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1. Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal Standard 85KS Black Belgium change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal Standard 84KS Black Arabic English change location KB INT00 204 KB INT00 205 Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 190 Standard 84KS Black Israel change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal 00 179 Standard 85 5 Black Slovenia change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 184 Standard 85KS Black Polish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 186 Standard 85KS Black Luxembourgish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal 00 191 Standard 85 5 Black Irish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 196 Standard 85KS Black Finnish change location LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGA W 6M TG607 001 ANTENNA 3 WIRE W 0 3M CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGA NON GLARE 11 12105 009 AU B121EWO03 V5 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19 TG607 001 LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 3 60 TG607 003 WIRE W 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 3 60 TG607 004 WIRE W 0 3M CCD SUYIN LCD BEZEL ASSY W LOGO W CCD 60 TG607 005 94 Chapter 6 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGA W 6M TG607 002 ANTENNA 2 WIRE W CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGA NON GLARE 1 12105 009 AU B121EWO03 V5 L
2. One or two 60 80 100 120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive supporting Ultra DMA100 S M A R T Hybrid HDD Optical drive options DVD Super Multi double layer drive Blue ray drive slot load 5 in 1 card reader supporting Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture xD Supports 3G SIM Card 88 89 key keyboard with 101 102 key emulation Touchpad with 4 way scroll button Six Media keys Four easy launch buttons Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol VVoIP support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam 0 3 megapixel CMOS camera featuring 30 degree ergonomic rotation Acer VisageOn technology Acer PrimaLite technology Modem 56K V 90 V 92 WWDAA modem wake on ring ready support by S3 LAN gigabit Ethernet wake on LAN ready WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Integrated Kedron n 3945abg network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g n Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Two mini card slots one supports a wireless module the other a TV 3G or MPEG decoder module 3G SIM card support PC Card slot one Type 11 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD Four USB 2 0 ports Two mini card slots HDMI port IEEE 1394 port Chapter 1 Chapter 1 LD L ob pu EL DI tJ Fast infrared FIR port Ex
3. 2 a password in the Enter New Password field The password length can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 not case sensitive Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Press After setting the password the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Set 4 lf desired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 43 Removing a Password Follow these steps 1 Use 7 and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Press twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear 4 When you have changed the settings press 4 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Changing a Password 1 Use 7 and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password
4. ConhBrm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Type a password the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field 4 Press After setting the password the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Set 5 If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter 6 When you are done press fq to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following setup Notice Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses fr If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning AA Chapter 2 setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will display the following message setup Warning Password da nat match Re enter Password Chapter 2 45 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay 46 Information Main Security Boot priority order USB FDC IDE HDD ST980811AS S1 IDE CD Optiarc DVD RW AD 7530A P USB USB CDROM USB Exc
5. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Removing the Email Board 25 Remove the protective mylar sheet covering the email board 26 Disconnect the email board cable and remove the screw fastening the email board 27 Remove the email board Removing the Touchpad Board 28 Disconnect the touchpad cables 29 Remove the two screws fastening the touchpad board 30 Remove the touchpad board 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Launch Key Board 31 Remove the four screws fastening the launch key board 32 Disconnect the launch key board cable as shown 33 Remove the launch key board and disconnect the cable Removing the Speaker 34 Remove the speaker cable from the upper case 35 Remove the four screws fastening the speaker 36 Remove the speaker Chapter 3 65 Disassembling the LCD Module 1 Remove the six screw rubbers as shown Then remove the six screws fastening the LCD bezel Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module carefully n T a as e 4 Remove the six screws holding the LCD 5 Detach the two inverter cable connectors from the inverter board 6 Disconnect the CCD cable connector from the CCD board 7 Take out the LCD from the LCD panel 8 Remove the two screws fastening the left LCD bracket and detach it 66 Chapter 3 9 Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it 10 Disconnect the LCD cable
6. LL Fn lt gt lt 1 gt Hot key help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management 16 Displays help hot keys Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 18 Puts the computer in Sleep mode Chapter 1 lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and Display toggle lt gt lt gt Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Volume up Increases the speaker volume Volume down Decreases the speaker volume lt gt lt gt Brightness up Increases the screen brightness lt gt lt 4 gt Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness lt gt lt gt Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper center of your keyboard To type LJ LL I COCCI 00991900027 E LILLIILIILIL HELL 2 The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Hold lt Alt Gr gt and then pres
7. Picture Card xD Chapter 1 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones Headphones speaker Connects to audio line out devices e g line out jack with S PDIF speakers headphones support Increases and decreases the volume Left View 10 External display VGA Connects to a display device e g external port monitor LCD projector 1 2 Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network for selected models Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 4 lt 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera S video TV out NTSC Connects to a television or display device s PAL port with S video input USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB e mouse USB camera 4 pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices n PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card Chapter 1 Right View Rear view lGpticaldrive drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs slot load or tray load depending on model Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Kensington lock s
8. Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 84 Chapter 4 Intermtttent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists When analyzing an intermittent problem do the following 1 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 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 Chapter 4 83 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 69 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems ar
