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Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background
The Acer TravelMate 2300 was made in 2004. Known to be budget-friendly, it's an accessible option to consumers interested in a laptop. This laptop is also known for its durability and reliability.
The TravelMate 2300 was compact, making it an option for consumers in the market. The laptop included an Intel Celeron with Intel graphics. Paired with an 14-inch display, it provided enough performance for everyday usage such as filing, creating presentations, and research.
The TravelMate 2300 offered USB Ports, VGA output, Ethernet, and audio jacks. Being a laptop released in the early 2000s, it included Wi-Fi & Bluetooth. All these features made the TravelMate 2300 have a better user experience.
At the time of release, some early users would have issues connecting to their home WiFi, or the laptop not being able to power on. With time and forums about this laptop, users discovered other TravelMate 2300 users were having these issues as well. Acer never took action which led to no recall. Within the forums, users helped each other out which created online communities revolving the Acer TravelMate 2300.
Although Acer has produced newer laptops since 2004, the Acer TravelMate 2300 is still usable with regular maintenance.
Identification
Its weight can identify the Acer TravelMate 2300. It can also be identified by locating its model number underneath the keyboard at the top-right. This laptop is made of heavy plastic, not metal, so it is flexible. It has a standard keyboard instead of a mechanical keyboard. Disassembly is a challenge due to its age and how it was manufactured. It has one PC Card slot, including an empty RAM slot.
Technical Specifications
- CPU: 1.5-GHz Intel Celeron M 340
- Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
- RAM/Expandable to: 256MB/2GB
- Hard Drive: 4,200-rpm 40GB
- Optical Drive: 8X DVD-ROM/24X CD-R/10X CD-RW/24X CD-ROM
- Display/Resolution: 15.4-inch/WXGA
- Graphics/Video: Intel integrated 855GM/64MB (shared)
- Wireless Networking: 802.11b/g
- Ports: Three USB 2.0, VGA, headphone, mic, line-in, modem, Fast Ethernet PC
- Card Slots: One Type II
- Memory Card Slots: None
- Weight: 6.4 pounds
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 11 x 1.5 inches
Additional Information
Additional Information