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Acer 8172 Laptop User Manual

1. TM8172Z LX TX903 N N250GB5 U542G25nk 003 AKS TM8172Z 52 903 N250GB5 U542G25n 001 AKS TM8172Z LX TXBO3 N N160GB5 U542G16nk 001 AKS TM8172Z LX TXBO3 N N250GB5 U542G25nk 004 AKS TM8172Z LX TXBO3 N N250GB5 U542G25nk 002 AKS TM8172Z LX TXBO3 N N160GB5 U542G16nk 003 AKS TM8172Z S2 TXBO3 N250GB5 0542625 001 AKS TM8172Z S2 TX803 N N250GB5 U542G25n 003 AKS TM8172Z S2 TX803 N N250GB5 U542G25n 002 AKS TM8172Z S2 TX803 N N250GB5 U542G25n 001 AKS TM8172Z S2 TXAO3 N250GB5 U542G25n 001 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N N250GB5 33U2G25nk 2 002 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N N250GB5 5202 625 2 001 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N N250GB5 52U2G25nk 3 003 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N N320GB5 33U2G32nk 3 004 AKS 8172 LX TWNO N N250GB5 52U2G25nk 3 002 AKS 8172 LX TWNO N N250GB5 52U2G25nk 3 001 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N N250GB5 33U2G25nk 3 032 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N N250GB5 33U4G25nk 3 031 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N N320GB5 33U4G32nk 3 030 AKS Chapter 5 8172 LX TWN0 N500GB5 33U4G50nk 3 029 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N500GB5 o434G50nk 3 028 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N320GB5 o434G32nk 3 027 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N320GB5 5204632 3 026 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N500GB5 52U4G50nk 3 025 AKS TM8172
2. 18 Acer Backup Manager 20 Power management 21 Acer PowerSmartkey 21 Acer eRecovery Management 21 DC PRU 22 IC Ol RON CN RO RO es aon a ete GS es et 22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 24 BIOS Setup Wy td mun rp deta oo sd Cu Vw sets d tc 29 System Utilities 29 INVOKING BIOS SeliD 2 u ui voee amt eo vete mee DI oe hdd 30 sth norte ORC 30 MEI la buna ga 31 Waid suma SE 33 36 36 BIOS Flas DEI ul ote ee ane un ashi amao kawa 39 BIOS I iR dah 40 Clean BIOS Password SOP kins ax eiue deca ev SE 43 Clean HDD Password SOP 48 DISK SOLES uis odds die dad de o dus du ede ipsus U ut ted oi duode aes bind dts 54 SOP TTL 57 LAN EEPROM UMY m Se Ene ie Eu M ms Es 61 WV MVNA SOF usia Sas ETE 65 Disassembly Requirements
3. 8172 S2 TWN03 Ci5520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 52U4G50n 002 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 S2 TWN03 Ci5520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 5202632 001 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO1GBIII10 N 33U1G16nk 3 011 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO 15430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 5432G16nkk 3 010 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci5430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 5432G16nkk 3 009 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci5430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 5432G25nkk 3 008 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25nkk 3 007 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G16nkk 3 006 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO 1 330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25nkk 3 005 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G16nkk 3 004 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25nkk 3 003 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U26G16n 3 002 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G32n C 001 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWMO Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25n 3 001 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 S2 TWMO 15520 NLED1 UMA SO1GBIII10 N 5201616 3 001 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 503 Ci5520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 5204664 010 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 503 15520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 5204650 009 UM
4. 69 Related Information 69 Replacement Requirements 69 eU e MM REM LI i a d MERE 69 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 69 Pre disassembly Instructions 70 Disassemble PTOCOSS M pcd d qoi a eh AREA 71 External Module Disassembly 55 71 Removing the Battery Pack 72 REMOVING the eMe o 74 Table of Contents Removing the DIMM module 78 Remove the Wireless module 81 LCD Module Disassembly 83 Removing the keyboard 84 Removing the Upper Case 87 Removing the LCD Module 91 Removing the Bluetooth Module 98 Removing the Mainboard 100 LCD Module Disassembly Process 113 Removing the Mainboard 114 Removing the Camera Board 118 Remove the Antennas 119
5. 3 139 11 Fasten four screws the thermal module ii _ bi ma iii sala lisa Lic bai ina ett T dq lisa pk dell etis i mpare rr M 1 B Chapter 3 13 Replace the power connection 14 Insert the speaker module in the slot Chapter 3 141 15 Assemble the mainboard to the bottom case 16 Assemble the mainboard to the left side of bottom case 142 Chapter 3 17 Fasten four screws on the mainboard 18 Insert the power bracket Chapter 3 143 19 Fasten screw on the power bracket Replacing the Panel 1 Assemble the panel to the mainboard 144 Chapter 3 2 Fasten two screws the left and right hinge 3 Replace the CCD connector Chapter 3 145 4 Letthe antenna cable along the red line and put in the hole beside the thermal module 146 Chapter 3 6 Replace the LVDS cable 7 Replace the MIC cable Chapter 3 147 8 Let the 3G cable along the red line 9 Putthe 3G cable into the hole in the side of mainboard IE By cris hai gam EIL r l LT BLE 2 r 1 4 ARES mi Li LEK TE ms L L r B m om ml chil abu e r pa i mmm 148 3 10
6. TRES AA o O H i UTI H 44 1 I L 11 or Password Is zm Password Is Sete Clear Clear i Ub k Z mix n Oy Mys 6 Please insert bootable USB device and press alt grtbackspace Esc and press power button Chapter 2 45 46 7 The system will automatically ignore the power password and log in the bootable flash disk Wicrosoft R Hindous C Copuright Microsoft Corp 1981 1399 1 file s 6 dir s Chapter 2 9 When the screen show Clear the SU PWs completely means the BIOS password removed completely LAE 6 733 2 1 file s 6 6 dir s 11 418 L gt clearpy command or file name gt 1 Clear the SU PHs completely Chapter 2 Clean HDD Password SOP 1 Please prepare a bootable flash disk 2 Unzipthe CleanHDDPassword and leave it in the bootable flash disk XEREHET p 822586 Q EJ Zip end 3 CleanEDPasewoud sip 48 Aap Diter TEX LU to Zi zip ESI Chapter 2 3 Insertthe flash disk with the unzip file 4 Connect the adapter Chapter 2 49 50
7. 8 Remove four screws on the mainboard Chapter 3 103 9 Remove the Mainboard from button case NOTE Circuit boards gt 10 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle WN as above image shows Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local gt regulations for disposal 104 Chapter 3 10 Remove speaker module 11 Grab the speaker module and remove it carefully Chapter 3 105 12 Disassemble the power connection 13 Disassemble fan connector 4 PIPL LULL LT ee i dod ru bas L III c ia Y LI 106 Chapter 3 14 Release four screws the thermal module mm 15 Remove thermal module Ti a ee E 3 m 16 Release the connector of LED board 17 Release one screw on the LED board 108 Chapter 3 18 Remove the LED board 19 Release the connector of power board Chapter 3 109 20 Release the screw on the power board 110 Chapter 3 22 Release the connector of touch pad board and release the FFC on it y O7 WAT A 23 Remove two screws the touch pad board dat 111 24 Remove the touch pad board 112 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT Cable paths and positi
8. Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows key Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt amp gt Open or close the Start menu D Display the desktop E Open Windows Explore lt amp gt lt F gt Search for a file or folder lt amp gt G Cycle through Sidebar gadgets lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain M Minimizes all windows lt amp gt lt R gt Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center X Open Windows Mobility Center lt amp gt BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box 8 lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop lt gt Cycle through programs the taskbar using Windows Flip 3 D lt amp gt lt gt Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt amp F Search for computers if you are on a network lt gt lt amp gt lt gt Use arrow keys to cycle through
9. Load default configuration Yes No It still stay in Setup after either selection Chapter 2 37 Discard Changes Allows the user to discard previous changes in Setup The following message is shown when user presses Enter on this item Load previous configuration now Yes No Save Changes Allows the user to save current changes in Setup The following message is shown when user presses Enter on this item Save configuration changes now Yes 38 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions 1 New versions of system programs 1 New features or options 1 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 the Phlash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Phlash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash 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 a
10. Singapor TM8172 52U3G32n W7PR32TRSG1 52U3G32n 2 e MC XPP 3 2G 1G 320 BT 6L 2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL ZH31 TM8172 LX TWNO3 011 AAP Singapor TM8172 33U3G32n W7PR32TRSG1 33U3G32n e MC XPP 3 2G 1G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL ZH TM8172 S2 TWNO3 00 W W TM8172 33U4G25n W7PR32TWW1 33U4G25n 4 MC XPP 3 2 2G 250 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL ES62 8172 LX TWNO3 01 USA TM8172 33U2G25n W7PR32TRUS1 33U2G25n 0 MC XPP 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL FRB3 TM8172 LX TWNO3 00 AAP Australia TM8172 33U4G16n W7PR32TRAUT 33U4G16n 9 New MC XPP UMACFkk 3 2 2G 160 Zealand 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES61 TM8172 S2 TWNO3 00 W W TM8172 33U4G25n W7PR32TWW1 33U4G25n 3 MC UMACFkk_3 2 2G 250 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL ES62 TM8172 LX TWNO3 00 PA USA TM8172 33U2G25n W7PR32TRUS1 33U2G25n 6 MC UMACFkk_3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL FRB3 TM8172 LX TWNO3 00 AAP Australia TM8172 33U2G25n W7PR32TRAUT 33U2G25n 7 New MC XPP UMACFkk 3 1 2G 250 Zealand 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWN03 00 PA USA TM8172 33U2G25n W7PR32TRUS1 33U2G25n 5 MC UMACFkk_3 1 2G 250 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL FRB3 TM8172 S2 TWNO3 00 W W TM8172 52U4G50n W7PR32TWW1 52U4G50n 2 MC UMACFkk 3 2 2G 500_L BT 6L2 8 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL ES62 TM8172 S2 TWNO3 00 W W TM8172 52U2G32n W7PR32TWW1 52U2G32n 1 MC 3 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL ES62 TM8172 LX TWMO3 01 East
11. HF1315 S32B OVO1 R1 4 Chicony Chicony CN9157 LitON LiteON Liteon 1 3M LT9665AL 09P2SF 119 Bluetooth FOXCONN BRM 2046 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2 1 T60H928 33 f w 861 FOXCONN BRM 2046 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2 1 T60H928 33 f w 861 HSF FOXCONN BRM 2070 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2070 T77H114 01 FOXCONN ATH AR3011 Foxconn Bluetooth ATH AR3011 T77H056 00 Fingerprint Authentec AES1660 Authentec AES 1660 AES1660 C SZ TR BBOA AC EZ Dock Wistron N A EZ Dock Foxconn 230 Appendix B Online Support Information BIOS Setup Utility This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical ma
12. L D D D D Acer Easyport IV System compliance Wi Fi ACPI3 0 Mobile PC 2002 DMI2 0 Warranty One year International Travelers Warranty ITW Quality and reliability tests Temperature and humidity Hinge life Weight and pressure Acoustics Spillage Free drop Shock and vibration Electrostatic discharge immunity Keyboard switch life LDLDDLDDLDLDU OLULD MTBF mean time between failures Acer Accessory Store Belgium France Germany Italy Netherlands Spain Sweden UK only Chapter 1 System Block Diagram x X X ox GE d Now 66 d 1 2135 ped p1I5 gy 6 d 120408 Ed 4 m 310 Soguy mo 4190 2 UC Xu 7 96 05 d 145 66 d 1011419801 11951 91815 65 05 yaoddng G C6 d 1206831 d350ld 2 66 ABE 91918 gS 0S So euy NI Ie d ZHNVZ VdH 6274 03 04 IE d 0851 66 d 1204 vogu pie e 2 9670 SseJdxq Dod ee d 2824 004 bh M aH 1015 WIS SANN 29077 ssetdxg 19d 06 d W yeedxeq 08 d 091216099 2106 sseudxq 2d TH 149 STAT ING Idd 184 ZHN 9901 008 4 AGT gyda ZHN 9901 008 AGT Cc C 2 48861 VOI HOIN5 1d9 95 d 1 616 16 21 ZHNW001 9 4ZHN8
13. card reader 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 3 Acer EasyPort Connects to Acer EasyPort E connector 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 5 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 6 Multi in 1 Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD NOTE Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time Right View Microphone in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones speaker line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Chapter 1 11 2 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB lt 3 External display Connects to a display device e g external monitor VGA port LCD projector 4 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Base view 1 2 6 5 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws Acer DASP Disk Protects the hard disk from shocks and bumps Anti Shock Protection 5 Memory Houses the computer s main memory WEN compartment 6 Battery release latch
