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1. Cx DIOS ae E d Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start gt All Programs gt Launch Manager to start the application Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti virus utlity that can protect against viruses keeping your data safe and How do I check for viruses 4 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop 2 Select Tasks amp Scans 28 Chapter 1 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system 4 When the scan is complete review the results of the scan NOTE For optimal security run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working For more information refer to the Norton Internet Security help files Chapter 1 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type AMD Turion 64 X2 dual core mobile technology TL 66 TL 64 TL OITL SE TL 52 1 MB L2 cache 2 3 2 2 2 0 1 8 1 6 GHz 1600 MHz HyperTransport Bus Mobile AMD Sempron 34001 512 KB L2 cache 1 8 GHz 1600 MHz HyperTransport Bus 3500
2. mue 2 LCD FPC LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD LEFT HINGE RIGHT HINGE Main Screw List LCD BACK PANEL E i1 3 ANTENNAS INTERNAL VGA MICROPHONE CAMERA 8600233736 BS 00F 19 735 2 8600C07 220 Chapler 3 95 Removing the LCD Bezel D 2 4 5 5 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 Remove the four upper bezel screw caps and the four lower bezel caps 07 96 Chapter 3 8 Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and remove the bezel from the LCD module NOTE The bottom side of the bezel is glued to the Icd panel be careful when trying to remove the bezel Removing the LCD module with the Brackets See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 See Removing the LCD on page 96 Disconnect the cable from the camera board Chapler 3 97 8 Remove the three screws A securing the LCD module and the Inverter pan
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6. M690G ATI SB600 Chapter 1 35 System Board Major Chips VGA M66 M74 M76 TAN Realtek 8100580 USB 20 Intel ICHSM Super VO controller MODEM ALG 883 Bluetooth Bullin ATI SB460 Wireless 802 11 btg Bullin ATI SB460 PCMCIA S in 1 Card Reader ENE CBT 141410 Audio Codec Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Keyboard controller NS PC97541V Total number of keypads 105 106 Windows logo key Yes Internal amp external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard the USB port directly Yes Battery Vendor amp model name Panasonic 6cell 2 0 Sanyo cell 2 0 SMP amp cell 2 0 Panasonic Bcell 2 4 Sanyo amp cell 2 4 SMP amp ell 2 4 Battery Type Lion Pack capacity 4000 mAH Panasonic Gcell 2 0 4000 mAH Sanyo Geel 2 0 4000 mAH SMP 6cell 2 0 4800 mAH Panasonic Bcell 2 4 4800 mAH Sanyo Bcell 2 4 4800 mAH SMP amp cell 2 4 Number of battery cell Package configuration 3 cells in series 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series 2 series in parallel Normal voltage Charge voltage 180v Chapter 1 LCD 17 inch Vendor amp model name Glare LTN170X2 L02 1 1 Glare LP171WP4 TLB1 Glare B170PW03 Non Glare LTNI7OX2 L02 1 Non Glare LP171WP4 TLA1 Non Glare Screen Diagonal mm 17 inches T7
7. 2 1 jack 72 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY HEAT SINK FAN MIDDLE s COVER MODEM LCD MODULE ceu BOARD Cx4 Cx4 ET TOUCH PAD FINGERPRINT mune Removing the Modem Board 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 Chapter 3 3 See Removing the DIMM on page 68 4 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 5 Remove the 2 screws C securing the modem card M2xL4 2 Siver 6 partially to detach the modem board from the main board NOTE The modem cable is still attached to the modem board 7 Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 Chapter 3 3 Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from on the main board 2 M2 x L4 2 Siver 5 Remove the heatsink fan module from the main board Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page
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10. 168 Appendix AFLASH Utility 53 Antennas 100 Audio 35 Battery Pack 62 BIOS 31 package 31 password control 31 ROM size 31 ROM type 31 vendor 31 Version 31 BIOS Supports protocol 31 BIOS Utility 41 53 Navigating 42 Onboard Device Configuration 48 Security 45 47 System Security 52 Board Layout Top View 123 brightness hotkeys 16 Cache controller 31 size 31 caps lock on indicator 10 CardBus 36 computer on indicator 10 CPU 76 CPU Fan True Value Table 31 DIMM Module 68 Display 4 display hotkeys 16 Error Symptom to Spare Part Index 108 Euro 17 External CD ROM Drive Check 104 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 61 Features Flash Utility 53 fpc cable 98 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 129 Hard disk 33 Hard Disk Drive Module 69 HDD 33 Heatsink Module 74 Hibernation mode hotkey 16 Hot Keys 14 Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 121 internal mic and web camera 101 inverter board 98 Jumper and Connector Locations 123 Top View 123 Keyboard 37 79 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 104 Launch Board 85 LCD Bezel 96 Index 169 LCD Brackets 99 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 95 LCD with the Brackets 97 lower cover 64 speakers hotkey 16 System Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 104 System Memory 32 System Utilities 41 Main Unit Disassembly T Flowchart 73 Mainboard 89 Test Compatible Components 1
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15. PCMCIA Test LANIModam Card TOK CardBus Ethernet 107700 32 10 100 Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G Iomega Click 40 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC ILCB DV O Data 1394 Interface Cardbuss CB1394 DVC 105820 Card IBM EtnerJet CardBus Adaptor 10 100 Adaptec USB2 Connect IOGEAR Cardbus Card USB 2 0 GPRS Card Vodafone QLTACC 21581 3G GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card 5 1 1 Adaptor ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Sunix Serial ATA External SATAII ExpressCard IK KOUWELL IEEE 1394 USB 2 0 ExpressCard 51 ExpressCard 11 1 RAV Appendix B 165 Memory Card Test SDIMSIMMCISMICFIMicrodriveIXD SD Card Apacer 128 2568 Transcend 256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 298 150x Hi Speed KINGMAX 1GB 66x Hi Speed SanDisk 16B IRIDATA 4GB SD PRO Memory Card Card FO DATA 64MB MS Apacor 128MB MS Sony 512 MS PRO Lexar 512MB MS PRO Lexar 168 MS PRO SanDisk 1GB MS PRO Sony 2GB MS PRO Duo High Speed Sony 268 MS PRO MMC Card SanDisk 32MB Transcend 64 128MB Apacor 128MB Transcend 256 SanDisk RS MMC 128MB PO RS MMC 256MB Transcend 512MB A DATA Turbo 200X 2GB Card XD Card Apacer 256 512 SanDisk 268 Olympus 512M8 166 Appendix
16. See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 1 2 3 4 5 See Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65 6 See Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 7 See Removing the DIMM on page 68 8 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 9 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69 10 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70 41 See Removing the Modem Board on page 73 42 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 13 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 44 See Removing the CPI 45 See Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only on page 77 page 76 19 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 47 See Removing the Keyboard on page 79 18 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 19 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 83 20 See Removing the Main Board on page 89 Chapler 3 21 Remove the one screw C securing the USB board to the lower case N2xL 1 Siver 22 Remove the USB Board from the lower case Chapler 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Ax LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY 1 LCD MODULE Axe LOD BEZEL Y LCD ASSEMBLY INVERTER BOARD
17. right mouse buttons The center butlon serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function manufacturing option or a 4 way scroll button manufacturing option 7 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 8 Touchpad Touch sensilive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse E Keyboard For entering data into your computer 17 Power bution Turns the computer on and off Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that ight up To show the status of the computers functions and components Closed Front View Latch Locks and releases the lid Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 3 5 in 1 card reader Accepls Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MS PRO and xD Picture Card Note Only one card can operate at any given time player stereo walkman mp3 player speakeriline out e g speakers headphones printer and IR aware computer Q AN switch option 6 Chapter 1 Wireless Enabie disable the wireless function Indicates the communication status of wireless LAN communication switch manufacturing option Left View T Kensington lock slot Connects to a Ken
18. 18 19 20 21 See Removing the Modem Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65 See Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 See Removing the DIMM on page 68 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 68 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70 n page 73 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU on page 76 See Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only on page 77 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the Keyboard on page 79 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 83 See Removing the Main Board on page 89 Remove the tape securing the speaker cables in place 92 Chapter 3 23 Remove the four screws C holding the left and right speakers N2xU 4 Siver 24 Remove the left and right speakers from the upper case ia Removing the USB Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63
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20. 5505 uer D 30507 assos Taw pos stava leu ET El 50512 50512 leas ma ma 22 5505 AW ban EEJ uer ioco IASSOSTAN roo lLinpuste umac 151260 m CB CAN El XGA 50512 ma larsa 5505 DAT 30807 assosta pos star us 68 to El MXGA 50512 Neos NEUE larsa rena Appendix A 160 sse RAP mia ASSG2N wc sosrz JN N20G _ aoco wx fo WxGA mens sax x D Junpusis Is star retusa cB to 0 FOX lira onu 20 161 Appendix A Appendix A 162 Test Compatible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home Windows XP Pro environment Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the TravelMate 7
21. Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V 41 5 Operating Chapter 1 33 Vendor amp model name HLDS Super Multi Drive GSA T20N PHILIPS Super Multi Drive DS 1 PIONEER Super Multi Drive DVR K17RS Performance Specification Wi CD Diskette With DVD Diskete Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 08Mbytes sec Buffer Memory WB Interface PATA Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD CD DA CD ROM CD ROM XA PhotoCD muli session Video CD Cd Extra CD CD text DVD DVD VIDEO DVD ROM DVD R 3 968 4 7GB DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW CD CD DA Red Book Standard Audio CD amp CD TEXT CD ROM Yellow Book 1 amp 2 Standard Data CD ROM Mode2 Form1 amp 2 Photo CD Multi Session CD I Green Book Mode2 Form1 2 Ready Bridge CD Extra CD Plus Blue Book Audio TextVideo Video CD White Book MPEG1 Video CD R Orange Book Part CD RW amp HSRW Orange Book Part Volume amp Volume 2 Super Audio CD SACD Hybrid type US amp US RW DVD DVD ROM Bock 1 02 DVD Dual DVD Video Book 1 1 DVD R Book 1 0 3 96 DVD R Book 2 0 4 76 General amp Authoring DVD R Version 1 0 DVD RW DVD RW Non CPRM amp CPRM DVD R Dua
22. LCD Modus LCD MODULE 154 WXGA NONE GLARE WJ ANTENNA 0 3M CAMERA BMTKTOT O07 LCD 154 WXGA AU B154EW02 V0 NONE GLARE 118108013 LCD 154 WXGA LG LPIS4WXA TLA2 NONE GLARE LK15408 027 LCD MODULE 15 4 WXGA GLARE WI ANTENNA amp CAMERA M TK101 002 Chapter 6 137 LCD 154 WXGA AU B154EW02 VI LK 15405014 GLARE LCD 14 WXGA LGLP154WX4 TK 15408028 TLC2 GLARE Camera CAMERA CMOS 0 3M BISON BN30V4O717300 UVC 577501001 CAMERA CMOS 0 3M SUYIN CNo314 0V03 UVC 577901001 CAMERA COMOS 57 TKC01 001 CNF6041 UVC Communication Module WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT 257901001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT 2570901002 Microphone NICROPHONE CABLE 2170901003 Main Board MAINBOARD TMST10 INTEL 945 PM ICHTM BCM578MKMLG LF W 1394 WI MODEM amp RTC BATTERY MBTKAOT O01 MAINBOARD INTEL 943GML ICH7M NCMSTEMKMLG LF WI 1394 W MODEM amp RTC BATTERY MBTK601 001 PCNGIA SioUPC Card Siot PCMCIA 4PIN SLOT CONN CARD BUS PX10AFR02PH 1 22 TK901001 Memory SDIMM 1GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T2953EZ3 CE6 KN AGB0B 011 SDIMM 512MB DDRII667 NANYA NT512T64UH6BOFN 3C LF KN 51203 032 SDIMM 512MB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T6554EZ3 CE6 LF KN 51208 023 SDIMM 512MB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMPS64S64CP6 YSAB LF KNS1206019 SDIMM 512MB DDRII667 PROMOS V916764824QBFW F5 LF KN S120