9. ICH8M north bridge south bridge Up to 2GB of DDR2 533 677 MHz memory upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules dual channel support Display and graphics 15 4 WXGA high brightness Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution 6 lamps 16 ms typical of off and 8 ms average gray to gray response time Simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer Vista supported Supporting NVIDIA PureVideo technology WMV HD High Definition MPEG 2 Hardware Acceleration integrated HDTV encoder dual link DVI Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4 0 OpenEXR High Dynamic Range HDR technology Unified Shader Architecture Geometry Instancing 2 0 SGI OpenGL 2 0 Optimizations and support SmartDimmer Technology and Express Dual independent display Q 16 7 million colors 20 1 LCD model Q 16 2 million colors 19 LCD model MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability X S video TV out NTSC PAL support Q X Acer Arcade featuring Acer CinemaVision and Acer ClearVision technologies Chapter 1 Audio Do DU Intel High Definition audio support Two built in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers 1W Realtek ALC268 Audio Code with Dolby Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Built in microphone VolP enabled Storage subsystem Input devices Communication D D Mini Cards I O Ports L J El
10. M470T6554EZ3 CE6 LF 1GB HYNIX DDRII 667 1GB KN 1GB0G 006 HYMP512S64CP8 Y5 LF 1GB NANYA DDRII 667 1GB KN 1GB03 014 NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C 0 09U 1GB SAMSUNG DDRII 667 1GB KN 1GBOB 011 M470T2953EZ3 CE6 LF HEATSINK m MISCELLANEOUS CCD CCD MODULE 0 3 SUYIN 57 607 002 5120 023 512 HYNIX DDRII 667 512MB KN 5120G 019 HYMP564S64CP6 Y5 LF SPEAKER SCERW EE SCREW M2 0 3 0 I NI NYLOK 86 A08V7 005 Chapter 6 97 SCREW 1 6 4 0 1 NI NYLOK 86 FR6V7 003 _ SCREW 2 0 6 BNI NYLOK 86 TG607 001 Pf SCREW M2 0 1 8 I NI NYLOK 86 TG607 002 l ee SCREW M2 0 1 5 I NI ANTI LOOSE 86 TG607 003 wn S SCREW M2 5 I BZN NYLOK 86 TG607 004 98 Chapter 6
11. NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are displayed Format HH MM SS with 24 hour format hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to 640MB Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory size 1MB Video Memory Shows the Video memory size DJ Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed Option Enabled or Disabled not shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled Enabled Customer Logo is displayed and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled Customer Logo is not displayed and Summary Screen is enabled Power on display Auto During power process the system will Option Auto or Both detect if any display device is connected on external video port If any external display device is connected the power on display will be in CRT or projector only mode Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode Both Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system s external video port for an external CRT or projector Network Boot Enables disables the syste
12. continuity and installation 4 Ifthe operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack on page 71 70 Chapter 4 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 Check out the Power Management in Control Panel 2 Power Meter confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct 3 Repeat the steps 1 2 for both battery and adapter 4 This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging From Hardware 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 ground See the following figure 3 the voltage is still less than 7 5 Vdc after recharging replace the battery To check the battery charge operation use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the touchpad cab
13. eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status Furthermore Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system so your computer runs faster smoother and better Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users Item Value Manufacturer Product Name Operating System Processor System Memory Hard Drive 1 CD DVD Drive 1 Video Total Available Graphics Audio Ethernet Card 1 Wireless LAN Card 1 Serial Number Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam Acer inc Microsoft Windows Vista Business Intel R Care TM 2 Duo CPU T7300 1GB Hitachi HTS541612J95400 ATA Device HL DT ST DVDRAM GSA T20M Mobile Intel R 965 Express Chipset Family 251 MB Realtek High Definition Audio Broadcom MetLink TM Gigabit Ethernet Intel R PROMireless 3845ABG Network 802D8511F150D711 48CE001636E42243 ZU105K02C1710000C52500 26 Chapter 1 C Rubber grip selected models only Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen OR Click Start gt All programs gt Acer gt Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears HH acer Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolution To change the capture resolution click the dis
14. users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager Chapter 1 13 Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable Mail Email application user programmable User programmable Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad VIT 1 2 4 4 Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor 1 Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button B Use the fingerprinter 3 to enroll the computer with registered fingerprint This recognition device helps prevent unauthorized access by others Execute Click twice quickly mouse button Drag Click and hold then Tap twice at the use finger on the same speed as touchpad to drag double clicking a the cursor mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and Access context Click once menu Log in with Swipe your finger authorized over the fingerprint fingerprinter NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Tap twice at the same speed a
15. utility and select the Help or Tutorial function 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 do not initialize the Empowering Technology password you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time Acer eNet Management 18 Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in variety of locations To access this utility either click on the Acer eNet Management icon on your notebook or start the program from the Start menu You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs Chapter 1 Current Profile Connected Wi Fi in Range 2 Wi Fi Network s Wi Fi Network HG2414 v 60 Connection Speed 11 Mbps LAN Disconnected 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 s
16. A1 SAMSUNG CMO M190A1 LTN190 M2 L01 NON LTM190 M2 L03 GLARE 000 NON GLARE L01 G GLARE TYPE GLARE TYPE Screen Diagonal mm 19 1 inches 19 1 inches 19 1 inches 19 1 inches Active Area mm 304 1x228 1 304 1x228 1 304 1x228 1 Display resolution pixels 1440x900 1440x900 1440x900 1440x900 WXGA WXGA WXGA WXGA Pixel Pitch 0 297x0 297 0 099x0 297 0 297x0 297 Pixel Arrangement R G B Vertical R G B Vertical R G B Vertical R G B Vertical Stripe Stripe Stripe Stripe Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White Normally White Typical White Luminance cd m 300 300 300 300 also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity N A 70 Contrast Ratio 300 300 250 250 Response Time Optical Rise Time Fall Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD 3 3V Typ 3 3V Typical Power Consumption watt 5 6 5 7 N A N A Physical Size mm 317 3x242 0x6 317 3x242 0x5 317 3x242 0x6 317 3 242 0 6 0 9 5 Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS Chapter 1 35 36 LCD 15 4 inch Support Color Viewing Angle degree Horizontal Right Left Vertical Upper Lower Temperature Range C Operating Storage shipping LCD Inverter 262K colors 262 144 RGB 6 bit data driver 45 45 15 35 to 50 to 50 20 to 60 25 to 60 262 144 40 40 20 40 to 50 20 to 60 to 50 20 to 60 AC Adaptor Input rating Maximum input AC current Maximu
17. Aspire 5920G Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire Chapla 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 Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Penti