14. From the Backup page of Acer eRecovery Management you can burn the factory default image or back up drivers and applications 1 Click on Start gt All Programs gt Acer gt Acer eRecovery Management 2 Acer eRecovery Management opens to the Backup page we Acer eRecowery Management Create Factory Default Disc Burn the factory default systern to disc so that you can restore your PC to its factory default status d needed it is important to create the factory default disc before your PC Create Drivers and Applications Disc Burn the drivers and applications to disc Lise thes disc to reinstall drivers or applications if you encounter any problems with them 3 Select the type of backup factory default or drivers and applications you would like to burn to disc 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process NOTE Create a factory default image when you want to burn bootable disc that contains your computer s entire operating system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disc that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications create a drivers and application backup instead this disc will not be bootable Restore The restore feature allows you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image or from previously created CD and DVD backups You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system 1 Cl
15. Mainboard 101 TM8172 LF Mainboard 5101 TM8172 Intel LF Mainboard 5101 TM8172 Ci5560UMB Intel LF Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB EBJ10UE8BDSO AE F LF 128 8 0 065um MEMORY SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB M471B2873EH1 CF8 LF 64 16 0 055UM Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6BFR6C G7 NO LF 64 16 0 055um Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB EBJ10UE8BDSO DJ F LF 128 8 0 065um Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB HMT112S6TFR8C H9 LF 128 8 0 055um Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB M471B2873FHS CH9 LF 128 8 46nm Memory KINGSTON SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2 ACR256X64D3S1066C7 LF 128 8 0 07um Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BDSO AE F LF 128 8 0 065um MB WTNOB 001 MB WTSOB 004 MB WTSOB 006 MB WTSOB 005 MB WTSOB 007 MB WTSOB 002 MB WTSOB 001 MB WTSOB 003 MB WTPOB 006 MB WTPOB 004 MB WTPOB 005 MB WTPOB 007 MB WTMOB 001 MB WTPOB 002 MB WTPOB 001 MB WTPOB 003 KN 1GB09 012 KN 1GBOB 028 KN 1GB0G 025 KN 1GB09 015 KN 1GB0G 026 KN 1GBOB 035 KN 2GB07 001 KN 2GB09 006 199 Memory A DATA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 KN 2GBOC 002 2GB HY7YG1B1674ZM LF 128 8 0 065um Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB KN 2GB0G 014 HMT125S6BFR8C G7 NO LF 128 8 0 055um Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 KN 2GB03 017 2GB NT2GC64B8HCONS CG LF 128 8 0 065um Memory KINGSTON SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 KN 2GB07 004 2GB ACR256X64D381333C9 LF 128 8 0 065um Memory
16. 2 001 Build 2x2 BGN 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 52U2G25nk 3 003 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G32nk 3 004 Buildin 2 2 k TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 52U2G25nk 3 002 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee Sin1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 5202625 3 001 Build in 2x2 BGN 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G25nk 3 032 Buildin 2 2 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U4G25nk 3 031 Build 2 2 TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U4G32nk 3 030 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U4G50nk 3 029 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 o434G50nk 3 028 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5in 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 o434G32nk 3 027 Build 2x2 BGN Chapter 5 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 52U4G32nk 3 026 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee Sin1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 92U4G50nk 3 025 Build in 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 5202650 3 024 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1
17. 3 Turn the keyboard over and insert the bottom edge in first then push to down ensure the five latches across the top are fully secured Chapter 3 157 Replace the Wireless LAN Module 1 Insert the wireless LAN module into the connector ill uif eres veo aevi dia Bebe Irem EFT 172 SIT pris HE rM I CFT 4 TII he A Q t gaSEEURTET Md ge 0 917 19 LL FETTET ECE CETLE z 2 Fasten two screws on the wireless LAN module and connect black and white antenna line to the wireless LAN module 158 Chapter 3 the DIMM module 1 Slide the DIMM module into the connector 7 00801991 101 ju LLL Xr beim ki MT yn 2 Press down until the locking springs click into place UJ Chapter 3 3 Insert another DIMM with the same method 4 Insertthe RAM 160 Chapter 3 5 Press down the RAM door 6 Fasten two screws on the RAM door Chapter 3 161 Replacing HDD module 1 Insert HDD connector 2 Insert the HDD into the HDD slot 162 Chapter 3 3 Press down the HDD and make sure it stable 4 Replace the HDD cover and fasten two screws on it Chapter 3 3
18. 33U2G16nk 3 004 Build in 2x2 BGN k TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N 33U2G25nk 3 003 Build 2x2 BGN k TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 WiFi BT 3 0 N 33U2G16n 3 002 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi N 33U2G32n C 001 Build in 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi N 33U2G25n 3 001 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 S2 TWMO McAfee 5in 1 3rd WiFi N N 52U1G16n 3 001 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5in1 WiFi 3 0 AES1660 52U4G64nk 3 010 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5in1 WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 52U4G50nk 3 009 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5in1 WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 52U4G32nk 3 008 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5 1 WiFi BT 3 0 51660 5434G32nk 3 007 Build 2 2 BGN TM8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 5434G50nk 3 006 Build 2x2 BGN Chapter 5 8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U4G50nk 3 005 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U4G32nk 3 004 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5in 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G32nk 3 003 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5in 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G25nk 3 002 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWSO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G32n 3 001
19. 520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 52U2G25nkk 002 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 52U2G25nkk 001 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25nk 032 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G25nk 031 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G32nk 030 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G50nk 029 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 o434G50nk 028 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci5430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 5434G32nk 027 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci5520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 5204632 026 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 5204650 025 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci5520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 92U2G50nk 024 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 5202632 023 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWN03 Ci5520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 5202625 022 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G32nk 021 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci5430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 5432G16nkk 020 UMB 1 6WX GA Chapter 5 8172 LX TWN03 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G16nkk 01
20. 64 Chapter 2 Winflash SOP 1 Please prepare a bootable flash disk 2 Unzip the file and leave it in the flash disk m Wintlash EJ PEO ROREW IAD RAE a 0 8 Pm prs m Ly C Documents and Settings iec6060 Winfish dus EET pom 20108581 1B FF Chapter 2 65 66 3 Insertthe flash disk with the unzip file 4 Connect the adapter Chapter 2 5 Double click the Winflash tool and begin to flash BIOS NOTE The version of BIOS must be newer than original version NOTE Adapter have to be connected RAD AMEE TAD OQ B Pas P ena O CADocuments and Settingstiec 960608 EnV hi BpHM VIOL Ta Setup SFE Toor Pavlov D GRE AAKT te Rite T BXEE _ SOLDES RIDE TF u izydebFlash V 7 87 00 insyde InsydeFlash Windows R BIOS Flash Utility Copyright C 2010 Insyde Software Corp wii insydesw com Status Initialization Current BIOS Mew BIOS Bp Do not turn off your computer Chapter 2 67 68 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly Replacement Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
21. Add two tapes on the cable 11 Assemble the speaker connector Chapter 3 149 12 Replace the connection of audio board Wear ri m m 4 meus Nd 2 EXT r a m 150 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Module IMPORTANT Bluetooth Module may not represent the actual model During the removal and replacement of components ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position 1 Assemble the Bluetooth device into the main errARFR MODULE b bd 2 Replace the connection of Bluetooth Chapter 3 151 Replacing the Upper Case 1 Assemble the upper case r 152 Chapter 3 2 Fasten two screws the upper case Chapter 3 153 3 Turn the computer over and fasten screws on the button cover E 1 in D 1 1101 1 154 3 5 Replace the speaker connection Chapter 3 155 7 Connect the touch pad connection Replacing the keyboard 1 Release the lock of keyboard connection 156 Chapter 3 2 Connect the lock of keyboard connection H Tul 18 0 v A i B 1 Arten 1 X FOKI 1 Lt W AR LAE 1
22. D2D Recovery Enables disables D2D Recovery function Option Enabled or The function allows the user to create a Disabled 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 NOTE Please refer to Acer s VGA TAG table For Intel switchable graphic platforms Video memory refers to the dedicated VRAM size of discrete graphics AMD or NV UMA System memory gt 512 VRAM set to 256M System memory 512M VRAM set to 64M Others please refer to Acer VGA tAG table Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Main Advanced Item specific Help Supervisor Password Is User Password 1 Supervisor Password controls HDD Password access to the whole setup utility be used to boot Set Supervisor Password Enter up when Password on boot is Set User Password enabled Set HDD Password Enter Password on Boot Chapter 2 33 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password Shows the setting of the Supervisor Clear or Set iS password Shows the setting of the user password C
23. DMI Utility SOP 1 Please prepare a bootable flash disk 2 Unzipthe dmi174 and leave it in the bootable flash disk sp GRO s 10 Qu 9 8 FAR B 12 ig DMI BRAK eee 200558 F Chapter 2 57 58 3 Insertthe flash disk with the unzip file 4 Connect the adapter Chapter 2 5 Login dos mode and type dmi174r to execute the program Uolume im drive is CHIN Volume Serial Number is 889n E51B Directory of C DMI ea DM1174 0MI174 ZIP E 85 85 18 2 file s 35 981 E 2 dir s 11 416 88 MB SDM T gt dmii74_ e 6 Activate the program _ INUENTECSDHI Last BB INUENTE Ik 12 123456 Manufacturer 28 TEC 1 341 product Hame Jp ys Acer oe type Z TM817 Humber 12 lt gt Ma AT AC URENE Base 10267 n Chassis 3 EM is rial Humber Type 3 None Tupe 3 None Tupe 3 Type 11 sset Tag String5 f for Chapter 2 60 7 DMI174 can check all of the function of DMI NNUENTEC DMI v1 4F Copyright G Last Modified Date 06 29 2607 lt 1 plivvii si 7021521 x PR TP tum 2 LAN EEPROM Utility
24. EC DURCASSCINDIY o 953 iu arido EROS Vet eU Gone er DE A b do et Ves 124 Replacing the Antenna 124 Replacing the Camera Board 128 Replace the Wireless LAN Module 129 Replacing LGM Mod le rust Sur ved vb Eds 130 Replacing the Mainboard 135 Replacing ING Panel 144 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 151 Replacing the Upper Case 152 Replacing the keyboard 156 Replace the Wireless LAN Module 158 Replace the DIMM module 159 Replacing HDD module RENE ERE BOUE wer qud 162 Replacing the battery 164 Troubleshooting 165 Syst m Check Procedures 25k sued ua PO E etel mate eave tie S huuu aha as 166 External Diskette Drive Check 166 External CD ROM Drive Check 166 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 166 MEMO CHECK o iit oink PUPPES 167 Power System Check 167 Touctipad Check s ux x etatis ae ier
25. Power System Check on page 167 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Chapter 4 177 The system doesn t power off Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 167 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds System board Battery can t be charged See Check the Battery Pack on page 167 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 actual size Default Settings then 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 Speaker sound System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter hibernation mode Press Fn 0 and see if the computer enters and four short beeps every minute hibernation mode Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode
