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Table of Contents
Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board/the ODD
Module and the LCD Module 70
Removing the HDD Module 70
Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board 70
Removing the ODD Module 71
Removing the LCD Module (including Keyboard) 71
Disassembling the Main Uint 73
Separating the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Assembly 73
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 73
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 73
Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 75
Disassembling the External Modules 77
Disassembling the HDD Module 77
Disassembling the ODD Module 77
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 79
System Check Procedures 80
External Diskette Drive Check 80
External CD-ROM Drive Check 80
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80
Memory check 81
Power System Check 81
Touchpad Check 83
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 84
Index of Error Messages 85
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 88
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 92
Intermittent Problems 95
Undetermined Problems 96
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 97
Top View 97
Bottom View 98
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 101
TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 Exploded Diagram 102
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 115
TravelMate 2480 Series 116
TravelMate 3260 Series 126
TravelMate 3270 Series 131
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 136
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 138
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 140
Appendix C Online Support Information 142