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24. AP 09003 011 2448 Battery 50 Chapter 6 BATTERY PACK Li 6CELL2 0MAH BT 00603 029 SANYO BATTERYPACKLIFGCELLZOMAH BT00604 015 SONY BATTERYPACKLIGCELLZOMAH BT00605 014 PANASONIC BATTERYPACKLIGCELLZOMAH BT 00607 008 SIMPLO BATTERY PACK 6CELLZ4MAH BT 00808 022 SANYO BATTERY PACK Li BCELL 2 4MAH SONY BT00804 019 BATTERY PACK BCELL 24MAH PANASONIC BT00805 010 BATTERYPACKLIFECELLZAMAH BT00807013 SIMPLO RTC BATTERY COIN BATTERY 23 TCZV1004 CR2032 MITSUBISHI Boards WIRELESS 80271 KIGLNOT 007 INTEL 3945 MW1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802 1186 KIGLNOT 002 INTEL 3945 MW2 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 80211486 KLGLNDI O03 INTEL 3945 RW WIRELESSLANBOARDBOLTABG KIGLNOT 005 INTEL 394586 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802 1ABG KLKDN01001 KEDRON WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802 1ABG KLKDN01002 KEDRON MOW2 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 02 11 __ KLKDN01003 KEDRON ROW VGA BOARD ATI MXM71 128MB GDDR HYNIX S TKEDTODT USB BOARD COLUMBIA 065631 55 TK01001 LAUNCH BOARD COLUMBIA 06584 1 55 TK901 002 POWER BOARD COLUMBIA 06585 68 TK907 008 1 TOUCHPAD SCROLL KEY BOARD COLUMBIA 06587 1 S6 TKC01 001 TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNAPTICS 56 TK901001 00372 012 INVERTER BOARD 17 DARFON VK21189 801 INVERTER BOARD 17 FOXCONN 19 TK901002 T 20249 00 INVE
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26. 23 Remove the fingerprint board from the upper case ae S Chapter 3 24 Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board WARNING The touchpad board is glued to the upper case only remove the touchpad board if it is defective Removing the Main Board See Removing the Battery on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the Secondary HOD Cover on page 65 See Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 See Removing the DIMM on page 68 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 68 10 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70 41 See Removing the Modem Board on page 73 12 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 43 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 44 See Removing the CPI 35 See Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only on page 77 46 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 47 See Removing the Keyboard on page 79 48 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 9 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 83 page 76 Chapter 3 89 20 Disconnect the USB cable from the main board 21 Disconnect the Bl
27. E Open Windows Explore lt gt lt F gt Search for a file or folder gj lt G gt Cycle through Sidebar gadgets gt lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain 8 M Minimizes all windows lt gt lt R gt Open the Run dialog box 4 T Cycle through programs on the taskbar gt lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center lt gt lt gt Open Windows Mobility Center lt gt BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box 8 lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop 8 lt TAB gt Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 5 0 lt gt lt SPACEBARD Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt lt gt F Search for computers if you are on a network lt CTRL gt lt gt TAB Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows Vista some shortcuts may not function as described ES Application key This kay has The same effect ss cicking the right mouse button opens the applications context menu Application key 14 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls
28. Remove the one screw J holding the launch board and remove the launch board from the upper cover N2xU 1 Black Removing theTouch Pad Board Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65 See Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on 66 See Removing the DIMM on page 68 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70 See Removing the Modem Board n page 73 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 Chapter 3 14 See Removing the CPU on page 76 35 See Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only on page 77 16 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 47 See Removing the Keyboard on page 79 48 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 19 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 83 20 Remove the fingerprint cable from the fingerprint board Chapter 3 87 22 Remove the four screws C on the touch pad bracket and remove the touch pad bracket from the upper N2xU 4 Siver
29. 4 Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied 3 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list Check the Power Adapter on page 106 Check the Battery Pack on page 107 Chapter 4 105 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable See the following figure Pin 1 19 to 20 5V Pin 2 OV Ground 2 1 4 If the voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 Ifthe voltage is within the range do the following Replace the System board Ifthe problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 122 Ifthe voltage is not correct go to the next step NOTE An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect 3 Ifthe power on indicator does not light up check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation 4 Ifthe operational charge does not work see Check the Battery
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31. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode after closing the LCD See Save to Disk S4 on page 38 LCD cover switch System board 118 Chapler 4 Power Management Related Symptoms The system doesn t resume from hibernation mode See Save to Disk S4 on page 38 Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the LCD See Save to Disk S4 on page 38 LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 Remove battery pack and letit cool for 2 hours Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the installed devices Enter BIOS Setup Ulilly to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard diskCD ROM diskette drives External display does not work correctly Press Fn F5 LODICRT Bath display switching System board USB does nat work correctly System board Print problems Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self
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33. m 8 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 96 See Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 97 Remove the two screws E securing the let and right hinge to the back cover M25 x5 2 Black 9 Remove the left and right hinge from the back cover Removing the Antennas See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 96 See Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 97 See Removing the Left and Right Hinge on page 100 100 Chapter 3 9 Loosen the aluminum tape holding the antennas in place Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 96 Chapler 3 10
34. 2 Either directly press the lt gt key at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies by the operating system version NOTE Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoftcom typography fag fag12 htm for more information 16 Chapter 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen it provides access to the following utilities L AcereNet Management hooks up to location based networks intelligently C AcerePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans C AcerePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings O Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption AcereLock Management limits access to external storage media Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely C AcereSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select the Help or Tutorial function Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management you must initialize the Empowering Techno
35. 47Hz to 63Hz Maximum input AC current Thrush current 220A 115VAC 220A 230VAC Efficiency 82 min 115VAC Input full load System Power Management Mech Off 63 All devices in the system are turned off completely Soft Off G2 S5 OS initiated shutdown All devices in the system are turned off completely Working 60150 Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state Suspend to RAM 53 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD ROM Power Down Super l O Low Power mode Save to Disk 54 Also called Hibernation Mode System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whale system Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during POST when Press F2 to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press F2 to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device without en
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37. 1 Scan code 2 upper case ASCII Code 3 Lower case ASCII code Enter your choice 2 Choose 2 Those passwords are master password 3 Restoring the BIOS through the Crisis Disk 126 Chapter 5 Enable this function by pressing Fn ESC and the Power Button To use this function it is strongly recommended that the AC adapter is plugged and battery is inserted into the battery slot If this function is enabled the system will force the BIOS to enter into a special BIOS block called BootBlock RD CSD can use this special BIOS code to recover the BIOS to a successful one if previous BIOS flashing process fails However before doing this one Crisis Disk should be prepared in WinXP Follow the steps below a Prepare the Crisis Disk in WinXP Crisis Disk will be released when BIOS V1 00 is released b Insertthe Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is attached to the failed machine On the power off state press Fn ESC hold them then press the power button The system should be powered on with Crisis Recovery process d BootBlock BIOS starts to restore the failed BIOS code Short beeps should be heard when flashing e If the flashing process is finished a long beep should be heard f Power down the system when the above steps is finished If the crisis recovery process is finished the system should be powered on with a successful BIOS RDICSD can then update th
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39. GDDR2 VRAM up to 768 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 DirectX 10 and PCI Express for selected models Dual independent display support 16 7 million colors MPEG 2IDVD hardware assisted capability accelerationifull decode for selected models WMV VC 1 and H 264 AVC support acceleration ull decode for selected models S video TV out NTSC PAL support DVI D true digital video interface support gcoooc Storage subsystem Qj 80 120 160 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer Disk Anti Shock Protection for selected models Qj 80 120 160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti Shock Protection for selected Chapter 1 1 models Optical drive options DVD Super Muli double layer drive DVDICD RW combo drive 5 in 1 card reader supporting Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture xD Input devices 0 05 106 ey keyboard with inverted T cursor layout 2 5 mm minimum key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function manufacturing option Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4 way scroll button manufacturing option 12 function keys four cursor keys two Windows keys hotkey controls embedded numeric keypad international language support independent Euro an
40. INTEL KC22501 DDP CPU YONAH T2250 1 7SGHZ 533 INTEL KG22801DTP CPU YONAH T2350 1 866HZ INTEL KCZ3S01DTP CPU YONAH T2450 Z0GHZ INTEL KC24501DTP CPU MEROM T5200 1 6GHZ INTEL KC S2001DTP CPU MEROM T5300 173GHZ INTEL KC S3001DTP CPU MEROM T5500 1 66GHZ INTEL KC 55001 DTP PGAB E Chapter 6 CPU MEROM T5500 1 66GHZ INTEL PGA KCSSLOLDTP GPU MEROM T5600 T 83GHZ INTEL PGAB KCS6001DTP CPU MEROM T5600 T 83GHZ INTEL PGA KCSSLOTDTP CPU MEROM T7200 2 06HZ INTEL PGAB2 KCT2901DTP CPU MEROM T7400 2 16GHZ INTEL PGAB KGTAQ1DTP CPU MEROM T7600 2 33GHZ INTEL GPU YONAH CELM 430 1 73GHZ INTEL PGA KE NDOT 430 GPU YONAH CEL M430 1 73GHZ INTEL KCNDOOT A30 CPU YONAH 440 86GHZ INTEL PGA DO KC NDOOT 440 GPU MEROM CELM 520 1 63GHZ INTEL KC N0001 520 GPU MEROM CELM 530 1 73GHZ INTEL KENO0OT 530 DVD RW Drive ASSEMBLY SUPLER MULTI MODULE 8 eM TKOO 002 DVD Module DVD RW DRIVE SX S MUTI PIONEERDVR K17RS LF WIO BEZEL KU 00805 038 DVD RW DRIVE 8X S MULTI PANASONIC UJ 850UAA1 A LF WO BEZEL KU 00807 055 DVD RW DRIVE 8X S MULTI 10100809010 PHILIPS DS BATP LF WIO BEZEL DVD RW DRIVE 8X S MULTIHLDS KU 0080D027 GSA T20N LF WIO BEZEL Fan 18 FAN FORCECON 25 TK901 001 Heatsink CPU
41. Pack on page 107 106 Chapter 4 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2 In Power Meter confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct 3 Repeat the steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter 4 This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging From Hardware 4 Power off the computer 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 ground 3 Ifthe voltage is sil ess than 7 5 Vdc after recharging replace the battery To check the battery charge operation use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator stil does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace non defective FRU 4 Reconnect the touchpad cables 2 Replace the touchpad 3 Replace the system board After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short t