26. See te 168 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 169 Index or Error Messages u usus silu PE sees ese 170 InsydeH20 BIOS Codes 173 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 177 Intermittent Problems 181 Undetermined Problems 182 Jumper and Connector Locations 183 om 183 BOLOM VIeW 5 ata uiw aces area ak 184 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 187 TravelMate 8172 8172Z Exploded Diagram 188 TravelMate 8172 8172Z FRUList 191 Model Definition and Configuration 203 Test Compatible Components 223 Online Support Information 231 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32 bit O Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit CPU and chipset Intel Core i5 430UM i5 520UM i5 540UM processor 3 L3 cache 1 20 1 06 1 20 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 1 73 1 86 2 GHz DDR3 800 MHz 18 W supporting Intel 64 architecture Intel Smart Cache Intel Core i3 330UM processor 3 MB L3
27. WXGA N116B6 L02 C2 LF 200nit 10ms 500 1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 11 6 WXGA LTN116AT03 LF 200nit 16ms 500 1 White Luminance ILED 20mA 200 typ 5 points average cd m 170 min 5 points average Note ILED is LED current 25 SS LN Glass Thickness mm 0 5 Surface Treatment Glare Hardness 3H Reflection lt 4 262K colors RGB 6 bit Temperature Range 0 to 50 Operating C 20 to 60 Storage Non Operating C Viewing Angle degree in Horizontal Right CR 10 Left Veritical Upper CR 10 Lower Brightness Brightness controlled by Hot Keys Card Slot 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS 55128 supported 8GB test pass MSPro xD WebCAM Chapter 1 Keyboard Controller Acer NT1T I O Monitor VGA HDMI USB Stereo Mic in SPDIF RJ45 mini card socket Full size Full mini card 3G x 1 amp Half mini card SP WLAN x 1 Button Power on off with Visiable LED 1 mechanical Blue WLAN None 3G BT None Launch key module Follow spec None Back up key None Power consumption key None Volume Control Software Operation system Windows 7 Insyde 2 Power Management Controller ITE ITE8512F Interface LPC AC adapter AVAP 30W 1st Battery AVAP 3 cell 2 2Ah 6 cell 4 4Ah 6 cell 5 6Ah Chapter 1 LED Status Indicator Power Status 1 Blue Orange 1st Battery Status 1 Blue Orange 7 Security Features Kensington Lock
28. Windows will be installed from the recovery disc Insert the second recovery disc when prompted then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the restore Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is complete Do this before rebooting your computer Chapter 1 23 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU intel Core i5 540UM 1 2G 18W TOP Trema Second Level Cache North Bridge CPU GMCH South Bridge Ibexpeak M HM55 System Memory Technology DDR3 1066 1333MHz Base memory DDR3 SO DIMM x 1 slot 1024 2048 4096MB DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 SO DIMM x 1 slot 1024 2048 4096MB DDR3 SDRAM 8GB Thermal evaluation bsed on 8GB Lan Interface Controller AVAP Broadcom BCM57760 SPEED 10 100 1000Mb s Wireless LAN Intel PP CP 3rd WiFi 1x2 2x2 BGN N Pointing Device 24 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Interface Module FOX BRM 2046 T60G928 11 Bluetooth module Internal USB 2 0 Hard Disk Drive Interface HDD form factor 9 5 mm high 12 5 mm high solid state disks Media SATA IDE Controller SATA 150 MB s Audio Interface Sound Codec AVAP Conexant CX20672 11Z Internal Speakers 2 1 5 Watt Internal Microphone Array MIC x 1 Sound Volume By Hot Key LCD panel Chapter 1 Vendor and model name LED LCD AUO 11 6 WXGA B116XW02 VO 8ms 500 1 LED LCD LPL 11 6 WXGA LP116WH1 TLN1 LF 200nit ams 500 1 LED LCD CMO 11 6
29. 05907619097 01 dV sezreella CAINS 163 Replacing the battery 1 Insert the battery carefully T 2 Lock the battery lock 164 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 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to If any problem occurs you can perform visual inspection before you follow this chapter s instructions You can check the following power cords are properly connected and secured there are no obvious shorts or opens there are no obviously burned or heated components all components appera normal 5 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to Power failure The power indicator does not Power System Check on page 167 go on or stay on POST does not complete No beep or error Power On Self Test POST Error Message codes are indicated on page 169 Undetermined Problems on page 182 POST detects an error and displayed E
30. 1510B0935401 HINGE Set 1510B0922501 ASSEMBLY CASE DISPLAY OFFLINE 6 189 MODULE CASE 0 lt gt co 0 0 lt MAIN OFFLINE ASSEMBLY BOTTOM OFFLINE HDD COVER DDR COVER ASSEMBLY CASE ASSEMBLY CASE ASSEMBLY 1510B0935201 Chapter 6 190 TravelMate 8172 8172Z FRU List Accessory WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT 50 TWR0N 001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT 50 TWR0N 002 R 50 TWM0N 003 ANTENNA L 50 TWM0N 004 Adapter Adapter DELTA 40W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Black ADP 40 TH AA LV5 wall mounted OBL LF AP 04001 002 Adapter Leader 40W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Black 1040 11190 0115 wall mounted LV5 OBL LF AP 04007 002 Battery Battery SANYO UM 2009E Li lon 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON BT 00603 122 Battery PANASONIC UM 2009E Li lon 352 PANASONIC 6 cell 5800mAh Main COMMON for Halogen Free ID UMO9E56 for Halogen Free BT 00605 069 Board NT Chapter 6 Liteon Wireless LAN Atheris HB93 2x2 BGN HM WN6602AH NI 23600 063 191 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros 97 2x2 NI 23600 072 BGN HM Liteon Wireless LAN Atheris HB97 2x2 BGN NI 23600 073 HM WN6603AH Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95BG NI 23600 077 HM T77H121 10 Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcomm 43225 NI 2360
31. 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 5202632 3 023 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 51660 5202 625 3 022 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 51660 33U2G32nk 3 021 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 9432G16nkk 3 020 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 33U2G16nk 3 019 Build 2x2 BGN 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 5432G25nkk 3 018 Build 2 2 BGN 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 5432616 3 017 Build 2 2 BGN 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G16nk 3 016 Build 2 2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 33U2G16nk 3 015 Build in 2x2 BGN 8172 LX TWNO McAfee Sin1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G25nk 3 014 Buildin 2x2 BGN 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U3G32n 3 008 Build 2 2 BGN 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5in 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G32n 3 013 Build 2 2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 52U3G32n 3 012 Build 2 2 TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U3G32n 3 011 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 S2 TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U4G25n 3 004 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5in 1
32. 5 After inserting the wrong HDD password three times The system will show select item screen Enter Unlock Password DY Sem comit Te 6 Memorize the error code behind the Enter Unlock Password NOTE the number will be created by system in disorder Chapter 2 7 Remove the disk and insert it in other system 8 Login DOS mode in other system Execute the keyword unlockhd space error code Unlockhd in the bootable flash disk by insert the els 6 dints Chapter 2 51 9 The program will create password Please memorize it 16 371 PDF MIX 318 C 1 PDF 3 fi 10 Remove the bootable flash disk and re install in the original system 52 Chapter 2 11 Enter the password and the HDD lock will be released Enter Unloci c ORC Chapter 2 Password 53 Crisis Disk SOP 1 Please prepare a bootable flash disk 2 Unzipthe Crisis disk and leave it the bootable flash disk Q 0 8 Ps Pm m bap fa FD die 24048 d BR 20105858 FF 54 Chapter 2 3 Insertthe flash disk with the unzip file 4 Connect the adapter Chapter 2 55 56 5 Press Fn ESC Power to power the system 6 The system will automatically power on after several minutes 7 Please use normal BIOS flash procedure to flash BIOS again when the machine be rescued Chapter 2
33. 5R bgn 1 3C AL 561 TM8172 LX TWNO3 02 AAP Japan 1TM8172 5432G16nkk W7PR32TJP1 5432G16nkk 0 MC XPP UMACFkk 3 1 2G 160 6L2 8 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL JA11FC524 TM8172 LX TWN03 01 AAP Japan 1TM8172 33U2G16nkk W7PR32TJP1 33U2G16nkk 9 MC XPP UMACFkk 3 1 2G 160 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 FC323 TM8172 LX TWNO3 01 AAP Japan TM8172 5432G25nkk W7PR32TJP1 5432G25nkk 8 MC XPP 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL JA11 FC525 TM8172 LX TWNO3 01 Japan TM8172 5432G16nkk W7PR32TJP1 5432G16nkk 7 MC XPP 3 1 2G 160 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 FC526 TM8172 LX TWNO3 01 AAP Japan TM8172 33U2G16nkk W7PR32TJP1 33U2G16nkk 6 MC XPP 3 1 2G 160 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 FC326 Appendix A 205 206 8172 LX TWNO3 01 AAP Japan TM8172 33U2G16nkk W7PR32TJP1 33U2G16nkk 5 XPP 3 1 2G 160 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 FC324 8172 LX TWNO3 01 AAP Japan 8172 3302 25 W7PR32TJP1 33U2G25nkk 4 MC XPP UMACFkk_3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL JA11 FC325 8172 LX TWNO3 00 German TM8172 33U3G32n W7PR32TRDE1 33U3G32n 8 y MC XPP UMACFkk 3 2G 1G 320 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL DE62 TM8172 LX TWNO3 01 AAP Singapor TM8172 33U2G32n W7PR32TRSG1 33U2G32n 3 e MC XPP 3 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL ZH31 TM8172 LX TWNO3 01
34. 5R bgn FP 1 3C F33 900 AL ES62 TM8172Z S2 TXA03 001 WW WW TM8172Z U542G25n U542G25n W7PR32TWW1 MC UMAGCkk 3 1 2G 250 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES62 8172 LX TWNO2 00 TWN GCTWN TM8172 33U2G25nkk 33U2G25nkk 2 W7HP64TRTW1 MC 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL TC11 8172 LX TWNO2 00 TWN GCTWN TM8172 52U2G25nkk 52U2G25nkk 1 W7HP64TRTW1 MC 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL TC11 8172 LX TWN03 00 AAP Thailand TM8172 52U2G25nkk EM 52U2G25nkk 3 W7PR32EMTRTH1 MC 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL TH41 TM8172 LX TWNO3 00 AAP Thailand TM8172 33U2G32nkk 33U2G32nkk 4 W7PR32EMTRTH1 MC 3 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL TH41 8172 LX TWNO3 00 EMEA South TM8172 52U2G25nkk 52U2G25nkk 2 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC UMACFkk 3 1 2G 250 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWNO3 00 EMEA Italy TM8172 52U2G25nkk 52U2G25nkk 1 W7PR32TRIT1 MC UMACFkk 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL IT11 TM8172 LX TWNO3 03 EMEA South TM8172 33U2G25nk EM 33U2G25nk 2 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL 561 8172 LX TWN03 03 EMEA South TM8172 33U4G25nk EM 33U4G25nk 1 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMACFkk 3 2 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWNO3 03 EMEA South 8172 33 4632 EM 33U4G32nk 0 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP 3 2 2G 320 B
35. 6 6 6 6 T 7 MEER Display BIOS copyright notice Test keyboard Set key click if enabled 2 2 3 1 Test for unexpected interrupts DER Initialize POST display service NEN Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Disable CPU cache MERE Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 5h 6h 8h 9h Ah Bh Ch Eh 50h L9 E ont evans caters 8th ele Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h C Enable external and CPU caches C Setup System Management Mode SMM area san bmemwiZahesm Load custom defaults optional Display shadow area message 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h xl Display possible igh aadress Tor UMB recovey jDemyemrmemags _ Green Initialize coprocessor if present 80h Disable onboard Super I O ports and IRQs W 7 Late POST device initialization NEN Detect and install external RS232 ports Configure non MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC compatible PnP ISA devices Re initialize onboard ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non Maskable Interrupts NMIs 17 4 Chapter 4 ean L 98 T _ 95 aetna of ATA 9h C Initialize hard disk controllers 9h e Q Ini
36. ACER NT1T A10B NT1T International Internal 11 Standard 84KS Black US International Texture Darfon US Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T International w Internal 11 Standard 84KS Black US Hebrew International w Hebrew Texture Darfon US w Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Canadian Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black US w French Canadian French Texture Adapter DELTA 40W ADAPTOR 2 PIN 40W 19VDC 2 15A 100V 240V ADP 40THAA Leader ADAPTOR 2 PIN 40W 19VDC 2 15A 100V 240V IUA0 1190 011S Power Plug Leader UL UL Leader EU EU Leader AUS AUS Leader UK UK Leader ARG ARG Leader C CO Leader BRZ BRZ Leader SAF SAF Leader KOR KOR Leader AF AF WLAN Chapter 5 229 Foxconn 3rd WiFi 2 2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 BGN 2x2 BGN HM Lite on 3rd WiFi 2x2 Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 2x2 BGN BGN HM WN6602AH Foxconn 3rd WiFi 2x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 BGN 2x2 BGN HM Lite on 3rd WiFi 2x2 Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN BGN HM WN6603AH Foxconn 3rd WiFi 2x2 Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95BG BG HM T77H121 10 Foxconn 3rd WiFi 2x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcomm BGN 43225 2x2 BGN HM T77H103 00 Foxconn 3rd WiFi 2x2 Foxconn Wirelss LAN Broadcom 4313 BGN 1x1 BGN HM T77H194 00 3G Module Ericsson Ericson Ericsson F3307 900MHz Thermal Module N A THERMAL MODULE UMA Antenna Suyin 1 3M 3 8mm
37. Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 S2 TWSO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U4G32n 3 003 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 S2 TWSO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U4G32n 3 002 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 S2 TWSO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 5201616 3 001 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 S2 TWRO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N N 5201616 3 001 Build 2 2 BGN Appendix 221 222 5 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 7 environment Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the TravelMate 8172 8172Z Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 223 224 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test CPU Intel Corei5 540UM CPU Intel Core 15 540UM BGA 1 206 18W Intel Corei5 520UM CPU Intel Core 15 520UM BGA 1 066 18W Intel Corei5 430UM CPU Intel Core 15 430UM BGA 1 20G 18W Intel Ci3330UMB CPU Intel Core 13 330UM BGA 1 2G 18W no Turbo Boost Intel CMU3400B CPU Intel Celeron U3400 BGA 1 06G 18W 0 Intel PMDU5400B CPU Intel Pentium Dual Core U5400 BGA 1 2G 18W 0 C
38. HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB KN 2GB0G 016 HMT125S6TFR8C H9 LF 128 8 0 055um Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 KN 2GB09 007 2GB EBJ21UE8BDSO DJ F LF 128 8 0 065um Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 KN 2GBOB 023 2GB M471B5673FHO CH9 LF 128 8 46nm 23 TZVON 001 HDD INSULATOR 47 005 HDD HOLDER 42 TLKON 006 LCD BUMPER 47 TWMON 005 BLUETOOTH INSULATOR 8 PIN 47 TWMON 003 BLUETOOTH INSULATOR 6 PIN 47 TWMON 004 MICROPHONE MICROPHONE MISCELLANEOUS 200 Chapter 6 BLUETOOTH FOIL 47 WPP0N 004 SCREW 5 25040 PATCH 86 PCR0N 002 SCREW I M2 6m m M 4 5mm 0 8mm PHIL B 86 APQ0N 004 K PATCH SCREW 2 5 2 5 CROSS BNI PATCH 86 002 SCREW I M2 0 3mm MACH 3 5mm 0 5mm 86 TWMON 001 CROSS BNI PATCH SCREW I M2 0 2 5mm MACH 3 5mm 0 5m 86 TWMON 002 m CROSS NI PATCH SPEAKER SPEAKER 23 TWMON 002 Chapter 6 201 202 6 Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 8172 8172Z TM8172Z LX TX903 002 AAP Japan IITM8172Z U542G25nkk U542G25nkk W7PR32TJP1 MC XPP UMACFkk 3 1 2G 250 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 CF23 TM8172Z LX TX903 001 AAP Japan TM8172Z U542G16nkk U542G16nkk W7PR32TJP1 MC XPP UMACFkk 3 1 2G 160 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 CF26 TM8172Z LX TX903 004 AAP Japan TM8172Z U542G25nkk U542G25nkk W7PR32TJP1
39. I 9I NVA 1204 Asey uo aTqGe 2204 seq 96 d 91 NIdqV lt 161 8 d 8 d NVIM SINN 41451 81450 1 1 0 6 ISN 171 072 gSA 86 d d 1281190 10039119 6451 01451 d Jopeoypse Cds 9951 LISA 171 072 951 171 070 450 66d 66d 440d 61104 1450 6950 5451 aT Ul L4 qq uo HOLIMS TIVH 86 d 10 gsn asa 8274 121 NI ANIT JINN dH II 1 Board Layout Top View th L D gv 643 vis z ago on 3 i 0 11 Webcam connector EN NE EE NE EL NN L NN 6 Chapter 1 Bottom View 27 22 20 19 26 21 25 23 24 CN12 LAN slot CN13 Battery connector 4 CN14 DC in jack 5 CN15 EZ Docking slot E gt m m 5 2 CN21 DIMM 0 22 CN22 MIC jack 23 CN23 Fan connector 24 CN24 USB slot 3 25 CN25 DIMM 1 CN26 2G card slot Chapter 1 ae Earphone connector _ South bridge CPU North bridge Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Top View 1 Microphones Stereo internal microphones for sound recording Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Configuration may vary by models Keyboard For ente
40. Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 103 11 Standard 85KS Black Italian Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 104 11 Standard 88KS Black Japanese Texture 197 Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 105 11 Standard 84KS Black Korean Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 106 11 Standard 85KS Black Nordic Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 107 11 Standard 85KS Black Norwegian Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 108 11 Standard 85KS Black Portuguese Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 109 11 Standard 84KS Black Russian Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 110 11 Standard 85KS Black SLO CRO Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 111 11 Standard 85KS Black Spanish Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 112 11 Standard 85KS Black Sweden Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 113 11 Standard 85KS Black Swiss G Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 114 11 Standard 84KS Black Thailand Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 115 11 Standard 85KS Black Turkish Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 116 11 Standard 85KS Black UK Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 117 11 Standard 84KS Black US International Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB
41. MC XPP UMACFkk 3 1 2G 250 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 CF24 TM8172Z LX TX903 003 AAP Japan 1TM8172Z U542G25nkk U542G25nkk W7PR32TJP1 MC XPP UMACFkk 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL JA11 CF25 TM8172Z S2 TX903 001 Ww W TM8172Z U542G25n U542G25n W7PR32TWW1 MC 3 1 2G 250 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES62 TM8172Z LX TXB03 001 AAP Japan TMB8172Z U542G16nkk U542G16nkk W7PR32TJP1 MC XPP UMACkk 3 1 2G 160 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 C26 TM8172Z LX TXB03 004 AAP Japan TM8172Z U542G25nkk U542G25nkk W7PR32TJP1 MC XPP 3 1 2G 250 6L2 8 5R 1 3C AL JA11 C23 TM8172Z LX TXB03 002 AAP Japan TM8172Z U542G25nkk U542G25nkk W7PR32TJP1 MC XPP UMACKKk 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 C25 TM8172Z LX TXB03 003 AAP Japan TM8172Z U542G16nkk U542G16nkk W7PR32TJP1 MC XPP UMACKKk 3 1 2G 160 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C AL JA11 C24 TM8172Z S2 TXB03 001 WW WW TM8172Z U542G25n U542G25n W7PR32TWW1 MC UMACKKk 3 1 2G 250 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES62 TM8172Z S2 TX803 003 WW WW TM8172Z U542G25n U542G25n W7PR32TWWA4 MC XPP UMAGCFkk 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L 2 2 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES62 Appendix A 203 204 81727 S2 TX803 002 WW WW TM8172Z U542G25n U542G25n W7PR32TWW1 MC UMAGCFkk_3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C F33 900 AL ES62 TM8172Z S2 TX803 001 Ww W TM8172Z U542G25n U542G25n W7PR32TWW1 1 2G 250 6L2 2
42. NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Italian Texture Darfon Japanese Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 88KS Black Japanese Texture Darfon Korean Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 84KS Black Korean Texture Darfon Nordic Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Nordic Texture Darfon Norwegian Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Norwegian Texture Darfon Portuguese Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Portuguese Texture Darfon Russian Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 84KS Black Russian Texture Appendix B Darfon SLO CRO Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black SLO CRO Texture Darfon Spanish Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Spanish Texture Darfon Sweden Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Sweden Texture Darfon Swiss G Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Swiss G Texture Darfon Thailand Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 84KS Black Thailand Texture Darfon Turkish Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Turkish Texture Darfon UK Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black UK Texture Darfon US Keyboard
43. SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB KH 25007 016 HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F Disk imbalance criteria 0 014g cm HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 250GB KH 25008 025 WD2500BEVT 22A23T0 WD ML320S SATA 8MB LF F W 01 01A01 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 7200rpm 250GB KH 25001 017 ST9250410AS Holiday SATA LF F W 0002SDM1 HDD HGST 2 5 7200rpm 250GB KH 25007 018 5725025 9 364 SATA 8MB LF F W C70E HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 320GB KH 32001 017 519320325 5 Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 320GB KH 32004 004 Capricorn BS MK3265GSX SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB KH 32007 008 HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F Disk imbalance criteria 0 014g cm HDD WD 2 5 5400 320GB KH 32008 019 WD3200BEVT 22A23T0 ML320S WD SATA 8MB LF F W 01 01A01 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 7200rpm 320GB KH 32001 016 519320423 5 Holiday SATA LF F W 0002SDM1 HDD HGST 2 5 7200 320GB KH 32007 010 HTS725032A9A364 SATA 8MB LF F W C70E HDD 500GB 5400RPM SEAGATE KH 50001 011 519500325 5 WYATT SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 500GB KH 50004 002 MK5065GSX Capricorn BS 320G P SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J 196 Chapter 6 HEATSINK KEYBOARD Chapter 6 MK6465GSX Capricorn BS 320G P SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 640GB KH 64008 004 WD6400BEVT 22A0RT0 ML320 SATA 8MB LF F W 01 01A01 HDD HGST 2 5 5400RPM 500GB KH 50007 01
44. SOP Please prepare a bootable flash disk 2 Unzip the MAC zip and leave it in the bootable flash disk Chapter 2 M BRD IRERE wae IRM JAW Rd La 2 owe P waw apediag ASF AUTOCFG ennaa b57diag B57DIAG B57UDIAG BS7UDIAG 5703 29 5717 805761 th B57CONF BAP1049 BAP1049 BXP1044 CHESSID CONFIG cpu cpul5 cpul4a cpul4b SAER 201048228 FF cpud 205 cpudiag cpume CPUMEM cpust cpusd cpusd cpusj cpust DEBUG DIDS e57760c3 19 e57760c3 21 EEPROM 2m engnotes FIND fishdl4a flshd 14b flshd 205 flshdg5x flshd gsc EU TH 61 62 3 Insertthe flash disk with the unzip file 4 Connect the adapter Chapter 2 5 Power the system and press 2 to log in the BIOS Select the USB HDD to the first priority 6 Save the BIOS setting the system will reboot automatically and log DOS Chapter 2 63 T Goin to the file of MAC Insert the macin bat LSHDGS T 1 FLOHDUGTC BIN ETNIC ET GETSTRN EXE LOOPDIAG BAT MBID LOG MACCHECK BAT MACH EXE MAC IN_FA BAT MAC IN_SA BAK NIC BAT NIC_MAC BAT SP TXT SSID BAT STRIN CRI STRIN_DS EXE 82 file s 11 418 88 MB bat_ 8 Input the MAC address input SN Model Program Version String Length 12 31 ring Format OBAGI 1 BALES 3 eee ww
45. co c cC r 4 Remove wireless module Q 000 VOLLODQSCUN les vv Ww anaana 511 t ET S vw y Cm Sw 22 e a tM toe 7 w Ms LE _ qu p oe ww sea Vor e Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model During the removal and replacement of components ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position NOTE The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration 1 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchar Removing the Keyboard Removing the Upper Case Removing the Removing the Removing the Mainboard LCD Module Bluetooth Module Screw List Upper Cover Disassembly M2 5 6L 2 Lower Cover Disassembly M2 6L 9 LCD Module Disassembly M2 5 4L 2 Power bracket Disassembly M2 3L 1 Mainboard Disassembly M2 3L 4 Mainboard Disassembly M2 5 4L 4 Chapter 3 83 Removing the keyboard 1 Use tool to disconnect four latches which hold the keyboard 2 Gently pry up the keyboard 84 Chapter 3 3 Carefully flip the keyb
46. 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 This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens key the application s context menu 16 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness and volume output To activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination lt Fn gt lt F3 gt Communication Enables disables the computer s G communication devices Communication devices may vary by configuration lt Fn gt lt F4 gt z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press key to return Touchpad toggle Turns the touchpad on and off En F8 WA Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Volume up Increases the sound volume Volume down Decreases the sound volume Chapter 1 Using the system utilities Acer Bio Protection only for certain models 18 Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi purpose fingerprint software package inte
47. top of HDD Chapter 3 75 76 4 Lift the HDD out of lower case 5 Remove the HDD connector 3 6 Remove the HDD bracket 7 Remove the HDD pocket a albi i m i 77 3 Removing the DIMM module 1 Remove two screws on the RAM cover 78 Chapter 3 2 Remove the RAM cover Remove the RAM cover 3 Remove the first RAM from RAM slot TIN n 1680 x Chapter 3 79 4 Remove the second RAM from RAM slot r r ne 4 au ama de ar Pu fo AF POP i i md so R HR goi ba kaq lt a 16 BOE T NOTE RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal e 80 Chapter 3 Remove the Wireless module 1 Notice the antenna color on the wireless card unm II ro cen c co W B p cC F C m r3 c a L P T H VR dom gd d s ik hii 2 Release the cable of the wireless module Chapter 3 81 3 Release two screws the wireless module om 3389958 Cv a kky Cn
48. window instead and a current password will be required to be entered at first Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 34 Chapter 2 User can now type password in field Enter New Password and re enter password in field Confirm New Password for verification If the Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password _ verification is OK Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after user presses enter If the Invalid password Re enter Password continue new password and confirm new password strings do not match Password match Re enter Password The format of the password is as follows Password Max Length 8 characters Characters List Table Chapter 2 2977 characters O _ Pete ema Back slash 35 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Information Main Advanced Security Item specific Help Boot priority order Use T or to select device then press F6 to move it up the List or F5 to move it down the list Press Esc to 3 USB FDD escape the menu 1 IDE 0 ST960821A 2 IDE 1 MATSHITADVD 4 Network Boot Realt
