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Acer 6593 User's Manual

1. gt M2 x L3 Silver 86 00C07 220 M3xL4 Silver 86 9A554 4R0 M2 5 x L5 Black 86 00F87 735 M2 X L4 Black 86 00F24 724 54 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing 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 EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY Y Ax1 Bx2y OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS Y UNPLUG POWER CABLES Y REMOVE BATTERY PACK SIM CARD Y i Captive Screwx3y 4 Captive Screwx1 PC DUMMY SD DUMMY LOWER EXPANSION ODD Module CARD CARD COVER SLOT COVER Ax2 Bx1 Bx1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE DIMM HDD 3G BOARD WLAN BOARD MODULES MODULE MODULE MODULE Vv Y Bx1 Ex2 MODEM BOARD HARD DISK HARD DISK MODULE BRACKET DRIVE Screw List A M2 x L8 Black 86 900F80 723 B M2xL4 Silver 86 9A552 4R0 C M2 5 x L6 Black 86 00E33 736 E M3 x L4 Silver 86 9A554 4R0 G M2 X L4 Black 86 00F24 724 Chapter 3 55 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Turn base u
2. 108 External CD ROM Drive 108 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 108 Memory Check Lin vote ete are 109 Power System Check 109 Touchpad Check zv ota ae eee AR EO eed ee 111 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 112 Index of Error Messages sast Saade dence dames 113 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 116 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 121 Intermittent Problems 125 Undetermined Problems 126 Jumper and Connector Locations 127 Top and Bottom View 127 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 128 Clearing Password 128 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 129 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 131 TravelMate 6593 Series Exploded Diagram 132 Model Definition and Configuration 140 TravelMate 6593 Series 140 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test
3. Chapter 3 83 23 1 9 24 Remove the nine screws C from the bottom panel Turn the unit over and gently remove the upper case from the lower case Removing the Launch Board og N See Removing the Battery Pack page 56 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 57 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 58 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 See Removing the DIMM on page 62 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 63 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 See Removing the Modem Board on page 69 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 See Removing the Keyboard on page 73 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 59 84 Chapter 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 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 Discrete Model only on page 77 See Removing the LCD Module on page 78 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 Disconnect the cable from the launch board module Chapter 3 85 21 Remove the one screw A and
4. Chapter 3 99 Removing the LCD Panel with the Brackets NO oO FY See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 See Removing the LCD Module on page 78 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 98 Disconnect the cable from the web camera 100 Chapter 3 9 Remove the three screws F securing the LCD panel 1 3 M2 5 x L5 3 Black 2 5 kgf cm 10 Remove the LCD panel with the brackets from the back cover Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable See See See See See See See Qu 9 Bo qe See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 Removing the LCD Module on page 78 Removing the LCD Bezel on page 98 Removing the LCD Panel with the Brackets on page 100 Chapter 3 101 9 Disconnect the cables from the inverter board 102 Chapter 3 11 Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel Removing the Hinges 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 3 See Remo
5. 53 General Information eek Hate ER RA a 54 Pre disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly 5 54 External Module Disassembly 55 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 55 Removing the Battery Pack 56 Removing the SD dummy card 57 Removing the and ExpressCard dummy cards 58 Removing the Optical Drive Module 59 Removing the Lower 60 Removing the DIMM 62 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 63 Removing the Expansion Slots 65 Removing the 3G Board 66 VII Table of Contents Removing the WLAN Board Module 68 Removing the Modem Board 69 Main Unit Disassembly Process 71 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 71 Removing the Middle Cover 72 Removing the Keyboard
6. 73 Removing the Heatsink Fan 74 Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink 75 Removing the 76 Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model 77 Removing the LCD 78 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower 81 Removing the Launch Board 84 Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Module 86 Removing the Main 90 Removing the Daughter Board Module 94 Removing the Speaker Module 95 LCD Module Disassembly Process 97 LCD Module Disassembly 97 Removing the LCD Bezel 98 Removing the LCD Panel with the Brackets 100 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC 101 Removing the Hinges 103 Removing the LCD 5 105 Troubleshooting 107 System Check Procedures 108 External Diskette Drive Check
7. 10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed amp HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated A Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated ES Power Indicates the computer s power XX status Battery Indicates the computer s battery status Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth Manufacturing option communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN Q Manufacturing option communication 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 Located beside the keyboard are application buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are WLAN Internet email Bluetooth Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology The mail 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 Acer Launch Manager You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application H Acer Empowering Launch Acer Empowering Technology user S Technology programmable Web browser Internet browser user Programmable I Mail Email applica
8. The Master Password serves two purposes a 1 To grant access to the Personal Secure Disk 2 To provide you with a last resort to decrypt any files previously encrypted Please record and keep itin a secure place and never disclose itto anyone else Enter Master Password ey Confirm password Password Rules SN 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 Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both Chapter 1 21 passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords Acer eDataSecurity Management 81 mS File Encryption Enter a password 4 to 12 characters Confirm password rail Acer eDataSecurity Management Per File Decryption powered by EET E Password n Open the file after decryption Warning about desktop search tools Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility It allows you to create full or incremental backups burn 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 the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Q Backu
9. 164 VIII Table of Contents Online Support Information 167 Index 169 Table of Contents System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many feature Platform Intel Centrino processor technology featuring a a a Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor Mobile Intel PM45 GM45 Express Chipset Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 System Memory a a Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics a a a 15 4 WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Storage subsystem a a a 2 5 hard disk drives Optical drive options DVD Super Multi double layer drive DVD CD RW combo drive 5 in 1 card reader Special keys and controls a a Audio a a a a 88 89 93 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Two built in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High definition audio support MS Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built in stereo microphones Communication a Acer Video Conference featuring sIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Acer Video Conference Manager software Acer PureZone technology Chapter 1 Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN sIntelB Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate g LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wa
10. 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K N80G B5 4K NSM8 NSM8 54 13BG ABT_ ATH54 13BG FOX_ N BRM_ 2 0 AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Singapore LX AV 30C 0 08 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSSG 1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi AAP India LX AV 30C 0 09 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Indonesia LX AV 30C 0 10 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIN1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG 145 Appendix A AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Philippines LX AV 30C 0 11 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSPH 1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Malaysia LX AV 30C 0 12 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSMA 2 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Thailand LX AV 30C 0 13 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSTH 2 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G
11. When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line 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 It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the key caps 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 embedded keypad Cursor control keys on Hold lt Shift gt while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal manner 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows 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 of functions lt gt Open close the Start menu D Display the desktop E Open Windows Explore 85 lt F gt Search for a file or folder lt G gt Cycle through Sidebar gadgets lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a ne
12. 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 EMEA Sweden LX AV AS5051AW ATMK N141 50512 N100 NSM8 ABT FOX_ BT 1AWX Finland 30J 05 XMi 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM_ VoIP Mi 5 MCESV5 K 318BG 2 0 PCMC UMAC IA 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP _0 3 AS505 EMEA Slovenia AS5051AW ATMK 141 50512 N100 NSM8 ABT FOX_ BT 1AWX Croatia 30J 05 XMi 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM_ VoIP Mi 3 MCESI1 K 318BG 2 0 PCMC UMAC IA 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP _0 3 AN AS505 AAP Thailand LX AV AS5052N 5 141 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT FOX_ N 2NWX 30C 0 WXMi 0 WXGA MBII5 GB54 X BRM4 BRM Mi 19 LINPUSTH G K 318BG 2 0 2 UMAC 1 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS505 AAP Thailand LX AV AS5053WX ATTL5 N14 1 SOIG N N120 NSM8 ABT FOX_ N 3WXM 30J 05 Mi 2 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM_ i 6 MCETH1 G K 318BG 2 0 UMAC 1 1G 120 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS505 EMEA Middle LX AV AS5051AN ATMK 141 SO512 N60G NSM8 ABT_ FOX_ 1ANW East 30C 0 WXMi 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 BRM XMi 22 LINPUSAR 318BG 2 0 9 UMAC 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R bg 0 3 AN AS505 EMEA Middle LX AV AS5051AN ATMK N14 1 SO512 N60G NSM8 ABT 1ANW East 30C 0 WXMi 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 BRM XMi 24 LINPUSAR G 318BG 2 0 9 UMAC 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN 153 Appendix A AS505
13. 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA Germany LX AV 30J 06 AS5051AW XMi MCEDEB UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA Middle East Middle East LX AV 30J 07 LX AV 30J 08 AS5051AW XMi MCEAR1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi MCEAR2 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Belgium LX AV 30J 06 AS5051AW XMi MCEBE6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX AV 30J 07 AS5051AW XMi 55 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG 155 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Holland LX AV 30J 06 AS5051AW XMi MCENL6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO51
14. BRM 2 0 AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Australia New Zealand LX AV 30J 01 1 AS5051AW XMi MGEAU1 UMAG 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX AAP Singapore LX AV 30J 01 AS5051AW XMi MCESG1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX AAP AAP India Indonesia LX AV 30J 01 LX AV 30J 01 AS5051AW XMi MCEIL1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCEIN1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Philippines LX AV 30J 01 AS5051AW XMi MGEPH1 UMAG 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Malaysia LX AV 30J 01 AS5051AW XMi MCEMA1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG 143 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Thailand LX AV 30J 01 AS5051AW XMi MCETH1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14
15. 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 a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer Q Numeric keypad 108 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 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program please refer to main board 2 Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 Press F2 in the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector 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 pag
