Travelmate 240
 

Hi

I have an Acer Travelmate 240 Laptop. At every boot, I get a checksum error, and the date/time are completely wrong. My guess is the CMOS battery needs changing. I was wondering if anyone had any idea how to access this battery. I have tried Acer support, but they just tell me to take it to a laptop shop.

I have tried Googling for a service manual, but all I can find is a parts diagram.

If anyone does know, or can point me in the right direction to find the neccesary info, I'd be most grateful. Thanks.

Re: Travelmate 240
 

You have my sympathy... :disturbd:

Just get your screwdriver out - it's on the mainboard. You might have to remove the keyboard to get the bottom off it...

Re: Travelmate 240
 

Thanks for the prompt reply. I did remove all the screws on the bottom, but there is still something holding the base, near the LCD hinges.

This might sound a tad cheeky, but is there a trick to lifting the keyboard? I know with some makes you need to lift 1 or 2 keys first.

Again any suggestions most welcome.

Re: Travelmate 240
 

If its similar to the 260, this pdf may help you.

It has quite a detailed exploded diagram which may help you to figure out how it comes apart.

:)

Re: Travelmate 240
 

Cheers for that. I will certainly get my screwdriver ou tonight and give it a go!