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1. 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 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 82h Detect and install external RS232 ports 83h Configure non MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external parallel ports 85h Initialize
2. Cables Audio cable Audio FFC Volvi960 50 AL401 001 Audio cable Audio FFC Volvi960 2 50 AL401 001 DC in cable C A DC in 65W HL Volvi960 50 AL401 002 DC in cable C A DC in 65W HL Volvi960 50 AL401 002 MEC Modem cable C A MDC HL Tahoe 50 AHRO1 002 Modem cable C A MDC MEC Tahoe 50 AHQ01 001 Modem cable C A MDC HL Tahoe HT 50 AHQ01 001 Touchpad cable C A T P FFC TR Tahoe 50 AHP01 005 Touchpad cable C A T P FFC Tahoe 50 AHPO01 005 Touchpad cable J H T P FFC Tahoe 50 AHP01 005 USB cable HL C A USB HL Tahoe 50 AHPO1 001 USB cable MEC C A USB MEC Tahoe 50 AHPO1 001 USB cable C A USB HL Tahoe HT 50 AHPO1 001 Power cord 3A 250V 3 pin UK Code UK 3A 250V 3P BK 27 01518 541 Power cord 5A 250V 3 pin UK Code 5A 250V 3P UK BK 27 03118 001 BK Power cord 10A 3 pin BK Code Denmark 10A 3P BK 27 01518 561 Denmark Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Code 10A 250V 3P Denmark 27 01518 671 Denmark BK BK Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Code South Africa 10A 250V 27 01518 571 South Africa BK Power cord 16A 250V South Code 16A 250V South Africa 27 01518 681 Africa BK BK Power cord 10A 250V Swiss Code Swiss Power 10A 250V 27 01518 581 BK Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Code 10A 250V 3P Swiss Bk 27 01518 691 Swiss BK Power cable 16A 250V 3 pin Cord 16A 250V 3P EUR BK 27 01518 731 EUR BK Power cord 220V 3 pin EUR Cord EUR 220V 3P BK 27 T30V1 004 Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin It
3. 1 SYSTEM DC DC Testis Dual Core TE 6792 sco STACKUP murs ores SYSTEM DC DG DDR2 533 567 VIDEO cone 7 x pert m 533 667 MHz mor ins TA mm tururs corrors ip E DDR2 Sena on can 533 667 MHz an d 705511001 Na nis kasat li N E ae zest ues cerah Ee amans Li d CHARGE lec aos Em KBC ase BIS LPC Dem Winbond Em mee vac TL JCIM AOU QN25 CONN 3 3v ma 150 9 Tr pepe Tacr PE p Pad i n a iwPUTS outeurs Nora Ta HDD cprom USB USB BD d irse TENUTA Chapter 5 105 Board Layout Top View LCD connector ExpressCard 54 slot Internal microphone cable connector USB board cable connector Speaker cable connector Touchpad cable connector Ao Na ICH8 M chipset south bridge o ojo Keyboard cable connector 106 Chapter 5 Bottom View HDD connector 1 Intel GL960 Express chipset north bridge 8 RTC battery cable connector 2 Battery cable connector 9 Modem board connector 3 AC in jack 10 USB port 4 CPU socket 11 S video port 5 DIMM socket 12 RJ11 RJ45 port 6 ODD connector 13 CRT port 7 Chapter 5 107 Hardware Gap Setting The system has a hardware gap for clearing system passwords Refer to Removing a System Password on page 39 for instructions on how to clear passwords
4. Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn lt F11 gt 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 Scroll Lock Fn lt F12 gt 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 keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal N A keypad manner Cursor control keys on embedded Hold Shift while using cursor Hold Fn while using cursor keypad control keys control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu
5. The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile related 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 power plan volume wireless networking on off external display settings display orientation and synchronization status Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device if applicable sharing folders overview sharing service on or off and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center a a u Use the shortcut key gt lt X gt Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu Chapter 1 25 Acer GridVista dual display compatible To enable the dual display feature of your notebook first ensure that a second display is connected then open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process E Display Stings La Drgiitonto match your mortar pem 3 su Mona on secco Teo Colors nes Q mn k
6. Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1D UI US KB INTO0 036 White US International IN88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V02 TW KB INTOO 065 White Traditional Chinese Taiwa88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V03 TI KB INTO0 040 White Thailand Thai88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0A AR KB INTO0 069 White Arabic English Arabi88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOH HB KB INTO0 037 White US International Hebrew Hebre88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOK KO KB INTO0 052 White Korean Korea88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOL GK KB INTO0 058 White Greek Greek88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOR RU KB INTO0 047 White Russian Russi88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V06 PO KB INTO0 048 White Portuguese Portu89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOC CZ KB INTO0 064 White Czech Czech89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOD DM KB INTO0 063 White Danish Danis89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOE IT KB INTO0 054 White Italian Itali89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOF FR KB INTO0 060 White French Rehcn89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0G GR KB INTO0 059 White German Germa89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V00 SW KB INTO0 041 White Swiss G Swiss89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOM CF KB INTO0 066 White Canadian French FR CA89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VON NW KB
7. Files elteady encrypted wili not be encryoted again File Decryption Warning about Desktop Search Tools esee co Ifyou forget the password you car use the Supenisar Pesswoid Instead Warning about Desktop Search Tools ee mma mensum Chapter 1 21 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that data can t be stolen while your system is unattended Q Removable Storage Devices includes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB MP3 drives USB memory card readers IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable storage devices that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Q Optical Drive Devices includes any kind of CD ROM DVD ROM HD DVD or Blu ray drive devices Q Floppy Drive Devices 3 5 inch floppy drives only To use Acer eLock Management the Empowering Technology password must be set first Once set you can apply locks to any of the devices types Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain after rebooting until removed NOTE If you lose the Empowering Technology password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system Make sure to remember or write down your password Empowering Technology m Acer eLock Management Removable Storage Devices Optical Drive Dev
8. Short G67 gap to clear password 108 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter offers the FRU Field Replaceable Unit list in global configuration of Aspire 4715Z 4315 Refer to this chapter whenever ordering the parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization NOTE When ordering FRU parts check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number is changed 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 service NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts 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 6 109 Aspire 4715Z 4315 Exploded Diagram 110 Chapter 6 Aspire 4715Z FRU List No LX AL40C 013 AM3 3 3V ONLY B85244300G Agere B85244300G Adapter Adapter 65W Delta ADP 65KB ADT 65W SADP 65KB DFALF AP 06501 013 DFALF Delta Adapter 65W Liteon PA 1650 ADT 65W PA 1650 02AC LF AP 06503 016 02AC LF Adapter 65W LISHIN SLS0335A ADT 65W LI
9. 6 USB Key to move it down the 7 USB CD DVD ROM list Press lt Esc gt to escape the menu Esc bang Enter F10 Chapter 2 41 Exit Menu Informati Main Securit Boot Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS F1 th F9 Esc F10 Exit Saving Changes Save changes made and close the BIOS setup Exit Discarding Changes Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Loads the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters Setup Defaults are quite demanding in terms of resources consumption If you are using low speed memory chips or other kinds of low performance components and you choose to load these settings the system might not function properly Discard Changes Discards all changes made in the BIOS setup Save Changes Saves changes made in the BIOS setup 42 Chapter 2 BIOS Recovery If BIOS flash procedure fails in your system perform a BIOS recovery procedure by using the crisis recovery diskette During this procedure the system will force BIOS to load and execute a special BIOS block also called boot block to restore the BIOS code from the crisis recovery diskette Note the following when restoring the BIOS settings a a Use the Fn Esc hotkey to enable BIOS recovery during BIOS
10. Battery status For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the panel in the upper half of the window Click the to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes More Power Options CPU speed o Hm LCD brightness Turn off the display Put the computer to sleep Chapter 1 19 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer s display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey Fn F5 If auto detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Manageme Please selecta mode ja Notebook LCD only B Projection XGA 1024 x 768 pixels Projection Normal 800 x 600 pixels ej i i 2 NOTE If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor 20 Chapter 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Acer eDataSecurity Man
11. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Num lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated D D 4 Caps lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status NOTE Battery LED status during charging Amber Charging Green Charging complete Chapter 1 Easy launch Buttons There are several conveniently located easy launch buttons They are mail Web browser Empowering Key lt gt and one user programmable button Press lt gt to run the 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 e Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Wireless communication Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status of D button indicator wireless LAN communication Chapter 1 Touchpad The built in seamless touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad 9
12. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Celeron is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Core Duo and Core 2 Duo 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 Denotes actual messages that appear on screen MESSAGES NOTE 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 fur
13. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt gt Open or close the Start menu Display the desktop lt gt E Open Windows Explore lt gt lt F gt Search for a file or folder lt gt G Cycle through Sidebar gadgets lt gt lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain lt gt M Minimizes all windows lt gt lt R gt Open the Run dialog box lt gt T Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt gt lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center lt gt X Open Windows Mobility Center lt gt BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box lt gt lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop lt gt lt TAB gt Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D lt gt lt SPACEBAR 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 lt gt TAB Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows Vista some shortcuts may not function as described Application key Ol This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context men
14. Outline dimensions mm 319 5 x 205 5 319 5x205 5 319 5 x 205 5 x 319 5 x205 5 x x5 2 5 2 5 5 Weight g 400 390 400 390 LCD Inverter Board Vendor YEC Foxconn RoHS Model name YNV W06 T621240 02 VK 21189 406 Chapter 1 AC Adapter Vendor Delta Lite On Lishin Hipro Model Name SADP 65KB DFA PA 1650 02 AC SLS0335A19A54 HP Ok065B13 Output rating 19 V 3 42 A 65 W 19 V 3 42A 65 W 19 V 3 42 A 66 W 19 V 3 42 A 65 W Input Vac 90 270 100 240 90 265 90 264 System Power Management Off Mech Off G3 All devices in the system are turned off completely Soft Off G2 S5 OS initiated shutdown All devices in the system are turned off completely On Working GO SO 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 and 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 system shutdown 34 Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system s BIOS Basic Input Output System Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized there is no need to run this utility The B
15. Removing the CPU on page 58 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 2 p mum pms pm x 0 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 11 See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 12 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 77 13 See Removing the Camera Board on page 78 14 See Removing the Inverter Board on page 79 15 See Removing the LCD with Brackets on page 80 16 Remove the four screws H securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets 1 4 M2 x L3 4 Silver 1 6 kgf cm Removing the LCD Module Hinges See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See Removing the CPU on page 58 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 e 9 m uos mpm aa 0 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 11 See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 12 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 77 13 See Removing the Camera Board on page 78 Chapter 3 14 15 16 17 See Removing the Inverter Board on page 79 See Removing the LCD with Brackets on page 80 See Removing the LCD Brackets on page 83 Remove the two screws G securing the left and right LCD module h
16. Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again You will be prompted to save the new password Press Enter Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility Changing a System Password for cmo p9 NE ome Use the up down keys to select a password parameter then press Enter Type the original password then press Enter Type a new password then press Enter Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter Press Enter Press F10 to save the new password and close the Setup Utility Removing a System Password gue p qum Use the up down keys to select a password parameter then press Enter Enter the original password then press Enter Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields Press Enter After doing this the system automatically sets the related password parameter to Clear Press F10 to save the new password and close the Setup Utility Clearing the Supervisor or User Password If the Password on Boot field have been enabled and you forgot the BIOS password supervisor user password you will not be able to boot up the system You need to clear the lost password by shorting the hardware gap located near the DIMM slot 1 2 3 4 5 Power off the system Unplug the adapter and power cable Remove the battery pack See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Remove the lower cover See Removing the Lower Cover on page 5