16. LX AV 30C 0 05 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSMA 2 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N80G B5 4K NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi AS505 1ANW XMi Philippines Singapore LX AV 30C 0 04 LX AV 30C 0 01 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSPH 1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSSG 1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N80G B5 4K N80G B5 4K NSM8 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi Thailand LX AV 30C 0 06 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSTH 2 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N80G B5 4K NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi Vietnam LX AV 30C 0 07 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSVN 1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N80G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG Appendix A 140 AS505 1AWX Mi PA USA Canada Canadian French LX AV 30J 00 AS5051AW XMi MCECF UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi PA USA Canada Canadian French LX AV 30J 00 AS5051AW XMi MCEUS UMAG 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0
17. N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG 151 Appendix A AS505 2WXM PA USA Canada Canadian French LX AV 30J 02 AS5052WX Mi MCEUS UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA 50512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 2WXM PA ACLA Spanish LX AV 30J 02 AS5052WX Mi MCEES1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA 50512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi PA ACLA Spanish LX AV 30J 04 AS5051AW XMi MCEES1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1ANW XCi AAP Australia New Zealand LX AV 30C 0 17 AS5051AN WXCi LINPUSAU 1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N80G B5 4K NCB2 4X ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX AS505 1ANW XCi AAP AAP Malaysia Malaysia LX AV 305 04 LX AV 30C 0 18 AS5051AW XCi XPHMA2 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXCi LINPUSMA 2 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N80G B5 4K N80G B5 4K NCB2 4X NCB2 4X ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EME
18. NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Russia LX AV 30J 03 AS5051AW XMi MCERU9 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX AV 30J 03 AS5051AW XMi MCEPL7 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG 147 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Slovenia Croatia LX AV 30J 03 AS5051AW XMi MCESI1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Portugal LX AV 30J 03 AS5051AW XMi MCEPT6 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Sweden Finland LX AV 30J 02 AS5051AW XMi MCESV5 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Turkey LX AV 30J 04 1 AS5051AW XMi 5 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 A
19. on page 77 See Removing the LCD Module on page 78 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 N e See Removing the Main Board on page 90 94 Chapter 3 21 Remove the one screw A securing the daughter board to the lower case 22 Carefully lift the daughter board and remove it from the lower case Removing the Speaker Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 57 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 58 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 See Removing the DIMM on page 62 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 63 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 og e See Removing the Modem Board on page 69 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 N See Removing the Keyboard on page 73 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 59 Chapter 3 95 14 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 15 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 16 See Removing the CPU on page 76 17 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 77 18 See Removing the LCD Mo
20. 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h Initialize keyboard controller 16h 1 2 2 3 BIOS ROM checksum 17h Initialize cache before memory autosize 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20h 1 3 1 1 Test DRAM refresh 22h 1 3 1 3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 26h Enable A20 line 28h Autosize DRAM 29h Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM 2Ch 1 3 4 1 RAM failure on address line xxxx 2bEh 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus 2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus 32h Test CPU bus clock frequency 33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager 36h Warm start shut down 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM 3Ah Autosize cache 116 Chapter 4 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization 46h 2 1 2 3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start optional
21. 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2 2 3 1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB 60h Test extended memory 62h Test extended memory address lines 64h Jump to User Patch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h Enable external and CPU caches 69h Setup System Management Mode SMM area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custom defaults optional 6Ch Display shadow area message 6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery 70h Display error messages 72h Check for configuration errors 76h Check for keyboard errors 7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors 7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present 80h Disable onboard Super I O ports and IRQs 81h Late POST device initialization Chapter 4 117 82h Detect and install external RS232 ports 83h Configure non MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external parallel ports 85h Initialize PC compatible PnP ISA devices 86h Re initialize onboard I O ports 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional 88h Initialize BIOS Area 89h Enable Non Mask
22. Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 109 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM LED board System board No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 109 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD 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 LCD System board No beep power on indicator turns on anda blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly System board No beep during POST but system runs correctly Speaker System board Chapter 4 115 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 02h Verify Real Mode 03h Disable Non Maskable Interrupt NMI 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag OAh Initialize CPU registers OBh Enable CPU cache OCh Initialize caches to initial POST values OEh Initialize component OFh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management
23. XPHTC1 UMAC 2 1G 160 BT eL 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 ATTL6 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 50512 MBII6 SO1G 5 50512 MBII6 SO1G 5 100 GB5 4 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG ABT_ BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM 2 0 FOX_ BRM 2 0 AS505 1AWX Ci China Hong Kong LX AV 305 01 AS5051AW XCi XPHHK9 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NCB2 4X ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Ci China China LX AV 305 01 AS5051AW XCi XPHSC7 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NCB2 4X ABT ATH54 13BG Appendix A 142 AS505 1AWX Mi TWN GCTWN LX AV 305 01 AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG FOX BRM_ 2 0 AS505 1AWX Mi TWN GCTWN LX AV 305 01 AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAG 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG FOX N BRM_ 2 0 AS505 1AWX Mi TWN GCTWN LX AV 305 01 AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1 512 80 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N80G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG FOX
24. 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB 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 reversed LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764 Broadcom BCM5765 Supports LAN protocol 10 100 1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10 100 BASE T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2 0 PCI v2 2 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2 0 F W 300 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 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Interface Connector type Wireless Mod ule 802 11b g Chipset WLAN 802 11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 Data throughput 11 54 Mbps up to 270 Mbps for Draft N Protocol 802 11b g Draft N Interface PCI bus mini PCI socket for wireless module Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp HGST WD1600BEVT SEAGATE SATA WD WD3200BEVT Model Name HTS542512K9SA00 227 0 ST9250827AS 227 0 ML125 BRONCO B LF HITACHI TOSHIBA SEAGATE HTS541616J9SA00 MK2546GSX LF ST9120817AS LF LF HGST TOSHIBA SEAGATE SATA HTS542525K9SA00 MK1246GSX LF ST9160827AS LF WD1200BEVS TOSHIBA WD WD2500BEVS 22USTO ML125 LF MK1646GSX LF 22USTO ML125 Capacity 120000 16000
25. 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHMA2 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 N80G B5 4K NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Norway LX AV 305 05 AS5051AW XMi XPHNO1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA South Africa LX AV 305 06 AS5051AW XMi XPHSA1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG 159 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Russia LX AV 305 04 AS5051AW XMi XPHRU2 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Sweden Finland LX AV 305 05 AS5051AW XMi XPHSV1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Slovenia Croatia LX AV 305 06 AS5051AW XMi XPHSLO2 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 AB
26. C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA Italy UK LX AV 30J 07 LX AV 30J 08 AS5051AW XMi MCEWIT11 W UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi MCEUK6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA France LX AV 30J 07 AS5051AW XMi MCEWFR1 1W UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Germany LX AV 30J 07 AS5051AW XMi MCEWDE1 1W UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG 157 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Germany LX AV 305 05 AS5051AW XMi XPHDE7 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Middle East LX AV 305 06 AS5051AW XMi XPHAR1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBI
27. Enable Disable by BIOS Setup System Board Major Chips Core logic Mobile Intel GM945 PM945 ICH8M Express Chipset VGA nVidia GeForce 9300 GS ATI Mobility HD 3470 UMA USB 2 0 Intel ICH8M Super controller N A MODEM ALC 883 Bluetooth FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 Wireless 802 11 b g WLAN 802 11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 PCMCIA 5 in 1 Card Reader JMicron Cardreader JMB385 Audio Codec Audio Azalia AL C888S Keyboard Keyboard controller NS PC97541V Chapter 1 Keyboard Total number of keypads 84 85 key Windows logo key Yes Internal amp external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly Yes Battery Vendor Panasonic Sanyo Sony Simplo Battery Type Li ion Pack capacity 6Cell 4400 MAH 8Cell 4800 MAH Number of battery cell 6 8 Package configuration 3 cells in series 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series 2 series in parallel LCD 15 4 inch Vendor amp model name CMO AUO LG Screen Diagonal mm 15 4 inches Display resolution pixels 1280 x 800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0 204 x 0 204 Pixel Arrangement R G B Vertical Stripe Storage shipping Display Mode Normally White Typical White Luminance NIT 220 also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity 1 25 max Contrast Ratio 400 typical Response Time msec 8 Nominal Input Voltage VDD 3 3V
28. KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 445 E89KS TURKISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 446 E88KS THAILAND ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 447 E89KS SWISS G ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 448 E89KS SWEDISH ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 449 E89KS SPANISH ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 451 89KS SLO CRO ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 452 E88KS RUSSIAN ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 453 E89KS PORTUGUESE ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 454 Chapter 6 137 KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK 00 455 E89KS NORWEGIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK 00 457 88 5 KOREAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK 00 458 E93KS JAPANESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 459 E89KS ITALIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15 BLACK KB INTOO 462 E89KS HUNGARIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 463 E88KS GREEK ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 464 E89KS GERMAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 465 E89KS FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 467 E89KS DUTCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 468 E89KS DANISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 469 E89KS CZECH ASPI
29. UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Sweden Finland LX AV 305 02 AS5051AW XMi XPHSV1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA France LX AV 305 02 AS5051AW XMi XPHWFRB 1W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA Italy UK LX AV 305 03 LX AV 305 04 AS5051AW XMi XPHWIT21 W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHUK1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA UK LX AV 305 04 AS5051AW XMi XPHWUK2 1W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 2WXM PA USA Canada Canadian French LX AV 30J 02 AS5052WX Mi MCECF UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA 50512 MBII5 0512 MBII5
30. make sure the cable are arranged properly Removing the Modem Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 Ov dx GOD Remove the one screw G securing the modem card 1 M2 x L4 1 Black 1 6 kgf cm Chapter 3 69 6 Lift the modem board from the system 70 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE COVER Bx2 HEAT SINK FAN SCREW X 4 CPU y SCREW X 2 VGA Ax2 y CPU VGA KEYBOARD THERMAL MODULE Ax2 Y LCD MODULE CPU VGA CARD C x9 UPPER CASE pall Bx2 ANG TOUCHPAD al BOARD BRACKET DAUGHTER ma i BOARD 4 MODULE Y Ax2 TOUCHPAD FINGERPRINT MODULE MODULE SPEAKER MODULE Screw List A M2 x L8 Black 86 900F80 723 B M2xL4 Silver 86 9A552 4R0 C M2 5 x L6 Black 86 00E33 736 F M2 5 x L5 Black 86 00F87 735 G M2 X L4 Black 86 00F24 724 Chapter 3 71 Removing the Middle Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 Usea plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the mi