18. DD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB KH 16001 026 19160821 9 1134 190 Venus SATA LF F W 3 ALD HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 4200rpm 200GB KH 20004 001 MK2035GSS Gemini SATA LF F W DK022A KEYBOARD Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 171 Standard 84KS Black US International change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal 00 172 Standard 84 5 Black US International Hebrew change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 173 Standard 85KS Black UK change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 174 Standard 85KS Black Turkish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 175 Standard 84KS Black Thailand change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 176 Standard 85KS Black Swiss G change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 177 Standard 85KS Black Swedish change location 92 Chapter 6 Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal Standard 85KS Black Spanish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 178 KB INT00 180 Standard 85KS Black Slovak change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal 00 181 Standard 85 5 Black SLO CRO change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 182 Standard 84KS Black Russian change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal 00 183 Standard 85 5 Black Portuguese cha
19. DP AP 06501 010 65KB DBRF LF ADAPTER LSE 65W 5150335 1957 06506 004 LF YELLOW LF ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE ON PA1650 AP 06503 013 02 QY LF BATTERY Battery SANYO TM 2007A Li lon 3S2P 6 4000mAh Main COMMON Y 8030 Battery SONY 2007 Li lon 352 6 cell 4000mAh Main COMMON G4E LIP6233ACPC SY6 Battery SANYO TM 2007A Li lon 3S2P 00603 040 6 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON IC8030 Battery LI ION MYNA 2 6CELL2 4 BT 00604 005 SONYPACK 4 800 Battery SONY TM 2007A Li lon 3S3P BT 00904 003 SONY 9 cell 7200mAh Main COMMON BOARD MODEM BOARD FOXCONN 54 TG607 001 T60M951 00 BLUETOOTH MODULE T60H928 01 54 7 001 MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD 802 11 KI GLNO1 001 B G MOW1 INTEL MM872612 MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD 802 11 KI GLNO1 002 B G MOW2 INTEL MM872659 MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD 802 11 KI GLNO1 003 B G ROW INTEL MM874511 MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD 802 11 KI GLNO1 004 B G JPN WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802 11BG KI GLN01 005 INTEL 3945BG INTEL WIRELESS WIFI LINK 4965ANG KI KDNO1 001 MOW1 886224 INTEL WIRELESS WIFI LINK 4965ANG KI KDNO1 002 MOW2 MM 886220 INTEL WIRELESS WIFI LINK 4965 KI KDNO1 003 ROW MM 886434 INTEL WIRELESS WIFI LINK 4965ANG KI KDNO1 004 JP MM 886437 WIRELESS LAN CARD FOXCONN 54 AZL07 001 T60h976 00 MINI 88 Chapter 6 FUNCTION BOARD 55 TG607 001 TOUCHPAD BOARD W FINGER PRINT 55 607 002 USB BOA
20. Empowenng Teche Deters E Mail J ww E Imemet Browser Launch Manager Launch Merger Launch Buttons You access the Launch Manager clicking Start gt All Programs gt Launch Manager to start the application Chapter 1 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Intel Core Duo processor 4 L2 cache 1 66 1 83 2 2 16 GHz 800 MHz FSB or higher Core logic Intel PM965 Chipset CPU package Intel 479 pin Micro FCPGA CPU core voltage 0 725 1 25V CPU Fan True Value Table w m 6 m 9 E BIOS BoSWm S _ Supported protocols ACPI 1 0b 2 0 3 0 PCI 2 2 System HDD Password Security Control INT 13h Extensions PnP BIOS 1 0a SMBIOS 2 4 Simple Boot Flag 1 0 Boot Block PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification USB1 1 2 0 IEEE 1394 1 0 USB 1394 CD ROM Boot Up support PC Card 95 PCMCIA 3 0 Compliant Device IrDA 1 0 Intel AC97 CNR Specification 2 0 PXE Preboot Execution Environment BIS 1 0 Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology BIOS password control Set by setup manual NOTE If you need to check PXE version press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function After that power off the system and remove the HDD Last reboot the laptop Then yo
21. F 185NIT 25MS LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 2 60 607 006 WIRE W 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 2 60 TG607 007 WIRE W 0 3M CCD SUYIN LCD BEZEL ASSY WILOGO WICCD 60 TG607 005 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGA W O 6M TG607 003 ANTENNA W 0 3M CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGA NON GLARE 11 12105 009 AU B121EW03 V5 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD COVER ASSY W O ANTENNA W 60 TG607 008 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W O ANTENNA W 60 TG607 009 0 3M CCD SUYIN LCD BEZEL ASSY W LOGO W CCD 60 TG607 005 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 NEM NE AU B121EWO03 V5 LF 185NIT 25 5 convener sono _ oto _ jcosmekeTWiGE L pereo jcosmekerWiGE R j _ AU B121EWO03 V5 LF 185NIT 25 5 cbmWERTERBOND _ _ ms LCD BRACKET WIHINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 Chapter 6 Wa LCD BRACKET WIHINGE R 33 TG607 002 LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGAG W 6M TG607 004 ANTENNA 3 WIRE W CCD LCD 12 1 IN WXGAG GLARE AU 1 12105 008 B121EW03 V4 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19 TG607 001 LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 3 60 TG607 003 WIRE W 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 3 60 TG607 004 WIRE W 0 3M CCD SUYIN LCD BEZEL ASSY W LOGO W CCD 60 TG607 005 LCD BRACKET W HIN
22. F W O BEZEL DVD CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X HLDS KO 0240D 005 GCC T10N PATA LF W O BEZEL ODD BRACKET 33 TG607 004 DVD CDRW COMBO BEZEL 42 6607 006 DVD RW DRIVE DVD RW SUPER MULTI MODULE 6M TG607 008 DVD SUPER MULTI TRAY IN HLDS KU 0080D 027 GSA T20N LF W O BEZEL DVD SUPER MULTI TRAY IN KU 00807 055 PANASONIC UJ 850 U LF W O BEZEL DVD SUPER MULTI TRAY IN PHILIPS KU 0080D 027 DS 8A1P LF W O BEZEL OPTICAL BRACKET 33 TG607 004 DVD SUPER MULTI BEZEL 42 6607 007 HDD HARD DISK DRIVE 80GB HGST 2 5 5400RPM SATA HTS541680J9SA00 SURUGA B LF F W C70P KH 08007 021 80GB TOSHIBA 2 5 5400 80GB MK8037GSX Gemini BS SATA LF F W DL230J KH 08004 010 80GB WD 2 5 5400rpm 80GB WD800BEVS 22RST0 ML80 SATA LF F W 04 01G04 KH 08008 033 24 6 120GB HGST 2 5 5400RPM SATA HTS541612J9SA00 SURUGA B LF F W C70P 120GB TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 120GB KH 12007 010 KH 12004 006 MK1237GSX Gemini BS SATA LF F W DL130J 120GB WD 2 5 5400rpm 120GB KH 12008 018 WD1200BEVS 22RSTO ML80 SATA LF F W 04 01G04 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 120GB KH 12001 031 ST9120822AS 9S1133 190 Venus SATA LF F W 3 ALD 160GB HGST 2 5 5400RPM SATA KH 16007 011 HTS541616J9SA00 SURUGA B LF F W C70P 160GB TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB KH 16004 001 MK1637GSX Gemini BS SATA LF F W DLO30J 160GB WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB KH 16008 019 WD1600BEVS 22RSTO ML80 SATA LF F W 04 01G04 H
23. GE R 33 TG607 002 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGAG W 6M TG607 005 ANTENNA 2 WIRE W CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGAG GLARE AU LK 12105 008 B121EW03 V4 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19 TG607 001 LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 MEN E E mas EE mE LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 2 WIRE W 0 3M CCD BISON WWG ss WIRE W 0 3M CCD SUYIN ASSYWLOGOWOCD _ C RCDBRACKETWINOE L _ L s LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGAG W O 6M TG607 006 ANTENNA W 0 3M CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGAG GLARE AU LK 12105 008 B121EW03 V4 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19 TG607 001 LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 LCD COVER ASSY W O ANTENNA W 160 607 008 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W O ANTENNA W 160 607 009 0 3M CCD SUYIN 4 LCD 12 1 IN WXGAG GLARE AU B121EW03 V4 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 96 Chapter 6 LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGAG GLARE AU 11 12105 008 B121EW03 V4 LF 185NIT 25MS MEN 1 CDINVERERBORD 910607001 14 _ LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 MAINBOARD 965GM SATA UMA W MB TG606 001 CARD READER W O CPU MEMORY KN 51203 032 Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 512MB
24. Interface Vendor amp Seagate 40G ST9402112A Model Name Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9ATOO WD WD400UE 22HCTO Samsung M40MP0402H Capacity MB 40000 Right side Seagate ST96812A TOSHIBA MK8025GAS Seagate ST960821A HITACHI 5421280 9 00 Toshiba MK6025GAS SEAGATE 19808210 HGST HTS541260H9ATOO SEAGATE ST98823A WD WD600UE 22HCTO TOSHIBA MK8026GAX HGST HTS541280H9ATOO WD WD800UE 22HCTO 60000 80000 Bytes per 512 512 512 sector Data heads 2 3 for Hitachi and Seagate 4 for Hitachi 4 for Toshiba 3 for Seagate Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface Drive Format Spindle speed 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA ATAPI 6 ATA 6 ATA ATAPI 6 ATA 6 ATA ATA 6 ATA 6 Max media 372 350 350 transfer rate disk buffer Mbytes s Data transfer 100 MB Sec 100 MB Sec 100 MB Sec rate Ultra 5 Ultra mode 5 Ultra mode 5 host buffer Mbytes s DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 tolerance DVD Dual Interface Vendor amp model name LITEON SOSW 833S PIONEER DVR K16RA Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 8Mbytes sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE ATAPI compatible Applicable disc format Support disc formats 1 Reads data in eac