49. 0 5545050 9 300 B SATA LF F W C60F HDD WD 2 5 5400 500GB KH 50008 017 WDSOOOBEVT 22A0RTO ML320M WD SATA 8MB LF F W 01 01A01 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 7200rpm 500GB KH 50001 013 ST9500420AS Holiday SATA LF F W 0002SDM1 HDD HGST 2 5 7200rpm 500GB KH 50007 011 HTS725050A9A364 SATA 8MB LF F W C70E HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 640GB KH 64004 001 THERMAL MODULE UMA 60 005 Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 092 11 Standard 84KS Black Arabic Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 093 11 Standard 85KS Black Belgium Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 094 11 Standard 85KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 095 11 Standard 85KS Black CZ SK Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 096 11 Standard 84KS Black Chinese Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 097 11 Standard 85KS Black Danish Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 098 11 Standard 85KS Black FR Arabic Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 099 11 Standard 85KS Black French Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 100 11 Standard 85KS Black German Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 101 11 Standard 84KS Black Greek Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 102 11 Standard 85KS Black Hungarian Texture
50. 0 065um Memory A DATA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB HY7YG1B1674ZM LF 128 8 0 065um Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB HMT125S6BFR8C G7 NO LF 128 8 0 055um NANYA KINGSTON HYNIX ELPIDA SAMSUNG 2GB 1333 DDRIII Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB NT2GC64B8HCONS CG LF 128 8 0 065um Memory KINGSTON SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB 256 640351333 9 LF 128 8 0 065um Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB HMT125S6TFR8C H9 LF 128 8 0 055um Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB EBJ21UE8BDSO DJ F LF 128 8 0 065um Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB M471B5673FH0 CH9 LF 128 8 46nm HDD SEAGATE TOSHIBA DIGI HGST WD 160GB 5400 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB ST9160314AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB MK1665GSX Capricorn BS 320G P SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F Disk imbalance criteria 0 014g cm HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT 22A23T0 WD ML320S SATA 8MB LF F W 01 01A01 SEAGATE 250GB 5400 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 225 226 TOSHIBA DIGI HGST SG WD HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 250GB MK2565GSX Capricorn BS 320G P SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F Disk imbalance crit
51. 0 066 2x2 BGN HM T77H103 00 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 2x2 NI 23600 062 BGN HM Foxconn Wirelss LAN Broadcom 4313 1x1 NI 23600 076 BGN HM T77H194 00 Ericsson F3307 900MHz LC 21300 039 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2 1 BH 21100 006 T60H928 33 Ver 3 PCB V015 HSF Foxconn Bluetooth ATH AR3011 BH 21100 009 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2070 T77H114 01 BH 21100 010 BT 3 0 POWER SWITCH BOARD 55 TWNON 001 TOUCH PAD BUTTON BOARD W FP 55 TZVON 001 TOUCH PAD BUTTON BOARD WO FP 55 TZVON 002 192 Chapter 6 Cable Chapter 6 BLUETOOTH CABLE 8 Pin BT 2 1 BLUETOOTH CABLE 6 Pin BT 3 0 AUDIO CABLE DC IN CABLE POWER SWITCH BOARD CABLE TOUCH PAD BUTTON BOARD CABLE TOUCH PAD CABLE RIGHT TOUCH PAD CABLE LEFT CCD CABLE 50 TWMON 006 50 TWMON 005 50 TWNON 001 50 TWNON 002 50 TWNON 003 50 TWNON 004 50 TWNON 005 50 TWNON 006 50 TWMON 001 193 194 LCD CABLE CAMERA MODULE 1 3M SUYIN CAMERA MODULE 1 3M CHICONY CAMERA MODULE 1 3M LITEON CASE COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY AC Power Clip IU40 1 UL Rev 1 0 AC Power Clip IU40 1 EU Rev 1 0 AC Power Clip IU40 1 SAA Rev 1 0 AC Power Clip IU40 1 UK Rev 1 0 AC power clip IU40 1 ARG Rev 1 0 AC Power Clip IU40 1 CCC Rev 1 0 AC power Clip IU40 1 BRZ Rev 1 0 AC Power Clip IU40 1 SABS Rev 1 0 AC Power Clip 1040 1 Rev 1 0 A
52. 005DB MATSHITADVD V1 00 ATI 008 0501 0 26 00 Max 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 NOTE Other fields are informational items and are unit dependent CPU Type This field shows the CPU type of the system CPU Speed This field shows the CPU speed of the system IDE0 Model Name The field shows the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master 30 Chapter 2 IDE0 Serial Number The field shows the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name The field shows the Model name of ATAPI System BIOS version Displays system BIOS version VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system Product Name This field shows product name of the system UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting UUID 32bytes Main 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 Information Main Advanced Security Exit Item specific Help System Time 0
53. 1102 000962 N 338 98926 Chapter 3 129 Replacing LCM Module 1 Replace the bracket to the panel 2 Replace four screws on the bracket of the panel 130 Chapter 3 3 Replace the panel the top case Chapter 3 131 4 Fasten four screws the panel CX 5 Place the bezel hinge covers over the hinges Ensure the cables are correctly exiting the hinges 132 Chapter 3 6 Press down the top middle edge of the bezel to engage the locking clips Chapter 3 133 8 Replace the two screws on the panel 9 two gaskets screws of panel 134 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard 1 Assemble the touch pad board 2 Fasten the touch pad ao d al 12 E VE i T O LIELU l w 4 E d Chapter 3 135 3 Installthe three FFCs on the Touch pad board and stable it P gt F 4 Installthe power board the slot 136 Chapter 3 5 Fasten the screw of the power board 6 Install the FFC to the power board Chapter 3 137 7 Install the LED board 8 Fasten the screw of the LED board 138 Chapter 3 9 Install the FFC on the LED board and stable it 10 Install the thermal module re kaya mda u A 1 gt
54. 1110A 118 11 Standard 84KS Black US International w Hebrew Texture Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal KB 1110A 119 11 Standard 85KS Black US w Canadian French Texture LCD PANEL LED LCD AUO 11 6 WXGA Glare LK 11605 003 116 02 VO 1A 3G LF 200nit 8ms 500 1 LED LCD LPL 11 6 WXGA Glare LK 11608 003 LP116WH1 TLN1 LF 200nit 16ms 400 1 Power saving LED LCD CMO 11 6 WXGA Glare N116B6 LK 1160D 005 02 C2 LF 200nit 10ms 500 1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 11 6 WXGA Glare LK 11606 003 LTN116AT03 A01 LF 200nit 16ms 500 1 LED LCD AUO 11 6 WXGA None Glare LK 11605 006 116 02 V1 LF 200nit 8ms 500 1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 11 6 WXGA None LK 11606 005 Glare LTN116AT03 002 LF 200nit 16ms 300 1 LED LCD LPL 11 6 WXGA None Glare LK 11608 004 LP116WH1 TLP1 LF 200nit 16ms 198 Chapter 6 MIAN BOARD MEMORY Chapter 6 Mainboard NS10C TM8172Z PMDU5400B 3G LF HF Mainboard NS10i TM8172 Ci5540UMB 3G LF HF Mainboard NS10i TM8172 Ci5430UMB 3G LF HF Mainboard NS10i TM8172 Ci5520UMB 3G LF HF Mainboard NS10i TM8172 Ci3330UMB 3G LF HF Mainboard NS10i TM8172 Ci5470UMB 3G LF HF Mainboard NS10i TM8172 Ci3380UMB 3G LF HF Mainboard NS10i TM8172 Ci5560UMB 3G LF HF Mainboard 5101 1 8172 Ci5430UMB LF HF Mainboard 5101 1 8172 Ci5540UMB LF HF Mainboard 5101 1 8172 Ci5520UMB LF HF Mainboard NS10i TM8172 Ci3330UMB LF HF Mainboard NS10C TM8172Z PMDU5400B LF HF
55. 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G25n 3 010 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 33U4G16n 3 009 Build in 2x2 BGN TM8172 S2 TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U4G25n 3 003 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G25n 3 006 Build 2x2 BGN Appendix A 219 220 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi N 51660 33U2G25n 3 007 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 33U2G25n 13 005 Build in 2x2 BGN TM8172 S2 TWNO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi 2 1 AES1660 52U4G50n 3 002 Buildin 2x2 BGN 8172 S2 TWNO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi 2 1 AES1660 52U2G32n 3 001 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi N 33U1G16nk 3 011 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi N 5432G16nkk 3 010 Build in 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi N 5432G16nkk 3 009 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 3rdWiFi 3 0 N 5432G25nkk 3 008 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi N 33U2G25nk 3 007 Build 2x2 BGN k TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 3rd WiFi N 33U2G16nk 3 006 Build 2x2 BGN k TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 3rdWiFi BT 3 0 N 33U2G25nk 3 005 Build 2x2 BGN k TM8172 LX TWMO McAfee 5in1 WiFi BT 3 0 N
56. 542G25nkk 004 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z LX TX903 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G25nkk 003 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z 52 903 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G25n 001 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z LX TXBO3 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G16nkk 001 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z LX TXBO3 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G25nkk 004 54008 1 6 GA TM8172Z LX TXBO3 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G25nkk 002 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z LX TXBO3 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G16nkk 003 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z S2 TXBO3 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G25n 001 54008 1 6 GA TM8172Z 2 1 803 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G25n 003 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z 52 803 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 0542625 002 54008 1 6 TM8172Z 52 803 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G25n 001 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z 52 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G25n 001 54008 1 6 GA TM8172 LX TWNO2 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25nkk 002 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO2 15520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 52U2G25nkk 001 UMB 1 6WX GA Appendix A 209 210 8172 LX TWN03 15520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 52U2G25nkk 003 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G32nkk 004 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3
57. 72 33U4G32nk EM 33U4G32nk Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMAGCFkk 3 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn_FP_1 3C_F33 900 AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWS03 003 EMEA South TM8172 33U2G32nk 33U2G32nk Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMAGCFkk 3 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWS03 002 EMEA South TM8172 33U2G25nk 33U2G25nk Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMAGCFkk 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWS03 001 AAP Australia TM8172 33U2G32n W7PR32TRAUT 33U2G32n New MC XPP UMAGCFkk 3 1 2G 320 Zealand BT 6L2 2 5R bgn_FP_1 3C_F33 900 AL ES61 TM8172 S2 TWS03 003 WW WW TM8172 33U4G32n W7PR32TWW1 33U4G32n MC XPP 3 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 8 5bR bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES62 TM8172 S2TWS03 002 WW W TM8172 33U4G32n W7PR32TWW1 33U4G32n MC 3 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 8 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES62 TM8172 S2 TWS03 001 WW WW TM8172 52U1G16n W7PR32TWW1 52U1G16n UMAGCFkk_3 1 1G 160 3L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES62 TM8172 S2 TWRO3 00 W WW TM8172 52U1G16n W7PR32TWW1 52U1G16n 1 MC UMAGCkk 3 1 1G 160 3L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES62 Chapter 5 TM8172Z LX TX903 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G25nkk 002 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z LX TX903 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U542G16nkk 001 54008 1 6WX GA TM8172Z LX TX903 PMDU NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N U
58. 9 00 00 lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or System Date 01 01 2003 lt Enter gt selects field Total Memory Video Memory XMB Graphic mode Switchable Quiet Boot Enabled Network boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Disabled D2D Recovery Enabled NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ Chapter 2 31 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 Format HH MM SS displayed with 24 hour format hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Date Total Memory This field reports the memory size of total memory in the system Shows the Video memory size Graphic mode The following define the options of graphic mode for different skus For Mux_less projects Switchable Integrated Others Switchable Discrete Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be Option Enabled or displayed or not shows Summary Screen Disabled 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 Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from Option Enabled or LAN remote server Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enables disables Boot Menu during Option Disabled or POST Enabled