31. 01 AS5051AW XMi XPHBE1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Middle East LX AV 305 03 AS5051AW XMi XPHAR1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX AV 305 02 7 AS5051AW XMi XPHCS2 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA Germany LX AV 305 02 AS5051AW XMi XPHDE7 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA Greece Israel LX AV 305 03 LX AV 305 03 AS5051AW XMi XPHEL1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHIS1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Italy LX AV 305 03 AS5051AW XMi XPHIT1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5
32. 0A 2 LCD Module 1 0A 3 ASSYLCD PANEL 5ATN Homa 3G 1 0A 4 55 MIDDLE COVER 4P 1 0A 5 ASSY UCASE 65 Homa 3G 1 0A 6 60 BIGDOOR ASSY 1 0A 7 00 SMALL DOOR ASM 1 0A 8 ASSY HDD MODULE 1 0A 9 ASSY ODD MODULE Homa 3G 1 0A 10 60 LCASE 3G 1 0A 11 MB Module Homa 3G 1 0A 12 Bty Module 4P 1 0A 132 Chapter 6 TravelMate 6593 Series FRU List ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RT 22700 011 RC804V B EN REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RT 22700 008 RC804V B EU Adapter ADAPTER 90W LITEON PA 1900 24AR AP 09003 011 ADAPTER 90W DELTA ADP 90SB AP 09001 013 BBEA LF ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP AP 09001 014 90SB ADT 90W 19V 3P HP OL093B13P LF AP 0900A 001 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP AP 06501 014 65KB BFJA LF ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA 1650 02AC AP 06503 016 LF ADAPTER 65W HIPRO HP OK065B13 AP 0650A 010 LF ADAPTER 65W DELTA SADP 65KB AP 06501 013 DFA LF Battery SANYO AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P SANYO BT 00603 042 6 CELL 4400MAH SONY AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P SONY 6 BT 00604 025 CELL 4400MAH PANASONIC AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P BT 00605 021 PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH SIMPLO AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P BT 00607 016 PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH SIMPLO AS 2007B LI ION 4S2P BT 00807 015 PANASONIC 8 CELL 4800MAH Boards EIGER AUDIO BD 07629 2M D 55 AR501 001 EIGER PD E KEY BD D 55 AR501 006 EIGER PD LAUNCH BD D 55 AR501 002 EIGER PD POWER BD
33. 1ANW XMi EMEA Middle East LX AV 30C 0 20 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSAR 7 UMAC 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG FOX BRM_ 2 0 AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA France LX AV 30C 0 21 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSFR A UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA Russia LX AV 30C 0 23 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSRU 5 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Middle East LX AV 305 04 4 AS5051AW XMi XPHAR8 UMAG 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG FOX BRM_ 2 0 AS505 1AWX EMEA Eastern Europe LX AV 30J 05 7 AS5051AW XM MCEPL7 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP _0 3 AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM_ 2 0 BT VoIP PCMC IA AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 2WXM EMEA TWN Russia GCTWN LX AV 305 04 LX AV 30J 05 AS5051AW XM XPHRU1 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP 0 3C AN AS5052WX Mi MCETC9 UMAC 1 512 120 BT eL 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 50512 MBII6 0512 MBII
34. 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Australia New Zealand LX AV 305 00 1 AS5051AW XMi XPHAU1 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi PA USA Canada LX AV 305 00 8 AS5051AW XMi XPHEN1 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX PA ACLA Spanish LX AV 305 01 AS5051AW XMi XPHES1 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX PA AAP USA Canada Indonesia LX AV 305 00 LX AV 305 00 AS5051AW XMi XPHFR1 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHIN1 UMAG 1 512 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Malaysia LX AV 305 00 AS5051AW XMi XPHMA2 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Philippines LX AV 305 00 AS50
35. 3 Ifthe voltage is still less 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 still 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 a non defective FRU 1 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 time This self acting pointer movement can 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 4 111 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 t
36. AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA Eastern Europe Portugal LX AV 305 02 LX AV 305 03 AS5051AW XMi XPHPL6 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHPT1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Switzerland LX AV 305 03 AS5051AW XMi XPHSW5 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Turkey LX AV 305 03 AS5051AW XMi XPHTR1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG Appendix A 150 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA South Africa LX AV 305 01 AS5051AW XMi XPHSA1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Norway LX AV 305 02 AS5051AW XMi XPHNO1 UMAG 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Russia LX AV 305 02 AS5051AW XMi XPHRU2
37. Chapter 3 23 Remove the two screws B securing the bracket to the upper case 24 Remove the touchpad bracket Chapter 3 89 26 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 eon o E e See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 57 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 58 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 See Removing the DIMM on page 62 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 63 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 See Removing the Modem Board on page 69 11 12 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 See Removing the Keyboard on page 73 90 Chapter 3 13 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 59 14 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 15 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 16 See Removing the CPU on page 76 17 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 77 18 See Removing the LCD Module on page 78 19 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 20 Disconnect the speaker cable from SPKR1 on the mai
38. 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 of this 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 VI Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features cow usa ra ead ea E RCM CRUS 1 System Block Diagram pas ac da eee selves Geta p E 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 RION VIOW x oves HER ERE EX HIM SENSE PEN 8 ldie t0fSs 11 Easy Launch Bulttolis i igs et eee teet 11 Productivity keys only for certain models 11 Touchpad Basics with fingerprint 12 Touchpad basics with two click buttons 13 Using the Keyboard ed Meade ieee baddies 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 222555 ehem SEG 15 Hot Keys oce eB euer DR MES 16 Special Key only for certa
39. If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Oooce so 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 140 05 gt If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Q System board Q LCD assembly 126 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top and Bottom View Cn D HO 2 314 x ENG Akri a ANTA mn A e t E 0 0 0 SU Edijs EI cert DNA ae D ci 44402 s t bd Ew 3 rep tu s BE om B up me n ET sell sex 08 7 FI d t QU Gm il J J 2 XB ee at TAa E E Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for TravelMate 6593 Series TravelMate 6593 Series provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap
40. Viewing Angle degree Horizontal Right Left 45 45 Vertical Upper Lower 15 35 Temperature Range C Operating 0 to 50 40 to 60 AC Adaptor Input 100 240V 1 5A 50 60Hz Output 19V 4 74A 90W 19V 3 42A 65W 34 Chapter 1 System Power Management Mech Off G3 All devices in the system are turned off completely Soft Off G2 S5 Working G0 S0 OS initiated shutdown All devices in the system are turned off completely Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state Suspend to RAM S3 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD ROM Power Down Super I O Low Power mode Save to Disk S4 Also called Hibernation Mode System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system Chapter 1 35 36 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 lt F2 gt to enter Setup message
41. in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked Click OK to set the password Create a New Password New Password 4 12 characters Confirm Password xxxx Password Hint acer Use for Acer eRecovery Management Chapter 1 19 Acer ePower Management 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 For more power options click gt in the Acer ePower Management utility or right click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options NOTE You cannot delete the predefined power plans To create a new pow
42. 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 entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press lt F12 gt during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T9400 2 53 GHz CPU Speed Ass IDEO Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDEO Serial Number XXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX System BIOS Version VX XX VGA BIOS Version XX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX KBC Version XX XX Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number None Product Name TravelMate 6593 Manufacturer Name Acer UUID XXXxXxXX XXxX XXxx XXXx XXXxXXxXxxXX Esc Enter F10 Chapter 2 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options Information Main Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions a Oooced do To choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys To 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 pr
43. protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Security Set Supervisor Password NOTE Please refer to Remove HDD BIOS Password section if you need to know how to remove HDD BIOS Password 42 Chapter 2 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 Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password When user password is set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters Enter HDD Password Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened The following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup Set HDD Password Password on Boot Disabled or Enabled NOTE When you ar
44. pry open the cover and remove it from the bottom panel Removing the 3G Board Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 66 Chapter 3 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the 3G board NOTE There are 2 antenna cables connected to the 3G board The Green antenna cable is connected to MAIN connector and the Blue antenna cable is connected to AUX connector 4 Remove the one screw B on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board Step Size Quantity Color Torque 1 M2 x L4 2 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 5 Detach the 3G board from the connector NOTE When attaching the antenna back to the 3G board make sure the cable are arranged properly Chapter 3 67 Removing the WLAN Board Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board NOTE There are 3 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board The Black antenna cable is connected to connector 1 the White antenna cable is connected to connector 2 and the Grey antenna cable is connected to connector 3 4 Remove the one screw B on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board 1 M2 x L4 1 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 68 Chapter 3 5 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket NOTE When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board
45. release the launch board module from the latches 22 Remove the launch board module from the upper case Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Module See See See See See See See See og See e See See e See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 Removing the SD dummy card on page 57 Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 58 Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 Removing the DIMM on page 62 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 63 Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 Removing the Modem Board on page 69 Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 Removing the Keyboard on page 73 Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 59 86 Chapter 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 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 Discrete Model only on page 77 See Removing the LCD Module on page 78 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board Chapter 3 87 21 22 Disconnect the fingerprint cable from the fingerprint board 88
46. status and presentation settings Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like sharing folders overview sharing service on or off Bluetooth Add Device if applicable and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center rogram group in the Start menu Launch Windows Mobility Center by right clicking kil in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Use the shortcut key 8g lt X gt Q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel Q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories p Center Chapter 1 25 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio Protection only for certain models Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi purpose 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 centralized password management with Password Bank easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications websites from a single finger swipe Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav With Ac