25. RD 55 1G607 003 LED BOARD 55 1G607 004 PWR CORD V943B30001218008 2 A03V7 006 DANISH 3P PWR CORD ISR 1 8M 3PBLK 27 50 7 002 2010008 038 PWR CORD V50CB3T3012180QD TW 27 99 7 002 110V 3P POWER CORD SWI 1 8M 3PBLACK 27 99 7 004 2010008 011 POWER CORD IT 1 8 3PBLACK 27 99 7 005 2010008 008 POWER CORD S A 1 8 3BLACK 27 148 7 001 FZ010008 006 POWER CORD US 3PIN ROHS 27 7 001 CORD EU 1 8 27 7 001 010008 010 POWER CORD UK 1 8M 27 7 003 FP010008 013 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50 TG607 001 FFC CABLE FUNCTION B TO MB 50 TG607 002 O gt 00 m FFC CABLE LED B TO MB 50 TG607 003 FINGER PRINT TP BOARD CABLE 50 TG607 004 O ET s CASE COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY m B UPPER CASE FOR FP W TP TP 60 TG607 001 CABLE LOWER CASE W SPEAKER MODEM 60 76607 002 CABLE mE m WE u mE MM u CPU PROCESSOR CPU Intel Core2Dual T7100 1 86 KC 71001 DTP 2M 800 SLA4A CPU Intel Core2Dual T7300 PGA 2 06 KC 73001 DTP 4M 800 SLA45 CPU Intel Core2Dual T7500 2 2G KC 75001 DTP 4M 800 SLA44 0 Chapter 6 COMBO MODULE CPU Intel Core2Dual T77500 2 46 77001 4M 800 SLA44 DVD CDRW COMBO MODULE 6M TG607 007 DVD CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X SONY 0240 005 CRX880A L
26. Socket Fan Connector VGA Jack Ethernet Controller USB Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector DC IN Connector DIMM Socket DIMM Socket North Bridge HDMI Connector S Video Connector USB Connector 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 x C ipa CN26 CN28 CN30 U34 U32 U31 CN32 CN39 CN35 VR1 CN30 CN37 CN36 CN38 U37 IEEE 1394 Connector Optical Disk Drive Connector South Bridge Audio Codec SATA HDD Connector Speaker Connector Volume Dial Headphones Speaker Line out Jack Microphone in Jack Line in Jack 5 in 1 Card Reader Infrared Sensor Chapter 1 Bottom View 1 CN2 12 U7 DDR2 SDRAM IC 2 CN1 LCD Connector 13 9 Card Bus Socket 3 CN3 MDC Connector 14 U11 4 CN5 Email Board Connector 15 U10 Touchpad Connector Winbond 5 CN4 Power Board Connector 16 CN16 Subwoofer Connector 6 CN6 Keyboard Connector 17 CN11 MSC Connector 7 U4 Audio Codec 18 U19 8 U6 DDR2 SDRAM IC 19 CN12 9 CN7 Bluetooth Connector 20 LED2 HDD LED 10 CN8 Wireless Connector 21 LED3 Battery LED 11 U8 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new Aspire computer Front View Built in camera 0 3 megapixel web camera for video communication Power button Turns the computer on and 4 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 8 Chapter 1 5 Wireless communication Enables di
27. T Error Message on others page 72 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent Use the customer reported symptoms and go to problems Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 72 Intermittent Problems on page 83 Undetermined Problems on page 84 Chapter 4 67 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller driver or diskette A write enabled diagnostic diskette is required NOTE Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive reconnect the diskette connector on the system board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive DVD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board External CD ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller drive or CD ROM Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached to it The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and
28. Thermal Module and the LCD Module To access the intenal laptop components you have to first remove the back panel 1 Remove the nine screws fastening the back panel 2 Lift the back panel up as shown Removing the HDD Module 3 Pull out the HDD tab 4 Pull up the HDD module by the two brackets as shown 5 Pull out the HDD module as shown ar il ily 1 Bane 1 Removing the ODD Module 6 Remove the screw fastening the ODD module 7 Use flat screwdriver to gently push out the ODD module Removing the Memory and Wireless LAN Card 8 Pull out the snaps securing the memory in place The memory will pop up 56 T 1 J nS ili iid e ij Chapter 3 9 Remove the memory from the DIMM socket If the notebook has two memory then repeat this step 10 Disconnect the main and auxiliary antenna from the wireless LAN card 11 Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card 12 Take out the wireless LAN card from the main unit Removing the VGA Board and Thermal Module 13 Remove the four screws fastening the VGA board 14 Take out the VGA board from the main unit 15 Disconnect the system fan cable as shown Chapter 3 57 58 16 Unscrew the four spring screws and remove the two screws fastening the thermal module 17 Remove one screw from inside the battery compartment 18 Lift the lower case
29. and take out the thermal module from the main unit Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module 1 Disconnect the speaker DC In and system fan cables 2 Turn the notebook over and gently pry up the keyboard as shown 3 Lift the keyboard up and towards you 4 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board and remove the keyboard from the main unit 5 Disconnect the media button Bluetooth and Wireless cables 6 Turn the notebook over again and remove the fourteen screws securing the lower case assembly to the upper case assembly 7 Remove the power board cover as shown Disconnect the LCD module and microphone cables Chapter 3 59 60 9 Pull out the wireless LAN antennas from the cable holders as shown 10 Remove the four screws securing the hinges 11 Detach the LCD module from the main unit Chapter 3 Disassembling the Untt Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1 Remove the two screws fastening the upper case assembly to the lower case assembly 2 Carefully detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly Ex Ex SQ z s s Ex ER Ex s Ex Es Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Removing the Power Board 3 Remove the three screws fastening the power board 4 Disconnect the power board ca
30. ble as shown 5 Remove the power board 6 Disconnect the cable from the power board Removing the Bluetooth Module 7 Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the main board 8 Remove the two screws fastening the bluetooth module 9 Remove the bluetooth module and disconnect the cable from the module Chapter 3 61 Removing the Subwoofer 10 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the main board 11 Remove the four screws fastening the subwoofer 12 Remove the subwoofer Removing the MDC Card Module 13 Disconnect the MDC card cable from the main board 14 Remove the two screws fastening the MDC card module 15 Remove the MDC card module 62 Chapter 3 Removing the USB Board 16 Remove the screw fastening the USB board 17 Lift the USB board and disconnect the USB board cable 18 Remove the USB board n h j L a bap Removing the CPU 19 Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock Turn counter clockwise 20 Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully Removing the Main Board 21 Remove the MSC cable and the screw fastening the main board to the lower case 22 Remove the main board Chapter 3 Removing the DC Cable and Jack 23 Turn over the lower case and use a flat screwdriver to gently push the DC jack upwards 24 Turn the lower case over again and remove the DC cable and jack
31. e found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module Qj PC Cards Power on the computer D Jo cd Lt Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU iV 9n eS um If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU System board LCD assembly 84 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 1 CN15 Battery Connector 16 CN26 IEEE 1394 Connector 2 U22 CPU Socket 17 CN28 Optical Disk Drive Connector 3 CN20 Fan Connector 18 CN30 4 CN13 VGA Jack 19 U34 South Bridge 5 CN14 Ethernet Controller 20 U32 Audio Codec 6 CN18 USB Connector 21 U31 CN19 Wireless LAN Card Connector 22 CN32 SATA HDD Connector 8 PJ1 DC IN Connector 23 CN39 9 CN25 DIMM Socket 24 CN35 Speaker Connector 10 CN23 DIMM Socket 25 VR1 Volume Dial 11 U29 North Bridge 26 CN30 Headphones Speaker Line out Jack 12 U30 27 CN37 Microphone in Jack 13 CN21 HDMI Connector 28 CN36 Line in Jack 14 CN22 S Video Connector 29 CN38 5 in 1 Card Reader 15 CN23 USB Connector 30 U37 Infrared Sensor Chapter 5 85 Bottom View CN2 CN1 CN3 CN5 O N gt CN4 CN6 U4 U6 CN7 CN8 U8 a O CO N O 86 LCD Connector MDC Connector Emai