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44. cable from the SWITCHCN1 from the main board z ats 23 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TOUCHPAD on the main board Ez Chapter 3 24 Remove the twenty screws A on the bottom and top panel N25 xL6 20 Black 3 0 kaf om 25 Gently pry the upper case from the main unit Removing the Launch Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65 See Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 See Removing the DIMM on page 68 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70 See Removing the Modem Board on page 73 Chapler 3 85 42 44 35 46 18 39 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU on page 76 See Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only on page 77 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the Keyboard on page 79 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 83
45. choose an appropriate display setting NOTE Ifthe restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an extemal resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentalion Management adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons Itis conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption decryption and also supports on the fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook Chapter 1 21 The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard wil prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password This password wil be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a fle NOTE The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted fle Be sure to safeguard all related passwords Acer eLock Management i Acer eLock Management 5 simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that data can t be stol
46. parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized Main Advanced Set Supervisor Password NOTE Please refer to Remove HDD BIOS Password section if you need to know how to remove HDD BIOS Password Chapter 2 ar The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password User Password is Shows the setting ofthe user password HDD Password is Shows the setting ofthe hard disk drive Clear or Set password Sel Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password When sat this password protects the BIOS Setup Utlity from unauthorized access The user can not ether enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters Set Usar Password Press Enter to set Ihe user password When user password is set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utiity from unauthorized access The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters Sal HDD Password Press Enter to set the HDD password Password on Boot Defines whether a password s required or not while the events defined inthis group happened The folowing sub options are all requires tho Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password as used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompte
47. 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 4 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 non defective FRU 4 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer Numeric keypad 104 Chapter 4 External keyboard If any of these devices do not work reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or hang the system 4 from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program please refer to main board 2 Goto the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 Press F2 in the test items
48. test Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Serial or parallel port device problems Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board Chapter 4 119 Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Touchpad does not work Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correclly Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 122 120 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists When analyzing an intermittent problem do the following 4 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 If no error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors Cha
49. 0 MBiSec 150 MB Sec 150 MB Sec ure a DMAmodes Utra DMA mode 5 UtraDMAmode 5 Ura DMA modes host buffer Mbytesis DC Power Requirements Voltage i 5 SV DC 1 5 i 5 i 5 tolerance Combo Drive module Vendor amp model name SONY COMBO 12 7mm Tray 24X CRX880A Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 8Mbytes sec Buffer Memory Interface PATA Applicable disc format T Reads and writes dala in each CD ROM CD ROMXA CDT FMV Video CD and CD EXTRA 2 Reads data in Photo CD Single and multi session 3 Reads and writes standard CD DA 4 Reads and writes CD R discs conforming to Orange Book Part 2 5 Reads and writes CD RW discs conforming to Orange Book Part 3 6 Reads data in DVD ROM Applicable DVD formats Read DVD DVD ROM DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD 18 DVD Video DVD R 3 95G DVD R 470 DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Muli Border DVD R DVD RW Multi session DVD R DVD RW and DVD RAM optional Applicable CD Formats Read CD CD DA CD ROM Mode 1 CD ROM XA Mode Mode 2 Form 1 and Mode 2 Form 2 CD i Ready Video CD MPEG 1 Karaoke CD Super Video CD Photo CD Enhanced CD CD Plus CD Extra rax CD CD Text CD R CD RW Applicable CD Formats Write CD DA CD ROM Mode 1 CD ROMIXA Mode 2 Form 1 and Mode 2 Form 2 CDi Video CD CD Text
50. 004 SDIMM 1GB DDRIIGST NANYA NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C LF KN16B03 014 SDIMM 1GB DDRII533 SAMSUNG M470T2953EZ3 CDS LF KN AGB08 012 SDIMM 1GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP512S64CP8 YS LF KN AGB0G006 SDIMM 1GB DDRII667 PROMOS V916765G240BFW F5 KN AGBOM001 Miscelanaous LOGO PLATE FOR PANEL STAV TOOT LOGO PLATE FOR BEZEL 31A46V1001 NAME PLATE 8710 138 Chapter 6 NAME PLATE T5310 40 TK601 001 LCD SCREW RUBBER 277801001 Screws SCREW 2 x L3 WHITE 8000007220 SCREW MAS x L6 NYLOK GREE SCREW M2 5 x L8 NYLOK CR3 8600234738 SCREWMZS xSNI 867901001 SCREWMACHWAFERMSKLANI 885 9AS24 4RO SCREWMZS x L5 BLACK ZN NYLOK 867501001 SCREW DIMM COVER STEEL 86 00A02 140 SCREW 2 x 4 WAFER NI 86 9A5524R0 SCREWNIM2xL6 86 9A5526R0 Chapter 6 139 Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 7520 7520G 7220 7220G Series LASS JAAP DON JASSOSTAN ATW wu 5012 ec NWS N OW AW Wow 38 axa mens sax x ban ho UNPUSt4 B ise m ce ta Tassos AAP indonesia DC Jassasian wiaa 50512 ec neme AW anmi aes axa mens sax x bas b B ie m ice ta os Assos AAP Mass DC Jassosian wu sos u we
51. 1 7 See Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 97 8 See Removing the Left and Right Hinge on page 100 9 See Removing the Antennas on page 100 40 Remove the tape holding th I ternal microphone in place 1 Remove the internal microphone from the back cover 42 Remove the Web camera from the back cover 102 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation 3 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to Power failure The power indicator does not go on or stay on Power System Check on page 105 POST does not complete No beep or error codes are indicated Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 108 Undetermined Problems on page 122 POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen Error Message List on page 109 Other symptoms Le LCD display problems or others Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 108 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent pro
52. 512 KB L2 cache 1 8 GHz 1600 MHz HyperTransport Bus 3600 256 KB L2 cache 2 0 GHz 1600 MHz HyperTransport Bus Core logic M690G ATI SB600 CPU package Socket M FCPGAS CPU core voltage 10378V to 13V CPU Fan True Value Table 45 50 0 3000 29 5566 0 3300 38 68 74 3300 3800 38 78 83 3800 4100 40 8691 4100 4800 40 Throttling 50 On 99 C OFF 93 OS shut down at 105 C HW shot down at 110 C Bios BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version 1 02 MP version BIOS ROM type SSTIAMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory BIOS ROM size 1M byte FLASH ROM SST BIOS package 10 ead TSOP 10mmx20mm Supported protocols ACPI 105 2 0 30 compliance PCI 2 2 System HDD Password Security Control INT 13H Extenstions PnP BIOS 1 0a SMBIOS 2 4 BIOS Boot Specification Simple Boot Flag 1 0 Boot Block PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification USB Specification 1 1 2 0 IEEE 1394 1 0 USB 1394 CD ROM Boot Up support PC Card Standard 1995 PCMCIA 3 0 Compliant Device IrDA 1 0 Intel ACS7 CNR Specification WIM 2 0 PXE 2 1 Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface BIS 1 0 PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant BIOS password control Set by setup manual Cache controller Bulltin CPU Cache size 512KB to TMB See CPU type 30 Chapter 1 System Memory Memory controller Built in Memory size OMB no on board memory D
53. 520 7520G 7220 Series and Aspire 7420 7120 Series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 163 Microsofte Windows Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test Monitor Acer 2716 27 ViewSonic G220F ViewSonie PF790 19 Sony TV Trniron S Video LCD Monitor Acer FP751 17 TFT LCD Acer AL1521 Acer AL1721 ViewSonic 2 1 Westinghouse W37G HP LP2065 HP 59500 Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard Mouse Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Deli USB Keyboard Logicoo USB Mouse OWCM USB Logitech USB Wheel Mouse Logitech First Whee Mouse Dell Dell by Logitech Deli intemet Navigator Keyboard Deli Smart Card Keyboard HP USB Optical Austin Mouse Belkin Miniglow Optical USB Mouse HP USB Optical Mouse RB129AA USB SpeakeriJoystick Aiwa Multimedia Digital Speaker 50 0078 Logitech WingMan RumblePad G UA3 Peripheral Dolby Headphone 5 1 Channel Panasonic USB Speaker EAB MPCS7USB 3S iFun USB Speaker USB Storage Drive omega USB Zip 250M5 Fujtsu MO 1300 1 3 GB Transcond 80 HDD 6 in 1 Flash Card ReaderiWriter Plextor DVD RIRW Galileo Mass Storage 2 5 Travel Kit with 1394 Lc DVD RIRW Sony DVD RIRW USB Camara nel Easy PC Camera A20953 001 Orange Micro USB 2 0 Web Cam USB HUB and Others A TEN UH 204 IOGEAR 4 Port Hub Corega CG WLUsBSTH USB PrinteriScanner Canon Scanner D1250 JP OS on
54. 63 media access Top 123 on indicator 10 Touch Pad Board 86 Memory Check 105 touchpad Middle Cover and Power Board 78 hotkey 16 Model Definition 140 Touchpad Check 107 Modem Board 73 Troubleshooting 103 N U Notebook Manager Undetermined Problems 122 hotkey 16 USB Board 93 num lock utilty on indicator 10 BIOS 41 53 o v Online Support Information 167 Video 36 optical drive module 70 w P Windows 2000 Environment Test 164 Panel 5 WLAN Board 68 Bottom 9 left 5 PC Card 10 36 PCMCIA 36 Power System Check 105 Battery Pack 107 Power Adapter 106 Processor 31 s sata connector 66 Screw List 60 61 73 95 secondary hdd bracket 66 Speaker Module 92 Index
55. 64 Chapter 3 75 3 Remove the nine screws C securing the CPU and VGA heatsink module in place 4 Slide out and remove the heatsink module Removing the CPU See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 76 Chapter 3 5 Using a flat screwdriver turn the CPU socket latch counter clockwise to release the CPU then remove the CPU Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only See Removing the Battery on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 See Removing the CPU and VGA Healsink Module on page 75 Remove the two screws D securing the VGA board M25xL5 2 Chapter 3 7 6 Carefuly remove the VGA board from the main board Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 Open the LCD screen all the way to facilitate the easy removal of the middle cover To remove the Middle Cover carefully insert the plastic flat screwdriver under the side of the middle cover and gently pry up the middle cover Continue prying on the other side until you could detach the Middle Cover 4 Detach the cover and tum it over on the keyboard XR acl i 4 Chapter 3 5 Disconnect the Po
56. 99 s Acer ePower Management 21 Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options To access this utility select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu or right click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans Balanced High performance and Power saver You can also create customized power plans You can create switch between edit delete and restore power plans as described below View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs You can open Windows power options by clicking More Power Option NOTE You cannot delete the predefined power plans To create a new power plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options 4 Click the Create Power Plan icon Enter a name for your new power plan Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on If necessary change the display and sleep settings you want your computer lo use Click OK to save your new power plan Chapter 1 18 To switch between power plans 4 Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop down lis 2 Clic