47. 0 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 2WXM AAP Malaysia LX AV 30J 00 AS5052WX Mi MCEMA1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG Appendix A 144 AS505 2WXM AAP Thailand LX AV 30J 00 AS5052WX Mi MCETH1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 2WXM AAP Vietnam LX AV 30J 01 AS5052WX Mi MCEVN1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 2WXM AAP Australia New Zealand LX AV 306 00 1 AS5052WX MiXPPAU1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi AAP India LX AV 30C 0 15 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1 256 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO256 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi AS505 1ANW XMi AAP AAP Vietnam Thailand LX AV 30C 0 14 LX AV 30C 0 16 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSVN 1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSTH 2 UMAC 1 512 80 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5
48. 0 250000 320000 MB Bytes per 512 512 512 N A sector Data heads 3 4 4 N A Drive Format Disks 2 2 2 N A Spindle 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM speed RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA Max media 540 540 540 850 transfer rate disk buffer Mbytes s DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 tolerance Chapter 1 31 Optical Disc Drive Vendor amp model name TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS L633A LF PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR TD08RS LF PANASONIC SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ 870A LF HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X GSA T50N LF SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD 75608 LF PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS 8A2S LF Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 08Mbytes sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD CD DA CD ROM CD ROM XA Photo CD multi session Video CD Cd Extra CD CD text DVD DVD VIDEO DVD ROM DVD R 3 9GB 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 Mode1 amp 2 Standard Data CD ROM XA Mode2 Form1 amp 2 Photo CD Multi Session CD I Green B
49. 00 and Socket P T9400 T9600 1 0375V to 1 3V CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage CPU Fan True Value Table 0 3300 3300 3800 78 83 3800 4100 86 91 4100 4800 40 Throttling 50 On 99 C OFF 93 C OS shut down at 105 C shot down at 110 C BIOS BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version 1 04c System Memory Built in OMB no on board memory Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS with two 2GB SODIMM DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667 MHz 1 8V and 0 9V 200 pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Chapter 1 Memory Combinations OMB 256MB 256MB OMB 512MB 512MB OMB 1024MB 1024MB OMB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 256MB 2048MB 2304MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB OMB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB OMB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 2304MB 2048MB 512MB 2560MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
50. 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Vietnam LX AV 30J 01 AS5051AW XMi MGEVN1 UMAG 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Australia New Zealand LX AV 306 00 2 AS5051AW XMi XPPAU1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 2WXM AAP Australia New Zealand LX AV 30J 00 3 AS5052WX Mi MCEAU1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 2WXM AS505 2WXM AAP AAP India Indonesia LX AV 30J 00 LX AV 30J 00 AS5052WX Mi MCEIL1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5052WX Mi MCEIN1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 2WXM AAP Singapore LX AV 30J 00 AS5052WX Mi MCESG1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 2WXM AAP Philippines LX AV 30J 00 AS5052WX Mi MCEPH1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N12
51. 2 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Italy LX AV 30J 07 AS5051AW XMi MCEIT7 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Denmark LX AV 30J 07 4 AS5051AW XMi MCEDK6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA France LX AV 30J 06 3 AS5051AW XMi MCEFRF UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA Norway LX AV 30J 07 AS5051AW XMi 5 1 512 80 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 N80G B5 4K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA Norway Russia LX AV 30J 07 LX AV 30J 08 AS5051AW XMi 5 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCERU9 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Slovenia Croatia LX AV 30J 08 AS5051AW XM
52. 35 LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Battery pack System board 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 Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives External display does not work correctly Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching System board USB does not 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 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 4 123 Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Touchpad does not work Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board Modem Related Sympt
53. 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Denmark LX AV 305 01 AS5051AW XMi XPHDK1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG 149 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Holland LX AV 305 02 AS5051AW XMi XPHNL1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA France LX AV 305 02 AS5051AW XMi XPHFRA UMAG 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX AV 305 02 AS5051AW XMi XPHHU6 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Spain LX AV 305 03 1 AS5051AW XMi XPHESA UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA Slovenia Croatia LX AV 305 03 AS5051AW XMi XPHSLO2 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi
54. 5 HDD BRACKET 33 AR501 003 LCD COVER 15 4 W BACKLIGHT MODULE amp ANTENNA 60 AR501 005 LCD BEZEL 15 4 W MICROPHONE 60 AR501 004 LCD BRACKET W HINGE LEFT 33 AR501 004 LCD BRACKET W HINGE RIGHT 33 AR501 005 Combo Module COMBO MODULE BLU RAY 2X 6M AR501 001 Communication Module ODD SONY BD COMBO 12 7MM TRAY DL 2X BC 5500S LF W O BEZEL SATA KO 0020E 002 EXTERNAL ANTENNA SET 25 AQE01 001 CPU Processor Chapter 6 CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA 2 26G 3M 1066 25W KC 84001 DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 PGA 2 4G 1066 25W 3M KC 86001 DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P9500 PGA 2 53G 6M 1066 25W KC 95001 DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9400 PGA 2 53G 6M 1066 35W KC 94001 DTP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9600 PGA 2 8G 6M 1066 35W KC 96001 DTP DVD Module ODD TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X TS L633A LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00801 021 ODD PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X DVR TDO8RS LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00805 044 ODD PANASONIC SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X UJ 870A LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00807 059 KU 0080D 029 ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF W O BEZEL SATA MALAYSIA KU 0080D 034 ODD SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X AD 7560S LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 0080E 00
55. 5 N100 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG FOX BRM 2 0 FOX_ BRM 2 0 BT VolP PCMC IA AS505 2WXM TWN GCTWN LX AV 305 04 AS5052WX Mi XPHTC1 UMAC 1 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA 50512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG FOX_ BRM_ 2 0 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Switzerland LX AV 30J 05 AS5051AW XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM 2 0 Appendix A 154 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Switzerland LX AV 30J 06 AS5051AW XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Portugal LX AV 30J 06 AS5051AW XMi MCEPT6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Spain LX AV 30J 06 2 AS5051AW XMi MCEESJ UMAG 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Germany LX AV 30J 06 4 AS5051AW XMi MCEDEA UMAC 2 512 120 6L
56. 50V 3PIN BK 27 01518 571 SOUTH AFRICA POWER CORD 16A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 681 AFRICA BK POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS 27 01518 581 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN SWISS 27 01518 691 BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN CHINA 27 01518 591 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN CHINA 27 01518 701 BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY 27 01518 611 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY 27 01518 711 BK POWER CORD 2 5A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 631 AFRICA BK INDIA POWER CORD 10A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 721 AFRICA BK INDIA POWER CORD 2 5A 250V AUSTRALIA 27 01518 621 POWER CORD ACA ACNZ 27 03218 021 POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAPEN 27 01518 551 POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAPAN 27 03518 161 134 Chapter 6 POWER CORD 7A 250V 2PIN KOREA 27 01518 531 POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 27 01518 761 Case Cover Bracket Assembly LOWER CASE W MODEM CABLE amp FAN BRACKET amp SPEAKER FOR TV 60 AQE01 001 SPEAKER SUB WOFFER 23 AR501 001 SPEAKER SET 23 AR501 002 EXPRESS DUMMY CARD 42 AR501 004 NEW CARD DUMMY CARD 42 TK901 005 SD DUMMY CARD 42 TK901 006 MIDDLE COVER 42 AR501 001 UNITLOAD COVER 42 AR501 002 E KEY COVER 42 501 003 TOUCHPAD BRACKET 33 AR501 001 VGA BOARD BARCKET FOR NVIDIA UPPER CASE W SPEAKER amp E KEY CABLE amp POWER CABLE amp FINGERPRINT HOLE 33 01 001 60 0301 002 OPTICAL BRACKET 33 AR501 002 BD COMBO BEZEL 42 AR501 005 SUPER MULIT BEZEL 42 AGV01 00
57. 51AW XMi XPHPH1 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG 141 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Thailand LX AV 305 00 AS5051AW XMi XPHTH2 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Vietnam LX AV 305 00 AS5051AW XMi XPHVN1 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Singapore LX AV 305 00 AS5051AW XMi XPHWSG2 1W UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX Mi ACLA Portuguese LX AV 305 01 1 AS5051AW XMi XPHXC1 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1AWX TWN GCTWN S2 AV 305 00 AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 2 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG FOX BRM 2 0 AS505 2WXM AS505 5WXM TWN TWN GCTWN GCTWN S2 AV 305 00 S2 AV 305 00 AS5052WX Mi XPHTC1 UMAC 2 512 100 BT eL 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5055WX Mi
58. 6 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 NANYA NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C LF 0 09U KN 1GB03 014 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 ELPIDA EBE21UE8ACUA 6E E LF KN 2GB09 001 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF KN 2GB0G 004 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T5663QZ3 CE6 LF KN 2GB0B 003 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 MICRON MT16HTF25664HY 667E1 LF KN 2GB04 001 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP164S64CP6 Y5 LF KN 5120G 024 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 NANYA NT512T64UH8BOFN 3G LF KN 51203 032 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T6464QZ3 CE6 LF KN 5120B 026 MISCELLANEOUS NAME PLATE AS5930 47 AR501 001 SCREW LOGO PLATE FOR LCD PANEL 47 501 002 IMS M2X4 H 0 3 86 00E13 524 SCREW M2 L3 NYLOK CR 3 86 00E25 723 SCREW M2 3 86 9A522 3R0 ISO M2 5X6 H 0 7 0 8MM 86 00E 12 536 M2 5 L10 BLACK ZN 86 00F84 73A SCREW MACH WAFER M3 L4 NI 86 9A524 4R0 Chapter 6 139 Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 6593 Series AS505 1ANW XMi India LX AV 30C 0 02 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N80G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi Indonesia LX AV 30C 0 03 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIN1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N80G B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 1ANW XMi Malaysia
59. 9 ODD PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X DS 8A2S LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 0080F 001 Fan FAN SUNON 23 501 003 Heatsink CPU HEATSINK AVC NB9 W O FAN 60 AQ301 003 HDD Hard Disk Drive 136 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Il HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO B LF KH 12007 014 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST9120817AS LF KH 12001 032 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF KH 12004 007 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 LF KH 12008 019 HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO KH 16008 022 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA II HITACHI HTS541616J9SA00 LF KH 16007 016 HDD 160GB SEAGATE SATA ST9160827AS HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK1646GSX LF HDD 250GB SEAGATE SATA ST9250827AS HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK2546GSX LF KH 16001 029 KH 16004 002 KH 25001 011 KH 25004 001 HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST HTS542525K9SA00 LF KH 25007 011 HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD2500BEVS 22USTO ML125 KH 25008 018 HDD 320GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD3200BEVT 22ZCTO ML125 KH 32008 013 E89KS POLISH ASPIRE BLACk Keyboard KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 442 E88KS US INTERNATIONAL ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 443 E88KS US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 444 E89KS UK ASPIRE BLACK
60. A Sweden Finland LX AV 30J 04 AS5051AW XM MCESV5 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_VP _0 3C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG FOX BRM_ 2 0 BT VoIP PCMC IA AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Slovenia Croatia LX AV 30J 05 AS5051AW XM MCESI1 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_VP _0 3C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG FOX BRM_ 2 0 BT VoIP PCMC IA AS505 1AWX EMEA Holland LX AV 30J 05 AS5051AW XM MCENL6 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R CB bg VP _0 3 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM_ 2 0 BT VoIP PCMC IA Appendix A 152 AS505 EMEA Russia LX AV AS5051AW 141 80512 N100 NSM8 ABT FOX 1AWX 30J 05 XMi 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM_ VoIP Mi 2 MCERU9 G K 318BG 2 0 PCMC UMAC IA 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R CB bg VP _0 3 AS505 EMEA Holland LX AV AS5051AW ATMK N14 1 80512 N100 NSM8 ABT FOX_ BT 1AWX 30J 05 XMi 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM_ VoIP Mi 4 MCENL6 K 318BG 2 0 PCMC UMAC IA 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP 0 3C AS505 EMEA Russia LX AV AS5051AW ATMK N14 1 50512 N100 NSM8 N 1AWX 305 04 XMi 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 Mi 3 XPHRU2 K 318BG UMAC 1 512 100 6L
