user manual
Table Of Contents
- TravelMate 2000/2500
- Revision History
- Copyright
- Conventions
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Ch.1 System Introduction
- Ch.2 System Utilities
- Ch.3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
- General Information
- Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
- Removing the Battery
- Removing the Memory Module
- Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board
- Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
- Removing the LCD Module
- Disassembling the LCD Module
- Disassembling the Main Unit
- Removing the Keyboard
- Removing the RTC Battery
- Removing the Fan
- Removing the Thermal Module
- Removing the Processor
- Installing the Processor
- Removing the Upper Case Assemly
- Removing the Touchpad Board
- Removing the Touchpad Cable
- Removing the VGA Thermal Plate
- Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate
- Removing the Second Fan Bracket
- Removing the ODD Module(1)
- Removing the ODD Module(2)
- Removing the HDD Bracket
- Removing the Main Board
- Removing the DC Board
- Removing the I/O Port Bracket
- Removing the PCMCIA Slot
- Removing the Speaker Set
- System Upgrade Procedure
- Ch.4 Troubleshooting
- Ch.5 Jumper and Connector Locations
- Ch.6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
- App.A Model Definition and Configuration
- App.B Test Compatible Components
- App.C Online Support Information
75 Chapter 4
System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is
required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.
If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
3. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does
not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device:
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
3. Replace the main board.
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.
2. Replace the keyboard.
3. Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:
T Numeric keypad
T External keyboard
If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.