59. 9 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWN03 Ci5430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 9432G25nkk 018 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 5432616 017 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G16nkk 016 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G16nkk 015 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25nkk 014 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 33U3G32n 008 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G32n 013 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 52U3G32n 012 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 33U3G32n 011 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 S2 TWN03 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G25n 004 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 13330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25n 010 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G16n 009 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 S2 TWN03 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G25n 003 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWNO3 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25n 006 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWN03 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25n 007 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWN03 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25n 005 UMB 1 6WX GA Appendix 211
60. ANASONIC UM 2009E Li lon 352 PANASONIC 6 cell 5800mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E56 Keyboard NT1T A10B Darfon Standard for Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Trial Run Internal 11 Standard Black NONE Y2010 Acer Legend Texture Darfon Arabic Battery PANASONIC UM 2009E Li lon 3S1P PANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E52 227 228 Darfon Belgium Battery SIMPLO UM 2009E Li lon 3S1P PANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E72 Darfon Brazilian Portuguese Battery SANYO UM 2009E Li lon 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E31 Darfon CZ SK Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black CZ SK Texture Darfon Chinese Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 84KS Black Chinese Texture Darfon Danish Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Danish Texture Darfon FR Arabic Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black FR Arabic Texture Darfon French Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black French Texture Darfon German Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black German Texture Darfon Greek Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 84KS Black Greek Texture Darfon Hungarian Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B NT1T Internal 11 Standard 85KS Black Hungarian Texture Darfon Italian Keyboard ACER NT1T A10B
61. B 1 6WX GA Chapter 5 8172 LX TWS03 15520 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 5204632 008 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 503 Ci5430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 5434G32nk 007 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 503 Ci5430 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 5434650 006 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 LX TWS03 13330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G50nk 005 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 503 13330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G32nk 004 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 503 13330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G32nk 003 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 503 13330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G25nk 002 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 503 13330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 N 33U2G32n 001 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 S2 TWS03 Ci3330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G32n 003 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 S2 TWS03 13330 NLED1 UMA SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 33U4G32n 002 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 S2 TWS03 15520 NLED1 UMA SO1GBIII10 N 52U1G16n 001 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172 S2 TWRO3 Ci5520 NLED1 UMA SO1GBIII10 N 5201616 001 UMB 1 6WX GA TM8172Z LX TX903 N N N250GB5 N U542G25nk 002 AKS TM8172Z LX TX903 N N N160GB5 N U542G16nk 001 AKS TM8172Z LX TX903 N N N250GB5 N U542G25nk 004 AKS Appendix 213 214
62. B5 33U2G25nk 3 007 AKS TM8172 LX TWM0 N160GB5 33U2G16nk 3 006 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N250GB5 33U2G25nk 3 005 AKS 8172 LX TWM0 N160GB5 33U2G16nk 3 004 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N250GB5 33U2G25nk 3 003 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N160GB5 33U2G16n 3 002 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N320GB5 33U2G32n C 001 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N250GB5 33U2G25n 3 001 AKS TM8172 S2 TWMO N160GB5 5201616 3 001 AKS TM8172 LX TWSO N640GB5 o2U4G64nk 3 010 AKS TM8172 LX TWSO N500GB5 52U4G50nk 3 009 AKS TM8172 LX TWSO N320GB5 52U4G32nk 3 008 AKS Chapter 5 8172 LX TWS0 N N320GB5 N o434G32nk 3 007 AKS TM8172 LX TWSO N N500GB5 N o434G50nk 3 006 AKS TM8172 LX TWSO N N N500GB5 N 33U4G50nk 3 005 AKS TM8172 LX TWSO N N N320GB5 N 33U4G32nk 3 004 AKS TM8172 LX TWSO N N320GB5 N 33U2G32nk 3 003 AKS TM8172 LX TWSO N N250GB5 N 33U2G25nk 3 002 AKS TM8172 LX TWSO N N N320GB5 N 33U2G32n 3 001 AKS TM8172 52 50 N320GB5 33U4G32n 3 003 AKS TM8172 S2 TWSO N N320GB5 N 33U4G32n 3 002 AKS TM8172 S2 TWS0 N N N160GB5 N 5201616 3 001 AKS TM8172 S2 TWRO N N N160GB5 N 5201616 3 001 AKS TM8172Z LX TX903 McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 U542G25nk 002 Buildin 2x2 BGN TM8172Z LX TX903 McAfee Sin1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 U542G16nk 001 Bu
63. C Power Clip IU40 1 AF Rev 1 0 HDD COVER RAM COVER LOWER CASE LOWER CASE 3G DC IN BRACKET 50 TWMON 002 5 7 TWMON 001 57 002 57 003 LZ 20400 315 LZ 20400 311 LZ 20400 312 LZ 20400 314 LZ 20400 308 LZ 20400 309 LZ 20400 307 LZ 20400 313 LZ 20400 310 LZ 20400 324 42 TWNON 001 42 TWNON 002 60 TWNON 001 60 TZWON 001 33 TWNON 001 Chapter 6 6 DUMMY CARD UPPER CASE ASSY WI TP W FP UPPER CASE ASSY W TP W O FP HDD CONNECTOR LCD HINGE R LCD HINGEL LCD BEZEL 11 6 W CCD LCD COVER 11 6 W CCD LCD COVER 11 6 W CCD NON 3G 42 TWNON 003 60 TWNON 002 60 TWMON 001 20 TWNON 001 33 TWMON 001 33 TWMON 002 60 TWMON 003 60 TWMON 004 60 TWMON 006 195 HDD HARD DISK DRIVER HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400 160GB KH 16001 042 ST9160314AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB KH 16004 008 MK1665GSX Capricorn BS 320G P SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 160GB KH 16007 026 HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F Disk imbalance criteria 0 014g cm HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB 16008 027 WD1600BEVT 22A23T0 WD ML320S SATA 8MB LF F W 01 01A01 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400RPM 250GB KH 25001 016 19250315 WYATT SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 250GB KH 25004 005 MK2565GSX Capricorn BS 320G P
64. Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver D Plastic flat screwdriver 1 Plastic tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components Related Information The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration IMPORTANT Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model During the removal and replacement of components ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same postion Replacement Requirements NOTE Cabling and components require adhesive to be applied during the replacement and reassembly process NOTE During manufacture a cyanoacrylate glue is used provided by Holdtite Adhesives LTD This is not a specified requirement The reassembler is free to select an alternative appropriate adhesive Chapter 3 69 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 70 Chapter 3 Disassemble Process The disassembly process is divided into the following sections External components disassembly Ma
65. Hole 7 5 mm 1 diameter Fingerprint Optional FAN Physical Characteristics Thickness maximum 20 2 29 1mm Weight incl 1st Battery amp super Target 1 35kg multi ODD 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 m during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press m to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press lt 12 gt during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type Genuine Intel R CPU CPU Speed T2300 1 66GHz IDE 0 Model Name ST960821A PM IDEO Serial Number 3LFOO05DB ATAPI Model Name MATSHITADVD System BIOS Version V1 00 VGA BIOS Version ATI V008 0501 0 26 00 Serial Number Max 22 Byte Product Name XXXXXXXXXXXXxxxxxxx
66. Ibs with 250 cm DC cable e 210 g 0 47 Ibs with 250 cm DC cable and one AC power plug Battery 24 W 2200 mAh 3 cell Li ion battery pack Battery life 3 hours 48W 4400 mAh 6 cell Li ion battery pack Battery life 6 hours 63 W 5600 mAh 6 cell Li ion battery pack Battery life 8 hours O ENERGY STAR Input and control Keyboar e 84 85 88 key full size Acer FineTip keyboard with international language support Touchpad e Multi gesture touchpad supporting two finger scroll pinch rotate flip Control key Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader Audio Two built in stereo speakers High definition audio support MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Webcam Acer Video Conference featuring Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution Acer Video Conference Manager software featuring Video Quality Enhancement VQE technology supporting 640 x 480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking WLAN Acer InviLink Nolify 802 11b g n Wi Fi CERTIFIED Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED Supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology 2 Chapter 1 WPAN BluetoothR 3 0 HS WWAN UMTS HSPA at 900 2100 MHz and quad band GSM GPRS EDGE at 850 900 1800 1900 MHz upgradable to 7 2 Mb s HSDPA and 5 7 Mb s HSUPA for 3G model LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Input and output L DD PD D D LD D Acer Easyport IV connect
67. LX TWNO N500GB5 52U2G50nk 3 024 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N320GB5 92U2G32nk 3 023 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N250GB5 92U2G25nk 3 022 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N320GB5 33U2G32nk 3 021 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N160GB5 9432G16nkk 3 020 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N160GB5 33U2G16nk 3 019 AKS TM8172 LX TWN0 N250GB5 5432G25nkk 3 018 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N160GB5 9432G16nkk 3 017 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N160GB5 33U2G16nk 3 016 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N160GB5 33U2G16nk 3 015 AKS 8172 LX TWN0 N250GB5 33U2G25nk 3 014 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N320GB5 33U3G32n 3 008 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N320GB5 33U2G32n 3 013 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N320GB5 52U3G32n 3 012 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N320GB5 33U3G32n 3 011 AKS TM8172 2 TWNO N250GB5 33U4G25n 3 004 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N250GB5 33U2G25n 3 010 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N160GB5 33U4G16n 3 009 AKS Appendix A 215 216 8172 S2 TWN0 N250GB5 33U4G25n 3 003 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N250GB5 33U2G25n 3 006 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N250GB5 33U2G25n 3 007 AKS TM8172 LX TWNO N250GB5 33U2G25n 3 005 AKS TM8172 2 TWNO N500GB5 5204650 3 002 AKS TM8172 52 N320GB5 52U2G32n 3 001 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N160GB5 33U1G16nk 3 011 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N160GB5 5432G16nkk 3 010 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N160GB5 9432G16nkk 3 009 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N250GB5 5432G25nkk 3 008 AKS TM8172 LX TWMO N250G
68. Menu to Enabled Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes Press the ENTER key again to select Yes The system will reboot After rebooting when the Acer logo shows press the F12 key to open the Boot Menu Here you can select which device to boot from Use the arrow keys to select the IDE CD then press the ENTER key Windows will be installed from the recovery disc Insert the second recovery disc when prompted then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the restore Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is complete Do this before rebooting your computer If you prefer to set the boot priority for long term use you should select the Boot submenu 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive Restart your computer During startup when the Acer logo shows press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup where you can set system parameters Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Boot subme Use the up and down arrow keys to select the IDE CD device Use the F6 key to move the IDE CD device to the highest boot priority or use the F5 key to move other devices to a lower boot priority Ensure that the IDE CD device is the highest priority Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes Press the ENTER key again to select Yes The system will reboot When you reboot
69. N25 DIMM 1 CN26 3G card slot Chapter 5 27 Earphone connector South bridge CPU North bridge Chapter 5 185 186 5 Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of TravelMate 8172 8172Z 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 6 187 TravelMate 8172 8172Z Exploded Diagram 188 Chapter 6 REN 1510B0922401 ASSEMBLY CASE REAR DISPLAY OFFLINE mM 02 o