32. enabled Press F12 during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T7300 2 00GHz CPU Speed 2000 MHz IDE1 Model Name 517980811 5 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name Optiarc DVD RW AD 7530A System BIOS Version v0 2412 VGA BIOS Version nVidia 0 84 41 00 08 Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Acer UUID XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Chapter 2 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options Info Main System Devices Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions Tochoose a menu use the cursor left right keys To choose a parameter use the cursor up down keys 14 To change the value of a parameter press A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press to expand this item Press while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu In any menu you can load default settings by pressing 5 You can also press fo to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility NOTE You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen Help for parameters are found the Item Specific Help
33. ettings 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 Chapter 1 19 Profile Manager Auto Profile Manager Acer ePower Management i i Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface To launch it select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface AC Mode Adapter mode The default setting is Maximum Performance You can adjust CPU speed LCD brightness and other settings or click on buttons to turn the following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus FireWire 1394 Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported DC Mode Battery mode There are three pre defined profiles Balanced Power Saver and High Performance You can also define the power plan optimized for your needs To create new power plan 1 ue 20 Select a predefined power plan and click the icon shown lower left hand side Enter the name for the newly created power plan Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to what you want Change the display and sleep settings as desired Click OK to apply the setting A new power plan is created Chapter 1 Battery status For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the time shown in the Remaining Battery Life field f AcerePowerManagemen
34. from the LCD 11 Detach the CMOS cable from the LCD cover and remove the CMOS module Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1 Remove the four screws holding the HDD hard disk drive case two on each side 2 Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the HDD case Disassembling the ODD Module 1 Remove the two screws holding the optical bracket 2 Then remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive Chapter 3 67 68 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation 3 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to Power failure The power indicator does not go Power System Check on page 69 on or stay on POST does not complete No beep or error Power On Self Test POST Error Message on codes are indicated page 72 Undetermined Problems on page 84 POST detects an error and displayed messages Message List on page 73 On screen Other symptoms i e LCD display problems or Power On Self Test POS
35. gnostic memory in the test items Press F2 in the test items Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector loose connection can cause an error Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 1 2 3 Remove battery pack Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list Q Check the Power Adapter on page 70 Q Check the Battery Pack on page 71 Chapter 4 69 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable See the following figure Pin 1 19 to 20 5V 3 NE Pin 2 OV Ground 2 1 1 If the voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 Ifthe voltage is within the range do the following X Replace the System board Q problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 84 voltage is not correct go to the next step NOTE An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect 3 the power on indicator does not light up check the power cord of the power adapter for correct
36. h CD ROM CD ROM XA CD 1 Video CD CD Extra and CD Text Reads data in Photo CD single and Multi session Reads standard CD DA Reads and writes CD R discs Reads and writes CD RW discs Reads and writes in each DVD R RW Ver 1 1 Reads data in each DVD ROM and DVD R Ver 2 0 for Authoring Reads and writes in each DVD R Ver 2 0 for general DVD RW and DVD R RW Ver1 1 Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V 5 Operating Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC888S Chapter 1 34 Audio Interface Internal speaker Quantity Yes 2 1 5W speakers Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10 IRQ11 USB Port PCMCIA Port System Board Major Chips Wireless 802 11 a b g n Kedron n 3945 Keyboard Keyboard controller KBC8769LDG Chapter 1 Keyboard Total number of keypads 88 89 key Windows logo key Yes Internal amp external keyboard work Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly Yes simultaneously Battery Vendor amp model name BATTERY PACK SANYO LI ION 8 CELL2 4 4800MAH BATTERY PACK SONY LI ION 8CELL2 4 4800MAH BATTERY PACK SIMPLO LI ION 8 CELL2 4 4800MAH BATTERY PACK PANASONIC LI ION 8 CELL2 4 4800MAH s _ LCD 15 4 inch Vendor amp model name SAMSUNG CMO M190
37. hen set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password When user password is set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters Set Hard Disk Password Press Enter to set the hard disk password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not Disabled or Enabled while the events defined in this group happened The following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompted to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the supervisor user or hard disk password 1 Use 7 and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password
38. ing system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank But you can see POST on an external CRT No beep power on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST No beep during POST but system runs correctly Chapter 4 Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 69 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM LED board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 69 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly System board Speaker System board 15 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes ws sss set postitg 0 Fics CPU registers __ Fea Pu cache gm ee eesto POST vaes O OOOO PFs Power Management s values pF Restore CPU control word during warm boot Fite Bus Mastering devices Fite c
39. ipherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Remove the battery pack 52 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page 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 system board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order D 5 1 1 2 B 1 D 1 F 1 C 2 LCD hinges to logic D 2 LCD hinges to logic 2 on bottom side C 8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C 2 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on upper side Chapter 3 53 G 1 for 15 G 2 for 15 4 G 2 for 15 4 F 8 4 on left 4 on right Screw List SCREW M2 5 3 NL 86 TAVV5 001 SCREW M2 5 6 NL 86 TAVV5 002 SCREW M2 5 10 NL 86 TAVV5 003 SCREW M2 5 15 NL 86 TAVV5 004 SCREW 2 2 2 86 TAVV5 005 SCREW M2 3 NL 86 TAVV5 006 SCREW M2 4 86 TAVV5 007 SCREW M3 4 NL 86 TAVV5 008 SCREW D SUB 4 X40 1 5 NL 86 TAVV5 009 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Unlock the battery lock move the battery lock to the right 2 Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery Chapter 3 55 Removing the HDD Modules ODD Module Memory Wireless LAN Card VGA Board