17. Wake on LAN ready Q Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready O Interface ExpressCard 54 slot Three USB 2 0 ports External display VGA port S video TV out NTSC PAL port Headphones speaker line out jack D Microphone in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter ooooooco Power Subsystem Q ACPI 3 0 CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes Q 444 W 4000 mAh Li ion battery pack 6 cell Q 3 pin 65 W AC adapter gt 2 5 hour rapid charge system off gt 3 5 hour charge in use Dimensions and weight Q Width 344 mm 13 5 inches Q Depth 246 mm 9 7 inches Q Height 37 42 mm 1 45 1 65 inches Q Weight approximately with 6 cell battery 2 6 kg 5 73 Ibs Environment Q Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C Non operating 20 to 65 C Q Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 2 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook Tour After knowing the computer features let us show you around the new Aspire computer Front View 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off 4 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 5 Empowe
18. 60 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 Poe Foe NS Disconnect the microphone cable from the mainboard 7 Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the mainboard mu 8 Detach the mylar tape from the antenna cable and pull out the cable as shown Chapter 3 61 9 Turn the system over and remove the two screws F from the base of the unit 1 2 M2 5 x L8 2 Black 4 0 kgf cm 10 Remove the two screws F from the left and right hinge of the LCD module 1 2 M2 5 x L8 2 4 0 kgf cm 11 Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit NOTE Make sure the cables are routed well before connecting the cables back to the unit 62 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See Removing the CPU on page 58 PA aaaY N 2 See R
19. INTO0 050 White Norwegian Norwe89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0Q HG KB INTO0 057 White Hungarian Huga89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0S SP KB INTO0 043 White Spanish Spani89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOT TR KB INTO0 039 White Turkish Turki89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOU UK KB INTO0 038 White UK UK89 116 Chapter 6 Keyboard cont Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOW SD KB INTO0 042 White Swedish Swedi89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1A BE KB INTO0 068 White Belgium BELGI89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1B BP KB INTO0 067 White Brazilian Portuguese BR PO89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1F SK KB INT00 044 White Slovenian Slove89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 93KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOJ JA KB INTO0 053 White Japanese Japan92 LCD module Assembly LCD module 14 1 WXGA glare w antenna and camera LCD 14 1WXGAG w Camera WLAN 6M AL401 003 Inverter board 17 FOXCONN T621240 02 V 00 Inverter 17 T621240 02 V 00 19 TK501 001 Inverter board 17 YEC YNV WO6 Inverter 17 YNV W06S 19 TK501 002 Inverter board 17 ROHS VK 21189 406 Inverter 17 ROHS VK 21189 406 19 TCBV1 001 LCD Camera cable C A LCD WXGA HL Tahoe 50 AHP01 008 Camera CMOS 0 3M Suyin CN0314 OV03 UVC Camera CMOS 0 3M CNO314 OV03 U 57 TK901 001
20. K17RS LF w o bezel S Mult 8X PIO DVR K17RS Morar3 KU 00805 038 DVD RW drive 8X Super Mult Panasonic UJ 850UAA1 A w o bezel S Mult PAN UJ 850UAA1 A Dellen KU 00807 055 DVD RW drive 8X Super Multi Philips DS 8A1P LF w o bezel 8X S Multi PDBS DS 8A1P Myallm KU 00809 010 DVD RW drive 8X Super Mult Sony AD 7560A LF w o bezel 8X S Mult Sony AD 7560A Tahoe KU 0080E 005 122 Chapter 6 HDD Hard Disk Drive HDD bracket ASSY HDD bracket Tahoe 33 AHP01 005 HDD module 80G 5400RPM HDD N80GB5 4KS for SATA Volvi960 HDD 80GB SATA Hitachi HDD 80GB SATA KH 08007 021 HTS541680J9SA00 HTS541680J9SA00 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA II HDD 80GB HGST KH 08007 025 HGST HTS542580K9SA00 HTS542580K9SA00 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA Seagate ST980811AS Venus LF F W 3 ALD HDD 80GB SGT ST980811AS KH 08001 030 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA Toshiba MK8037GSX Gemini BS LF F W DL230 HDD 80GB Toshiba MK8037GSX KH 08004 010 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD800BEVS 22RSTO ML80 LF F W 04 01G04 HDD 80GB WD WD800BEVS 22RSTO KH 08008 033 HDD module 120G 5400RPM SATA HDD 120GB5 4KS for Volvi960 G2 HDAHQ 002 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hitachi HTS541612J9SA00 LF F W C70P HDD 120GB SATA HTS541612J9SA00 KH 12007 010 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Seagate ST9120822AS LF F W 3 ALD HDD 120GB SGT ST9120822AS KH 12001 031 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Toshiba MK1
21. P Internet navigator keyboard P Smart card keyboard P HP USB optical Austin mouse P HP USB optical mouse RB129AA P Belkin Miniglow optical USB mouse P USB printer scanner Canon Canon Scanner D1250 USB 2 0 JP OS only N A HP 450wbt deskjet printer USB Bluetooth P 2400 Scanjet USB 1 1 N A USB speaker joystick Aiwa Multimedia digital speaker SC UC78 P Logitech WingMan RumblePad G UA3 N A Peripheral Dolby Headphone 5 1 channel N A Panasonic USB speaker EAB MPC57USB P JS iFun USB speaker N A USB camera Intel Easy PC Camera A20953 001 P Orange Micro USB 2 0 Web Cam P 138 Appendix B YO Peripheral Compatibility Test USB storage device lomega USB zip 250MB P Fujitsu MO 1300 1 3G USB 2 0 N A Transcend 80GB HDD USB 2 0 IEEE 1394 P Pal 6 in 1 Flash card reader writer N A Plextor DVD R RW USB 2 0 P Galileo Mass storage 2 5 travel kit with 1394 N A LG DVD R RW 16X USB 2 0 IEEE 1394 P Sony DVD R RW 16X USB 2 0 IEEE 1394 P USB flash drive Sony Memory key 128MB P Micro Bault Pro USD 5G 5GB USB flash P Apacer Handy drive the USB flash drive P IBM 128MB USB 2 0 memory key N A 512MB USB 2 0 memory key P USB hub and others A TEN 4 port hub USB 2 0 UH 204 P IOGEAR 4 port hub USB 2 0 P Corega Wireless LAN USB stick 11 USB 1 1 CG WLUSBST11 P USB ODD Logitech CD RW DVD ROM combo USB interface P LG
22. PC compatible PnP ISA devices 86h Re initialize onboard I O ports 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional 88h Initialize BIOS Data Area 89h Enable Non Maskable Interrupts NMIs Chapter 4 95 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 Multiprocessor 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 B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Opti
23. POST Failure Fixed Disk Q Reconnect the hard disk drive connector Q Run Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility Q Hard disk drive Q Mainboard 92 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and Q Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power LCD is blank System Check on page 89 Q Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Q Reconnect the DIMM Q LED board Q Mainboard No beep power on indicator turns on and Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power LCD is blank System Check on page 89 Q Reconnect the LCD connector Q Hard disk drive D LCD inverter ID Q LCD cable Q LCD Inverter board u LCD Q Mainboard No beep power on indicator turns on and Q Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD is blank But you can see POST on an Q LCD inverter ID external CRT a LCD cable Q LCD inverter board Q LCD Q Mainboard No beep power on indicator turns on and a Q Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly blinking cursor shown on LCD during Q Mainboard POST No beep during POST but system runs Q Speaker correctly Q Mainboard Chapter 4 93 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 02h Verify Real Mode 03h Disable Non Maskable Interrupt NMI 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize sys
24. Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct 3 Repeatthe steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter Using the hardware to identify whether you should replace the battery pack or not 1 Power off the system 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between terminals one and seven There are seven terminals totally 3 If the voltage is still less than 7 5 Vdc after recharging replace the battery If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the AC DC charger board Chapter 4 89 Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following procedures in sequence to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 2 3 4 6 T After rebooting run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver For example Syn touch driver Run utility with the PS 2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working If the PS 2 mouse does not work then click if the main board to switch board FPC is connected properly If the main board to switch board FPC is connected correctly then check if the FFC on the touch pad PCB is connected properly If the FFC on the touch pad PCB is connected correctly check if LS851 JP1 Pin6 5V are pules If yes then replace switch board If not then go to the next step Replace the touch pad PCB If the touch pad still does not work then replace the FPC on Track Pad PCB After you u
25. power plans You can create switch between edit delete and restore power plans as described below View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs You can open Windows power options by clicking More Power Options NOTE You cannot delete the predefined power plans To create a new power plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon 2 Enter a name for your new power plan 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on 4 If necessary change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use 5 Click OK to save your new power plan To switch between power plans 1 Selectthe power plan you wish to switch to from the drop down list 2 Click Apply To edit a power plan Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed You can also turn on off system components to extend battery life 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 from the drop down list 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon 18 Chapter 1
26. via Acer GridVista Mobile Intel GL960 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4 0 8 MB of dedicated system memory up to 350 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 Dual independent display support 16 7 million colors MEPG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability acceleration S video TV out NTSC PAL support Acer Arcade featuring Acer CinemaVision and Acer ClearVision technologies Storage Subsystem a a Audio a a a a 80 120 160 GB or larger hard disk drive DVD Super Multi double layer drive or DVD CD RW combo drive Two built in Acer 3D Sonic stereo speakers Intel High Definition Audio support MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Input Devices a a a 88 89 93 key keyboard with inverted T cursor layout 2 5 mm minimum key travel Seamless touchpad 12 function keys four cursor keys two Windows keys hotkey controls embedded numeric keypad international language support independent US and Euro dollar sign keys media control keys Easy launch buttons Empowering key WLAN Chapter 1 Communication Q Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting Acer PrimaLite technology for selected models O WLAN Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Q LAN Fast Ethernet
27. 0 If necessary remove the memory module See Removing the DIMM on page 51 Chapter 2 39 6 10 11 12 13 Locate the hardware gap The gap is highlighted in the illustration below 3 PER P e dren gt rins case 5 ww 2 G67 Open Normal Short to clear supervisor and user password Using an electrical conductivity tool short the two contacts on the hardware gap together While resting the tool on the two contacts plug one end of the AC adapter into the DC in jack and plug one end to an electrical outlet Press the power button to turn on the system After BIOS POST message remove the tool from the hardware gap Reinstall the memory modules and lower cover Restart the system and press F2 during the bootup to enter the BIOS setup screen Repeat above procedure if the BIOS password is not cleared 40 Chapter 2 Boot Menu This menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot up The system will attempt to boot from the first device on the list If the first device is not available it will continue down the list until it reaches an available device BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive s specified is not bootable Information Main Securit Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order Use t or lt 4 gt to 2 IDE1 Optiarc DVD RW AD 7560A P f 3 PCI LAN Network Boot E P LUN UR 5 i ae up the list or lt F5 gt
28. 001 Audio board Audio board Volvi2 07551 1 Audio BD 6L D 55 AL401 001 Chapter 6 127 USB board Ex USB board Volvi2 USB BD 07570 1 D 55 AL401 002 Touchpad board Touchpad board Synaptics TM00450 001 Touchpad Synaptics TM00450 001 56 AGVO1 001 Touchpad board Synaptics TM00450 000 Touchpad Synaptics TM00450 000 56 AHP01 001 Cables Audio cable Audio FFC Volvi960 50 AL401 001 Audio cable Audio FFC Volvi960 2 50 AL401 001 DC in cable C A DC in 65W HL Volvi960 50 AL401 002 DC in cable C A DC in 65W HL Volvi960 50 AL401 002 MEC Modem cable C A MDC HL Tahoe 50 AHRO1 002 Modem cable C A MDC MEC Tahoe 50 AHQ01 001 Modem cable C A MDC HL Tahoe HT 50 AHQ01 001 Touchpad cable C A T P FFC TR Tahoe 50 AHP01 005 Touchpad cable C A T P FFC Tahoe 50 AHPO01 005 Touchpad cable J H T P FFC Tahoe 50 AHP01 005 USB cable HL C A USB HL Tahoe 50 AHPO1 001 USB cable MEC C A USB MEC Tahoe 50 AHPO1 001 USB cable C A USB HL Tahoe HT 50 AHPO1 001 Power cord 3A 250V 3 pin UK Code UK 3A 250V 3P BK 27 01518 541 Power cord 5A 250V 3 pin UK Code 5A 250V 3P UK BK 27 03118 001 BK Power cord 10A 3 pin BK Code Denmark 10A 3P BK 27 01518 561 Denmark Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Code 10A 250V 3P Denmark 27 01518 671 Denmark BK BK Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Cod