70. Releases the battery for removal Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 Non operating 20 C to 65 Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 12 Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader LJ Move your finger across the touchpad 1 to move the cursor Press the left 2 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications then use finger on the touchpad to drag the CUrsor Execute Quickly click Tap twice at the twice same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Click once Scroll Swipe up down left right using Acer FingerN
71. T 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3 AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWNO3 02 EMEA South TM8172 33U4G50nk EM 33U4G50nk 9 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMACFkk_3 2 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES61 Chapter 5 8172 LX TWN03 02 EMEA South 1 8172 5434650 EM 5434G50nk 8 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMACFkk 3 2 2G 500_L BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWNO3 02 EMEA South 1 8172 5434632 EM 5434G32nk 7 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP 3 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C AL 561 TM8172 LX TWNO3 02 EMEA South TM8172 52U4G32nk EM 52U4G32nk 6 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMACFkk_3 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWNO3 02 EMEA South TM8172 52U4G50nk EM 52U4G50nk 5 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMACFkk_3 2 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWNO3 02 EMEA South TM8172 52U2G50nk EM 52U2G50nk 4 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP 3 1 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES61 8172 LX TWN03 02 EMEA South TM8172 52U2G32nk EM 52U2G32nk 3 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMACFkk 3 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL 561 TM8172 LX TWNO3 02 EMEA South TM8172 52U2G32nk EM 52U2G25nk 2 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP 3 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES61 8172 LX TWN03 02 EMEA South TM8172 52U2G25nk EM 33U2G32nk 1 Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP 3 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2
72. TravelMate 8172 8172Z Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 8172 81722 service guide Copyright Copyright 2010 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 C
73. WMOC 00 EMEA Austria 8172 3302632 LINPUS 1 33U2G32n 1 UMACKK 3 1 2G 320 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL FRH1 8172 LX TWMO3 00 Denmark TM8172 33U2G25n W7PR32TRDK2 33U2G25n 1 MC UMACkk 3 1 2G 250 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ENS2 TM8172 S2 TWM03 00 W W TM8172 52U1G16n W7PR32TWW1 52U1G16n 1 MC UMACkk 3 1 1G 160 3L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C AL ES62 TM8172 LX TWS03 010 EMEA South TM8172 52U4G64nk EM 52U4G64nk Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP 3 2 2G 640 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3 F33 900 AL 561 TM8172 LX TWS03 009 EMEA South TM8172 52U4G50nk EM 52U4G50nk Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP 3 2 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3 F33 900 AL 561 Appendix A 207 208 8172 LX TWS03 008 South 8172 5204032 EM 52U4G32nk Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMAGCFkk 3 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn FP 1 3C F33 900 AL ES6 TM8172 LX TWS03 007 EMEA South 1 8172 5434632 EM 5434G32nk Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMAGCFkk 3 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWS03 006 EMEA South TM8172 5434G50nk 5434G50nk Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMAGCFkk_3 2 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWS03 005 EMEA South TM8172 33U4G50nk EM 33U4G50nk Africa W7PR32EMTRZA2 MC XPP UMAGCFkk_3 2 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 1 3C F33 900 AL ES61 TM8172 LX TWS03 004 EMEA South TM81
74. after LCD cover switch closing the LCD System board 178 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 The system doesn t resume from hibernation mode Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the LCD LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 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 System hangs intermittently Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Hard disk connection board System board 179 Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load installed devices Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives External display does not work correctly Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching System board USB does not work correctly System board Print problems Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self test Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Serial or parallel port device problems Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Device driver Device cable Device System boa
75. amage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 if CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD ROM Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs reconnect the connector on the System board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board 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 Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation 166 Chapter 4 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or hang the sy
76. av 4 way control function Manufa cturing option Chapter 1 13 Touchpad basics with two click buttons The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two click buttons LJ Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the left and right 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 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then Tap twice at the use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Click once NOTE Illustrations for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness NOTE By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel 14 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboar
77. cache 1 20 GHz DDR3 800 MHz 18 W supporting Intel 64 architecture Intel Smart Cache Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipse for TM8172Z Memory Dual channel DDR3 SDRAM support Upto2 GB of DDR3 system memory upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics 11 6 1366 x 768 WXGA pixel resolution high brightness 200 nit LED backlit TFT LCD Mercury free environment friendly Intel HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 10 Dual independent display support 16 7 million colors UD External resolution refresh rate VGA port up to 2560 x 1600 60 Hz MPEG 2 DVD decoding WMV9 VC 1 and 264 AVC decoding Storage subsystem Hard disk drive e 160 250 320 500 640 GB or larger Multi in 1 card reader supporting Secure Digital SD Card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card V xD Supported 8GB test pass Chapter 1 1 Dimensions and weight LJ Dimensions e 285 W x 206 3 D x 20 2 29 1 H mm 11 22 x 8 12 x 0 795 1 146 inches Weight e 1 35kg 2 97 lbs with 6 cell battery pack non 3G model Power adapter and battery ACPI 3 0 CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes Power adapter 2 pin 40 W Acer MiniGo AC adapter 93 2 W x 32 2 D x 42 5 H mm 3 66 x 1 26 x 1 67 inches 1809 0 39
78. d has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off F11 F12 Num Lock Scroll Lock Caps Lock Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The Fn lt F11 gt 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 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you Fn lt F12 gt 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 Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor control Hold Shift while using cursor Hold Fn while using cursor keys on embedded control keys control keys keypad Main keyboard Hold Fn while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal manner keys embedded keypad only for certain models
79. e the microphone cable 7 Remove the LAN black antenna aluminum NOTE The aluminum foil only use one time Please prepare new replacement for assemble 122 Chapter 3 8 Remove the LAN white antenna 9 Remove the LAN white antenna aluminum foil Chapter 3 123 LCD Reassembly Replacing the Antenna 1 Replace the LAN white antenna aluminum foil 2 Replace the LAN white antenna 124 Chapter 3 3 Replace the LAN black antenna aluminum foil 4 Replace the LAN black antenna Chapter 3 125 5 Replace the microphone cable waww 6 Replace the three tapes on the antenna cable 126 Chapter 3 7 Lay the microphone cable in the LCD cover 8 Replace the microphone Chapter 3 127 Replacing the Camera Board 1 Replace the webcam connector 2 Place the webcam in the 104 128 Chapter 3 Replace the Wireless LAN Module 1 Insert the wireless LAN module into the connector E E lt T 1 DE n F 1 m ee ee ee 1 a LL d PITIT LO LLL DEL i EU ea i QzZ sEEURIETI Md MIEL 9 2 Fasten two screws on the wireless LAN module and connect black and white antenna line to the wireless LAN module JUNE esl LI Hei ZEZOL000
80. ek Boot Agent 5 USB HDD 6 USB CDROM Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Advanced Security Item specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your Exit Discarding Changes Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit utility without saving Setup Discard changes Data Save changes Load default values for all SETUP item 36 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Changes 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 Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes and reboot the system The following message is shown when user presses Enter on the item Save configuration changes and exit now Yes No System will reboot if Yes is selected and will stay in Setup if No is selected Exit Discarding Changes Allows the user to not save changes before exiting Setup The following message is shown when user presses Enter on this item System will reboot after either selection Load Setup Default Allows the user to load default values in Setup The following message is shown when user presses Enter on this item
81. elect an external drive or your D drive Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on the source drive 3 Select how often you want Acer Backup Manager to create back ups Once you have finished these three steps backups will be created according to the schedule You can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key If you wish to change your settings at any time run Acer Backup Manager from the Start menu and go through the steps outlined above Select Destination 20 Chapter 1 Power management This computer has built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Acer PowerSmart The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power saving features of your computer s graphics sub system to reduce overall power consumption When you press the Acer PowerSmart key the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip
82. eria 0 014g cm HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT 22A23T0 WD ML320S SATA 8MB LF F W 01 01A01 SEAGATE HGST 250GB 7200rpm HDD 2 5 7200 250GB ST9250410AS Holiday SATA LF F W 0002SDM1 HGST 2 5 7200rpm 250GB 5725025 9 364 SATA 8MB LF F W C70E SEAGATE TOSHIBA DIGI HGST SG WD 320GB 5400 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 320GB ST9320325AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 320GB Capricorn BS MK3265GSX SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F Disk imbalance criteria 0 014g cm HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT 22A23T0 ML320S WD SATA 8MB LF F W 01 01A01 SEAGATE HGST 320GB 7200rpm HDD SEAGATE 2 5 7200rpm 320GB ST9320423AS Holiday SATA LF F W 0002SDM1 HDD HGST 2 5 7200rpm 320GB HTS725032A9A364 SATA 8MB LF F W C70E SEAGATE TOSHIBA HGST WD 500GB 5400 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 500GB MK5065GSX Capricorn BS 320G P SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F Disk imbalance criteria 0 014g cm HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT 22A0RT0 ML320M WD SATA 8MB LF F W 01 01A01 SEAGATE 500GB 7200rpm HDD SEAGATE 2 5 7200rpm 500GB ST9500420AS H
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84. grated with the Microsoft Windows operating system Utilizing the uniqueness of one s fingerprint Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution incorporates protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management via Password Bank easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications websites with a single finger swipe Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav With Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger For more information refer to the Acer Bio Protection help files NOTE Acer ProfileLaunch MusicLaunch MyLaunch and FingerNav are only available on select models In models without Acer ProfileLaunch Acer FingerLaunch can be used to open applications in the Acer ProfileLaunch icons area a single finger swipe will launch only one application at a time Acer FingerLaunch icons g Lag Off ShutDown Hibernate EJ bb My Launch My Music Reminder Acer ProfileLaunch icons Chapter 1 Acer GridVista dual display compatible NOTE This feature is o
85. hanges in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error Chapter 4 169 Index of Error Messages Error Code List lt No error code gt lt No error code gt Error Message 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 Incorrect password is specified Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system not show message Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 166 Keyboard error see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 166 Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 166 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Setup Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM Sys