40. l Board Connector Power Board Connector Keyboard Connector Audio Codec DDR2 SDRAM IC Bluetooth Connector Wireless Connector 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 U7 CN9 U11 U10 Winbond CN16 CN11 U19 CN12 LED2 LED3 DDR2 SDRAM IC Card Bus Socket Touchpad Connector Subwoofer Connector MSC Connector HDD LED Battery LED Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Untt List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Aspire Chapla Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it Chapter 6 87 Aspire Chapla Exploded Diagram ADAPTER ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN Delta SA
41. les 2 Replace the touchpad 3 Replace the system board After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement can occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time Chapter 4 71 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 72 POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace a non defective FRU This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer If the symptom is not listed see Undetermined Problems on page 84 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about a hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate a problem with a device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or co
42. lot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Chapter 1 11 Base view cooling fan Note Do not cover or obstruct ih opening of the fan Enables the motheboard to stay cool even after prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators ET eren rmt i J The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up 12 Chapter 1 Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active Lights when Num Lock is activated Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Lights up when the computer is on Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged ER Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication EM Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication NOTE 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Easy Launch Buttons To the right of the keyboard there are three easy launch buttons Web browser mail and one user programmable button You can also find an Empowering Key e located above the keyboard Press run the Acer Empowering Technology The mail Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by
43. luded from boot order Keys used to view or configure devices Up and Down arrows select a device lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down f and lt r gt specifies the device fixed or removable x exclude or include the device to boot Shift 1 enables or disables a device 1 4 Loads default boot sequence Item Specific Help Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Security Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS Discard Changes Save Changes The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Chapter 2 47 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use
44. m boot from LAN Option Enabled or Disabled remote server F12 Boot Menu Enables disables Boot Menu during POST Option Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables disables 020 Recovery function The Option Enabled or Disabled function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults NOTE The sub items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases Chapter 2 41 Security 42 The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized USE Information Main Supervisor Password Is User Password ls Hard Disk Password Status Set User Password Set Hard Disk Password Password on boot Security Clear Clear Clear Enter Enter Enter Disabled Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses to the setup utility Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set Hard Disk Password Status Shows the setting of the hard disk password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password W
45. m input AC current AC current 90V AC to 264V AC 47Hz to 63Hz Inrush current a _ 15VAC System Power Management 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 Working G0 S0 Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state Suspend to RAM S3 Save to Disk S4 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD ROM Power Down Super Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to
46. ne long two short beeps on checksum failure Set time of day Oe 2 _ E OO Geb p EE LEE POST done prepare to boot operating system Terminate QuietBoot optional www Initialize DMI parameters iy Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Check password optional y m Gm tie POST anager PEN gm mazer Fates err slay 5 Diss doting fom c Chapter 4 Initialize security engine optional D2h Chapter 4 Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment 19 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 80 LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work LCD is too dark LCD bright
47. ness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed Indicator Related Symptoms Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system the inverter board runs correctly Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation The system doesn t power on The system doesn t power off Inverter board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 69 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 69 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 69 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds System board Chapter 4 Power Related Sym
48. nge location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 185 Standard 85KS Black Norwegian change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 187 Standard 84KS Black Korean change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 188 Standard 88KS Black Japanese change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 189 Standard 85KS Black Italian change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 192 Standard 85KS Black Hungarian change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 193 Standard 84KS Black Greek change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 194 Standard 85KS Black German change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 195 Standard 85KS Black French change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 197 Standard 85KS Black Dutch change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 198 Standard 85KS Black Danish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 199 Standard 85KS Black Czech change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INT00 201 Standard 84KS Black Traditional Chinese change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 202 Standard 85KS Black Canadian French change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Chapla Internal KB INTOO 202 Standard 85KS Black Brazilian Portuguese change location Chapter 6
49. o Start gt All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below ENE EE Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently AcerGridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop 28 Chapter 1 NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value sc MONE single verticals LH Triple primary at left H primary at right Grid Display 1 i Display Options About Exil poe LT oF ir 1 LI TH TIU E i 4 kl i iu Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons see their locations mentioned in Easy rh Launch Manager Betton Confiqursbon i creat E
50. on file specific password when encrypting a file NOTE The password used 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 22 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management gt Initialize Supervisor Password The Supervisor Password serves two purposes 1 To grant access to the Personal Secure Disk 2 provide you with a ast resort to decrypt any files previously encrypted Please record and keep itin a secure place and never disclose it to anvone else Fingerprint profile is not initialized vet Password replacement by Fingerprint disabled Initialize Supervisor Password Enter Supervisor Password Confirm password prex 27 Acer eDataSecurity Management II 2 File Encryption Enter a password 4 to 12 characters 2 Confirm password Fingerprint profile is not initialized yet Password replacement by Fingerprint disabled Files already encrypted will not be encrypted again Warning about Desktop Search Tools Powered by lt a Acer eDataSecurity Management File Decryption Password Open the file af
