJP2 USB ConnectorJP6 RF INe ConnectorJP5 RF Cable Con

8 Chapter 1Jumper SettingLabel DescriptionJ3 Clear CMOS JumperNote: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.

Chapter 1 9Your Acer Notebook tourAfter knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.TravelMate 4200 front view

10 Chapter 1Closed Front View# Icon Item Description1 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.2Bluetooth® communication button/ind

Chapter 1 11Left ViewRight View# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 Ventilation

12 Chapter 1Rear PanelBase view4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.# Icon Item Description1 DC-in jack Connects to an

Chapter 1 13IndicatorsThe computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.TravelMa

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 4200 service guide.Date Chapter Updates

14 Chapter 1NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.Easy-Launch

Chapter 1 15Using the KeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys

16 Chapter 1Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Hot KeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to

Chapter 1 17Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eMan

18 Chapter 1Special KeyYou can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:Aspire Seri

Chapter 1 19Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage you

20 Chapter 1easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwor

Chapter 1 21Acer eLock ManagementAcer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drive

22 Chapter 1Acer ePerformance ManagementAcer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.

Chapter 1 23Acer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the m

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24 Chapter 1NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk

Chapter 1 25Acer eNet ManagementAcer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locat

26 Chapter 1settings(IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Ace

Chapter 1 27You can also click “Advanced Settings” to:T Set alarms.T Re-load factory defaults.T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is cl

28 Chapter 1Acer ePresentation ManagementAcer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA

Chapter 1 29Hardware Specifications and Configurations ProcessorItem SpecificationCPU typeIntel® CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB

30 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On

Chapter 1 31Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)Protocol Bluetooth 2.0Interface USB 1.1Connector type Mini-USBWireless Module 802.11b/g (opt

32 Chapter 1Combo Drive InterfaceItem SpecificationVendor & model name DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244NPerformance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD

Chapter 1 33NOTE: RAMDAC refers to Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter: the VGA controller chip that maintains the range of colors and co

IVConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

34 Chapter 1 Number of USB port 3Location Three on the right sideSerial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS SetupPCMCIA PortItem Specificat

Chapter 1 35Battery Type Li-ionPack capacity 4000 mAH forSanyo (6cell) 2.03920 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.03900 mAH Panasonic (6cell) 2.04800 mAH Snayo (6cel

36 Chapter 1LCD InverterItem SpecificationVendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GPBrightness conditions N/AInput voltage (V) 9~21Input current (mA) 2

Chapter 2 37BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

38 Chapter 2Navigating the BIOS UtilityThere are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.Follow these instructions:T T

Chapter 2 39InformationNOTE: The system information is subject to different models.Parameter DescriptionCPU Type This field shows the CPU type and spe

40 Chapter 2MainThe Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user

Chapter 2 41The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: The s

42 Chapter 2AdvancedThe Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.The tabl

Chapter 2 43SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.PhoenixBIOS Setup Util

VPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

44 Chapter 2The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: When

Chapter 2 451. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:2. Type the c

46 Chapter 2If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

Chapter 2 47BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette dri

48 Chapter 2ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the

Chapter 2 49BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:T New versions of system programsT New features or

50 Chapter 2

Chapter 3 51This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemb

52 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

Chapter 3 53Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

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54 Chapter 3Screw ListItem Description Part NumberA SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.001B SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.TAVV5.002C SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.TAVV5.003D SCRE

Chapter 3 55Removing the Battery Pack1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.

56 Chapter 3Removing the HDD Module/Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module1. Remove the two screws fas

Chapter 3 576. Remove the two screws fastening the system fan. 7. Take out the system fan from the main unit.8. Remove the four screws fastening the t

58 Chapter 314. Remove the screw holding the mini cover.15. Detach the mini cover from the main unit.Removing the ODD Module1. First, remove the screw

Chapter 3 595. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board.6. Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom.7

60 Chapter 3Disassembling the Main UnitSeparate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly1. Remove two screws fastening the upper case

Chapter 3 6112. Disconnect the touchpad FFC.13. Then remove the touchpad FFC from the touchpad.14. Detach the touchpad from the upper case.Disassembli

62 Chapter 37. Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case.8. Pull the lower case outwards as the image shows and detach the main boar

Chapter 3 63Disassembling the LCD Module1. Remove the four screw caps as shown.2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel.3. Then detach the LCD

Chapter 1 1FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:Platform and memroyT Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring:t I

64 Chapter 312. Remove the four screws holding the LCD left bracket.13. Remove the LCD left bracket.

Chapter 3 65Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module1. Remove two screws hodling the HDD bracket on one side.2. Remove another t

66 Chapter 3

Chapter 4 69Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer

70 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-

Chapter 4 71If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory checkMemory errors might stop

72 Chapter 4Check the Power AdapterUnplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter ca

Chapter 4 73Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel2. In P

74 Chapter 4Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely ca

Chapter 4 75Index of Error MessagesError Code ListError Codes Error Messages006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch2.

2 Chapter 1T Intel® High-Definition audio supportT Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatibleT S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for di

76 Chapter 4Real time clock error RTC batteryRun BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.System boardPrevious boot incomplet

Chapter 4 77Error Message ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceNo beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.Power source (batter

78 Chapter 4Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)04h Get CPU type06h

Chapter 4 7946h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice48h Check video configuration against CMOS49h Initialize PCI bus and devices4Ah Initialize all video

80 Chapter 48Ch Initialize floppy controller8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)90h Initialize hard-disk controllers91h Initialize local-bus

Chapter 4 81D2h Unknown interruptCode BeepsE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the bridgeE2h Initialize the CPUE3h Initialize the system timerE4h

82 Chapter 4Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too darkL

Chapter 4 83Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 73. Battery packSystem boardPCMCIA-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in

84 Chapter 4NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 86.Battery fuel g

Chapter 4 85Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defec

Chapter 1 3System Block DiagramThis is for UMA modelsThis is for discrete modelsPower On/Off CKT.Touch Padpage 42CRT & TV-outLPC BUSpage 36uFCBGA-

86 Chapter 4Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whet

Chapter 5 87Board LayoutTop View1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 Touchpad Down Button2 SW1 Lid Switch 11 SW2 Touchpad Up Button3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 To

88 Chapter 5Bottom ViewNOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get.1 JP19 FAN Connect

Chapter 5 89Jumper Board LayoutSwitch Board Top ViewMedia Board Top ViewLabel DescriptionSW1 Arcade/TV tunver switchSW2 Volume Up switchSW3 Volume Dow

90 Chapter 5Media Board Bottom ViewLS-2923P Power Board Top ViewLabel DescriptionJP3 USB ConnectorJP2 USB ConnectorJP6 RF INe ConnectorJP5 RF Cable Co

Chapter 5 91Jumper SettingLabel DescriptionJ3 Clear CMOS JumperNote: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.

92 Chapter 5

Chapter 6 93This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configurations of Travelmate 4200. Please refer to this chapter whe

94 Chapter 6Exploded DiagramThe exploded diagram is not available as the service guide released. We will update this chapter as soon as we get the dat

Chapter 6 95PartsCATEGORY PARTNAME DESCRIPTION Acer PNADAPTERADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP-90SB BBACADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP-90SB BBACAP.09001.003ADAPT