61. B5 4K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG AS505 2WXM AAP Thailand LX AV 30J 01 AS5052WX Mi MCETH1 UMAC 1 1G 120 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATTL5 N14 1 WXGA SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT_ ATH54 13BG FOX_ BAM 2 0 AS505 1AWX EMEA Belgium LX AV 30J 03 AS5051AW XMi MCEBE6 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA Middle East Middle East LX AV 30J 04 LX AV 30J 04 AS5051AW XMi MCEAR1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCEAR2 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Italy LX AV 30J 04 AS5051AW XMi MCEIT7 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Spain LX AV 30J 03 AS5051AW XMi MCEESJ UMAG 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG Appendix A 146 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Easte
62. BT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA Switzerland LX AV 30J 04 AS5051AW XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA UK UK LX AV 30J 04 LX AV 30J 04 AS5051AW XMi MCEUK5 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCEWUK1 1W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Italy LX AV 30J 04 AS5051AW XMi MCEWIT11 W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Germany LX AV 30J 03 AS5051AW XMi MCEWDE1 1W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG Appendix A 148 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA France LX AV 30J 02 AS5051AW XMi MCEWFR1 1W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Belgium LX AV 305
63. C3h Initialize error display function C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd dual CMOS optional C6h Initialize notebook docking optional C7h Initialize notebook docking late C8h Force check optional C9h Extended checksum optional D2h Unknown interrupt EOh Initialize the chipset Eth Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test FOh Initialize interrupt vectors Fih Initialize Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video F3h Initialize System Management Mode F4h Output one beep before boot Chapter 4 119 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to Full DOS 120 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter ID LCD ca
64. CS 9LPRS365 3 HOST BUS 667 800 1066MHz 1 05V MS MS Pro xD CardBus MMC SD 37 02711 20 Battery Int MIC 30 31 PCMCIA 40 SLOT 35 ICH9M 6 PCIe ports PCVPCI BRIDGE ACPI 2 0 duda IEEE1394 12 USB 2 0 1 1 ports TSB43AB22A ETHERNET 10 100 1000MbE High Definition Audio LAN Giga LAN Serial Peripheral VF Intel 82567 32 Matrix Storage Technology DO Active Managemnet Technology DO Line Out 19 20 21 22 No SPDIF Mini Card Kedron a b g n 3g WLAN CLinkl LPC BUS Parallel port Seria port USB SuperIO Mini USB A PC87383MG 44 Blue Tooth Camera SLB9635TT1D1 23 42 ODD SATA Module Bay in Line out Line in Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new computer Front View T 8 mm 42 11 14 Internal microphone for sound recording 2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam only for certain models 3 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 4 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology 5 Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure smarter and easier way to wo
65. D 55 AR501 007 EIGER PD USB BD WITH TV D 55 AQE01 001 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS 00540 001 56 AGV01 001 BT MOD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 BT 21100 005 WLAN 802 11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 KI SPM01 003 VGA MXM CARD NVIDIA 9PGSHM 55 AQ301 001 DDRIII 512MB W HDCP MSI MADE VGA CARD NB9P GS 512M GDDR3 BIWA MINI SENSOR BD 07522 2M 55 TKJ01 001 EIGER PD FP BD WITH MINI D 55 AQ301 002 Chapter 6 133 TV TUNCER DVB T MINI TT 1260DA TU 23100 015 CAPACITIVE BUTTON TM 01119 001 55 AR501 005 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI FX 22500 022 AM5 V2H 1 5 3 3V Cables LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 002 MEDIA BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 005 TOUCHPAD BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 006 USB BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 003 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 007 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 001 DC IN CABLE 90W 50 AQ301 001 TV TUNER BOARD CABLE 50 AQE01 001 TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 004 DC IN CABLE 65W 50 AR501 008 LCD CAMERA CABLE 15 4 WXGA 50 AR501 009 POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27 T30V1 001 POWER CORD 10A 125V 3PIN US BK 27 01518 641 POWER CORD 2 5A 125V 8121 USA 27 01518 781 W CNS POWER CORD 220V 3PIN EUR 27 T30V1 004 POWER CABLE 16A 250V 3PIN EUR 27 01518 731 UK POWER CORD 3A 250V 3PIN UK 27 01518 541 POWER CORD 250V 3PIN UK BK 27 03118 001 POWER CORD 10A 3PIN BK 27 01518 561 DENMARK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN 27 01518 671 DENMARK BK POWER CORD 10A 2
66. Description Hardware Default Setting Operation Description Gap Open Normal Short Clearing Password Check HW Gap position on M B space Gap name in TravelMate 6593 Series is TBA Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password Supervisor Password and or User Password for a security reason BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to BIOS Setup menu However once it is necessary to bypass the password check users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps NOTE The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password Supervisor Password and User Password Power Off a system and remove HDD AC and Battery from the machine Open the back cover of the machine and find out the HW Gap on M B as picture Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the HW Gap Plug in AC keep the short condition on the HW Gap and press Power Button to power on the system till BIOS POST finish Then remove the tool from the HW Gap Restart system Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu If there is no Password request BIOS Password is cleared Otherwise please follow the steps and try again 128 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization Users can enable this feature to rest
67. GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on 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 Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently AcerGridVista is simple to set up 1 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 Chapter 1 27 Extend Desktop to External Monitor lt Grid Configuration Display 1 Display 2 par 10 Double vertical About Triple primary at left N ED Triple primary at right Exit NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value 28 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor P8400 2 26G P8600 2 4 G P9500 2 53G T9400 2 53G T9600 2 8G Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Socket B P8400 P8600 P95
68. I5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Denmark LX AV 305 04 7 AS5051AW XMi XPHDK1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Belgium LX AV 305 05 6 AS5051AW XMi XPHBE1 UMAG 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA Eastern Europe LX AV 305 05 AS5051AW XMi XPHCS2 UMAG 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA UK UK LX AV 30J 08 LX AV 30J 08 AS5051AW XMi MCEWUK1 1W UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi MCEWUK2 1W UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX AV 305 05 AS5051AW XMi XPHHU6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Spain LX AV 305 05 AS5051AW X
69. M2 5 x L6 4 Black 3 0 kgf cm 3 Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover Chapter 3 61 4 Remove the lower cover from the lower case Removing the DIMM 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 3 Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM 62 Chapter 3 4 Remove the DIMM module Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 3 Remove the two screws A securing the hard disk drive module Chapter 3 63 4 Using the plastic tab slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector 5 Lift up the hard disk module to remove from the bay NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it 6 Remove the protective rubber enclosure from the hard disk module 64 Chapter 3 7 Remove the two screws E securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket 1 2 M8 x L4 2 Silver 3 0 kgf cm Removing the Expansion Slots Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 Chapter 3 65 2 Remove the one captive screw securing the cover t E E E L T E E t t t 3 Carefully
70. Mi XPHESA UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG Appendix A 158 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Greece LX AV 305 05 AS5051AW XMi XPHEL1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Israel LX AV 305 06 AS5051AW XMi XPHIS1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA France LX AV 305 04 AS5051AW XMi XPHFRA UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Italy LX AV 305 05 5 AS5051AW XMi XPHIT1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA Eastern Europe LX AV 305 05 AS5051AW XMi XPHPL6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA AAP Holland Malaysia LX AV 305 06 LX AV 305 06 AS5051AW XMi XPHNL1 UMAC 2 512 120
71. RE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 470 E88KS TRADITIONAL CHINESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15 BLACK KB INTOO 471 E89KS CANADIAN FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 472 E89KS BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 473 E89KS BELGIUM ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 474 E88KS ARABIC ENGLISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 475 E89KS ARABIC FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 476 E89KS NORDIC ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 477 E89KS ENGLISH CANADIAN FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK LCD Module LCD CMO 15 4 WXGA GLARE N15413 03 LF 220NIT 8MS LK 1540D 022 LCD AUO 15 4 WXGA GLARE B154EW02 V7 W O BRACKET H W CODE 3A LF 220NIT 8MS LK 15405 028 LCD AUO 15 4 WXGA GLARE B154EW08 V1 W O BRACKET HW LF 220NIT 8MS LCD LPL 15 4 WXGA GLARE LP154WX4 TLB4 LF 220NIT 8MS LK 15405 029 LK 15408 029 138 Chapter 6 MAINBOARD MAINBOARD AS5930G INTEL LF PGM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESATA MB AQ201 001 MAINBOARD AS5930 INTEL LF GM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESATA MB AR501 001 MEMORY SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF KN 1GB0G 012 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T2864QZ3 CE6 KN 1GB0B 016 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 INFINEON HYS64T128021EDL 3S LF KN 1GB02 03
72. RU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of 5930 5930Z 6593Z Series 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 available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide 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 return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it Chapter 6 181 TravelMate 6593 Series Exploded Diagram Ad 4 SEM v ae DESCRIPTION QTY REV REMARK 1 ASSYLCD W CCD BEZEL Homa 3G 1
73. System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings actual size then reboot system DIMM System board Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no Audio driver sound comes from the computer Speaker System board Internal speakers make noise or emit no Speaker sound System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation See Save to Disk S4 on page 35 Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter hibernation mode Press Fn 0 and see if the computer enters hibernation and four short beeps every minute mode Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode See Save to Disk S4 on page 35 after closing the LCD LCD cover switch System board 122 Chapter 4 Power Management Related Symptoms The system doesn t resume from hibernation mode See Save to Disk S4 on page 35 Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the LCD Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 System hangs intermittently See Save to Disk S4 on page
74. T BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Portugal LX AV 305 06 8 AS5051AW XMi XPHPT1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA Switzerland LX AV 305 06 AS5051AW XMi XPHSW5 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA UK Turkey LX AV 305 06 LX AV 305 07 AS5051AW XMi XPHUK1 UMAG 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHTR1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 NSM8 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA Turkey LX AV 30C 0 25 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSTR 1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Turkey LX AV 305 07 AS5051AW XMi XPHTR1 UMAG 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII5 N60G B5 4K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG Appendix A 160 AS505 2NWX Mi AAP India LX AV 30C 0 26 AS5052N W
75. TravelMate 6593 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD 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 6593 Series service guide Copyright Copyright 2008 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 otherwise 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 software Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a r
76. XMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1 512 80 BT eL 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 0 N14 1 SO512 WXGA MBII5 N80G B5 4K NSM8 X ABT 13BG ATH54 BRM FOX N 2 0 161 Appendix A Appendix A 162 Test Compatible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s 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 6593 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 163 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test USB Port Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor Acer 211c 21 ViewSonic G220F ViewSonic PF790 19 LCD Monitor Acer FP751 17 TFT LCD Acer AL1521 Acer AL1721 ViewSonic VD201b Westinghouse W37G HP LP2065 HP S9500 Projector Dell 3300MP USB Keyboard Mouse Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool USB Mouse OWCM USB Logitech USB Wheel Mouse Logitech First Wheel Mouse Dell by Logitech Dell Internet Navigator Keyboard Dell Smart Card Keyboard HP USB Optical Austin Mouse Belkin Miniglow Optical USB Mouse HP USB Optical Mouse RB129AA USB Speaker Joystick Aiwa Multimedi
77. YYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to 640 Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory size 1MB VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or 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 Option Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from LAN remote server Option Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enables disables Boot Menu during POST Option Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables disables D2D Recovery function The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults Option Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate Option AHCI or IDE NOTE The sub items 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 41 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and
78. a Digital Speaker SC UC78 Panasonic USB Speaker EAB MPC57USB USB Storage Drive lomega USB Zip 250MB Transcend 80G HDD Plextor DVD R RW LG DVD R RW Sony DVD R RW USB Camera Intel 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 WLUSBST11 USB Printer Scanner HP 450WBT Deskjet Printer USB Flash Drive Sony Memory Key 128MB Sony Micro Vault Pro USD 5G IBM 128MB Memory Key IBM 512MB Memory Key Apacer Handy Drive Apacer The USB Flash Drive 256MB USB ODD Logitec CDRW DVDROM combo LG DVD R RW Sony DVD R RW 1394 Camera Sony DV TRV10 Access Point 802 11a Intel Pro Wireless 5000 NetGear HE 102 Access Point 802 119 D Link Building Networks People WiFi Certified a b g Wireless 108AG Access Point 802 11n Belkin N1MIMO Wireless Router High Performance wireless 802 11n Bluetooth Device Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson T610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 164 Appendix B PCMCIA Test LAN Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10 100 32 Bit CBE 10 100BTX Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC ILCB DV USB2 0 Card IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10 100 Wireless Lan Card Not recommended for wireless ready Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802 11a NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802 11a model ISDN Card Toshiba T
79. abel Volume Serial Number is D4F6 236 Directory of F Npassword 1 BIOS_PW ERE HDD PU EXE 5 2 File s gt 35 354 bytes 2 Dir s gt 487 895 040 bytes free F Npasswordfhdd 15494 unlock6 exe vit 2 May 2063 Choice what kind of the password to be genereted aan Scan Code 2 gt Upper case ASCII Code 3 gt Lower case AS Code Enter uour 2 2 BKIFN42 UUEIQ96 F password gt Reboot system and key in OKJFN42 or UVEIQ96 to HDD user password Chapter 2 49 Remove BIOS Password Ifyou key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time System Disabled would display on the screen See the image below 50 Chapter 2 Sustem Disabled 1144521 Ifyou need to solve BIOS password locked problem you can run BIOS PW EXE 1 Key in bios_pw 14452 0 2 Choose one upper case string Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 2666 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2081 Microsoft Corp C xDocuments and SettingswM54 gt d D N bios 14452 unlock6 exe vi W I July 1997 g Rebootthe system and key in ajjg9vy or O7yqmjd to BIOS user password BSE Chapter 2 51 MI 20067 04703 52 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 Requireme
80. able Interrupts NMIs 8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area 8Bh Test and initialize PS 2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of ATA drives optional 90h Initialize hard disk controllers 91h Initialize local bus hard disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPTABLE for multi processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1 2 Search for option ROMs One long two short beeps on checksum failure 99h Check for SMART drive optional 9Ah Shadow option ROMs 9Ch Set up Power Management 9Dh Initialize security engine optional 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives AOh Set time of day A2h Check key lock A4h Initialize Typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt AAh Scan for F2 key stroke ACh Enter SETUP AEh Clear Boot flag BOh Check for errors B2h POST done prepare to boot operating system B4h 1 One short beep before boot B5h Terminate QuietBoot optional B6h Check password optional 118 Chapter 4 B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen optional BFh Check virus and backup reminders COh Try to boot with INT 19 Cih Initialize POST Error Manager PEM C2h Initialize error logging
81. ble LCD inverter LCD System board Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD 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 shuts down during operation Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 109 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board The system doesn t power on Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 109 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Chapter 4 121 Power Related Symptoms The system doesn t power off Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 109 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 111 Battery pack System board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA slot assembly PCMCIA
82. ddle cover 3 Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover from the system 72 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 3 Remove the two screws A securing the keyboard 1 2 M2 x L3 2 Black 1 6 kgf cm 4 Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the touchpad area Chapter 3 73 5 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard E Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan connector from the main board 74 Chapter 3 4 Remove the two screws B securing the heatsink fan module in place VEGRER 0 5 Carefully lift up the heatsink fan module Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 3 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 Chapter 3 75 4 Remove the four screws securing the CPU heatsink module and the two screw securing the VGA board heatsink module Discrete Model only ape m m n np f ns n EM manm e rnnt Removing the CPU 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 3 See R
83. dule on page 78 19 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 20 Remove the two screws A securing the left and right speaker modules 1 2 M2 x L3 2 Black 1 6 kgf cm 21 Remove the left and right speaker modules from the upper case 96 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY LCD MODULE Y Cx4 LCD BEZEL Fx3 LCD ASSEMBLY Y Y y Dx2 y Dx2 INVERTER LCD FPC LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD BOARD CABLE BRACKET BRACKET LCD BACK PANEL Y Fx1 Y Fx1 LEFT RIGHT HINGE HINGE Screw List M2 5 x L6 Black 86 00E33 736 M2 x L3 Silver 86 00C07 220 M2 5 x L5 Black 86 00F87 735 Chapter 3 97 Removing the LCD Bezel See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 See Removing the LCD Module on page 78 m qe Remove the four rubber screw covers from the LCD bezel 8 Remove the four screws C on the LCD module as shown Q 98 Chapter 3 9 Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and place the bezel on top of the LCD panel 10
84. e 110 Check the Battery Pack on page 111 Chapter 4 109 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 1 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 126 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 If the power on indicator does not light up check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation 4 If the operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack on page 111 110 Chapter 4 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 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 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 ground
85. e emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off 5 gt 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MS Palm PRO and xD Picture Card xD Note Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time 6 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 Modem Connects to a phone line RJ 11 port Chapter 1 Rear View 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based Tus port network 3 DVI D Digital Video Supports digital video connections Interface Digital port Chapter 1 9 Bottom View Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Battery lock Locks the battery in position Battery release Releases the battery to remove the battery pack E latch Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment Acer MediaBay release latch Lock or unlock Acer MediaBay device Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws Acer DASP Disk Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and Anti Shock bumps only for certain models Protection a ezDock II Il Connects to Acer ezDock II II connector Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use
86. e following message setup Warning Password do not match Re enter Password Chapter 2 45 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Information Main Securit Item Specific Help Boot priority order IDE CD XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX an select a device then PCI LAN Network Boot USB HDD press F6 to move it up the list or lt 5 gt ik ber to move it down the USB CDROM list Press lt Esc gt to escape the menu Esc Enter F10 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility Information Main Securit Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS F1 zb F9 Esc Enter F10 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Chapter 2 47 BIOS Flash U
87. e prompted 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 return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 2 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 Set 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 Chapter 2 43 Removing a Password Follow these steps 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password fie
88. ed Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 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 External Diskette Drive Check on page 108 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 Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Failing Bits nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I O device IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 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 114 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank
89. egistered trademark of Intel Corporation Pentium and Pentium II 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 NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear on screen Gives bits and pieces of additional 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 Acer s global product 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 personnel channel to provide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING
90. em 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 POST does not complete No beep or error codes are indicated Power System Check on page 109 Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 112 Undetermined Problems on page 126 POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen Error Message List on page 113 Other symptoms i e LCD display problems or others Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 112 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent problems Use the customer reported symptoms and go to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 112 Intermittent Problems on page 125 Undetermined Problems on page 126 Chapter 4 107 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 1 Boot from the d
91. emoving the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 4 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 6 Lift up carefully to remove the CPU Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 Chapter 3 77 3 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 4 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 5 Remove the two screws A securing the VGA board to the main board 1 2 M2 x L3 2 Black 1 6 kgf cm 6 Remove the VGA board from the main board Removing the LCD Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 gre edge See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 78 Chapter 3 6 Turn over the system and remove the two screws C from the bottom of the left and right hinges acer mi it 7 Remove the tape holding the antenna cables in place Chapter 3 79 9 Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board 11 Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit NOTE When connecting the cable back to the unit please note that the cab
92. er Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution you can now enjoy an 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 files Task icon for one finger ga Log Off ShutDown My Privacy My Music Reminder SysSet Application icon for multi finger Click the blinking y Please swipe This was the finger to enroll 4 your finger gt successful fingerprint fingerprint 26 Chapter 1 Acer GridVista dual display compatible NOTE This feature is only available 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 click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors Monitors il 2 Default Monitor on x200000000 I Etend the top onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low 0 High Highest 32 bit vw 20006 by pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings N Acer
93. er plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and guickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Clickthe New power plan option or icon 8 Enter a name for your new power plan Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on If necessary change the display sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use ao gt Click OK to save your new power plan To switch between power plans 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar The quick menu appears Select the power plan you want to switch to 2 You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application Select the power plan you wish to switch to then click Apply To edit a power plan Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed 1 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 first 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon Sh Battery status 1 The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage 2 You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel
94. es 1 Fingerprint Board 86 Flash Utility 48 foc cable 101 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 131 Hard disk 31 Hard Disk Drive Module 63 HDD 31 Hibernation mode hotkey 16 Hot Keys 14 Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 125 Jumper and Connector Locations 127 Top View 127 Keyboard 33 73 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 108 Launch Board 84 LCD Bezel 98 LCD Brackets 105 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 97 LCD with the Brackets 100 lower cover 60 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 71 Mainboard 90 169 media access on indicator 11 Memory Check 109 Model Definition 140 Modem Board 69 Notebook Manager hotkey 16 num lock on indicator 11 Online Support Information 167 Panel 4 Bottom 10 left 4 PC Card 11 Power System Check 109 Battery Pack 111 Power Adapter 110 Processor 29 Screw List 54 speakers hotkey 16 System Block Diagram 3 System Check Procedures 108 System Memory 29 System Utilities 37 Test Compatible Components 163 Top 127 touchpad hotkey 16 using 12 Touchpad Check 111 Troubleshooting 107 V W Undetermined Problems 126 utility BIOS 37 48 view left 7 rear 9 right 8 Windows 2000 Environment Test 164 WLAN Board 68
95. ess F10 to save any changes made and 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 38 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information Information CPU Type CPU Speed IDEO Model Name IDEO Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID F1 ti Esc Main Securit Boot Exit Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T9400 2 53 GHz 2 53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX VX XX XX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None TravelMate 6593 Acer XXXxXxXX XXxX XXxx XXXx XXXxXXxXxxXX F9 Enter F10 NOTE The system information is subject to different models CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU IDEO Model Name IDEO Serial Number This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master This field displays the serial number of HDD installed o
96. essage Error Message List Failure 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 on page 108 Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 108 see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 108 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Setup Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM System board System battery is dead Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to 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 4 113 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 incomplete Default configuration us
97. formation section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models User s 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 Q Detailed information on Acer s International Traveller s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures Q 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 C 167 168 Appendix C AFLASH Utility 48 Audio 33 Battery Pack 56 BIOS 29 vendor 29 Version 29 BIOS Utility 37 48 Navigating 38 Onboard Device Configuration 43 Security 41 42 System Security 47 Board Layout Top View 127 brightness hotkeys 16 caps lock on indicator 11 computer on indicator 11 CPU 76 CPU Fan True Value Table 29 DIMM Module 62 Display 3 display hotkeys 16 Error Symptom to Spare Part Index 112 Euro 17 External CD ROM Drive Check 108 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 55 Featur
98. g Technology Fn F3 Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology Fn F4 Z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Ole Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn ea Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn 4 F7 r Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off lt Fn gt lt F8 gt Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn lt p gt O Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn lt gt Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn A Volume up Increases the sound volume only for certain models Fn v Volume down Decreases the sound volume only for certain models 16 Chapter 1 Special Key only for certain models You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or 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 Alt Gr and then press the 5 key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography fag fag12 htm for more infor
99. he computer Do not replace a 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 126 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 112 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List lt No error code gt 006 Equipment Configuration 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 at xxxx xxxx xxxxh R xxxxh W xxxxh 070 Real Time Clock Error 071 CMOS Battery Bad 072 CMOS Checksum Error 110 System disabled Incorrect password is specified Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show lt No error code gt Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system not show m
100. he same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Drag Access Click once context menu NOTE Illustrations for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 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 harder 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 Chapter 1 13 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 lt Fn gt lt F11 gt Scroll Lock lt Fn gt lt F12 gt Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded 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 NOTE lt Fn gt lt F11 gt works only for certain models
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102. iagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 Seeif 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 1 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 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 Seeif CD ROM Test is 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 1 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
103. in models 17 Acer Empowering 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista dual display compatible 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 38 Information seme on e eme ae 39 Sais het Jr derre Hiet Va Bede 40 Security adsl Gr se E IRE ID jens 42 BOO mu sins PE 46 are ee rev das Sa ke bad 47 BIOS Flash Utility 48 Remove HDD BIOS Utility 49 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 Disassembly
104. ingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Execute Quickly click Tap twice at the same speed twice as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and Tap twice at the same speed hold then as double clicking a mouse use finger on button rest your finger on the the touchpad touchpad on the second tap to drag the and drag the cursor cursor Access Click once context menu Scroll Swipe up down left right using Acer FingerNav 4 way control function Manufacturing option 12 Chapter 1 Touchpad basics with two click buttons The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two click buttons LLL 1 2 3 fa Move your finger across the touchpad 1 to move the cursor L Press the left 2 and right 3 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 Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Execute Select Click once Tap once Click and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Tap twice at t
105. ke on LAN ready WWAN UMTS HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access 3 5G at 2100 MHz and quad band GSM GPRS EDGE 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Q Modem 56K ITU V 92 I O Ports Acer ezDock II Il connector ExpressCard 54 slot Card slot Type Il TravelMate SmartCard reader L Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD 4 USB 2 0 ports DVI D port with HDCP support Fast infrared FIR port External display VGA port Headphones speaker line out jack Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature s Operating 5 to 35 C Non operating 20 to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 NOTE Only for certain models NOTE The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 2 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Four Peaks 15 Block Diagram mm Mobile CPU SMSC EMC2102 ezDockII II USB Express Card MediaBay 1394 2port RJ45 RJ11 PS2 2 Serial DDR3 SWITCH Port Parallel 5 32570 Port CRT TV DVI D SPDIF MIC AGTL CPU I F A in Line in Line out AC Jack DDR Memory I F SWITCH V INTEGRATED GRAHPICS PS8122QFN48G peers screxie VGA Borad MXM Connector 46 CLK GEN I
106. ld and press e 3 Pressetwice 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 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e 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 Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field Press e After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 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 44 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning Setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will display th
107. le should be routed well 80 Chapter 3 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1 gt YN 3 O ON Oo Rh OON o See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 57 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 58 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 See Removing the DIMM on page 62 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 63 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 See Removing the Modem Board on page 69 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 See Removing the Keyboard on page 73 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 59 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 Discrete Model only on page 77 See Removing the LCD Module on page 78 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TPAD1 connector on the main board 5 Chapter 3 81 20 Disconnect the fingerprint cable from the FPCN1 connector on the main board 82 Chapter 3 22 Disconnect the LED cable from the LED CN1 connector on the main board
108. located just below the power plans 20 Chapter 1 3 Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life battery status and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes ePower Management eI B Battery High performance Balanced Power saver New power plan Battery 79 remaining B On Battery Plugged In CPU speed Em LCD brightness 1 GE Graphics power mode ecc Turn off the display after 15 Min p Put the computer to sleep after 30 Min Hibernate the computer after 2 Hours vj sme _ _ Acer eDataSecurity Management for certain models Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons It is 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 On first use the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Password You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk PSD The Master Password may also be used to encrypt decrypt files by default If you set a different password to encrypt a file but you forgot the encryption password you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file Acer eDataSecurity Manageme cp Create Master Password
109. mation The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies according to the language settings Chapter 1 17 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system Activated by pressing the Empowering Key it provides access to the following utilities NOTE The following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary Q Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption only for certain models D Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans Q Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely g Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select Help For help with a particular utility launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of the active window Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop 2 Tohide the toolbar press the Empowering Key again or click
110. n Indicates communication the status of 3G Bluetooth communication switch indicator only for certain models 4 Wireless Enables disables the wireless function Q communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication switch indicator 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 6 Latch Locks and releases the lid Chapter 1 Left View Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 3 External display Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD C3 VGA port projector 4 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 5 D SmartCard slot Accepts the TravelMate SmartCard 6 c ExpressCard 54 Accepts one ExpressCard 54 module slot Note Push to remove install the card 7 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 8 Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot button Chapter 1 Right View Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Note Insert a paper clip to th
111. n board 21 Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from BT1 on the main board Chapter 3 91 22 Disconnect the DC cable from the DCIN1 connector on the main board 23 Disconnect the USB cable from the main board 92 Chapter 3 24 Disconnect the daughter board cable from the CN2 on the main board 1 M2 x L3 1 Black 1 6 kgf cm Chapter 3 93 26 Carefully remove the main board Removing the Daughter Board Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 57 See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 58 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 60 See Removing the DIMM on page 62 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 63 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 oan oa Fe RN See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 e See Removing the Modem Board on page 69 See Removing the Middle Cover page 72 N See Removing the Keyboard on page 73 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 59 gt See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 74 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 75 o oc See Removing the CPU on page 76 N See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only