51. ontroler Initialize cache before memory autosize OO SeESsemenrgserb4OB O ww TF POST Memory Manager wr 2Eh 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus 2Fh 77 Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus toz Peer Dispatch Manager U 0 S wssemBOSRON E E Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization 76 Chapter 4 N SES I oO m cdo contiguration against CMOS m ar iii at vi adaptors in ystems p 8p Sm ice ISAO 5Ah Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP 6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery EE EE EE EE EE EE EE Hm PF C onbear Super VO pons and Fate POST devoe inaizaton J tet andra external RS232 pons Feria conte _ Fett andra externa peal pors TF ae Pcompatbe PaP ISA devices tae EE Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh Chapter 4 Fixup Multi Processor table Check for SMART drive optional Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Search for option ROMs O
52. part of the screen Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values Please note that system information is subject to different models 38 Chapter 2 Information Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU 17300 0 2 00GHz CPU Speed 2000 MHz Model Name ST980811AS IDE1 Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name Optiarc DVD RW AD 7530A System BIOS Version v0 2412 VGA BIOS Version nVidia 0 84 41 00 08 Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name Acer UUID XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX NOTE The system information is subject to different models UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting UUID 32bytes Chapter 2 39 Mam The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information and also includes basic setup parameters It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters 40 Information System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power On Display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery 11 Main Security Item Specific Help Tab lt Shift Tab gt or lt Enter gt selects field 640 KB Shows system base mem 19 03 49 04 25 2007 1022 MB Shows extended memory size 512MB Enabled Auto Enabled Disabled Enabled F5 F6 Enter
53. played resolution button to select the desired resolution Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger IM application To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam open the IM service then select the video webcam feature You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world Chapter 1 27 Using the System Utilities NOTE The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only Acer GridVista dual display compatible NOTE This feature is only available on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical of your monitors Display 2 Multiple Monitors XXX Screen resolution Color quality Less _ More hest 32 bit 1280 by 1024 pixels 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 t
54. ptoms Battery can t be charged See Check the Battery Pack on page 71 Battery pack System board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then actual size reboot system DIMM System board Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no sound Audio driver comes from the computer Speaker System board Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound Speaker System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation See Save to Disk S4 on page 45 Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter hibernation mode and Press Fn r4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode four short beeps every minute Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode after See Save to Disk S4 on page 45 closing the LCD LCD cover switch System board The system doesn t resume from hibernation See Save to Disk S4 on page 45 mode Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t resume from standby mode 5 Save to Disk S4 page 45 after opening the LCD LCD co
55. reconfigure system time then reboot system RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board 73 74 Error Message List Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Previous boot incomplete Default configuration Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility used RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility CMOS DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See External Diskette Drive Check on page 68 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error Cache disabled System board CPU ID System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM Device Address Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Failing Bits nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I O device IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Operat
56. rrect the error Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Equipment Configuration Error Causes 1 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error Memory Error at xxxx xxxx xxxxh R xxxxh W xxxxh Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOSCheksumEmo Checksum Error 110 disabled Incorrect password is specified No error code Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show No error code Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system not show message Error Message List Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn System RAM Failed at offset nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn System battery is dead Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System timer error Chapter 4 Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to
57. s double clicking the drag the cursor 14 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded keypad separate cursor keys one Windows key and twelve function keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off NBN LAE CM 111 Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in lt Fn gt lt F11 gt mode The keys function as a calcu akar 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 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up lt Fn gt lt F12 gt 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 keypad manner Cursor control keys on Hold lt Shif
58. s the lt 5 gt symbol 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 Hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies by the operating system version Chapter 1 17 Acer Empowering Technology Acer s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook It features the following handy utilities Acer eNet Management hooks up to location based networks intelligently Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings 006660006 For more information press the lt e gt key to launch the Empowering Technology toolbar then click on the appropriate
59. sables the wireless function 7 button indicator Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication WWW E mail buttons Button to launch your internet browser and e mail reader 7 Bluetooth Enables disables the Bluetooth function communication Indicates status of Bluetooth indicator communication Keyboard For entering data into your computer Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse way scroll button To scroll up down left and right Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 12 Click buttons left and The left and right buttons function like the right left and right mouse buttons Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Empowering button Launches the Empowering Technology toolbar 15 Media buttons To play pause record rewind fast forward or stop playback recording 16 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Closed Front View 12 3 4 567 8 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD
60. ssword Empowering Technology Acer Management Removable Storage Devices Optical Drive Devices Floppy Drive Devices Removable Storage Devices e g USB flash HDD 1394 HDD card reader Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system s HDD User created backups are stored on D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers Image data backup X Backup to HDD set recovery point J Backup to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point 1 Recover from CD DVD Backup Points For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management NOTE If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock Chapter 1 25 Acer eSettings Management Acer
