Acer TravelMate 290 series service guide
This service guide covers the Acer TravelMate 290 Series notebook, detailing system specifications, BIOS utilities, hardware configurations, and connector locations. It includes detailed disassembly instructions for the main unit, LCD, keyboard, HDD, and optical drive, as well as troubleshooting procedures for common hardware issues.
Additional sections provide a comprehensive FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list, model definition, test compatible components, and online support information. Appendices contain display and peripheral compatibility tables and instructions for accessing Acer's technical support resources.
| Processor | Intel Mobile Pentium M, 1.3–1.7 GHz |
|---|---|
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB (two 1024 MB SO‑DIMM modules) |
| Display | 1024 × 768 XGA, 16.7 million colors |
| Hard Disk | High‑capacity Enhanced‑IDE drive |
| Battery | Li‑Ion main battery pack |
Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications as described in the troubleshooting section.
The FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List in Chapter 6 provides the complete parts list for the TravelMate 290 Series.
The notebook uses Insyde MobilePRO BIOS version 4.0.
Online support is available through Acer’s CSD website; see Appendix C for details on accessing technical resources.