112. n primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system Product Name This field shows product name of the system Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier UUID is an identifier standard used in software construction standardized by the Open Software Foundation OSF as part of the Distributed Computing Environment DCE Chapter 2 39 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery Information Main Security System Time 10 NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ 40 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are displayed with 24 hour format Format HH MM SS hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD Y
113. nit over 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position 4 Then slide out the battery from the battery bay 56 Chapter 3 5 If there is a SIM card remove it after removing the battery pack Removing the SD dummy card 1 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it 2 Pull it out from the slot Chapter 3 57 Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards 1 Press the eject button to pop out the button 2 Press it again to pop out the PC dummy card 3 Remove the PC dummy card from the slot 58 Chapter 3 4 Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it 5 Pull it out from the slot Removing the Optical Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 2 Slide the Acer MediaBay release latch to the unlock position 1 and slide out the optical drive module out of the bay 2 Chapter 3 59 Removing the Lower Cover 3 1 Remove the three screws A x 1 B x 2 securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module M2 x L3 1 Black 1 6 kgf cm 2 3 M2 x L4 2 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 60 Chapter 3 2 Remove the three captive screws and four screws C securing the lower cover 1 4
114. nts To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist 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 53 General Information Pre disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn 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 on a flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly 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 M2 x L8 Black 86 900F80 723 M2xL4 Silver 86 9A552 4R0 M2 5 x L6 Black 86 00E33 736
115. oms Internal modem does not work correctly 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 126 124 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 1 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 more errors Chapter 4 125 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 Verify that all 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 109 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage
116. ook Mode2 Form1 amp 2 Ready Bridge CD Extra CD Plus Blue Book Audio amp Text Video Video CD White Book MPEG1 Video CD R Orange Book Part CD RW amp HSRW Orange Book Part Volume1 amp Volume 2 Super Audio CD SACD Hybrid type US amp US RW DVD DVD ROM Book 1 02 DVD Dual DVD Video Book 1 1 DVD R Book 1 0 3 9G DVD R Book 2 0 4 7G General amp Authoring DVD R Version 1 0 DVD RW DVD RW Non CPRM amp CPRM DVD R Dual Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V 5 Operating 32 Chapter 1 Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 amp 4411 Audio onboard or optional Built in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface S PDIF output for PCM or AC 3 content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR Variable Sampling Rate Internal microphone Yes Yes 2 1 5W speakers Internal speaker Quantity Video Memory Chipset VGA CARD NB9P GS Intel GMA970 VGA Memory size 512M GDDR3 Chipset ICH8M USB Compliancy Level 2 0 OHCI USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 Host controller Number of USB port 3 Location Two on the right side one on the front Serial port function control
117. ore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey Fn Esc for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST To use this function it is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present If this function is enabled the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk Before doing this one Crisis Disk should be prepared ready in hand The Crisis Disk could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS Follow the steps below 1 Power Off system 2 Insert the Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is attached to the BIOS flash failed machine 3 Inthe power off state press Fn Esc and hold them and then press Power Button The system should be powered on with Crisis BIOS Recovery process 4 BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to BIOS ROM on the failed machine 5 Ifthe Crisis flashing process is finished the system will restart If the Crisis Recovery process is finished the system should be powered on with successful and workable BIOS Then a person can update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process Chapter 5 129 130 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the F
118. p s Back up factory default to CD DVD Back up drivers and applications to CD DVD Create user backup Manage user backups I Restore s Restore system to factory default s Reinstall applications drivers Restore system from user backup s Password settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data you must first set the Empowering Technology password To set the password refer to the section Empowering Technology password 22 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management mI Restore Back up factory default to CD DVD A Back up drivers and applications to CD DVD Create user backup a Manage user backups NOTE If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s Backup factory default to CD DVD 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 Chapter 1 23 Acer eSettings Management 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 Lets you set an asset tag for
119. rk 6 Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs Chapter 1 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 8 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 9 Click buttons left The left and right buttons function like the left center and right right mouse buttons center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models 10 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 11 FineTrack buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons left and right when used together with the center keyboard FineTrack 12 FineTrack Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse when used together with the click buttons 13 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 14 1 Power button Turns the computer on and off Chapter 1 Closed Front View 1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer 2 1 E Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones 2 2 Headphones Connects to audio line out devices 6 speaker line out e g speakers headphones jack 3 3G 3G Bluetooth Enables disables the 3G Bluetooth functio
120. rn Europe LX AV 30J 03 AS5051AW XMi 55 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Denmark LX AV 30J 02 AS5051AW XMi MCEDK6 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA France LX AV 30J 02 AS5051AW XMi MCEFRF UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT_ BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Germany LX AV 30J 02 7 AS5051AW XMi MCEDEA UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX EMEA Germany LX AV 30J 02 AS5051AW XMi MCEDEB UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX EMEA EMEA Holland Norway LX AV 30J 03 LX AV 30J 03 AS5051AW XMi MCENL6 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi 5 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK 36 ATMK 36 N14 1 WXGA N14 1 WXGA 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 NSM8
121. the hide button on the toolbar You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu or by double clicking the icon if you have created a desktop shortcut To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications 1 Onthe Acer Empowering Technology toolbar click the icon that corresponds to the application you want to launch 2 When you mouse over an application icon a quick menu appears below the toolbar The quick menu allows you to perfo Acer ePower Management Remaining 100 High performance vV Balanced Power saver 3 You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu 18 Chapter 1 Empowering Technology password You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data To set the Empowering Technology password 1 2 3 4 Launch Acer eRecovery Management Click the Restore tab Click Password settings The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up Click Create a new password Empowering Te holed MM You can also use this password for Acer eRecovery Management Password Protection 4 2 Acer eRecovery Management au U DOSE Create New Password In the Create a New Password dialogue box key
122. tility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions g New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Flash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Flash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash 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 Flash 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function 48 Chapter 2 Remove HDD BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD BIOS method Remove HDD Password key in wrong HDD password for three time HDD password error code would display on the screen See the image below Ifyou need to solve HDD password locked problem you can run HDD PW EXE 1 Key in hdd pw 15494 0 2 Select 2 3 Choose one upper case string cx C WINDOWS system32 cmd_exe nl x F N gt cd passwor F Npassword gt dir w Volume in drive F has no l
123. tion user Programmable P Programmable key User programmable Productivity keys only for certain models Three productivity keys give users one touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure smarter and easier way to work g Lock key runs the Windows lock function to lock the notebook when you step out If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio Protection 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 g Sync key instantly synchronizes your computer system to an external storage device for convenient Chapter 1 14 and secure backup P Lock Launch Windows Lock function A Presentation Minimizes your open windows and prepares your display for presenting Sync Launch NTI Shadow Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader L 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 Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer F
124. twork domain M Minimizes all windows lt R gt Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center lt X gt Open Windows Mobility Center BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D 85 lt SPACEBAR gt Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt amp lt F gt Search for computers if you are on a network lt CTRL gt amp 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 Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Fn F1 Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys Fn F2 Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowerin
125. ving the 3G Board Module on page 66 Chapter 3 103 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 See Removing the LCD Module on page 78 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 98 See Removing the LCD Panel with the Brackets on page 100 P Remove the two screws securing the left and right hinges 1 2 M2 5 x L5 2 Black 2 5 kgf cm 10 Remove the left and right hinges from the back cover 104 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets See Removing the Battery Pack on page 56 See Removing the Expansion Slots Cover on page 65 See Removing the 3G Board Module on page 66 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 68 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 72 See Removing the LCD Module on page 78 See Removing the LCD Panel with the Brackets on page 100 See Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable on page 101 O0 4 Remove the four screws D securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets 1 4 M2 x L3 4 Silver 1 6 kgf cm Chapter 3 105 106 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 syst
126. your system Acer eSettings Management Boot Options BIOS Passwords g B B Processor Memory Multimedia Metwork Product Name Operating System 000000 XXXXXX Processor 2000000000000000XXX System Memory XXXXX Hard Drive 2000000000 000OCK XXXXXXX XXXXX CDIDVD Drive XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX Video Asset Tag 1234 24 Chapter 1 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile relat Windows Mobility Center le Display Fully charged brightness Em ti 100 syl Connected Q Q Balanced v Iurm wireless off Brightness Volume Battery Status Wireless Network No display No sync 4 Connect display Sync settings Tur on External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings accr Customized by Acer Inc eine cove User Guide lb On UPC Bluetooth Off Drivers and Utilities Disable _ Adddevice Launch Shared Folder Bluetooth Software Page ed system settings in one easy to find place so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations networks or activities Settings include display brightness volume power plan wireless networking on off external display settings synchronization
127. ype B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card GPRS Card Vodafone QL1ACC 21581 3G GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5 in 1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test SD MS MMC SM CF Microdrive XD SD Card MS Card Apacer 128 256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 2GB 150x Hi Speed KINGMAX 1GB 66x Hi Speed SanDisk 1GB RiDATA 4GB SD PRO Memory Card Sony 512 MS PRO Lexar 512MB MS PRO Lexar 1GB MS PRO Sony 2GB MS PRO MMC Card SanDisk 32MB Transcend 64 128MB Transcend 256MB SanDisk RS MMC 128MB PQI RS MMC 256MB Transcend 512MB A DATA Turbo 200X 2GB MMC Card XD Card Apacer 256 512MB SanDisk 2GB Olympus 512MB CF Card Apacer 256 512 SanDisk 2GB Appendix B 165 166 Appendix 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 i d 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 In

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