61. start the diagnostics program 2 See if CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD ROM Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window an error occurs reconnect the connector on the System board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 68 Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board If the keyboard cable connection is correct run the Keyboard Test If the tests detect a keyboard problem do the following one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer Q Numeric keypad External keyboard Chapter 4 If any of these devices do not work reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or hang the system 1 2 3 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program please refer to main board Go to the dia
62. t Power Plan 8 Qui gt Remaining Battery Life 3 Hours 49 Mins e On Battery Pluggedin e LCD brightness 2 Turn off the display Mm Putte computer to sleep Hardware On Off KS WirelessLAN CardBus Wired LAN Firewire 1394 2 Bluetooth For additional power options click More Power option Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer s display to an external device or project using the hot key Fn F5 If auto detection hardware is implemented in the system your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system Chapter 1 21 Please select a mode Notebook LCD only Frojection XGA 1024 x 768 pixels Projection Normal 800 x 600 pixels Acer eDataSecurity Management M Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file 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 and easy data encryption decryption and also supports on the fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your w
63. t gt while using Hold lt Fn gt while using embedded keypad cursor control keys cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing Type the letters in a normal letters on embedded manner keypad Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows specific functions Chapter 1 15 Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the ay Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function Ay Ay lt Tab gt Activates next taskbar button Hy E Opens the My Computer window lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support Sig E lt gt Opens the Search All Files dialog box lt R gt Opens the Run dialog box Aw lt gt Minimizes all windows lt Shift gt 8 M Undoes the minimize all windows action This key has the same effect as clicking the right Application key menu Hot Keys mouse button it opens the applications context The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination LL 3 44 LL LEN d
64. ter decryption You should only open a file that is from a safe and reliable source Fingerprint profile is not initialized yet Password replacement by Fingerprint disabled If you forgetthe password you can use the Supervisor Password instead Warning about Desktop Search Tools Powered by Cancel 23 Acer eLock Management 24 Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data optical and floppy drives to ensure that data cannot be stolen while your notebook is unattended Removable data devices includes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB drives USB memory card readers IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only Interfaces includes serial ports parallel port infrared IR and Bluetooth To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you can apply locks to any of the devices Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain locked after rebooting until unlocked NOTE If you lose your password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down your pa
65. ternal display VGA port S video TV out NTSC PAL port Headphones speaker line out port with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adaptor 3G SIM Card slot optional TV in port optional RF in port optional Environment 0 Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 Non operating 20 80 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram CLOCK GEHERATOR 3ELGO ELGEEPSEHES CRT wid Chapter 1 SIVE 2T VCORE ISLG2624 ZDi CHAPALA SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM 479 uFCPGA Thermal Sensor 24 Fi 557 800 nz Dual Channel SAMT WHE SOORT 0 30 DINM 1 ELE Crestline 8 PCE TEX Lan FS P PE 201 nVidia interface LET ni YRAN 2565 4 m z Mini VRAM gen 3G TV New sB aci Bus FOES PES FLI Fla 1 ag a BROADCOM 1394 a 10 100 1G LAN Controller ETEM R5C832 833 Media Card Reader IEEE 1394 Port Fat Board Layout Top View N O QO CQ N 12 13 14 15 CN15 U22 CN20 CN13 CN14 CN18 CN19 PJ1 CN25 CN23 U29 U30 CN21 CN22 CN23 Battery Connector CPU
66. the Phlash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Phlash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Follow the steps below to run the Phlash 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function 48 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting To disassemble the computer you need the following tools D L Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components When you remove the stripe cover please be careful not to scrape the cover Chapter 3 51 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all per
67. u will see PXE version displaying on the screen Second Level Cache Cache controller Built in CPU 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write back 30 Chapter 1 System Memory Memory controller Built in Intel PM965 Memory size OMB no on board memory Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB by two 1024MB SO DIMM module Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications Memory Combinations NOTE Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations On above table the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed Chapter 1 32 LAN Interface Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Modem Interface Data modem data baud rate bps Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Broadcom 5787M 10 100 1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10 100 1000 BASE T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2 0 PCI v1 1 68pin QFN package 56K V 92 RJ11 Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Wireless Module 802 11a b g n Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Hard Disk Drive
68. um and Pentium trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen 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 further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional
69. ver switch System board Chapter 4 81 82 Power Management Related Symptoms Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 System hangs intermittently Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the installed devices External display does not work correctly USB does not work correctly Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Touchpad does not work Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Hard disk connection board System board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching System board System board Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self test Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Device driver Device cable Device System board Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board
70. 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 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Capable Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Ultimate Business Edition Genuine Windows XP Home Professional Edition Service Pack 2 Genuine Windows XP Media Center Tablet Edition Genuine Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 NOTE Windows Vista Capable PCs come with Windows XP installed and can be upgraded to Windows Vista For more information on Windows Vista and how to upgrade go to Microsoft com windowsvista Platform and memory Intel Mobile Merom mobile technology featuring Intel Core Duo processor 4 MB L2 cache 1 66 1 83 2 2 16 GHz 800 MHz FSB or higher Intel PM965 Chipset Integrated Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABGN network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g n Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Core logic Intel Santa Rose Platform Crestline 965GM

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