57. 9KS BLACK SLOVENIAN BIG ERGO DARFON KBINTOOOTO KEYBOARD 14 T5KB EV2 86KS BLACK RUSSIAN BIG ERGO DARFON KBINTOOOTS KEYBOARD 14_15KB EV2 89KS BLACK PORTUGUESE BIG ERGO DARFON KBINTOO OT4 KEYBOARD 14_15KB EV2 85KS BLACK NORWEGIAN BIG ERGO DARFON KBINT00016 136 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 BEKS BLACK KOREAN BIG ERGO DARFON KB INTOO O18 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EVZ 93KS BLACK JAPANESE BIG ERGO DARFON KBJNTOQOTS KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 89KS BLACK ITALIAN BIG ERGO DARFON KBJNTOO 20 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 89KS BLACK HUNGARIAN BIG ERGO DARFON KB INTOO 23 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EVZ BEKS BLACK GREEK BIG ERGO DARFON KBJNTOO 24 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 89KS BLACK GERMAN BIG ERGO DARFON KBJNTOO 28 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 89KS BLACK FRENCH BIG ERGO DARFON KB INTOO 026 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EVZ 89KS BLACK DANISH BIG ERGO DARFON KBJNTOO 28 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 89KS BLACK CZECH BIG ERGO DARFON KBJNTOO O30 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 86KS BLACK TRADITIONAL CHINESE BIG ERGO DARFON KBINTOOOST KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 89KS BLACK CANADIAN BIG ERGO DARFON KB INT00 032 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 89KS BLACK BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE BIG ERGO DARFON KBJNTOO KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 89KS BLACK BELGIUM BIG ERGO DARFON KEYBOARD 14_15KB EV2 68KS BLACK ARABICIENGLISH BIG ERGO DARFON KB INTOO 035
58. B Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user id and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models Qj Users manuals Training materials Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are Detailed information on Acer s International Traveler s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix 167
59. BRACKET BRACKET HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screw List 25 15 36 00E33 706 g MEXLA c g MSXLA 3694544 ARO Chapler 3 Removing the Battery Pack 4 Tum base urit over 2 Side the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position 3 Slide and hold the baltery release latch to the release position then remove the battery from the main unit 444 62 Chapter 3 Removing the SD dummy card 4 Push the SD dummy card the way in to eject it 1 2 P 2 Pull it out from the slot 2 Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards 4 Press the eject button to pop out the button Chapter 3 63 2 Press it again 1 to pop out the PC dummy card 2 Remove the PC dummy card from the slot te 3 Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it 4 Pull itout from the slot Removing the Lower Cover 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 Chapter 3 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 Loosen the nine screws B on the lower cover M2 xL4 9 Black 5 Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover 6 Remove the lower cover from the lower case Removing the Secondary HDD Cover See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the S
60. Bus for selected models Mobile AMD Sempron 3400 512 KB L2 cache 1 8 GHz 1600 MHz HyperTransport Bus 3500 512 KB L2 cache 1 8 GHz 1600 MHz HyperTransport Bus 9600 256 KB L2 cache 2 0 GHz 1600 MHz HyperTranspor Bus for selected models AMD M6906 ATI 58500 Acer InviLink 802 tb g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology for selected models Acer inviLink 802 1 talbig DraftN Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp with Nplify v wireless technology for selected models Display and graphics Qj 17 WXGA TFT LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multiindow viewing via Acer GridVista ATI Radeon X1250 integrated 3D graphics with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory 256 MB of dedicated system memory up to 640 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 and PCI Express for selected models ATI Mobility Radeon X2500 with up to 1024 MB of HyperMemory 256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM 768 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 and PCI Express for selected models ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory 128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM up to 768 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 DirectX 10 and PCI Express for selected models ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 with up to 1024 MB of HyperMemory 256 MB of dedicated
61. CORD 2 SA 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK INDIA 2701518831 POWER CORD 10A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK INDIA 2701518721 POWER CORD 2 54 250V 2701518821 AUSTRALIA POWER CORD ACAACNZ 2702018021 POWER CORD TA 125V 2PIN JAPEN 2701818551 POWER CORD 125V 2PIN JAPAN 2703918161 POWER CORD 280V 2PIN KOREA 2701818531 POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 2701518761 Case CoverlBracketAssembly VGA BOARD BRACKET MXM 327801001 BRACKET ASSEMBLY TOUCH PAD BRACKET ASSEMBLY 33 TK901 001 PCMCIA DUMMY CARD 42 TB1V1 005 MIDDLE COVER ASSEMBLY 227901001 NEW CARD DUMMY CARD A2TK901 005 SD DUMMY CARD 1270901008 LOWERCASEWISPEAKERWIOFIR 60 TKC01 001 Chapter 6 UPPER CASE W COVER SWITCH CABLE 80 TKCO1 002 UNITLOADCOVERLCASEDOOR SUTKS0T 003 ASSEMBLY OPTICAL BRACKET 3270901002 COMBO BEZEL 227901002 DVD RW BEZEL 4270501002 BRACKET ASSEMBLY 3270901003 LCD BRACKET RIGHT 32790100 LCD BRACKET LEFT 3370901005 LCD COVER 15 4 WI HINGE amp Loco 80 TKCO 1 005 LCD BEZEL 15 4 WI LOGO FOR 507901005 HINGE PACK LEFTIRIGHT SKTKSO1 001 SPEAKER 2170901002 Combo Module COMBO MODULE 24 BMTKSOT O07 COMBO MODULE 24X SONY CRXBBDA LF W O BEZEL KO 02406 005 COMBO MODULE 24X PANASONIC UJDA 780 LF WIO BEZEL KO 02407 028 CPU Processor CPU YONAH T2250 1 73GHZ
62. D dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 Chapler 3 65 5 Loosen the two screws B from the secondary HDD cover 2 N2xl4 2 Black 6 Use a plastic screw driver to pry open the secondary HDD caver 7 Remove the secondary HDD cover from the lower case Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 2 860 Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65 66 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD Bracket from the slot 1 4 Disconnect the SATA power connector Chapler 3 er Removing the DIMM 7 Sec Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65 Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM Remove the DIMM module Removing the WLAN Board Modules See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 Remove the tape holding the gray antenna Chapter 3 6 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board 7 Move
63. Dispatch Manager 36h Warm start shut down 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM Aulosize cache 2 Chapter 4 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 30h Load allernate registers with CMOS values 2h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice 8h Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Ah Initialize all video adapters in system Bh QuielBoot start optional Shadow video BIOS ROM ZER Display BIOS copyright notice EZ Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard ET Set key click if enabled 58h 22 33 Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Bh Disable CPU cache Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB 60h Test extended memory 2h Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patchi 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode SMM AR Display external L2 cache size Bh Load custom defaults optional Ch Display shadow area message En Display possible high address for UMB recovery 70h Display error messages 72h Check for configuration errors 76h Check for keyboard er
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65. HEATSINK WSCREW WIO FAN 60 TKADI 002 HDDIHard Disk Driva Chapter 6 135 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST980811AS VENUS LF KH 08001 030 HDD 6068 S400RPM SATA HGST HTS54168019SA00 SURUGA B LF KH OBD07 021 HDD 6068 S400RPM SATA WD WD800BEVS 22RSTOMLAO LF HDD 12008 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST9120822AS VENUS LF KH 42001 031 120GB 5400RPM SATA HGST HTS541612J9SA00 SURUGA B LF KH32007010 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1200BEVS 22RST0 MLBO LF KH 42008 018 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST9160821AS VENUS LF KH T6007 026 160GB 5400RPM SATA HGST HTS541616J9SA00 SURUGA B LF 1 007 011 160GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1600BEVS 22RST0 MLBO LF 1008 019 Keyboard KEYBOARD 14_15KB EV2 86KS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL BIG ERGO DARFON KB INTOO 02 KEYBOARD 14 T5KB EV2 BEKS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW BIG ERGO DARFON KBJNTOO 03 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 69KS BLACK UK BIG ERGO DARFON KEYBOARD 14 T5KB EV2 69KS BLACK TURKISH BIG ERGO DARFON KB INTOO 008 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 88KS BLACK THAILAND BIG ERGO DARFON KB INTOO 006 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 85KS BLACK SWISS G BIG ERGO DARFON XKBJNTOO O07 KEYBOARD 14 T5KB EV2 69KS BLACK SWEDISH BIG ERGO DARFON KBINTOO O08 KEYBOARD 14_15KB EV2 89KS BLACK SPANISH BIG ERGO DARFON KB INTOO 009 KEYBOARD 14 15KB EV2 8
66. IMM socket number Z sockets Supports memory size per socket 2048MB Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS with two 2GB SODIMM Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 533 677 MHZ Supports DIMM voltage and 0 9V Supports DIMM package 200 pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules In any combinations as long as they match the above specifications Memory Combinations OMB 256MB 256MB OMB 512MB 512MB OMB 102448 102448 OMB 204848 204848 256MB 256MB 512M8 256MB 512MB 768M8 256MB 102448 128008 256MB 2304MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 102448 512MB 102448 15368 512MB 2560MB 10248 OMB 02 10248 256M8 128008 10248 512MB 15368 10248 102448 10248 3072 OMB 2048MB 256MB 2304MB 2048MB 512MB 2560MB 2048MB 102448 3072 2048MB 2048 reversed NOTE Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations On above table the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be LAN Chipset Broadcom 5787M Chapter 1 ET Supports LAN protocol 1071001000 Mbps TAN connector type RAS TAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10 100 BASE T transceiver Wake on LA
67. Inverter Board and FPC Cable Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the Left and Right Hinge Removing the Antennas Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check External CD ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory check Power System Check Touchpad Check Power On Self Test POST Error Message Index of Error Messages Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 61 62 63 63 65 68 69 70 73 73 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 81 83 85 86 89 91 92 93 95 95 95 96 97 98 99 100 100 101 103 104 104 104 104 105 105 107 108 109 112 117 121 122 Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations 123 Top View 123 Bottom View 124 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 129 TravelMate 7520 7520G 7220 7220G Exploded Diagram 130 Model Definition and Configuration 140 TravelMate 7520 7520G 7220 7220G Series 440 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test 164 Online Support Information 167 Index 169 Table of Contents System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many feature Platform and memory C Turion 64 X2 dual core mobile technology TL 66 TL 64 TL 60 TL 56 TL 52 1 MB L2 cache 2 3 2 212 071 8 1 6 GHz 1600 MHz HyperTransport
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69. N support compliant with ACPI 2 0 PCI v2 2 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Foxconn T60H928 01 Data throughput 723 bps full speed data rate Protocol Bluetooth 1 1 Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1 2 when SIG specification is ratified Interface USB 1 1 Connector ype USB Wireless Module 802 11b g Chipset Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUUp with InviLink Npliy wireless technology Acer InviLink 802 1a big Draft N Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Data throughput 31 54 Mbps up to 270 Mbps for Draft N Protocol 802 164g Draft N Interface PCI bus mini PCI socket for wireless module Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp HGST 2 5 SEAGATE 257 WD 25 HGST 25 Model Name HTS541680J9SA00 ST9120822AS WD1600BEVS HTS541616J9SA00 SURUGA B 951133 190 Venus 22RSTO ML80 SATA SURUGA B SATA Capacity 80000 120000 160000 160000 MB Byesper 512 512 512 512 sector Dala heads Drive Format Disks 1 2 2 2 Spindle 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM speed RPM Performance Specifications Buffersize 8MB EMB MB MB 32 Chapter Hard Disk Drive Interface Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA Max media 540 540 540 540 transfer rate disk buffer Mbytesis Datatranster 100 MB Sec 15