29. 002 Dummy card Card dummy Volvi 42 AHVO1 001 Middle cover Middle cover Volvi960 42 AL401 001 Unitload cover ASSY big door Tahoe 42 AHP01 002 Lowercase ASSY L Case Volvi960 60 AL401 001 Upper case w speaker ASSY U Case Volvi960 60 AL401 002 Memory PCMCIA slot Conn Card Bus 4P 10057913 22 AHP01 001 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Hynix SODIMM 1G KN 1GB0G 006 HYMP512S64CP8 Y5 LF HYMP512S64CP8 Y5 AB SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Nanya SODIMM 1G KN 1GB03 014 NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C LF 0 09U NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 DDRII667 Samsung M470T2953EZ3 CE6 LF SODIMM 1G M470T2953EZ3 CE6 KN 1GBOB 011 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Samsung M470T2864DZ3 CE6 SODIMM 1G M470T2864DZ3 CE6 KN 1GBOB 014 Chapter 6 129 Memory cont SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Hynix SODIMM 1G KN 1GB0G 012 HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SODIMM1G KN 1GB02 036 Infineon HYS64T128021EDL 3S LF HYS64T128021EDL 3S B2 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 Hynix SODIMM 2G KN 2GB0G 004 HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SODIMM 512M KN 51203 032 Nanya NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C LF NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SODIMM512M KN 5120G 019 Hynix HYMP564S64CP6 Y5 LF HYMP564S64CP6 Y5 AB SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SODIMM 512M KN 5120B 023 Samsung M470T6554EZ3 CE6 LF M470T6554EZ3 CE6 Combo module Assem
30. 00F24 724 C M2xL6 86 00F58 726 D M2xL8 86 00D75 220 F M2 5 XL8 86 00E34 738 i N A 86 00E92 724 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 3 Detach the heatsink cable from the mainboard Chapter 3 5 Remove the heatsink module Removing the CPU 1 2 3 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 Using a flat blade screwdriver turn the CPU socket latch to the unlock position by aligning the latch to the unlock symbol then remove the CPU 58 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 Press the plastic flat blade screwdriver to the notches shown below to disengage the keyboard from the main unit 3 Carefully pry up and out the keyboard and turn it over Chapter 3 59 Removing the Middle Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 3 Open the LCD screen all the way to facilitate the easy removal of the middle cover 4 Carefully insert the flat blade screwdriver between the middle cover and lower case and gently pry up the middle cover 5 Continue prying the middle cover until the full length of the cover releases from the main unit then remove the cover
31. 1 004 BBBCR2032BX PCMCIA slot PC card slot PCMCIA slot CONN Cardbus 4P 10057913 21 H0153 001 Miscellaneous LCD screw rubber Rub circle LCD Volvi 47 AHQ01 001 Name plate AS4715Z Name plate 4715 U CASE Volvi960 40 4X111 001 Screws Screw Screw M2xL3 white 86 00C07 220 Screw Screw M2 5xL6 nylok CR3 86 00E33 736 Screw Screw M2 5xL8 nylok CR3 86 00E34 738 Screw Screw M2 5xL8 non nylok 86 00D75 220 Screw Screw M2x2 5 nylok 86 00F22 722 Screw Screw M2x4 nylok H0 3 86 00F24 724 Screw Screw 2x6 nylok 86 TK501 003 Screw Screw wafer nylok Ni M2xL3 86 9A552 3R0 Screw Screw Ni M2x6L 86 9A552 6RO Screw Screw Mach Wafer M3xL4 Ni 86 9A554 4R0 Screw M2 5 L5 black ZN nylok M2 5 L5 black ZN nylok 86 TK501 001 118 Chapter 6 Aspire 4715Z FRU List No LX AL10Y 001 003 015 AM3 3 3V ONLY B85244300G Agere B85244300G Adapter Adapter 65W Delta ADP 65KB ADT 65W SADP 65KB DFALF AP 06501 013 DFALF Delta Adapter 65W Liteon PA 1650 ADT 65W PA 1650 02AC LF AP 06503 016 02AC LF Adapter 65W LISHIN SLS0335A ADT 65W LISHIN SLS0335A AP 06506 003 19A54LF 19A54LF Adapter 65W 3P HP ADP 65W 3P HP AP 0650A 010 OKO065B13LF OKO065B13LF Battery Battery Pack Li 6 cell 2 0mAh BTY Pack Lit6C 2 0Ah Sanyo BT 00603 036 mm Battery Pack Li ion 6 cell BTY Pack Li 6C 2 0Ah Sony BT 00604 022 2 0mAh Sony Battery
32. 12 3 Q Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Q Pressthe left 1 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 Chapter 1 Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use Tap twice at the same speed as double finger to drag the cursor Clicking a mouse button then hold finger on the touchpad to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor Access context Click once menu Scroll NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness NOTE By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys and two special keys Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off
33. 14 1 WCXGA CMO N14111 L03 non glare LCD 14 1 CMO N14111 L03 NG LK 1410D 014 LCD 14 1 WXGA glare Samsung LTN141W3 L01 J L6 LF 200 nits 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA Samsung LTN141W3 L01 J G LK 14106 014 Chapter 6 133 LCD module Microphone Microphone cable FORG 23 AL401 002 cont Volvi960 Microphone Microphone cable SHAN 23 AL401 002 Volvi960 Speaker Speaker set Speaker Volvi960 23 AL401 001 Speaker set Speaker Volvi960 2 23 AL401 001 RTC Battery RTC battery LI 3V 200 mAh Battery 3V CR2032 23 TCZV1 004 BBBCR2032BX PCMCIA slot PC card slot PCMCIA slot CONN Cardbus 4P 10057913 21 H0153 001 Miscellaneous LCD screw rubber Rub circle LCD Volvi 47 AHQ01 001 Name plate AS4315 Name plate 4315 U CASE Volvi960 40 AKZ01 001 Screws Screw Screw M2xL3 white 86 00C07 220 Screw Screw M2 5xL6 nylok CR3 86 00E33 736 Screw Screw M2 5xL8 nylok CR3 86 00E34 738 Screw Screw M2 5xL8 non nylok 86 00D75 220 Screw Screw M2x2 5 nylok 86 00F22 722 Screw Screw M2x4 nylok H0 3 86 00F24 724 Screw Screw 2x6 nylok 86 TK501 003 Screw Screw wafer nylok Ni M2xL3 86 9A552 3R0 Screw Screw Ni M2x6L 86 9A552 6RO Screw Screw Mach Wafer M3xL4 Ni 86 9A554 4R0 Screw M2 5 L5 black ZN nylok M2 5 L5 black ZN nylok 86 TK501 001 134 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 135 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 471
34. 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0A AR KB INTO0 069 White Arabic English Arabi88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOH HB KB INTO0 037 White US International Hebrew Hebre88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOK KO KB INTO0 052 White Korean Korea88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOL GK KB INTO0 058 White Greek Greek88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOR RU KB INTO0 047 White Russian Russi88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V06 PO KB INTO0 048 White Portuguese Portu89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOC CZ KB INTO0 064 White Czech Czech89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOD DM KB INTO0 063 White Danish Danis89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOE IT KB INTO0 054 White Italian Itali89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOF FR KB INTO0 060 White French Rehcn89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0G GR KB INTO0 059 White German Germa89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V00 SW KB INTO0 041 White Swiss G Swiss89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOM CF KB INTO0 066 White Canadian French FR CA89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VON NW KB INTO0 050 White Norwegian Norwe89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0Q HG KB INTO0 057 White Hungarian Huga89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0S SP KB INTO0 043 White Spanish Spani89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOT TR KB INTO0 039 White Turkish Turki89 K
35. 237GSX Gemini BS LF F W DL130J HDD 120GB Toshiba MK1237GSX KH 12004 006 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 LF F W 01 01A01 HDD WD 2 5 5400RPM 120GB WD1200BEVS 22U KH 12008 019 HDD module 160G 5400RPM SATA HDD N160GB5 4KS for Volvi960 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 LF F W C70P HDD 160GB HGST HTS541616J9SA00 KH 16007 011 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA Seagate ST9160821AS LF F W 3 ALD HDD 160GB SGT ST9160821AS KH 16001 026 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA Toshiba MK1637GSX Gemini BS LF F W DLO30J HDD 160GB Toshiba MK1637GSX KH 16004 001 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1600BEVS 22RSTO LF F W 04 01G04 HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVS 22RSTO KH 16008 019 CPU Heatsink CPU heatsink ASSY Thermal UMA Foxconn 60 AHRO1 001 a CPU heatsink ASSY Thermal UMA Forcecon 60 AHRO1 001 Chapter 6 123 CPU Processor CPU Merom T2310 1 46G Intel IC CPU Merom T2310 1 46G PGA KC 23101 DTP CPU Merom T2330 1 6GHz IC CPU Merom T2330 1 6G PGA KC 23301 DTP Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1D UI US KB INTO0 036 White US International IN88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V02 TW KB INTOO 065 White Traditional Chinese Taiwa88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V03 TI KB INTO0 040 White Thailand Thai88 Keyboard
36. 50V South Africa 27 01518 721 Africa BK India BK Power cord 10A 125V 3 pin US Code 10A 125V 3P US BK 27 01518 641 BK Power cord 10A 125V US Code US 10A 125V BK 27 T30V1 001 Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Cord China 10A 250V 3P 27 01518 591 China Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Cord 10A 250V 3P China BK 27 01518 701 China BK Power cord 250V 10A 3 pin Cord 250V 10 16A 3P Israel 27 01518 761 Israel Power cord 2 5A 125V USA Code USA W CNS 2 5A 125V 27 01518 781 8121 Power cord ACA ACNZ Power cord ACA ACNZ Annie 27 03218 021 System case cover bracket assembly Touchpad bracket TP bracket ASSY Volvi960 33 AL401 001 Support bracket left Support L ASSY Volvi960 33 AL401 002 Dummy card Card dummy Volvi 42 AHVO1 001 Middle cover Middle cover Volvi960 42 AL401 001 Unitload cover ASSY big door Tahoe 42 AHP01 002 Lowercase ASSY L Case Volvi960 60 AL401 001 Upper case w speaker ASSY U Case Volvi960 60 AL401 002 Memory PCMCIA slot Conn Card Bus 4P 10057913 22 AHP01 001 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Hynix SODIMM 1G KN 1GB0G 006 HYMP512S64CP8 Y5 LF HYMP512S64CP8 Y5 AB SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Nanya SODIMM 1G KN 1GB03 014 NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C LF 0 09U NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 DDRII667 Samsung M470T2953EZ3 CE6 LF SODIMM 1G M470T2953EZ3 CE6 KN 1GBOB 011 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Samsung M470T2864DZ3 CE
37. 5Z 4315 NOTE This document will be updated as more information becomes available Appendix A 136 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 Vista Business Vista Home Premium and Vista Home Basic 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 Aspire 4715Z 4315 Vista Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 137 Microsoft Windows Vista Compatibility Test YO Peripheral Compatibility Test External CRT Acer 211021 N A ViewSonic G220F P PF790 19 P Sony TV Trinitron S video NIA External LCD Acer FP751 17 TFT LCD P 15 LCD Monitor DVI Model AL1521 N A 17 LCD Monitor DVI Model AL1721 P ViewSonic 20 LCD VD201b DVI I DVI D D sub P Westinghouse W37G HDMI NIA HP LP2065 20 TFT Monitor DVI NIA 9500 19 Monitor DVI NIA Projector DELL 3300MP projector P USB keyboard or mouse Microsoft Natural keyboard Pro P Logicool USB mouse OWCM USB P Logitech USB wheel mouse P First wheel mouse P DELL USB keyboard P Dell by Logitech
38. 6 SODIMM 1G M470T2864DZ3 CE6 KN 1GBOB 014 Chapter 6 121 Memory cont SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Hynix SODIMM 1G KN 1GB0G 012 HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SODIMM1G KN 1GB02 036 Infineon HYS64T128021EDL 3S LF HYS64T128021EDL 3S B2 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 Hynix SODIMM 2G KN 2GB0G 004 HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SODIMM 512M KN 51203 032 Nanya NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C LF NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SODIMM512M KN 5120G 019 Hynix HYMP564S64CP6 Y5 LF HYMP564S64CP6 Y5 AB SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SODIMM 512M KN 5120B 023 Samsung M470T6554EZ3 CE6 LF M470T6554EZ3 CE6 Combo module Assembly Combo module 24X ODD CB24X combo for Volvi960 6M AL401 001 Optical bracket BRKT ODD Tahoe 33 AHP01 004 Combo bezel ASSY ODD bezel combo 42 AGV01 004 Tahoe Combo module 24X Philips DS Combo 24X PDBS DS 24CZP KO 02409 029 24CZP w o bezel Combo module 24X Sony Combo 24X Sony CRX880A KO 0240E 005 CRX880A LF w o bezel Myall2 Combo module 24X Toshiba TS L462D LF w o bezel DVD Combo TSST TS L462D Biwa KO 02401 004 DVD module Assembly Super Multi module 8x ODD SM8X Super multi drive 6M AL401 002 Optical bracket BRKT ODD Tahoe 33 AHP01 004 Super Multi bezel ASSY ODD bezel S Multi Tahoe 42 AGV01 005 DVD RW drive 8X Super Mult Pioneer DVR
39. 6 00E33 736 M2xL3 86 00C07 220 76 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See Removing the CPU on page 58 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 2 p mum mp 0 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 11 See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 12 Remove the six rounded screw caps as shown ep 9 1 4 M2 5 x L6 6 Black 3 0 kgf cm Chapter 3 TT 14 Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and remove the bezel from the LCD module Removing the Camera Board PN Ff A mM xm 11 12 13 See See See See See See See See See See See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 Removing the DIMM on page 51 Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 Removing the CPU on page 58 Removing the Keyboard on page 59 Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 Removing the LCD Module on page 61 R
40. 6008 019 CPU Heatsink CPU heatsink ASSY Thermal UMA Foxconn 60 AHRO1 001 a CPU heatsink ASSY Thermal UMA Forcecon 60 AHRO1 001 Chapter 6 131 CPU Processor CPU Merom Cel M 530 1 73G 1M FSB533 A 1 IC CPU Merom Cel M 530 1 73G KC NSR01 530 CPU Merom Merom Cel M 540 1 86G Intel IC CPU Merom Cel M 540 1 86G KC N0001 540 CPU Merom Cel M 550 2 0G IC CPU Merom Cel M 550 2 0G KC N0001 550 Keyboard Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1D UI US KB INTO0 036 White US International IN88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VO2 TW KB INTOO 065 White Traditional Chinese Taiwa88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V03 TI KB INTO0 040 White Thailand Thai88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0A AR KB INTO0 069 White Arabic English Arabi88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOH HB KB INTO0 037 White US International Hebrew Hebre88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOK KO KB INTO0 052 White Korean Korea88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOL GK KB INTO0 058 White Greek Greek88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 88KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOR RU KB INTO0 047 White Russian Russi88 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V06 PO KB INTO0 048 White Portuguese Portu89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOC CZ KB INTO0 064 White Czech Czech89
41. 7 N A Activision Call of Duty 2 CD 04 203 N A Doom3 DX9 0 P Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Army CD 04 192 N A EA Battlefield 1942 CD 04 107 WKS N A Battlefield 2 Patch 1 01 DX9 0 P Command amp Conquer Generals CD 04 222 WKS N A Madden NFL 2006 CD 04 216 N A Nascar Thunder 2004 CD 04 113 N A Nascar SimRacing CD 04 228 N A NBA Live 2006 CD 02 214 N A Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006 CD 04 199 N A Medal of Honor Allied Assault Spearhead Expansion Pack CD 04 122 1 N A FIFA World Cup P Sports FIFA 2006 Soccer p Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 A Century of Flight CD 04 074 N A HALO CD 04 078 N A Rise of Nations 1 0 CD 04 079 WKS N A Sierra Half Life 2 CD 04 237 P Crytek Far Cry CD 04 154 N A Interwise Silent Hunter Ill CD 04 226 N A Ubisoft Tom Clancy s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory CD 04 230 N A EA games Need for Speed Under Ground II N A Online game Lineage Il Chronicle 3 N A World of WarCraft N A RF Online P SW Utility and Application Test fo WemDesrpton Reset PowerDVD N A Windows DVD Maker P NTI CD Maker P 140 Appendix B SW Utility and Application Test NIS P Launch Manager P Wireless AP P Bluetooth AP N A Acrobat Reader P Office P Appendix B 141 142 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 technic
42. 8 Y5 LF HYMP512S64CP8 Y5 AB SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Nanya SODIMM 1G KN 1GB03 014 NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C LF 0 09U NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 DDRII667 Samsung M470T2953EZ3 CE6 LF SODIMM 1G M470T2953EZ3 CE6 KN 1GBOB 011 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Samsung M470T2864DZ3 CE6 SODIMM 1G M470T2864DZ3 CE6 KN 1GBOB 014 Chapter 6 113 Memory cont SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Hynix SODIMM 1G KN 1GB0G 012 HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SODIMM1G KN 1GB02 036 Infineon HYS64T128021EDL 3S LF HYS64T128021EDL 3S B2 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 Hynix SODIMM 2G KN 2GB0G 004 HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SODIMM 512M KN 51203 032 Nanya NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C LF NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SODIMM512M KN 5120G 019 Hynix HYMP564S64CP6 Y5 LF HYMP564S64CP6 Y5 AB SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SODIMM 512M KN 5120B 023 Samsung M470T6554EZ3 CE6 LF M470T6554EZ3 CE6 Combo module Assembly Combo module 24X ODD CB24X combo for Volvi960 6M AL401 001 Optical bracket BRKT ODD Tahoe 33 AHP01 004 Combo bezel ASSY ODD bezel combo 42 AGV01 004 Tahoe Combo module 24X Philips DS Combo 24X PDBS DS 24CZP KO 02409 029 24CZP w o bezel Combo module 24X Sony Combo 24X Sony CRX880A KO 0240E 005 CRX880A LF w o bezel Myall2 Combo module 24X Toshiba TS L462D LF w o bezel DVD Combo TSST TS L462D B
43. A Pe gt See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See Removing the CPU on page 58 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 12 13 14 15 16 17 See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 63 See Removing the Audio Board on page 68 See Removing the USB Board on page 70 See Removing the Mainboard on page 71 Detach the battery cable from the mainboard 74 Chapter 3 18 Carefully detach the RTC battery from the SD card slot Chapter 3 75 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY LCD MODULE Y Gx6 LCD BEZEL Y Gx2 LCD BEZEL Y Gx2 INVERTER BOARD LCD ASSEMBLY i Gx2 Y Y Hx2 Y Hx2 LCD FPC LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD CABLE BRACKET BRACKET Gx1 Y Y Gx1 LEFT HINGE RIGHT HINGE i i MICROPHONE MAIN ANTENNA v LCD BACK PANEL Main Screw List M2 5 x L6 8
44. Acer Aspire 4715Z 4315 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 4715Z 4315 service guide Copyright Copyright 2007 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated iii 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
45. CD module Assembly LCD module 14 1 WXGA glare w o camera LCD 14 1WXGAG no camera w WL 6M AL101 001 Inverter board 17 FOXCONN T621240 02 V 00 Inverter 17 T621240 02 V 00 19 TK501 001 Inverter board 17 YEC YNV Wo6 Inverter 17 YNV W06S 19 TK501 002 Inverter board 17 ROHS VK 21189 406 Inverter 17 ROHS VK 21189 406 19 TCBV1 001 LCD cable 14 1 w o camera C A WXGA non CCD HL Volvi 50 AHWO1 001 Camera CMOS 0 3M Suyin CN0314 OV03 UVC Camera CMOS 0 3M CNO314 OV03 U 57 TK901 001 Camera CMOS 0 3M Bison BN30V40717310 Camera CMOS 0 3M BN30V40717310 57 TK501 001 LCD bracket right BRKT LCD R Tahoe 33 AHP01 006 LCD bracket left BRKT LCD L Tahoe 33 AHP01 007 LCD bezel 14 1 for non CCD ASSY bezel non CCD Volvi960 60 AL101 001 LCD cover 14 1 w hinge mic and camera ASSY LCD panel Volvi960 60 AL401 004 Wireless antenna Antenna WLAN Volvi960 25 AL401 001 LCD 14 1 WXGA AU B141EW04 V4 LF glare 200 nits 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA AU B141EW04 V4 G LK 14105 018 LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LP141WX3 TLB1glare 200 nits 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LP141EWX3 TLB1 LK 14108 010 LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LP141WX3 TLB1 glare LF OKI DRIVER IC 010KL 0123A LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LP141WX3 TLB1 LK 14108 012 LCD 14 1 WXGA CMO N14113 L02 LF glare 200 nits 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA CMO N14113 L02 G LK 1410D 016 LCD
46. Camera CMOS 0 3M Bison BN30V40717310 Camera CMOS 0 3M BN30V40717310 57 TK501 001 LCD bracket right BRKT LCD R Tahoe 33 AHP01 006 LCD bracket left BRKT LCD L Tahoe 33 AHP01 007 LCD bezel 14 1 for CCD ASSY bezel Volvi2 60 AL401 003 LCD cover 14 1 w hinge mic and camera ASSY LCD panel Volvi960 60 AL401 004 Wireless antenna Antenna WLAN Volvi960 25 AL401 001 LCD 14 1 WXGA AU B141EW04 V4 LF glare 200 nits 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA AU B141EW04 V4 G LK 14105 018 LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LP141WX3 TLB1glare 200 nits 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LP141EWX3 TLB1 LK 14108 010 LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LP141WX3 TLB1 glare LF OKI DRIVER IC 01OKL 0123A LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LP141WX3 TLB1 LK 14108 012 LCD 14 1 WXGA CMO N14113 L02 LF glare 200 nits 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA CMO N14113 L02 G LK 1410D 016 LCD 14 1 WCXGA CMO N14111 L03 non glare LCD 14 1 CMO N14111 L03 NG LK 1410D 014 LCD 14 1 WXGA glare Samsung LTN141W3 L01 J L6 LF 200 nits 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA Samsung LTN141W3 L01 J G LK 14106 014 Microphone Microphone cable FORG Volvi960 23 AL401 002 Chapter 6 117 LCD module Microphone Microphone cable SHAN 23 AL401 002 cont Volvi960 Speaker Speaker set Speaker Volvi960 23 AL401 001 Speaker set Speaker Volvi960 2 23 AL401 001 RTC Battery RTC battery LI 3V 200 mAh Battery 3V CR2032 23 TCZV
47. DVD R RW 16X USB 2 0 IEEE 1394 P Sony DVD R RW 16X USB 2 0 IEEE 1394 P USB HDD Transcend 2 5 portable 80GB hard disk P 1394 storage drive LG DVD R RW 16X USB 2 0 IEEE 1394 P Sony DVD R RW 16X USB 2 0 IEEE 1394 P Transcend 2 5 portable 80GB hard disk P 1394 camera Sony DV P 1394 hub Aten FireWire expansion hub 6 port IEEE 1394 hub FH 600 P Access point 802 11b Cisco Aironet 12301 NIA NEC AP500 P Access point 802 119 D Link Building networks people WiFi certified a b g wireless 108AG P Express card Abcom 5 in 1 adapter express card reader P GigaLAN express card P Sunix ECF2400 2 ports 1394A express card P Serial ATA External SATAII express card P IK Kouwell IK Kouwell IEEE1394 USB2 0 express card P Appendix B 139 YO Peripheral Compatibility Test SIG SIIG express card 11 in R W easily add a memory card reader writerto P express card equipped systems 1 If system support s DVI a D sub interface supplemental test is required 2 PAI 6 in 1 flash card reader writer is not compatible with USB 2 0 systems Game Test vendor MemDeseipion Resut Blizzard WarCraft Ill CD 04 062 N A WarCraft IIl Frozen Throne DX8 1 Patch 1 18 or later P Atari Neverwinter Nights Patch v1 62 CD 04 220 WKS N A Unreal Tournament 2004 CD 04 194 N A ID Software Quake III Arena CD 04 057 N A Quake III CD 04 19
48. IOS setup utility stores basic settings for your system You will need to run this utility if you encounter configuration problems Refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises Entering BIOS Setup Power on the system to start the system POST process During bootup press F2 to enter the BIOS setup screen NOTE You must press F2 while the system is booting This key does not work during any other time BIOS Setup Primary Menus There are several tabs on the setup screen corresponding to the six primiary BIOS menus Information Main Security Boot Exit voc In the descriptive table following each of the screen illustrations settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings BIOS Setup Navigation Keys Note the following reminders when moving around the Setup utility Q Use the Left and Right arrow keys to move to the next page or to return to the previous screen Q Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select an item Q Usethe and keys to select an option NOTE You can configure a parameter that is enclosed in square brackets Grayed out items have fixed settings and are not user configurable Q Use the Enter key to display a submenu screen NOTE When a parameter is preceeded by an arrow or gt it means that a submenu screen is available Q Press F1 for General Help using the BIOS setup Q Press F9 to load the default configuration Q Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setup
49. Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOD DM KB INTO0 063 White Danish Danis89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOE IT KB INTO0 054 White Italian Itali89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOF FR KB INTO0 060 White French Rehcn89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0G GR KB INTO0 059 White German Germa89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V00 SW KB INTO0 041 White Swiss G Swiss89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOM CF KB INTO0 066 White Canadian French FR CA89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VON NW KB INTO0 050 White Norwegian Norwe89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0Q HG KB INTO0 057 White Hungarian Huga89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V0S SP KB INTO0 043 White Spanish Spani89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOT TR KB INTO0 039 White Turkish Turki89 132 Chapter 6 Keyboard cont Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOU UK KB INTO0 038 White UK UK89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOW SD KB INTO0 042 White Swedish Swedi89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1A BE KB INTO0 068 White Belgium BELGI89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1B BP KB INTO0 067 White Brazilian Portuguese BR PO89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1F SK KB INT00 044 White Slovenian Slove89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 93KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOJ JA KB INTO0 053 White Japanese Japan92 L
50. LB1 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LK 14108 012 LP141WX3 TLB1 glare LF OKI LP141WX3 TLB1 DRIVER IC 01OKL 0123A LCD 14 1 WXGA CMO N14113 LCD 14 1 WXGA CMO LK 1410D 016 L02 LF glare 200 nits 16ms N14113 L02 G LCD 14 1 WCXGA CMO LCD 14 1 CMO N14111 L03 LK 1410D 014 N14111 L03 non glare NG LCD 14 1 WXGA glare LCD 14 1 WXGA Samsung LK 14106 014 Samsung LTN141W3 L01 J L6 LTN141W3 L01 J G LF 200 nits 16ms Microphone Microphone cable FORG 23 AL401 002 Volvi960 Microphone Microphone cable SHAN 23 AL401 002 Volvi960 Speaker Speaker set Speaker Volvi960 23 AL401 001 Speaker set Speaker Volvi960 2 23 AL401 001 Chapter 6 125 RTC Battery RTC battery LI 3V 200 mAh Battery 3V CR2032 BBBCR2032BX 23 TCZV1 004 PCMCIA slot PC card slot PCMCIA slot CONN Cardbus 4P 10057913 21 H0153 001 Miscellaneous LCD screw rubber Rub circle LCD Volvi 47 AHQ01 001 Name plate AS4715Z Name plate 4715 U CASE Volvi960 40 4X111 001 Screws Screw Screw M2xL3 white 86 00C07 220 Screw Screw M2 5xL6 nylok CR3 86 00E33 736 Screw Screw M2 5xL8 nylok CR3 86 00E34 738 Screw Screw M2 5xL8 non nylok 86 00D75 220 Screw Screw M2x2 5 nylok 86 00F22 722 Screw Screw M2x4 nylok H0 3 86 00F24 724 Screw Screw 2x6 nylok 86 TK501 003 Screw Screw wafer nylok Ni M2xL3 86 9A552 3R0 Screw Screw Ni M2x6L 86 9A552 6RO Screw Screw Mach Waf
51. Model name CRX880A DS 24CZP TS L462D Drive type Internal Slim CD RW DVD combo drive Data transfer rate Write Read CD R 24X DVD ROM 8X CD RW 24X CD ROM 24X Buffer Memory 2MB N A Interface IDE Applicable disc format CD R CD RW Multi speed High speed Ultra speed and Ultra speed plus CD DA CD ROM mode 1 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1 Form 2 CD I CD i Bridge Video CD Karaoke CD Photo CD Enhanced CD CD Plus CD Extra i trax CD CD Text DVD ROM DVD Video DVD Audio SACD Hybrid UDF DVD DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD R DL DVD RAM V1 0 V2 1 Power supply 5V DC Chapter 1 DVD Drive Interface Vendor Sony Pioneer Philips BenQ Panasonic Model name AD 7560A DVR K17RS DS 8A1P UJ 850UAA1 A Drive type Internal Slim DVD CD writer Data transfer rate Write CD R 24X CAV CD RW 24X CAV DVD RW RW single layer 8X 6X ZCLV DVD R R single layer 8X CAV DVD R R double layer 4X ZCLV DVD RAM 5X ZCLV Read CD RIRW ROM 24X Max DVD ROM single layer 8X CAV DVD ROM double layer 6X CAV DVD RAM 5X ZCLV DVD R R RW RW single layer 8X CAV DVD R R double layer 6X CAV Write CD R 24X CD RW 24X DVD RW 6X DVD R R RW 8X Read DVD RAM 5X N A Write CD R 24X CD RW 16X DVD R 8X DVD RW 4X DVD RAM 5X DVD R DL 2 4X DVD R 8X DVD RW 4X Read CD R R
52. POST Important When using the Fn lt Esc gt hotkey to enable BIOS recovery we strongly recommend the following Make sure the battery pack is installed to the system Make sure the adapter is connected to the system and plugged into a wall outlet A crisis recovery diskette should be prepared in Windows XP Vista Perform the following procedure to restore BIOS 1 2 3 4 Power off the system Connect a USB floppy drive to the system Insert the Crisis Disk to the floppy drive Press and hold Fn Esc keys then press the power button The system initializes the BIOS recovery process The boot block BIOS starts to restore the failed BIOS code from the crisis recovery diskette Once the process is completed the system will restart After a successful BIOS recovery procedure RD CSD can update the BIOS by regular BIOS flashing procedure Chapter 2 43 44 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Q Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat blade screwdriver Philips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat blade screwdriver ooooo Plastic tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the
53. Pack Li Mn 6 cell BTY Pack Li 6C 2 0Ah PANA BT 00605 018 2 0mAh Panasonic Battery Pack Li Mn 6 cell 2 0 BTY Pack Li 6C 2 0Ah SMP BT 00607 013 Simplo Mainboard Mainboard AS4315 Volvi2 MB 07220 1M MP Dual MB AKZ01 001 AS4715Z_UMA C w RTC core battery PCMCIA slot modem and modem cable Modem board Liteon Delphi Modem MDC003 A8B FX 22500 011 Modem board Foxconn MC4Z MDC1 5_3 3 3V T60M955 00 Modem MDC1 5 T60M955 00 3 3V FX 22500 009 iii Vii ilu WLAN 802 11BG Atheros WLAN 802 11BG Atheros NI 23600 007 Rev06 Wireless LAN board 802 11BG WLAN 802 11BG XB63 NI 23600 028 Minicard Wireless LAN board 802 11BG Foxconn BCM4311 Minicard WLAN 802 11BG BCM4311 WW SKU 54 AEFV1 001 Audio board Audio board Volvi2 07551 1 Audio BD 6L D 55 AL401 001 Chapter 6 119 USB board Ex USB board Volvi2 USB BD 07570 1 D 55 AL401 002 Touchpad board Touchpad board Synaptics TM00450 001 Touchpad Synaptics TM00450 001 56 AGVO1 001 Touchpad board Synaptics TM00450 000 Touchpad Synaptics TM00450 000 56 AHP01 001 Cables Audio cable Audio FFC Volvi960 50 AL401 001 Audio cable Audio FFC Volvi960 2 50 AL401 001 DC in cable C A DC in 65W HL Volvi960 50 AL401 002 DC in cable C A DC in 65W HL Volvi960 50 AL401 002 MEC Mode