70. PW EXE 4 Key in blos_pw 14492 0 2 Choose one upper case string D Reboot the system and key in ajjgovy r 07yqmjd to BIOS user password Chapter 2 Chapter 2 5 58 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer you need the following tools grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components Chapter 3 59 General Information Pre disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Tum off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Place the system a flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module disassembly unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassem
71. RTER BOARD 17 SUMIDA INVERTERBOARDTTYECYNV 19 TK901 004 wio MODEM BOARD FOXCONN T60M955 00 3 3V FX22500 008 Chapter 6 Caes FNGERPRINTEOARDCARE TOUCHPAD CABLE LAUNCHEOARD CABLE ESC POWER BOARD CABLE BLUETOOTH CABLE 50 861006 MODEM CABLE 55861006 USB BOARD CABLE S0 TK901007 DOIN CABLE 5070901008 COVER SWITCH CABLE 5070901009 LCD CABLE 5 4 132 Chapter 6 POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27 T30V1 001 POWER CORD 10 125V 3PINUS 2701518841 BK POWER CORD 25 125V 8121 2701818781 USAW CNS POWER 220V 3PIN EUR 27 T30V1004 POWER CABLE 16A 250V 3PINEUR UK 27 01518 731 POWER 250V 3PINUK 27 01518 541 POWER CORD SA 250V 3PIN UK 27 03118 001 POWER CORD 10A 3PIN BK 2701818581 DENMARK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN 2701518871 DENMARK POWER CORD 10 250V SPINK 2701518 571 SOUTH AFRICA POWER CORD 16A 250V SOUTH 2701518681 AFRICA BK POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS 2701818581 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN 2701518891 SWISS BK POWER CORD 10A 250V SPIN 2701818591 CHINA POWER CORD 10A 250V SPIN CHINA BK 2701818701 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY 2701518611 POWER 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY BK 2701518711 POWER
72. S Setup Utility io reconfigure system time then reboot system System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system Chapter 4 109 Error Message List System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Previous boot incomplele Default configuration used Run Load Default Settings BIOS Setup RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See Extemal Diskette Drive Check on page 104 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error Cache disabled System board CPU ID System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Sofware NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Defau
73. Scan for key stroke ACh Enter SETUP AER Clear Boot fiag BOR Check for errors Bh POST done prepare to boot operating system Bah 1 short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot optional Bon Check password optional Chapter 4 Boh Prepare Boot BAR Initialize DMI parameters BBR Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDA Display MultiBoot menu BER Clear screen optional BFR Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Ch Initialize POST Error Manager PEM Coh Initialize error logging Cah Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler Cah PnPnd dual CMOS optional Ch Initialize notebook docking optional Ch Initialize notebook docking late Force check optional Coh Extended checksum optional Dah Unknown interrupt ER Initialize the chipset Eth Initialize the bridge Eh intialize the CPU Eh Initialize the system timer Initialize system VO ESR Check force recovery boot Een Checksum BIOS ROM ER Goto BIOS ESR Set Huge Segment Eh Initialize Multi Processor EAR Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and Initialize Memory type EDR Initialize Memory size EER Shadow Boot Block EFR System memory test FOR Initialize interrupt vectors Fin Initiali
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75. TravelMate 7520 7520G 7220 Series Aspire 7420 7120 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACERICSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 7520 7520G 7220 Series and Aspire 7420 7120 Series service guide Copyright Copyright 2007 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or othenwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the soft
76. Warning Password do not match Re enter Password display the following Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Main _ 1 IDEO XXXXXXXXXXX XX Chapter 2 51 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Advanced Exit Discarding Changes Specific Help Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS The table below describes the parameters in this screen Ext Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Ext Discarding Changes Exar utity without saving setup data to CMOS Load Setup Default Coad default values far al SETUP itam Discard Changes Coad previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS 52 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at han
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81. blems Use the customer reported symptoms and go to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 108 intermittent Problems on page 121 Undetermined Problems on page 122 Chapter 4 108 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 4 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 4 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 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 See if CD ROM Test is
82. bly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List M25xL6 Black 8600E33 736 B Back 8500 02140 c 2 14 Siver 90 9ASS2 ARD D 25 15 Siver 8600E74 335 E 25 15 Black 5600 735 F 2 1 Siver 8800C07 220 g Siver ARO H 25 Back 80031738 2 1 Siver 90 9ASS2 6RO 3 2 14 Back 8600F24724 K Back 860094723 60 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the main board you must frst remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES Ad y LOWER OPTICAL DISK 2nd HDD COVER DRIVE MODULE nnd HDD Y i M eri x HARD DISK BOARD MODULES woDULE OPTICAL DISK Locker
83. d then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Phlash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash 4 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function Chapter 2 53 Remove HDD BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD BIOS method Remove HDD Password Ifyou key in wrong HDD password for three time HDD password error code would display on the screen See the image below Hdd password error code 154941 Qj Ifyou need to solve HDD password locked problem you can run HDD PWEXE 1 Key in hdd 18494 0 2 Select 3 Choose one upper case sting Reboot system and key in OKJFN42 or UVEIQ96 to HDD user password 54 Chapter 2 Remove BIOS Password Ifyou key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time System Disabled would display on the screen See the image below Chapter 2 55 Sustem Disabled 144521 Ifyou need to solve BIOS password lacked problem you can run BIOS_
84. d US dollar sign keys Easy launch buttons Acer Empowering Key Internet email user progammable Productivity keys Lock Presentation Sync Front access communication switches WLAN and Bluetooth in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Built in microphone Qj MS Sound compatible Communication Acer Video Conference featuring integrated Acer CrystalEye webcam supporting enhanced Acer Primal ite technology Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone Qj WLAN Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN dual band quad mode 802 11a bigiDraft N network connection supporting Acer SignalUp with InviLink Nplify wireless technology for selected models or Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG dual band tri mode 802 1190000 Wi Fi CERTIFIED network connection supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology for selected models or Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SingalUp wireless technology for selected models C WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready VO Ports ExpressCard 54 slot PC Card slot one Type II 5 in 1 card reader MS MS PRO MMCISDIxD Four USB 2 0 ports DVI D port or selected models IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared FIR port for selected models External display VGA port S video TV out NTSC PAL port 2 Chapter 1 Headphonesispeakerlin
85. d exit the BIOS Setup Utility NOTE You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values Please note that system information is subject to different models 42 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type Mobile AMD Sempron tm CPU Speed 1800 MHz IDEO Model Name 0000000009 0X IDEO Serial Number IDE1 Model Name None IDE1 Serial Numbe None ATAPI Model Name XX XXXX XX System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version XX XXX KBC Version XX XX Serial Number Asset Tag Number None Product Name TravelMate 5XXX Manufacturer Name Acer UUID XXXxXxXXX xXXxX XXxx xXXx xXXxXXxXxxXX FL Esc F9 Enter F10 NOTE The system information is subject to different models CPU This shows the CPU type and speed of the system GPU Speed feld shows the speed of the CPU IDEO Model Name Tis fld shows the modal name of HDD installed on primary IDE master IDEO Se
86. d to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to retur your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it Setting a Password Follow these stops as you set the user or the supervisor password 4 Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password 1 Confirm New Password 2 Typea password in the Enter New Password field The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 not case sensitive Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Presse After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Ser 4 If desired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility 48 Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps 4 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e Pre
87. disables the system boot from LAN remote server Option Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enablos disables Boot Menu during POST Option Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables disables 020 Recovery function The function allows the user to create a hidden partion on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory Option Enabled or Disabled NOTE The sub tems under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases Chapter 2 45 Advanced Informatio Main Securi Boot Exit Configuration ltem Specific Help Configure AHCI Mode using options Disabled No configuration Enabled User configuration Fi Ese Enter F10 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings infrared Port Enable or Disable the infrared port Option Enabled or Disabled ASF Configuration Configure Alert Standard Format ASF parameters A standard for how alerting and remote control capabilities on network controllers work Options Minimum WatchDog Timeout BIOS Boot Timeout los Boot Timeout Power on wait time 46 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains
88. e BIOS to a workable one by regular BIOS flashing process Chapter 5 127 128 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of TravelMate 5710 5310 and Extensa 5610 5210 Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information avaliable on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made it wil not be noted on the printed Service Guido For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to retum the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it property or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to retum i Chapter 6 129 TravelMate 7520 7520G 7220 7220G Exploded Diagram TravelMate 7520 7520G 7220 7220G FRU List Adapter ADAPTER DELTA ADP 9088 AP 09001 010 BBDAR ADAPTER 90W DELTA ADP 905B8 AP 09001013 BBEALF ADAPTER 90W LITEON PA 1900 AP 09003 005 ADAPTER 90W LITEON PA T900
89. e out jack Line in jack Microphone jack Elhemet RJ 45 port Q Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adaptor Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 Q Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Pomona Texcoco Block Diagram DDR SODIMM DDR SODIMM HyperTransport sarig CCD 3Wi3M MIN USB BlueTooth Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new TravelMate computer Front View 11 19 9 8 7 Acer GrystalEye 03 megapixel web camera for video communication z Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3 Display screen Also called Liquic Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 4 Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs buttons 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Chapter 1 Glick buttons lef The left and right buttons function ke the left center and right