54. Power Management Interface Specification USB Specification 1 1 2 0 IEEE 1394 1 0 USB 1394 CD ROM Boot Up support PC Card Standard 1995 PCMCIA 3 0 Compliant Device IrDA 1 0 HD audio WfM 2 0 Preboot Execution Environment 2 1 Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface BIS 1 0 PC2002 2005 compliant Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology Intel DPST support ASF 2 0 TPM v1 2 AHCI support iAMT 2 5 System Memory Memory controller Intel GL960 Express chipset DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports maximum 2 GB 1GB for each socket GL960 chipset supporting to 1GB maximum memory size Vendor Samsung Hynix Nanya Infineon Model name M470T6554EZ3 HYMP125S64CP8 NT512T64UH8BO HYS64T128021E CE6 Y5 FN 3C DL 3S M470T2953EZ3 HYMP512S64CP8 NT1GT64U8HBOB CE6 Y5 N 3C M470T2864DZ3 HYMP112S64CP6 CE6 Y5 HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 DIMM type DDR2 Synchronous DRAM DIMM speed MHz 667 DIMM size 512 MB 1GB 512 MB 1GB 512 MB 1 GB 1GB Chapter 1 29 Video VGA controller Intel GL960 Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics Features Intel GMA X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4 0 8 MB of dedicated system memory up to 350 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 and PCI Express VGA resolution 1280 x 800 VRAM size 128 MB Audio Audio controller Realtek ALC268 Codec chipset Featur
55. Q Press Esc to close the BIOSe setup NOTE The parameters on the screens shown in this Guide display default system values These values may not be the same as those in the system System information is subject to different models Chapter 2 35 Information Menu Main Securit Boot Exit CPU Type Intel R Celeron R CPU 540 Q 1 86GHz CPU Speed 1 866Hz IDEO Model Name TOSHIBA MK1237GSX S1 IDEO Serial Number 67NGFOBCS ATAPI Model Name Optiarc DVD RW AD 7560A PM System BIOS Version V0 09 VGA BIOS Version 1436 KBC Version 02 05 Serial Number 914X1010036729000C72000 Asset Tag Number None Product Name Aspire 4315 Manufacturer Name Acer UUID a62dcca0 372c 11dc b341 a4c2c6e0f5da F1 tt ELI F9 Esc Enter F10 CPU Type Type of processor currently installed in the system CPU Speed Speed of the processor currently installed in the system IDEO Model Name Model name of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel IDEO Serial Number Serial number of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel ATAPI Model Name Model name of the ATAPI CD DVD ROM drive installed in the system System BIOS Version Version number of the BIOS setup utility VGA BIOS Version Version number of the VGA firmware KBC Version Version number of the keyboard controller Serial Number Serial number of the system Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of the system Product Name Product name of the system Manufactu
56. S for Volvi960 G2 HDAHQ 002 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hitachi HTS541612J9SA00 LF F W C70P HDD 120GB SATA HTS541612J9SA00 KH 12007 010 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Seagate ST9120822AS LF F W 3 ALD HDD 120GB SGT ST9120822AS KH 12001 031 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Toshiba MK1237GSX Gemini BS LF F W DL130J HDD 120GB Toshiba MK1237GSX KH 12004 006 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 LF F W 01 01A01 HDD WD 2 5 5400RPM 120GB WD1200BEVS 22U KH 12008 019 HDD module 160G 5400RPM SATA HDD N160GB5 4KS for Volvi960 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 LF F W C70P HDD 160GB HGST HTS541616J9SA00 KH 16007 011 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA Seagate ST9160821AS LF F W 3 ALD HDD 160GB SGT ST9160821AS KH 16001 026 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA Toshiba MK1637GSX Gemini BS LF F W DLO30J HDD 160GB Toshiba MK1637GSX KH 16004 001 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1600BEVS 22RSTO LF F W 04 01G04 HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVS 22RSTO KH 16008 019 CPU Heatsink CPU heatsink ASSY Thermal UMA Foxconn 60 AHRO1 001 a CPU heatsink ASSY Thermal UMA Forcecon 60 AHRO1 001 Chapter 6 115 CPU Processor CPU Merom T2310 1 46G Intel IC CPU Merom T2310 1 46G PGA KC 23101 DTP CPU Merom T2330 1 6GHz IC CPU Merom T2330 1 6G PGA KC 23301 DTP
57. SHIN SLS0335A AP 06506 003 19A54LF 19A54LF Adapter 65W 3P HP ADP 65W 3P HP AP 0650A 010 OKO065B13LF OKO065B13LF Battery Battery Pack Li 6 cell 2 0mAh BTY Pack Lit6C 2 0Ah Sanyo BT 00603 036 mm Battery Pack Li ion 6 cell BTY Pack Li 6C 2 0Ah Sony BT 00604 022 2 0mAh Sony Battery Pack Li Mn 6 cell BTY Pack Li 6C 2 0Ah PANA BT 00605 018 2 0mAh Panasonic Battery Pack Li Mn 6 cell 2 0 BTY Pack Li 6C 2 0Ah SMP BT 00607 013 Simplo Mainboard Mainboard AS4315 Volvi2 MB 07220 1M MP Dual MB AKZ01 001 AS4715Z_UMA C w RTC core battery PCMCIA slot modem and modem cable Modem board Liteon Delphi Modem MDC003 A8B FX 22500 011 Modem board Foxconn MC4Z MDC1 5_3 3 3V T60M955 00 Modem MDC1 5 T60M955 00 3 3V FX 22500 009 iii Vii ilu WLAN 802 11BG Atheros WLAN 802 11BG Atheros NI 23600 007 Rev06 Wireless LAN board 802 11BG WLAN 802 11BG XB63 NI 23600 028 Minicard Wireless LAN board 802 11BG Foxconn BCM4311 Minicard WLAN 802 11BG BCM4311 WW SKU 54 AEFV1 001 Audio board Audio board Volvi2 07551 1 Audio BD 6L D 55 AL401 001 Chapter 6 111 USB board Ex USB board Volvi2 USB BD 07570 1 D 55 AL401 002 Touchpad board Touchpad board Synaptics TM00450 001 Touchpad Synaptics TM00450 001 56 AGVO1 001 Touchpad board Synaptics TM00450 000 Touchpad Synaptics TM00450 000 56 AHP01 001
58. T KH 08007 025 HGST HTS542580K9SA00 HTS542580K9SA00 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA Seagate ST980811AS Venus LF F W 3 ALD HDD 80GB SGT ST980811AS KH 08001 030 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA Toshiba MK8037GSX Gemini BS LF F W DL230 HDD 80GB Toshiba MK8037GSX KH 08004 010 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD800BEVS 22RSTO ML80 LF F W 04 01G04 HDD 80GB WD WD800BEVS 22RSTO KH 08008 033 HDD module 120G 5400RPM SATA HDD 120GB5 4KS for Volvi960 G2 HDAHQ 002 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hitachi HTS541612J9SA00 LF F W C70P HDD 120GB SATA HTS541612J9SA00 KH 12007 010 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Seagate ST9120822AS LF F W 3 ALD HDD 120GB SGT ST9120822AS KH 12001 031 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA Toshiba MK1237GSX Gemini BS LF F W DL130J HDD 120GB Toshiba MK1237GSX KH 12004 006 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 LF F W 01 01A01 HDD WD 2 5 5400RPM 120GB WD1200BEVS 22U KH 12008 019 HDD module 160G 5400RPM SATA HDD N160GB5 4KS for Volvi960 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 LF F W C70P HDD 160GB HGST HTS541616J9SA00 KH 16007 011 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA Seagate ST9160821AS LF F W 3 ALD HDD 160GB SGT ST9160821AS KH 16001 026 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA Toshiba MK1637GSX Gemini BS LF F W DLO30J HDD 160GB Toshiba MK1637GSX KH 16004 001 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1600BEVS 22RSTO LF F W 04 01G04 HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVS 22RSTO KH 1
59. 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 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 faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies according to the language settings 14 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer Empowering Technology NOTE Models shipped with Windows Vista Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen it provides access to the following utilities Q Acer eNet Management hooks up to location based networks intelligently Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings Acer eDataSecurity Management protects
60. W ROM 24X DVD R RW ROM 8X Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE ATAPI compatible Applicable disc format DVD RAM DVD R RW DVD R SL DL RW CD R RW DVD ROM DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW DVD R SL DL DVD RW CD R CD RW CD ROM CD ROM XA CD DA CD I CD Extra CD Text Photo CD Video CD Power supply 5V DC 32 Chapter 1 Battery Vendor Panasonic Sanyo Sony Simplo Battery Type Li ion Li ion Li ion Li ion Pack capacity 6 cell 2 0 mAh 6 cell 2 0 mAh 6 cell 2 0 mAh 6 cell 2 0 mAh LCD Vendor CMO LG Philips AUO Samsung Model name N14111 LO3 LP141WX3 B141EW04 V4 LTN141W3 L01 Non glare TLB1 Glare Glare J Glare N14113 L02 LP141WX3 TLB1 Glare Glare OKI driver 1C 01OKL 0123A Screen diagonal mm 14 1 WXGA Display resolution pixels 1280 x 800 1280 x 800 1280 x 800 1280 x 800 Aspect ratio N A 16 10 16 10 N A Active area mm N A 303 7x189 8 303 36 x 189 6 303 4 x 189 6 Pixel pitch mm N A 0 2373 107 0 237 0 237 Mode N A N A TN N A Number of colors 262K 262 144 6 bit 262K 262K Color saturation NTSC N A 45 45 N A Brightness nits 200 200 200 200 220 Contrast ratio 300 1 400 1 400 1 500 1 Response time optical rise 16 16 16 16 time fall time msec Power consumption watt 5 3 N A 5 1 N A Supply voltage v N A N A 33 N A Backlight N A N A 1 CCFL N A
61. agement 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 The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password This password will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file J Acer eDataSecurity Management Initialize Supervisor Password The Supervisor Password serves two purposes 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 it in a secure place and never disclose itto anyone else Initialize Supervisor Password Enter Supervisor Password Confirm password NOTE The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords F Acer eDetaSecurty Management File Encryption Enter a password to 12 characters 2 Confrm passwort os F Acer eDateSecurity Management
62. al 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 Information 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 ooooodn Spare parts lists Q TABs 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 Traveler s Warranty ITW Q Returned material authorization procedures Q Anoverview 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 143 144 Appendix C
63. alize system 1 0 E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multiprocessor 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 1 Output one beep before boot F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to Full DOS Chapter 4 97 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 Q Run Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility then reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter board LCD Mainboard oo Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter board LCD Mainboard LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed LCD inverter ID LCD inverter board LCD cable LCD Mainboard ocooooojoo0ooo0oco0 jcoocono Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system runs correctly Q Reconnect the LCD
64. aly Cord Italy 10A 250V 3P BK 27 01518 611 Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Italy Cord 10A 250V 3P Italy BK 27 01518 711 BK 112 Chapter 6 Cables cont Power cord 2 5A 250V South Cord 2 5A 250V South Africa 27 01518 631 Africa BK India Bk Power cord 10A 250V South Cord 10A 250V South Africa 27 01518 721 Africa BK India BK Power cord 10A 125V 3 pin US Code 10A 125V 3P US BK 27 01518 641 BK Power cord 10A 125V US Code US 10A 125V BK 27 T30V1 001 Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Cord China 10A 250V 3P 27 01518 591 China Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Cord 10A 250V 3P China BK 27 01518 701 China BK Power cord 250V 10A 3 pin Cord 250V 10 16A 3P Israel 27 01518 761 Israel Power cord 2 5A 125V USA Code USA W CNS 2 5A 125V 27 01518 781 8121 Power cord ACA ACNZ Power cord ACA ACNZ Annie 27 03218 021 System case cover bracket assembly Touchpad bracket TP bracket ASSY Volvi960 33 AL401 001 Support bracket left Support L ASSY Volvi960 33 AL401 002 Dummy card Card dummy Volvi 42 AHVO1 001 Middle cover Middle cover Volvi960 42 AL401 001 Unitload cover ASSY big door Tahoe 42 AHP01 002 Lowercase ASSY L Case Volvi960 60 AL401 001 Upper case w speaker ASSY U Case Volvi960 60 AL401 002 Memory PCMCIA slot Conn Card Bus 4P 10057913 22 AHP01 001 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 Hynix SODIMM 1G KN 1GB0G 006 HYMP512S64CP
65. bly Combo module 24X ODD CB24X combo for Volvi960 6M AL401 001 Optical bracket BRKT ODD Tahoe 33 AHP01 004 Combo bezel ASSY ODD bezel combo 42 AGV01 004 Tahoe Combo module 24X Philips DS Combo 24X PDBS DS 24CZP KO 02409 029 24CZP w o bezel Combo module 24X Sony Combo 24X Sony CRX880A KO 0240E 005 CRX880A LF w o bezel Myall2 Combo module 24X Toshiba TS L462D LF w o bezel DVD Combo TSST TS L462D Biwa KO 02401 004 DVD module Assembly Super Multi module 8x ODD SM8X Super multi drive 6M AL401 002 Optical bracket BRKT ODD Tahoe 33 AHP01 004 Super Multi bezel ASSY ODD bezel S Multi Tahoe 42 AGV01 005 DVD RW drive 8X Super Mult Pioneer DVR K17RS LF w o bezel S Mult 8X PIO DVR K17RS Morar3 KU 00805 038 DVD RW drive 8X Super Mult Panasonic UJ 850UAA1 A w o bezel S Mult PAN UJ 850UAA1 A Dellen KU 00807 055 DVD RW drive 8X Super Multi Philips DS 8A1P LF w o bezel 8X S Multi PDBS DS 8A1P Myallm KU 00809 010 DVD RW drive 8X Super Mult Sony AD 7560A LF w o bezel 8X S Mult Sony AD 7560A Tahoe KU 0080E 005 130 Chapter 6 HDD Hard Disk Drive HDD bracket ASSY HDD bracket Tahoe 33 AHP01 005 HDD module 80G 5400RPM HDD N80GB5 4KS for SATA Volvi960 HDD 80GB SATA Hitachi HDD 80GB SATA KH 08007 021 HTS541680J9SA00 HTS541680J9SA00 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA II HDD 80GB HGS
66. ct to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 ExpressCard 54 ExpressCard 54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard 54 module Chapter 1 Right View 0000 e o 1 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 button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 5 fas USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 6 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Rear Panel Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Chapter 1 5 Bottom Panel 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 2 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal Uu 3 a Battery lock Locks the battery in position 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use cooling fan Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has four easy to read status indicators The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up
67. data with passwords and encryption ooo Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media oo Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily c CC HE For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select the Help or Tutorial function D Empowering Technology Password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management you must initialize the Empowering Technology password Right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select Password Setup to do so If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management you will be asked to create it NOTE If you lose the Empowering Technology password there is no way to reset it except by reformatting your system Make sure to remember or write down your password Chapter 1 15 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations To access this utility select Acer eNet Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the be
68. disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components Chapter 3 45 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 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 46 Chapter 3 Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages Q External module disassembly Q Mainunit disassembly Q 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 mainboard you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List A M2xL4 Black Silver 86 00F24 724 B M3xL4 Silver 86 9A554 4R0 C M2xL6 Black 86 00F58 726 D M2 xL8 86 00D75 220 E M2xL2 5 Silver 86 00F22 722 F M2 5 x L8 Black 86 00E34 738 G M2 5 x L6 86 00E33 736 H M2 xL3 Silver 86 00C07 220 N A Black 86 00E92 724 Chapter 3 47 External Module Disassembly Process Externa
69. e Removing the Keyboard on page 59 SE PnNnAaawn a 0 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 11 See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 12 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 77 Chapter 3 85 13 Carefully detach the masking tape and remove the microphone cable from underneath the adhesive aluminum foil 14 Remove the microphone 86 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic tests or repeating the same operation Do not use any power sources when performing an assembly or disassembly procedures 4 If any problems occur you can perform the following visual inspection before you continue Q Power cords are properly connected and secured Q There are no obvious shorts or opens Q There are no burned or heated components a All components appear normal Chapter 4 87 System Check Procedures External CD DVD ROM Drive Check Perform the following procedures to isolate the possible problem a controller drive or CD ROM NOTE Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached to it The label may damage th
70. e LCD Module on page 61 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 63 Remove the two screws A on the touchpad bracket 1 2 M2 x L4 2 Black 1 6 kgf cm 15 Remove the touchpad bracket from the upper case Chapter 3 67 16 Carefully insert the flat bladescrewdriver under the side of the touchpad board and gently pry up the board Removing the Audio Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See Removing the CPU on page 58 a2 2 NS 2 Pe NY m 2 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 E See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 N See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 e See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 63 68 Chapter 3 14 Disconnect the audio board cable from the mainboard 1 2 M2 x L4 2 Black 1 6 kgf cm 16 Remove the audio board Chapter 3 69 Removing the USB Board e opo m Ss Ss eS 15 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49 See Removing the Lo
71. e South Africa 10A 250V 27 01518 571 South Africa BK Power cord 16A 250V South Code 16A 250V South Africa 27 01518 681 Africa BK BK Power cord 10A 250V Swiss Code Swiss Power 10A 250V 27 01518 581 BK Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Code 10A 250V 3P Swiss Bk 27 01518 691 Swiss BK Power cable 16A 250V 3 pin Cord 16A 250V 3P EUR BK 27 01518 731 EUR BK Power cord 220V 3 pin EUR Cord EUR 220V 3P BK 27 T30V1 004 Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Italy Cord Italy 10A 250V 3P BK 27 01518 611 Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Italy Cord 10A 250V 3P Italy BK 27 01518 711 BK 128 Chapter 6 Cables cont Power cord 2 5A 250V South Cord 2 5A 250V South Africa 27 01518 631 Africa BK India Bk Power cord 10A 250V South Cord 10A 250V South Africa 27 01518 721 Africa BK India BK Power cord 10A 125V 3 pin US Code 10A 125V 3P US BK 27 01518 641 BK Power cord 10A 125V US Code US 10A 125V BK 27 T30V1 001 Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Cord China 10A 250V 3P 27 01518 591 China Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Cord 10A 250V 3P China BK 27 01518 701 China BK Power cord 250V 10A 3 pin Cord 250V 10 16A 3P Israel 27 01518 761 Israel Power cord 2 5A 125V USA Code USA W CNS 2 5A 125V 27 01518 781 8121 Power cord ACA ACNZ Power cord ACA ACNZ Annie 27 03218 021 System case cover bracket assembly Touchpad bracket TP bracket ASSY Volvi960 33 AL401 001 Support bracket left Support L ASSY Volvi960 33 AL401
72. e drive or cause drive failure 1 Boot from the diagnostic disc and start the diagnostic programs 2 Seeif CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs the CD ROM Test 3 Follow onscreen instructions If an error occurs reconnect the drive to the connector on the mainboard If the error persists do the following 1 Reconnect the CD DVD ROM drive 2 Replace the CD DVD ROM drive 3 Replace the mainboard 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 error occurs make sure that the flexible cable extending from the internal keyboard is correctly connected to the mainboard If the keyboard cable connection is correct run the Keyboard Test If the tests detect a keyboard problem do the following procedures in sequence to correct the problems Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cable 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the mainboard The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer Q Numeric keypad D External keyboard If any of these devices do not function reconnect the cable and repeat above procedures Memory Check NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is properly installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Do the following 1 Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic program 2 Go to the diagnostic memory in the
73. earing the Supervisor or User Password Boot Menu Exit Menu BIOS Recovery Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements General Information Pre disassembly Instructions Disassembly Process COWONMDNHAAWWA vii External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Express Dummy Card Removing the Lower Cover Removing the DIMM Removing the WLAN Board Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Optical Drive Module Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Removing the CPU Heatsink Module Removing the CPU Removing the Keyboard Removing the Middle Cover Removing the LCD Module Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Removing the Speaker Modules Removing the Launch Board Bracket Removing the Touchpad Board Module Removing the Audio Board Removing the USB Board Removing the Mainboard Removing the Modem Board Removing the RTC Battery LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Camera Board Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antenna Removing the Microphone Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External CD DVD ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check Touchpad Check Power On Self Test POST Error Me
74. emoving the Keyboard on page 59 E See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 N See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 p Remove the three screws A on the upper case 1 3 M2 x L4 3 Black 1 6 kgf cm 14 Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard Chapter 3 63 15 Detach the touchpad cable from the mainboard 1 10 M2 x L6 10 3 0 kgf cm n M2 x L8 1 3 0 kgf cm 17 Gently detach the upper case from the lower case 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Modules SE PnNnOnewn a See See See See See See See See See See See 12 13 14 See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49 Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 Removing the DIMM on page 51 Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 Removing the CPU on page 58 Removing the Keyboard on page 59 Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 Removing the LCD Module on page 61 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 63 Remove the four screws on the speaker modules 1 4 N A Silver 1 6 kgf cm 15 Remove the speakers Chapter 3 65 Removing the Launch Board Bracke
75. emoving the LCD Bezel on page 77 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board 78 Chapter 3 14 Remove the camera board Removing the Inverter Board See See See See See See See See See SE PnNAaawn os 0 See 11 See 12 See 13 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 Removing the DIMM on page 51 Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 Removing the CPU on page 58 Removing the Keyboard on page 59 Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 Removing the LCD Module on page 61 Removing the LCD Bezel on page 77 Removing the Camera Board on page 78 14 Remove the screw G that holds the inverter board to the panel 1 2 M2 5 x L6 2 Black 3kgF cm Chapter 3 79 15 Turn the inverter board over 16 Disconnect the 2P cable from the inverter board then disconnect the inverter board cable from its connector 17 Remove the inverter board Removing the LCD with Brackets SE PnNenawn a See See See See See See See See See See See 12 13 14 See See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 Removing the DIMM on page 51 Removing the WLAN Board Mod
76. er M3xL4 Ni 86 9A554 4R0 Screw M2 5 L5 black ZN nylok M2 5 L5 black ZN nylok 86 TK501 001 126 Chapter 6 Aspire 4315 FRU List No LX AKZOC 007 AM3 3 3V ONLY B85244300G Agere B85244300G Adapter Adapter 65W Delta ADP 65KB ADT 65W SADP 65KB DFALF AP 06501 013 DFALF Delta Adapter 65W Liteon PA 1650 ADT 65W PA 1650 02AC LF AP 06503 016 02AC LF Adapter 65W LISHIN SLS0335A ADT 65W LISHIN SLS0335A AP 06506 003 19A54LF 19A54LF Adapter 65W 3P HP ADP 65W 3P HP AP 0650A 010 OKO065B13LF OKO065B13LF Battery Battery Pack Li 6 cell 2 0mAh BTY Pack Lit6C 2 0Ah Sanyo BT 00603 036 mm Battery Pack Li ion 6 cell BTY Pack Li 6C 2 0Ah Sony BT 00604 022 2 0mAh Sony Battery Pack Li Mn 6 cell BTY Pack Li 6C 2 0Ah PANA BT 00605 018 2 0mAh Panasonic Battery Pack Li Mn 6 cell 2 0 BTY Pack Li 6C 2 0Ah SMP BT 00607 013 Simplo Mainboard Mainboard AS4315 Volvi2 MB 07220 1M MP Dual MB AKZ01 001 AS4715Z_UMA C w RTC core battery PCMCIA slot modem and modem cable Modem board Liteon Delphi Modem MDC003 A8B FX 22500 011 Modem board Foxconn MC4Z MDC1 5_3 3 3V T60M955 00 Modem MDC1 5 T60M955 00 3 3V FX 22500 009 iii Vii ilu WLAN 802 11BG Atheros WLAN 802 11BG Atheros NI 23600 007 Rev06 Wireless LAN board 802 11BG WLAN 802 11BG XB63 NI 23600 028 Minicard Wireless LAN board 802 11BG Foxconn BCM4311 Minicard WLAN 802 11BG BCM4311 WW SKU 54 AEFV1
77. es Two built in Acer 3D Sonic stereo speakers Supports high definition audio Built in microphone MS sound compatible PCMCIA Port PCMCIA controller Intel ICH8 M chipset Card type support Type ll Number of slot One LAN controller Marvell Yukon 88E8039 PCI E Fast Ethernet Controller Supports LAN protocol 10 100Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 Features Onboard Fast Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Wireless LAN module Vendor Atheros Communications Foxconn Model name REVO6 XB63 Broadcom 4311 Protocol 802 11b g Interface PCI bus mini PCI socket for wireless module Modem Modem controller Intel ICH8 M chipset Vendor Agere Foxconn Model name Delphi AM3 B85244300G MDC 1 5 T60M955 00 Baud rate 56K Modem connector type RJ11 30 Chapter 1 Keyboard and Input Devices Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8763L chipset Vendor Darfon Model name NSK H3V1D NSK H3VOU Features 5 degree curve 88 89 93 key inverted T cursor layout 2 5 mm minimum key travel seamless touchpad 12 function keys four cursor keys two Windows keys hotkey controls embedded numeric keypad international language support independent US and Euro dollar sign keys media control keys and two easy launch buttons Combo Drive Interface Vendor Sony Philips BenQ Toshiba
78. et won byes Kong Kera Ca Acer 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 All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below ES pu mp na EN E E 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 simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar 2 Dragand drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value 26 Chapter 1 Launch Manager Toan mr Button Corin CED 2 5 EIN NIE J Tedhnaog Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti virus utility that can protect against viruses keeping your data safe and secure How do I check for viruses 1 Double click
79. eyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOU UK KB INTO0 038 White UK UK89 124 Chapter 6 Keyboard cont Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOW SD KB INTO0 042 White Swedish Swedi89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1A BE KB INTO0 068 White Belgium BELGI89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1B BP KB INTO0 067 White Brazilian Portuguese BR PO89 Keyboard 14 15KB FV2 89KS KB Darfon NSK H3V1F SK KB INT00 044 White Slovenian Slove89 Keyboard 14_15KB FV2 93KS KB Darfon NSK H3VOJ JA KB INTO0 053 White Japanese Japan92 LCD module Assembly LCD module 14 1 LCD 14 1WXGAG no camera 6M AL401 001 WXGA glare w o camera wl WL Inverter board 17 FOXCONN Inverter 17 T621240 02 V 00 19 TK501 001 T621240 02 V 00 Inverter board 17 YEC YNV Inverter 17 YNV W06S 19 TK501 002 wo6 Inverter board 17 ROHS Inverter 17 ROHS 19 TCBV1 001 VK 21189 406 VK 21189 406 LCD cable 14 1 w o camera WXGA non CCD HL Volvi 50 AHWO1 001 LCD bracket right BRKT LCD R Tahoe 33 AHP01 006 LCD bracket left BRKT LCD L Tahoe 33 AHPO1 007 LCD bezel 14 1 for non CCD ASSY bezel non CCD Volvi960 60 AL101 001 Wireless antenna Antenna WLAN Volvi960 25 AL401 001 LCD 14 1 WXGA AU LCD 14 1 WXGA AU LK 14105 018 B141EW04 V4 LF glare 200 nits B141EW04 V4 G 16ms LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LCD 14 1 WXGA LG LK 14108 010 LP141WX3 TLB1glare 200 nits LP141EWX3 T
80. g the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 63 Removing the Audio Board on page 68 Removing the USB Board on page 70 Chapter 3 71 16 Remove the screw A holding the mainboard to the lower case 1 M2xL4 1 Black 1 6 kgf cm 17 Carefully detach the mainboard from the lower case Removing the Modem Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See Removing the CPU on page 58 mg mw m mw 0 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 11 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 12 See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 13 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 63 14 See Removing the Audio Board on page 68 15 See Removing the USB Board on page 70 16 See Removing the Mainboard on page 71 72 Chapter 3 17 Disconnect the modem cable from the mainboard 18 Detach the masking tape from the mainboard VII EET T ga aa iiti Mora RE 1 2 N A Black 1 6 kgf cm Chapter 3 73 20 Detach the modem board from the mainboard Removing the RTC Battery PON e