90. echnical details 2 Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list ofthis printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear Panel 8 Bottom Panel 9 Indicators 10 Easy Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 18 Acer eNet Management 18 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 21 Acer eDataSecurity Management 22 Acer eLock Management 23 Acer eRecovery Management 24 Acer eSettings Management 25 Windows Mobility Center 26 Using the System Utilities 27 Acer Bio Protection for selected models 27 NTI Shadow 27 Acer GridVista dual display compatible 28 Launch Manager 29 Norton Internet Security 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 31 System Uti
91. edded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn lt F12 gt When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one ine up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad Itis indicated by small characters located on the upper right comer of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor controlkeys Hold Shift while using cursor Hold Fn while using cursor embedded control keys control keys keypad Main Keyboard Hold lt Fn gt while typing letlers on the letters in a normal keys embedded keypad manner Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety af functions lt gt Open or close the Start menu ip D Display the desktop lt gt
92. el N25 x16 3 Black 9 Detach the LCD with the brackets from the back cover Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 96 See Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 97 Disconnect the inverter board cable from its connector then disconnect the 2P cable on the inverter board to remove it Chapter 3 9 Detach the acetic tapes holding the FPC cable from the LCD panel and detach the acetic tape securing the FPC connector Removing the LCD Brackets See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 96 See Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 97 See Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable on page 98 D 2 3 4 s 6 T 8 5 Remove the four screws F securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets M2 x13 4 Siver Chapler 3 99 Removing the Left and Right Hinge D 2 4 s 6
93. en while your system is unattended Removable Storage Devices includes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB MP3 a drives USB memory card readers IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable storage devices that can be mounted as a fle system when plugged into the system Q Optical Drive Devices includes any kind of CD ROM DVD ROM HD DVD or Blu ray drive devices Floppy Drive Devices 3 5 inch floppy drives only Chapter 1 To use Acer eLock Management the Empowering Technology password must be set first Once set you can apply lacks to any of the devices types Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain after rebooting until removed NOTE If you lose the Empowering Technology password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system Make sure to remember or write down your password Acer eRecovery Management 1 Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility It allows you to create full or incremental backups bum the factory default image to optical disc and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers By default user created backups are stored to Ihe D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with a a a Password protection Empowering Technology password Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc Creation of backups Factory default image User bac
94. er Launch Manager e Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Email application user programmable 10 Chapter 1 Interet browser user programmable P User programmable Three productivity keys give users one touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure smarter and easier way to work a a Lock key runs the Windows lock function to lock the notebook when you step out If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtect you only need to swipe your finger to log into Windows again Presentation key minimizes open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations Sync key instantly synchronizes your computer system to an external storage device for convenient and secure backup Lock Launch Windows Lock function Presentation Minimizes your open windows and prepares your a display for presenting Sync Launch NTI Shadow Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad 1234 Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left or righ
95. es one hardware PIN pad for Bypassing Password Check and one Hotkey to enable BIOS Recovery PIN pad To short PIN pad to bypass password check 2 Hotkey to enable BIOS Recovery Fn ESC then Power Button AC DC coexistence is strongly recommended Bypassing Password Check If the user has set Password power on or setup password for security reason BIOS will check password during POST or when entering the BIOS setup menu However if it is necessary to ignore the password check the user may enable short PIN Pad to bypass password check BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization The user can enable this feature to restore the BIOS to a successful one if previous BIOS flashing process fails Chapter 5 125 PIN pad Location The system board provides one hardware Pin pad under the keyboard pad RDICSD can enable this function by shorting this pad The Pin Pad location should look as the figure below 1 Clear Password PIN Pad Bypassing Password Check Keep shorting the 2 tangle PIN pad as shown above and then powering on the system will force the BIOS to clear Supervisor and User passwards 2 Clearing HDD password To decode HDD password error code for unlocking hard disk in a DOS environment Al unlock XXXXX 00 XXXXX HDD password error code Unlock6 exe v1 1 2 May 2003 Choice what kind of the password to be generated Exit
96. hinge of the LCD module 1 2 N25x18 2 Black 4 0 kote Chapter 3 Carefully remove the LCD module from the base SERO NOTE When connecting the cable back to the unit please note that the cable should be routed well Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case See Removing the Modem Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65 See Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 See Removing the DIMM on page 68 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70 n page 73 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU on page 76 See Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only on page 77 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the Keyboard on page 79 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 Disconnect the caver switch cable from LID1 on the main board f Chapter 3 88 20 Disconnect the DC in cable from the main board 21 Disconnect the Launch board
97. ilable on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Finally cick Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process 4 Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows the same screen To access this function please go to Start gt All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below 11 2 TEES m 3 3 2 2 Chapter 1 27 Double verticle Triple primary at left Triple primary at right Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently AcerGridVista is imple to set up 4 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager
98. ime This self acting pointer movement occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time Chapter 4 107 Power On Self Test POST Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace non defective FRU This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer If the symptom is not listed see Undetermined Problems on page 122 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about a hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate a problem with a device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error 108 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Equipment Configurati
99. inches Active Area mm 3311x2070 3812x207 Display resolution pixels 1280 x 800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 02588 0 2588 0 25875 0 25875 Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe RGB Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Normally White Typical White Luminance cdm 200 200 also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity 125 max Contrast Ratio 400 typical 400 Response Time Optical Rise ana 16 TimefFall Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VOD EX 33V Typical Power Consumption watt 6 0 max without inverter Total 5 6 Watt LCM circuit 1 4Watt Typ Backlight 42 Weight 525 g typical 560 g Typ 575 g Max Physical Size mm 344 0 x 2220 x 6 1 34402220 x65 Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS Support Color 262 144 262 144 Viewing Angle degree Horizontal RightlLeft 45145 45145 Vertial UpperiLower 1535 1835 Temperature Operating 0o 50 00 50 Storage shipping 20 0 20690 LCD Inverter Vendor amp model name DarfonV189 301GP Brightness conditions Input voltage V 9 21 Input current mA 2 56 max Output voltage V rms 780V 2000V for kick off Output current mA rms 65 max Output voltage frequency k Hz 65K Hz max Chapter 1 ar AC Adaptor Input rating OV AC to 264V AC
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101. k Apply To edit a power plan Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed You can also turn on off system components to extend battery 4 Switch to the power plan you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as required 3 Click Apply to save your new settings To delete a power plan You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using If you want to delete the active power plan switch to another one fist 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop down list 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon Battery status For real time battery estimates based on current usage refer to the panel in the upper half of the window Click the to view estimated battery in sleep and hibernate modes Acer ePower Management E mor asoav Pacer seen etic Dire amen m i eeu oF Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer s display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey Fn FS If auto detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is 20 Chapter 1 connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer EPresentation Management to
102. kup imago Current system configuration Application backup Restore and recovery Factory default image User backup image From previously created CD DVD Reinstall applicationsidrivars Chapter 1 28 Wig Acer eRecovery Management m zm LI info tha change to psl cmn backup is morethan For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 61 in the AcerSystem User s Guide NOTE If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disc feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock Acer eSettings Management EJ Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Prints and saves hardware specifications 24 Chapter 1 Lets you set an asset tag for your system Acer esettings Management perme tm Shes can hse Sorcerer zat Processor poe E Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile related system settings in one easy to find place so you can q
103. l Loading mechanism Toad Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage BV 3 55 Operating Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAXS710 amp MAX4411 Audio onboard or optional Built in Mena or Stereo Stereo Chapter Audio Interface Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface S PDIF output for PCM or AC 3 content Sampling rate THz resolution VSR Variable Sampling Rate Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker Quantity Yesi2 1 5W speakers Video Interface Chipset ATI M66 M74 M76 MXM Package Daughter Board Interface PCIE Supports ZV Zoomed Video port Yes Video Memory Chipset ATI M66 M74 M76 MXM Memory size up to 256M8 Interface GDDRZ Chipset TCHEM USB Compliancy Level 27 USE T T and USB 2 0 Host controler Number of USB port 7 Location One on the Taf siderthree on the rear side Serial port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port PCMCIA controller ENE CB7 14 1410 Supports card type Type Number of slots One type ll Access location Left panel Supports ZV Zoomed Video port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes System Board Major Chips Core logic
104. like sreen brightness volume output and the BIOS utilty To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination m Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys Forse 9 Acer eSelings Launches Acer eSellings in Acer Empowering Technology EIE cer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology Forte Dg Sleep Puts the compuler in Sleep mode EX Display toggie Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both EIE Screen blank ums the display screen backlight off save power Press any key to return E EE Touchpad toggie Tums the intemal touchpad on and off pad toggi p ums the speakers on and off EIS Volume up Increases the sound volume erus Volume down Decreases the sound volume Spree Brighiness up Increases the screen brighiness pte Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center andlor bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Alt Gr and then press the 5 key at the upper center of the keyboard The US dollar sign 4 Open a text editor or word processor