81. g your Acer ezDock Chapter 1 23 Acer eSettings Management E J Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also a u u Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Prints and saves hardware specifications Lets you set an asset tag for your system Empowering Technology Manufacturer Product Name Operating System Processor System Memory Hard Drive 1 Hard Drive 2 CD DVD Drive 1 Video Total Available Graphics Audio Ethemet Card 1 Wireless LAN Card 1 UID Acer inc 300000000000000000000 0000 3000 000000000000000000 00 300300 00002000000000000000 3000000000 00000 KO KAKAK KK KAKAK E 3000000 X XX XXK XXX 3 300 2000 X KK KAK 000000 KAKAK 3000000000000 3000000 AK 3000 3000 300000000 300000000 3000000000000 00 00000 300000000000 XX 00000000000 XX WOODOO XX XKX XX NOX XXX 3000000000000000000000000 mur Asset Tag p SE System information O Boot options BIOS Passwords 24 Chapter 1 Windows Mobility Center Tl Windows Mobi Center E moms QP nw os Bele Staha Wireless Network Mi Net preserting a Kowe WERT External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings ACEI customized by Acer Inc S User Guide W rr E oes meme Ged shored Folder Software Page
82. ge 88 System CMOS checksum bad Default Q RTC battery configuration used Q Run the BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the system time then reboot system Real time clock error Q RTC battery Q Run the BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system Q Mainboard Previous boot incomplete Default Q Run Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility configuration used Q RTC battery Q Mainboard Invalid System Configuration Data Q Run Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility Q Mainboard Operating system not found Q Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Q CD DVD ROM drive Q Hard disk drive Q Mainboard Power on indicator turns off and LCD is Q Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power blank System Check on page 89 Q Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Q Reconnect the DIMM Q Mainboard Power on indicator turns on and LCD Q Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power is blank System Check on page 89 Q Reconnect the LCD connector Q Hard disk drive Q LCD cable Q LCD inverter board Q LCD Q Mainboard Power on indicator turns on and LCD Q Reconnect the LCD connectors is blank But you can see POST on an Q LCD cable external CRT Q LCD inverter board u LCD Q Mainboard Power on indicator turns on and a Q Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly blinking cursor shown on LCD during Q Mainboard
83. gement Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation See Save to Disk S4 on page 34 Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive Mainboard The system doesn t enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute nang Press Fn 0 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Mainboard The system doesn t enter standby mode after closing the LCD See Save to Disk S4 on page 34 Mainboard DOIDOODOO Chapter 4 99 Power Management Related Symptoms The system doesn t resume from Q See Save to Disk S4 on page 34 hibernation mode Q Hard disk connection board Q Hard disk drive Q Mainboard The system doesn t resume from standby Q See Save to Disk S4 on page 34 mode after opening the LCD Q Mainboard Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go Q Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours higher than 90 Q Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Q Battery pack Q Mainboard System hangs intermittently Q Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Q Hard disk connection board Q Mainboard Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the Q Run Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility then reboot installed devices system Q Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives External display does
84. ices E Fioppy Drive Devices Removable Storage Devices e g USB flash HDD 1394 HDD card reader 22 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management gt 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 Password protection Empowering Technology password Q Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc Q Creation of backups Factory default image User backup image Current system configuration Application backup Q Restore and recovery Factory default image User backup image From previously created CD DVD Reinstall applications drivers Empowering Technology Full Backup Back up full system configuration and files Notify me if the change from last incremental backup is more than DEER e enses Oen NOTE If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disc feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one includin
85. inges 1 2 M2 5 x L6 2 Black 3 0 kgf cm 18 Remove the left and right hinges from the LCD back cover Removing the Antenna a 8 Na uk SONS See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See Removing the CPU on page 58 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 12 13 14 15 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 77 See Removing the Camera Board on page 78 See Removing the Inverter Board on page 79 See Removing the LCD with Brackets on page 80 84 Chapter 3 16 Detach the gasket tape holding the antenna in place remove the antenna bracket then carefully remove the antenna Removing the Microphone See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See Removing the CPU on page 58 Se
86. inverter board Q Mainboard Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation D Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 89 Battery pack Power adapter Hard disk drive amp battery connection board Mainboard The system doesn t power on DIDOOCUO Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 89 Battery pack Power adapter Hard disk drive amp battery connection board Mainboard GEOD 98 Chapter 4 Power Related Symptoms The system doesn t power off D Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 89 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds Mainboard Battery can t be charged See Check the Battery Pack on page 89 Battery pack Mainboard pu PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA Q PCMCIA slot assembly Q Mainboard PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from actual size Q Run Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility then reboot system DIMM Mainboard oo Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no Q Audio driver sound comes from the computer Q Speaker Q Mainboard Internal speakers make noise or emit no Q Speaker sound Q Mainboard Power Mana
87. iwa KO 02401 004 DVD module Assembly Super Multi module 8x ODD SM8X Super multi drive 6M AL401 002 Optical bracket BRKT ODD Tahoe 33 AHP01 004 Super Multi bezel ASSY ODD bezel S Multi Tahoe 42 AGV01 005 DVD RW drive 8X Super Mult Pioneer DVR K17RS LF w o bezel S Mult 8X PIO DVR K17RS Morar3 KU 00805 038 DVD RW drive 8X Super Mult Panasonic UJ 850UAA1 A w o bezel S Mult PAN UJ 850UAA1 A Dellen KU 00807 055 DVD RW drive 8X Super Multi Philips DS 8A1P LF w o bezel 8X S Multi PDBS DS 8A1P Myallm KU 00809 010 DVD RW drive 8X Super Mult Sony AD 7560A LF w o bezel 8X S Mult Sony AD 7560A Tahoe KU 0080E 005 114 Chapter 6 HDD Hard Disk Drive HDD bracket ASSY HDD bracket Tahoe 33 AHP01 005 HDD module 80G 5400RPM HDD N80GB5 4KS for SATA Volvi960 HDD 80GB SATA Hitachi HDD 80GB SATA KH 08007 021 HTS541680J9SA00 HTS541680J9SA00 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA II HDD 80GB HGST KH 08007 025 HGST HTS542580K9SA00 HTS542580K9SA00 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA Seagate ST980811AS Venus LF F W 3 ALD HDD 80GB SGT ST980811AS KH 08001 030 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA Toshiba MK8037GSX Gemini BS LF F W DL230 HDD 80GB Toshiba MK8037GSX KH 08004 010 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD800BEVS 22RSTO ML80 LF F W 04 01G04 HDD 80GB WD WD800BEVS 22RSTO KH 08008 033 HDD module 120G 5400RPM SATA HDD 120GB5 4K
88. l 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 mainboard you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS Y UNPLUG POWER CABLES Y Cx1 LOWER OPTICAL DISK COVER DRIVE MODULE Y AA Y Ad Y Ex2 OPTICAL WLAN DIMM HARDDISK LOCKER OPTICAL DISK BOARD MODULES MODULE BRACKET DRIVE v Bx2 y Y HARD DISK sb DISK DRIVE BRACKET DRIVE Screw List A M2xL4 86 00F24 724 B M3xL4 86 9A554 4RO Cc M2xL6 86 00F58 726 E M2xL2 5 86 00F 22 722 48 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Turn base unit over 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position then remove the battery from the main unit Removing the Express Dummy Card 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 Push against the card as if you were pushing it further into the slot letting the card spring out Chapter 3 49 3 Remove the card from the slot Removing the Lower Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 Tu
89. m cable C A MDC HL Tahoe 50 AHRO1 002 Modem cable C A MDC MEC Tahoe 50 AHQ01 001 Modem cable C A MDC HL Tahoe HT 50 AHQ01 001 Touchpad cable C A T P FFC TR Tahoe 50 AHP01 005 Touchpad cable C A T P FFC Tahoe 50 AHPO01 005 Touchpad cable J H T P FFC Tahoe 50 AHP01 005 USB cable HL C A USB HL Tahoe 50 AHPO1 001 USB cable MEC C A USB MEC Tahoe 50 AHPO1 001 USB cable C A USB HL Tahoe HT 50 AHPO1 001 Power cord 3A 250V 3 pin UK Code UK 3A 250V 3P BK 27 01518 541 Power cord 5A 250V 3 pin UK Code 5A 250V 3P UK BK 27 03118 001 BK Power cord 10A 3 pin BK Code Denmark 10A 3P BK 27 01518 561 Denmark Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Code 10A 250V 3P Denmark 27 01518 671 Denmark BK BK Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Code South Africa 10A 250V 27 01518 571 South Africa BK Power cord 16A 250V South Code 16A 250V South Africa 27 01518 681 Africa BK BK Power cord 10A 250V Swiss Code Swiss Power 10A 250V 27 01518 581 BK Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Code 10A 250V 3P Swiss Bk 27 01518 691 Swiss BK Power cable 16A 250V 3 pin Cord 16A 250V 3P EUR BK 27 01518 731 EUR BK Power cord 220V 3 pin EUR Cord EUR 220V 3P BK 27 T30V1 004 Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Italy Cord Italy 10A 250V 3P BK 27 01518 611 Power cord 10A 250V 3 pin Italy Cord 10A 250V 3P Italy BK 27 01518 711 BK 120 Chapter 6 Cables cont Power cord 2 5A 250V South Cord 2 5A 250V South Africa 27 01518 631 Africa BK India Bk Power cord 10A 250V South Cord 10A 2
90. not work correctly Q Press Fn F5 to switch to LCD or CRT Q Mainboard USB does not work correctly Q Mainboard Print problems Q Run printer self test Q Printer driver Q Printer cable Q Printer Q Mainboard Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard Mainboard Touchpad does not work DODOCIDOUO Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board Mainboard 100 Chapter 4 Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly D Modem phone port Q Modem combo board Q Mainboard NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 103 Chapter 4 101 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 mainboard in loop mode at least 10 times 2 If no error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors 102 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapte
91. on 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 Cth Initialize POST Error Manager PEM C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function 96 Chapter 4 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 If the BIOS detects error 2C 2E or 30 base 512K RAM error it displays an additional word bitmap xxx indicating the address line or bits that failed For example 2C 0002 means address line 1 bit one set has failed 2E 1020 means data bits 12 and 5 bits 12 and 5 set have failed in the lower 16 bits Note that error 30 cannot occur on 386SX systems because they have a 16 rather than 32 bit bus The BIOS also sends the bitmap to the port 80 LED display It first displays the check point code followed by a delay the high order byte another delay and then the low order byte of the error It repeats this sequence continuously BIOS Beep Codes for Boot Block in Flash ROM E0h Initialize the chipset Eth Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initi
92. r or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative 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 89 Follow procedures below to isolate the failing FRU Do not isolate non defective FRU 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices Q Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD DVD ROM drive Q PCcards DODOCCOCOCU Power on the computer Determine if the problem has been resolved If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failed FRU Do 9 a If the problem persists replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Q System board Q LCD assembly Chapter 4 103 104 Chapter 4 System Block Diagram and Connector Locations System Block Diagram
93. rer Name Name of the manufacturer of this system UUID Visible only when an internal LAN device is present UUID 32bytes NOTE The system configuration information varies in different models 36 Chapter 2 Main Menu Securit Boot Exit Item Specific Help 05 48 System Date 08 06 2007 Tab lt Shift Tab gt or System Memory 640 KB Enter selects field Extended Memory 1014 MB Video Memory 8 MB Quiet Boot Enabled Network Boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Disabled D2D Recovery Enabled System Time Set the system time following the hour minute second format Format HH MM SS hour minute second System Date Set the date following the weekday month day year format Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Memory Total size of system memory detected during POST Extended Memory Total size of extended memory during POST Video Memory Total size of VGA memory Quiet Boot When Enabled the BIOS splash screen is displayed during Enabled startup Disabled Network Boot When Enabled the system can be booted from another PC on Enabled your LAN such as a remote server Disabled F12 Boot Menu When Enabled pressing the F12 key during POST bringsupa Disabled menu of devices that you can select to boot Enabled D2D Recovery Enables or disables disk to disk recovery D2D recovery is a Enabled method of restoring the system to factory configurations
94. ring key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Easy launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 9 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons left and right 10 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 13 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication for selected models Chapter 1 Closed Front View 0 00 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones speaker line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Left View Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 External display Connects to a display device VGA port e g external monitor LCD projector 3 a Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 4 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 5 icon S video TV out Connects to a television or display device with S video input NTSC PAL port 6 e USB 2 0 port Conne
95. rn the base unit over then loosen the eight screws on the lower cover 3 Use a plastic flat blade screwdriver to pry open the lower cover 50 Chapter 3 4 Remove the lower cover from the lower case Removing the DIMM See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 3 Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM 4 Remove the DIMM module Chapter 3 51 Removing the WLAN Board Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 3 Disconnect the antenna cable from the WLAN board then move the antenna away from the board 4 Remove the two screws A on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board 1 2 M2 x L4 2 Black 1 6 kgf cm 5 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket NOTE When attaching the antennas back to the WLAN board make sure the cable is routed properly 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 3 Remove the screw A securing the HDD assembly to the unit 1 M2x L4 1 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 4 Pull the HDD module out by pulling on the mylar attached to it 1 gently slide out the HDD module from its bay 2 NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heav
96. se the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement will occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No actions are necessary to be taken if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time 90 Chapter 4 Power On Self Test POST Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace a non defective FRU The error messages are listed in the coming pages to indicate the BIOS signals on the screen and the error symptoms classified by functions If the symptom is not included on the list please refer to Undetermined Problems 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 Chapter 4 91 Index of Error Messages Error Message List Stuck Key See Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on pa
97. ssage Index of Error Messages Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems System Block Diagram and Connector Locations System Block Diagram Board Layout Top View Bottom View 48 48 49 50 51 53 54 56 57 59 60 63 65 67 68 71 72 76 76 78 79 83 83 85 87 88 88 88 89 91 92 98 102 103 105 105 106 106 107 viii Hardware Gap Setting FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 109 Aspire 4715Z 4315 Exploded Diagram Aspire 4715Z FRU List No LX AL40C 013 Aspire 4715Z FRU List No LX AL10Y 001 003 015 Aspire 4315 FRU List No LX AKZOC 007 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 4715Z 4315 Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows Vista Compatibility Test Online Support Information 108 110 111 119 127 136 136 137 138 143 System Specification Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many feature Platform a a Intel Pentium processor T2310 T2330 1 MB L2 cache 1 46 1 60 GHz 533 MHz FSB or Celeron processor 530 540 550 1 MB L2 cache 1 73 1 86 2 GHz 533 MHz FSB supporting Intel 64 architecture Mobile Intel GL960 Express chipset Display and Graphics a a 0 0000 14 1 WXGA high brightness 200 nits Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16 ms response time supporting simultaneous multi window viewing
98. st settings for a new location while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs Empowering Technology Current Profile usi WLAN Connected W FiimRange Wei Networks Wi Fi Network B MIS 15FD2 v a 60 Connection Speed 11 Mbps LAN Connected E wein Em Profile Manager settings 16 Chapter 1 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management Chapter 1 17 Acer ePower Management Kl 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
99. t See See See See See See See See See e op mu Se PF mnm x 0 See 11 See 12 See 13 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49 Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 Removing the DIMM on page 51 Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 Removing the CPU on page 58 Removing the Keyboard on page 59 Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 Removing the LCD Module on page 61 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 63 14 Remove the two screws A from the launch board bracket 1 2 M2 x L4 2 Black 1 6 kgf om 15 Remove the bracket 66 Chapter 3 Removing the Touchpad Board Module SE PnNOaewn a See See See See See See See See See See See 12 13 14 See See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49 Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 Removing the DIMM on page 51 Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 Removing the CPU on page 58 Removing the Keyboard on page 59 Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 Removing th
100. tel ICH8 M chipset LAN controller Marvell Yukon 88E8039 PCI E Fast Ethernet Controller Modem controller Intel ICH8 M chipset Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8763L chipset Hard Disk Drive Interface Product Toshiba Western Digital Seagate Hitachi Travelstar 5K160 Model Name MK8 MK1 MK1 WD8 WD1 WD1 ST9 ST9 ST9 HTS HTS HTS 037 237 637 00B 200B 600B 8081 1208 1608 5416 5416 5416 GSX GSK GSK EVS EVS EVS 1AS 22A 21A 80J9 12J9 16 9 S S SAO SAO SAO 0 0 0 HTS 5425 80K9 SA0 0 Capacity GB 80 120 160 80 120 160 80 120 160 80 120 160 Form factor and 2 5 inch Serial ATA Interface type Bytes per sector 512 N A 512 512 Data heads 4 N A 3 4 Data disks 2 N A 2 2 Spindle speed 5400 5400 5400 5400 RPM 28 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface Buffer size MB 8 192 8 8 8 Media transfer 300 600 N A 540 rate Mbytes s max Interface transfer N A 150 MB s 150 MB s 150 MB s rate Mbytes s max Voltage 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 tolerance BIOS BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version v0 09 Supported protocols ACPI 1 0b 2 0 3 0 compliance PCI 2 2 System HDD Password Security Control INT 13h Extenstions PnP BIOS 1 0a SMBIOS 2 4 BIOS Boot Specification Simple Boot Flag 1 0 Boot Block PCI Bus
101. tem 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 1 O component OFh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management 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 2Eh 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 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization 94 Chapter 4
102. test items 3 Press F2 in the test items 4 Follow onscreen instructions 88 Chapter 4 Power System Check Do the following 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Connect the power adapter and check the power supply 3 Disconnect the power adapter and install the battery pack then check that power supply If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list Q Check the Power Adapter on page 89 Q Check the Battery Pack on page 89 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the system and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable 1 If the voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 If the voltage is within range do the following a Replace the System board b If the problem is not resolved see Undetermined Problems on page 103 c If the 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 if the adapter s power cord is properly connected to the System 4 If the operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack on page 89 Check the Battery Pack Do the following Using the software to identify whether a problem occurs while the battery pack during recharge or discharge 1 Open Power Management in the Control Panel 2 In Power Meter confirm if the parameters for Current Power
103. the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop 2 Select Tasks amp Scans 3 Select Run Scan to scan your system ra computer stan common read ares oen custo scan ot amos tas dil WeiCompieid St AI 4 When the scan is complete review the results of the scan NOTE For optimal security run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working For more information refer to the Norton Internet Security help files Chapter 1 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Intel Pentium Intel Pentium Intel Celeron M Intel Celeron M Intel Celeron M Dual Core Dual Core 530 Mobile 540 Mobile 550 Mobile T2310 Mobile T2330 Mobile Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Clock 1 46 GHz 1 60 GHz 1 73 GHz 1 86 GHz 2 0 GHz Speeds L2 Cache 1MB Front Side 533 MHz Bus System Board Major Chips System core logic Intel GL960 Express chipset Intel ICH8 M chipset HDD controller Intel ICH8 M chipset Memory controller Intel GL960 Express chipset Video controller Intel GL960 Express chipset Audio controller Codec ALC268 chipset PCMCIA controller In
104. ther technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list 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 Specification Features Your Acer Notebook Tour Front View Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Easy launch Buttons Touchpad Touchpad Basics Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad Windows Keys Hotkeys Special Keys Using the System Utilities Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology Password Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Acer GridVista dual display compatible Launch Manager Norton Internet Security Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility Entering BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Primary Menus BIOS Setup Navigation Keys Information Menu Main Menu Security Menu Cl
105. u 12 Chapter 1 Hotkeys 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 hotkeys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Fn F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager Acer ePower Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer 7 Fn F3 Y Zz CJ amp Management eManager Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt ea Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return lt Fn gt 4 lt F7 gt Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Speaker toggle Cp Fn F8 ya Turns the speakers on and off Fn lt gt gt Brightness up Increases the screen brightness lt Fn gt lt lt gt Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn SAP Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn V Volume down Decreases the sound volume Chapter 1 13 Special Keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the
106. ule on page 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 Removing the CPU on page 58 Removing the Keyboard on page 59 Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 Removing the LCD Module on page 61 Removing the LCD Bezel on page 77 Removing the Camera Board on page 78 Removing the Inverter Board on page 79 80 Chapter 3 15 Remove the two screws G securing the left and right LCD brackets to the LCD back cover 1 2 M2 5 x L6 2 Silver 2 5 kgf cm 16 Detach the LCD with the brackets from the back cover then turn it over 17 Detach the acetic tapes holding the FPC and camera cables to the back panel Chapter 3 81 18 Detach the acetic tapes holding the FPC cable to the edge of the LCD panel 19 Detach the acetic tape holding the camera cable to the LCD panel 20 Detach the acetic tape securing the FPC connector then disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel 82 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See
107. wer Cover on page 50 See Removing the DIMM on page 51 See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 See Removing the CPU on page 58 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 12 13 14 See Removing the LCD Module on page 61 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 63 Disconnect the USB FFC flat flexible cable from the mainboard Pull out the AC input cable and move away from the USB board t 70 Chapter 3 16 Remove the screw A on the USB board 1 M2 x L4 1 Black 1 6 kgf cm 17 Remove the USB board Removing the Mainboard See See See See See See See See See 0 See ef moe m p m x 11 See 12 See 13 See 14 See 15 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49 Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 Removing the DIMM on page 51 Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53 Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57 Removing the CPU on page 58 Removing the Keyboard on page 59 Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 Removing the LCD Module on page 61 Separatin
108. without Disabled using recovery CDs Chapter 2 37 Security Menu Informati Main Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear User Password Is Clear HDD Password Is Clear Supervisor Password controls access of the Enter whole setup utility Set User Password Enter It can be used to boot Set HDD Password Enter up when Password on boot is enabled Password on Boot Disabled Supervisor Password Is Indicates whether a supervisor password has been Clear or Set assigned User Password Is Indicates whether a user password has been Clear or Set assigned HDD Password Is Indicates whether a hard disk drive password has Clear or HDD Password Set been assigned Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to configure the supervisor password Set User Password Press Enter to configure the user password Set HDD Password Press Enter to configure the hard disk drive password Password on Boot Enables or disables security check during POST Disabled or Enabled NOTE Refer to the Removing a System Password on page 39 for more information on how to remove a password 38 Chapter 2 Setting a System Password 1 2 Use the up down keys to select a password parameter then press Enter A Password box appears Type a password then press Enter The password may consist of up to six alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9
109. y objects on top of it 5 Remove the two screws B on the HDD bracket 1 2 M3 x L4 2 Silver 3 0 kgf cm Chapter 3 53 6 Remove the hard disk drive Removing the Optical Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50 3 Remove the screw C on the bottom side of the unit as shown 1 M2 xL6 1 Black 2 0 kgf cm 4 Using the flat blade screwdriver press the end of the module forward then slide out the optical drive module from the main unit 54 Chapter 3 5 Remove the two screws E securing the optical bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module M2 xL2 5 2 Silver 1 6 kgf cm Chapter 3 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT y KEYBOARD CPU HEATSINK MODULE Y Y MIDDLE COVER CPU Y Fx4 LCD MODULE Ax3 y Cx10 Dx1 UPPER CASE Screwx4 Y Y Ax2 v Ax4 TOUCHPAD BRACKET LAUNCH SPEAKERS ASSEMBLY BOARD BRACKET y TOUCHPAD BOARD Ax2 Y AUDIO BOARD Ax1 v USB BOARD Ax2 Y MAINBOARD 1x2 Y MODEM BOARD Y RTC BATTERY v LOWER CASE 56 Chapter 3 Screw List A M2xL4 86

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