105. lities 4 BIOS Setup Utility 41 Navigating the BIOS Utility 42 Information 43 Main 4 Advanced 46 Security 47 Boot 51 Exit 52 BIOS Flash Utility 53 Remove HDD BIOS Utility 54 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 59 Disassembly Requirements 59 General Information 60 Pre disassembly Instructions 60 Disassembly Process 60 External Module Disassembly Process 61 Table of Contents External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD dummy card Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards Removing the Lower Cover Removing the Secondary HDD Cover Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector Removing the DIMM Removing the WLAN Board Modules Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Optical Drive Module Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Modem Board Removing the Heatsink Fan Module Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module Removing the CPU Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board Removing the Keyboard Removing the LCD Module Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Removing the Launch Board Removing theTouch Pad Board Module Removing the Main Board Removing the ODD Board Module Removing the Speaker Modules Removing the USB Board LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Main Screw List Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD module with the Brackets Removing the
106. logy password Right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select Password Setup to do so If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer Recovery Management you will be asked to create it NOTE If you lose the Empowering Technology password there is no way to reset it except by reformatting your system Make sure to remember or write down your password Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations To access this utilty select Acer eNet Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you bool up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs Chapter 1 17 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concems mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information 18 Chapter 1 5
107. lt Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Falling Bits nnn DIMM Bios ROM System board Fixed Disk n None invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board device IRG conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 110 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank Power source ballery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 105 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM LED board System board beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 105 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter Lco System board No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank But you can see POST on an external CRT Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter Lco System board beep power on indicator tums on and blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST Ensure every connector is connected lightly and correclly System board No beep during POST but system r
108. ly HP 450WBT Deskjet Printer HP 2400 Scanjet USB Flash Drive Sony Memory Key 128MB Sony Micro Vault Pro 80 56 IBM 128MB Memory Key IBM 512MB Memory Key Apacer The USB Flash Drive 256MB USB HDD Transcend 2 5 Portable 8058 Hard Disk 164 Appendix B USB ODD Logitec CDRW DVDROM combo LG DVD RIRW Sony DVD RIRW IR Test IR Printer HP LaserJet 2200 using IR HP 450wbt deskjet IR Mabile Phone Sony Ericsson T60 Motorola V600 Nokia 6820 1394 Test 1394 Storage Drive LG DVDXRIRW 16x Sony DVD RIRW 16x Transcend 2 5 Portable 60GB Hard Disk 1354 Camera Sony DV TRVIO Hub ATEN FireWire Expansion HUB 6 Pon IEEE 1394 Hub FH 600 Access Point 802 17a Intel ProNVireless 5000 NetGear S4Mbps 802 11a Access Point Model HE 102 Access Pain 802 116 Cisco Aironet 350 Cisco Aironet 1230 Access Paint 802 719 D Link Building Networks People WIFI Certified a b g Wireless 108AG Access Point 802 Tin D Link Rangebooster N 650 Router Wireless 108 11n Buffalo Air Station Wireless 802 11n g b WZR G144N Belkin NIMIMO Wireless Router High Performance Wireless 802 11n Bluetooth Test Bluetooth Device Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson T610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point 00 Epson Bluetooth Print Adaptor HP Deskjet 450wbt AmbiCom Bluetooth Wireless CompactFlash Card with PC Card Adapter
109. m View BOTTOMVIEW 17 058 Connector 2 Connector l8 Card Reader 3 Gard Reader lo Line out jack a LAN Connector HO Mic n jack 5 CRT Connector Headphone jack 6 1394 Connector 124 Chapter 5 Standard Operation Procedures of Password Bypassing and BIOS Recovery Bios KBC update The firmware are combined into one binary file and support both DOS and Windows mode update DOS mode DO make sure you have plugged in the AC adapter to prevent flashing failure Before flashing the BIOS you should unzip the compressed file to one directory Plug in the AC adapter Unzip HIC100WW to HIC100WW Boot to pure DOS Itis better not to load HIMEM sys bypass CONFIG To flash the BIOS by Phoenix flash utility use wph ROM file to update the BIOS via the following command HIC100WW Windows mode DO make sure you have plugged in the AC adapter to prevent flashing failure Before flashing the BIOS you should unzip the compressed fle to one directory a Unzip HIC100WW to CA HIC100WW b Pluginthe AC adapter Boot to pure Windows To flash the BIOS by WFlash utility to update the BIOS via double click CA HIC100WW Windows BIOSV1 00 exe Password Bypassing and Bios Recovery For RD and CSD to debug easily TMSS20 TM5220 EX54201EXS 120 TM7S20 TM7220 EX74201EX7120 provid
110. n extra layer of protection for your personal computer as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple Swipe of your finger For more information refer to the Acer Bio Protection help file NTI Shadow NTI Shadow allows users to schedule continuous backup jobs that copy the contents of one or more folders the backup source to another location the backup destination The backup jobs are continuous because they are scheduled to regularly update the data in the backup folder either continuously or in user defined intervals You can schedule a job to run every certain number of minutes on certain days at a specified time or whenever any data in the backup source are modified Shadow can also be configured to archive file versions If this option is enabled then any that is saved or overwritten wil tigger Shadow to archive the previous version of the file The file versions are stored in Revisions folder in the backup destination Users can configure how many versions of a file to maintain Shadow supports backups on local hard drives USB FireWire extemal hard drives USB pen drives NAS devices and any drive with drive letter access Launching the utility is as easy as pressing one buttons For more information refer to the NTI Shadow help files 26 Chapter 1 T gt m Acer GridVista dual display compatible NOTE This feature is only ava
111. on Error Causes 1 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error 010 Memory Error at00000000000h Waaoath 070 Real Time Clock Error on CMOS Battery Bad 072 CMOS Checksum Error 110 System disabled Incorrect password is specified No error code Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show No error code Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system nat show message Error Message List allure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check n page 104 Keyboard error see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 104 Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 104 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Setup Run Load Default Settings BIOS Setup Uil Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset nnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Falled at offset nnnm DIMM System board System battery is dead Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIO
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113. pter 4 121 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verity that al attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 105 4 Power off the computer Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU Remove or disconnect all of the following devices Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other extemal devices Battery pack Hard disk drive a CD ROMDiskette drive Module a PC Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU System board LCD assembly 122 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View TOPVIEW 1 Power Cable Connector 5 Fingerprint Touchpad Connector 2 LCD Cable Connector 5 Bluetooth Connector 3 Touchpad Board Connector 7 Speaker Connector 4 Keyboard Connector Chapter 5 123 Botto
114. rd disk Houses the computers optional second hard bay disk Secured with a screw z Memory Houses ihe computers main memory compartment Battery lock Locks the ballery in position 7 Battery release Releases ihe battery remove the pack latch g Battery Houses the computers battery pack 5 Ventilation slats Enabis the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 7 Harddisk bay Houses the computers hard disk secured with screws Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators Chapter 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed Tales tho computers power aiey the Gute balay pen Bosco iore amus af 8 Weis TAN ates sms of rele TAN S whens bad ave active antes gus op when Nam Tas a ES a IET Lights up when Cape Lack 9 NOTE 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Easy Launch Buttons There are several conveniently located easy launch buttons They are mail Web browser Empowering Key and one user programmable button Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology The and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Ac
115. rial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master Model Name Tris displays the model name of devices installed on secondary IDE master The hard disk drive optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system IDET Number Tis Ted shows the serial number af devices installed on secondary IDE master Model Name This field shows the model name ofthe Optical device installed in the system System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version VGA BIOS Version Tis Tied displays the VGA firmware version ofthe System KEC Ver This fld shows the keyboard Serial Number Tris field displays the serial number of this unit Asset Tag Number Tis field displays the assat lag number of the system Product Name This fld shows product name of the system Manufacturer Name This feld displays the manufacturer of this system UID Number Universally Unique Identifier UUID is an identifier standard used in sofware construction standardized by the Open Software Foundation OSF as of the Distributed Computing Environment DCE Chapter 2 43 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery NO Advanced t EH Item Specific Help 10 10 10 Sy
116. rors TCh Set up hardware interrupt vectors TER Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I O ports and IRQs Tate POST device initialization Chapter 4 na E Detect and install extemal RS232 ports E Configure non MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC compatible PnP ISA devices Bh Re initialize onboard ports BI Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional E Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non Maskable Interrupts NMIs BAR Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Bh Test and initialize PSI2 mouse Ch Initialize floppy controller Fh Datermine number of ATA drives optional 0h Initialize hard disk controllers oth Initialize local bus hard disk controllers Sh Jump to UserPatch Gh Build MPTABLE for multi processor boards 8h Install CD ROM for boot EZ Clear huge ES segment register Sh Fixup Multi Processor table E 12 Search for option ROMS One long two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART drive optional AR Shadow option ROMs Sch Set up Power Management Initialize security engine optional SER Enable hardware interrupts Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives AOR Set lime of day Aah Check key lock Adh Initialize Typemalic rate ABh Erase F2 prompt AAR
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118. singlon compalible 8 computer security lock z Ehemet R145 Connects to an Ethernet T0 100 1000 based network 3 DVED port Supports digital video connections 7 display Connecs to a display device e extemal o VGA port monitor LCD projector 5 S videolTV out Connects toa television or display device with NTSC PAL port S video input 5 USB Z0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices eg USB lt mouse USB camera 7 TEE 1394 pont Connects to EEE 1384 devices z ExpressCardie4 Accepis one ExpressCard 54 module E slot 5 PC Card sot eject Ejecs ihe PC Card from ine sol button 70 n Card siot Accepts one Type ll PC Card Chapler 1 Right View 1 234 Oplical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk Lighis up when the optical drive is active access indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the oplical disk rom the dive button 4 Emergency eject EJects the oplical drive Way when the computer is hole tumed off Rear Panel 1 213 4 lt Three USB 2 0 Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB ports mouse USB camera 2 Modem RI T1 Connects to a phone line n pot 3 Dan jack Connects to an AC adapter 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer o stay cool even afier prolonged use 8 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel Second Ha
119. ss e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear 4 When you have changed the settings press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Changing a Password 4 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password 1 Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password fiel Press e After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Sel If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter When you are done press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following Setup Notice Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses u Chapter 2 49 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will message Setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continuo Setup
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121. stem Date 05 18 2007 lt Tab gt Shift Tab or System Memory 640 KB Enter selects field Extended Memo T66 MB Video Memory 256 MB Quiet Boot Enabled Power on Display Auto Network Boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Disabled D2D Recovery Enabled Ft F9 Esc En 21 he screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Seis the system tme The hours are displayed Format HH MM SS with 24 hour format hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DDIYYYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of tha system Memory size is fixed to 640MB Extended Memory This reports the memory size of tha extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory size 1MB not shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled Enabled Customer Logo is displayed and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled Customer Logo is not displayed and Summary Screen is enabled VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size VGA Memory size 128 256 MB Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo willbe displayed or Option Enabled or Disabled Power on Display Set the display output device on boot up Option Auto or Both Network Boot Enables
122. t a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Chapter 1 E Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed double clicking the button Select Click once Taponce Drag Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap twice at the same speed double clicking a button then hold finger to the touchpad onthe second tap to drag the cursor Access context menu Click once Scroll Click and hold to move upidownlleftright NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness NOTE By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel 2 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Fn lt F11 gt Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the emb
123. tering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press F12 during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Information Main XT Securit Boot Exit CPU Type Mobile AMD Sempron tm CPU Speed 1800 MHz IDEO Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDEO Serial IDE Model Name None IDE1 Serial Number Noi Model Name System BIOS Version VX XX VGA BIOS Version XX XXX KBC Version XX XX Serial Number Asset Tag Number None Product Name TravelMate 5XXX Manufacturer Name Acer UUID XXXxXxXX xXxX XXxx xXXx xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 th F9 Esc Ent F10 Chapter 2 a Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options Information Main Advanced Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions a oocooo choose menu use the left and right arrow keys choose an item use the up and down arrow keys change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu In any menu you can load default settings by pressing F9 You can also press F10 to save any changes made an
124. the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the two screws C on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board M2x L4 2 8 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket E NOTE When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board make sure the cable are arranged properly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module See Removing the Battery on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 Chapler 3 69 5 Disconnect the hard disk module from the connector by pulling on the mylar tab on the hard disk module 6 Remove the hard disk module NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of iL 7 Remove the four screws G as shown 14 4 Siver 8 Remove the hard disk drive from the bracket Removing the Optical Drive Module 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 70 Chapter 3 2 Turnthe base unit aver then remove the one screw A on the bottom side of the unit 25 1 1 Black 3 Carefully use a plastic screw driver to eject the optical drive tray 4 Pull the optical drive module out from the main unit Chapter 3 n 5 Remove the two screws K securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module
125. uetooth cable from the BLUE1 connector on the main board N2xU 4 Chapter 3 24 Carefully remove the main board from the bottom panel Removing the ODD Board Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 See Removing the DIMM on page 68 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69 10 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70 41 See Removing the Modem Board on page 73 42 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 43 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 44 See Removing the CPU on page 76 18 See Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only on page 77 16 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 47 See Removing the Keyboard on page 79 48 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 19 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 83 20 See Removing the Main Board on page 89 21 Detach the ODD board module from the main board 1 2 3 4 5 See Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65 5 8 9 Chapler 3 En Removing the Speaker Modules 10 12 35 16
126. uickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations networks or activities Settings include display brightness power plan volume wireless networking on off extemal display settings display orientation and synchronization status Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device if applicable sharing folders overview sharing service on or off and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center Use the shortcut key lt gt lt X gt Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel C Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu Chapter 1 25 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio Protection for selected models Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multipurpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system Utilizing the uniqueness of one s fingerprint features Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with Pre Boot Authentication PBA centralized password management with Password Bank and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav With Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution you can now enjoy a
127. uns correctly Speaker System board Chapter 4 m Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 2h Verify Real Mode 03h Disable Non Maskable Interrupt NMI Get CPU type 08h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values 08h Sat IN POST flag OAR Initialize CPU registers OBR Enable CPU cache Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values GER Initialize component OFA Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management Tih Load alternate registers with Initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 18h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller 16h 1223 BIOS ROM checksum Th Initialize cache before memory aulosize 18h 8254 timer initialization TAR 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20h T8443 Test DRAM refresh 22h Eg Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 26h Enable A20 line 28h Aulosize DRAM 28h Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM T8443 RAM failure on address line 2ER 1343 RAM failure on data bits of low byle of memory bus FR Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h T4343 RAM failure on data bits ax of high byte of memory bus 32h Test CPU bus clock frequency 33h Initialize Phoenix
128. ware Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pentium and Pentium III are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additonal information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Preface Before using this information and the product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Ace s oduct offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnelichannel to provide you with further t
129. wer board cable from the main board and disconnect the Power board cable 6 Remove the one screw C securing the Power board to the middle cover and remove the Power board from the middle cover 2 14 0 Siver Removing the Keyboard 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 2 Ses Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 Chapler 3 78 3 Release the top latches securing the keyboard in place 4 Carefully pry the keyboard out of the side latches and slide it out then turn it over on the touchpad area ww 5 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 See Removing the Keyboard on page 79 Remove the acetic tape and disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the LCD1 connector on the main board 7 Remove the internal microphone cable from the INTMIC1 connector on the main board and release the cables from the latches Chapter 3 at 8 Release the wireless LAN antenna cables from the hole and latches as shown 9 Remove the two screws A from the base of the unit T2 N25x16 2 Black 4 0 kate 40 Remove the two screws H from the left and right
130. y pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 105 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Chapter 4 nr Power Related Symptoms The system doesn t power off Power source ballery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 105 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds System board Battery can t be charged See Check the Battery Pack on page 107 Battery pack System board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from actual size Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system DIMM System board Speaker Related Symptoms sound in Windows multimedia programs no Audio driver Sound comes from the computer Speaker System board internal speakers make noise Speaker System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system wil not enter hibernation See Save to Disk S4 on page 38 Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesnt enter hibernation mode land four short beeps every minute Press Fn 0and see if the computer enters hibernation mode Touchpad Keyboard
131. ze Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video Fah Initialize System Management Made Fah Output one beep before boot Chapter 4 ns Fon Boat fo Mini DOS Fon Clear Huge Segment Boat to Ful DOS 16 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesnt work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Uliity to execute Load Setup Default Setting then reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter Lco System board Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Reconnect the LOD connector LCD inverter ID Abnormal screen LCD cable Wrong calor displayed LCD inverter Lco System board LCD has extra horizontal or verlical ines LCD inverter ID displayed LCD inverter LCD cable Lco System board Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power Related Symptoms Power shuls down during operation Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 105 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board The system doesn t power on Power source batter

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