86. hipset Intel PCH HM55 4MB SPI Main Chip Broadcom LAN Controller Broadcom BCM57760 Conexant Audio Conexant CX20672 11Z Infineon TPM Infineon SLB9635TT1 2 TPM 1 2 Realtek Card Reader RTS5128 Panel AUO 11 6 WXGA LED LCD AUO 11 6 WXGA Glare Glare B116XWO02 VO 8ms 500 1 LG LED LCD LPL 11 6 WXGA Glare LP116WH1 TLN1 LF 200nit 8ms 500 1 CMO LED LCD CMO 11 6 WXGA Glare N116B6 L02 C2 LF 200nit 10ms 500 1 SAMSUNG LED LCD SAMSUNG 11 6 WXGA Glare LTN116AT03 A01 LF 200nit 16ms 500 1 AUO 11 6 WXGA LED LCD AUO 11 6 WXGA non Glare non Glare B116XWO02 V1 8ms 500 1 SAMSUNG LED LCD SAMSUNG 11 6 WXGA None Glare LTN116AT03 002 LF 200nit 16ms 300 1 Memory ELPIDA 1GB 1066 Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 DDRIII 1GB EBJ10UE8BDSO AE F LF 128 8 0 065um SAMSUNG Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB MA71B2873EH1 CF8 LF 64 16 0 055um HYNIX Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6BFR6C G7 NO LF 64 16 0 055um Appendix B ELPIDA HYNIX SAMSUNG 1GB 1333 DDRIII Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB EBJ10UES8BDSO DJ F LF 128 8 0 065um Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB HMT112S6TFR8C H9 LF 128 8 0 055um Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 M471B2873FHS CH9 LF 128 8 46nm KINGSTON ELPIDA A DATA HYNIX 2GB 1066 DDRIII Memory KINGSTON SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB ACR256X64D3S1066C7 LF 128 8 0 07um Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BDSO AE F LF 128 8
87. ialize OEM special code Initialize interrupt vectors eo Initialize System Management Mode TI 5 ee 1 Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS 176 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup LCD is too dark Default Settings then reboot system LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Unreadable LCD screen Reconnect the LCD connector Missing pels in characters LCD inverter ID Abnormal screen LCD cable Wrong color displayed LCD inverter LCD System board LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines LCD inverter ID displayed LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but Reconnect the inverter board system runs correctly Inverter board System board Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 167 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board The system doesn t power on Power source battery pack and power adapter See
88. ick on Start All Programs Acer Acer eRecovery Management 2 Switch to the Restore page by clicking Restore we Acer eRecovery Management Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults Restore your PC to factory default status All data on c drive will be deleted Reboot needed Restore Operating System and Retain User Data Restore only the operating system of your PC to the factory defaults Files from your user accounts will be transferred to o bacup This option will not remove persistent viruses or malware Reboot needed Reinstall Drivers or Applications Reinstall Factory Default Drwers or Applications 22 Chapter 1 3 4 You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your previously burned backup discs you will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility 1 Qr Br m 10 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive Restart your computer During startup when the Acer logo shows press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup where you can set system parameters Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Main submenu Use the up and down arrow keys to select F12 Boot Menu Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot
89. ildin 2x2 BGN TM8172Z LX TX903 McAfee 5in 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 U542G25nk 004 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172Z LX TX903 McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 U542G25nk 003 Build 2x2 BGN 8172 52 903 5 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 U542G25n 001 Build 2 2 TM8172Z LX TXBO3 McAfee 5 1 WiFi BT 3 0 N U542G16nk 001 Buildin 2x2 BGN 8172 LX TXB03 McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N N U542G25nk 004 Buildin 2 2 k Appendix 217 218 TM8172Z LX TXBO3 McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 N U542G25nk 002 Build 2x2 BGN 8172 LX TXBO3 McAfee Sin1 3rd WiFi U542G16nk 003 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172Z 52 McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N N U542G25n 001 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172Z 92 TX803 McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 U542G25n 003 Build 2x2 BGN TM8172Z 52 803 McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 0542625 002 Build 2 2 BGN TM8172Z 92 TX803 McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N AES1660 0542625 001 Build 2 2 TM8172Z 52 McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi N N 0542625 001 Buildin 2 2 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5in 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 33U2G25nk 2 002 Build 2x2 BGN 8172 LX TWNO McAfee 5 1 3rd WiFi BT 3 0 AES1660 52U2G25nk
90. in unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components For example if you want to remove the Mainboard you must first remove the Keyboard and LCD Module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List M2 5 4L 12 M2 6L 11 M2 3 7 2 2 5 4 External Module Disassembly Process NOTE The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration Screw List Wireless Module Disassembly M2 5 4L 2 Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD Removing the Removing the Wireless Module DIMM Module Chapter 3 71 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Turn the computer over 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position 72 Chapter 3 3 Slide and hold the battery to the release position 1 and remove the battery from the main unit 2 NOTE Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal Chapter 3 73 Removing the HDD 1 Remove two 2 screws on the HDD cover 74 Chapter 3 2 Remove the HDD cover 3 Grasp the pull tab on the
91. kbar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid Chapter 1 19 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop v Extend Desktop to External Monitor Grid Configuration Display 1 NONE Options Display 2 X Single Double vertical lt AE Triple primary at left N stie H Triple primary at right Exit Quad NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Acer Backup Manager NOTE This feature is only available on certain models Acer Backup Manager is a simple three step process that allows you to create backup copies of your entire system or selected files and folders according to a schedule or as you need to To start Acer Backup Manager press the Acer Backup Manager key above the keyboard Alternatively you can go to Start gt All Programs gt Acer Backup Manager gt Acer Backup Manager This will open the Welcome screen from this screen you will be taken through the three steps to setup scheduled back ups Click Continue to proceed to the following screen Click the button and follow the onscreen instructions 1 Selectthe content you want to back up The less content you select the quicker the process will be but it will increase your risks of losing data 2 Select where you want the backup copies to be stored You will need to s
92. lear or Set HDD Password is Shows the setting of HDD password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Press Enter to set the supervisor password Password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can not enter the Setup menu and change he 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 Hdd Passwor Press Enter to set the Hdd password When Hdd password is set this password protects the Hdd Other user can t steal information Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or Disabled or Enabled not while the events defined in this group happened The following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup 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 Set Supervisor Password While these fields are highlighted and press Enter a window similar to the following is shown Enter New Password Confirm New Password If there is an old password then setup will prompt with the following
93. lowing actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the touchpad cables 2 Replace the touchpad 3 Replace the system board After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement can occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time Chapter 4 Power On Self Test POST Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace 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 182 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 c
94. ng POST Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly System board No beep during POST but system runs correctly Speaker System board Chapter 4 InsydeH2O BIOS Codes Chapter 4 Verify Real Mode Disable Non Maskable Interrupt NMI 08 ites stor L9 Fitts sewn ie POST as Initialize CPU registers gt Initialize component 9m e io ar serra wine POST aes O restr CPU arr ding war boot _ 99 L9 Mense 17h DEBER Initialize cache before memory autosize ont conor WE sa Prarie messe RGB wa IM NN 0 Clear 215 base RAM 1 3 4 1 RAM failure on address line xxxx 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 2Fh bus msCPUbdokWemeny OOO 20 Dispatch Manager 8h ar start shat down Oom SmowssemBOSROM Advanced configuration of chipset registers 30h aterate registers wih CMOS values 173 POST device initialization 2 1 2 3 Check ROM copyright notice ss Check video configuration against CMOS 4 h Initialize PCI bus and devices 2 2 QuietBoot start optional Shadow video BIOS ROM 5 5 5
95. nly available on certain models 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 EZ Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 2 2 Default Monitor Resolution Low i Highest 32 bit v by xxxx pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings Acer GridVista is 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 OA Es 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 imple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the tas
96. oard over 4 Unlock the keyboard FFC Chapter 3 K IF P R B N P NM OM 85 86 5 Disconnect the keyboard FFC Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Case 1 Unlock the touch pad FFC 2 Disconnect the Touch Pad FFC Chapter 3 87 88 3 Unlock the power board 4 Disconnect the power board FFC Chapter 3 5 Remove two screws on the topper case 2 4 M2 6 2 Chapter 3 89 90 6 Remove all of the screws on the back of the notebook 7 Remove the upper case Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1 Use the pull tab and Grab the LVDS cable 2 Disconnect the LVDS cable Chapter 3 91 3 Grab the tape on the WLAN cable a li zm a Nas MES LI 4 Remove the tape on the WLAN cable s r it m 4 crj ul Ei E P moli i s E LI j E a a IH E oderit th cana no E aa E 4271 3 5 Release WLAN cable 6 Remove tape with the same me
97. oliday SATA LF F W 0002SDM1 Appendix B HGST HGST 2 5 7200rpm 500GB 5725050 9 364 SATA 8MB LF F W C7OE TOSHIBA WD 640GB 5400 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 640GB MK6465GSX Capricorn BS 320G P SATA 8MB LF F W GJ002J HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 640GB WD6400BEVT 22A0RTO ML320 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 Battery Sanyo PANASONIC SIMPO 3CELL2 2 Battery SANYO UM 2009E Li lon 3S1P SANYO cell 2200mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E32 Battery PANASONIC UM 2009E Li lon 3S1P PANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E52 Battery SIMPLO UM 2009E Li lon 3 1 PANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E72 SANYO PANASONIC SIMPO SIMPO 6CELL2 2 Battery SANYO UM 2009E Li lon 352 SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E31 Battery PANASONIC UM 2009E Li lon 352 PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E51 Battery SIMPLO UM 2009E Li lon 352 PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E71 Battery SIMPLO UM 2009E Li lon 352 SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E75 Sanyo SIMPO SIMPO 6CELL2 8 Battery SANYO UM 2009E Li lon 352 SANYO 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E36 Battery SIMPLO UM 2009E Li lon 352 SAMSUNG 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E70 Battery SIMPLO UM 2009E Li lon 352 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON ID UMO9E78 PANASONIC 6CELL2 9 Battery P
98. 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 Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Block Diagrami deca emm d DS dei Ku ee 5 u by P cu 6 TOT OMG oir ato ird kima 6 BOHOM ie 7 YOULACErINOIGDOOK TOUT t a oet Re 9 WO NCW aptas cedi 9 Closed Pron VIEW i 2 cde Rem deeem Rude m o qe ed 10 sigas Ac ccc 10 mL 11 PERCHE 11 Ease Sis Toa unus ou as due Sok doe ead 12 Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader 13 Touchpad basics with two click buttons 14 Using the Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 WI QOWS KEYS auntie ee od a ME dax 01 ORC 16 Se SL Une testata der uet Uber 17 Using the system utilities
99. oning may not represent the actual model During the removal andreplacement of components ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position NOTE The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Removing Module Removing the amend Board Remoy ng the Antenna LCD Bazel Disassembly M2 5 4L 2 LCD Panel Disassembly Down M2 5 4L 2 LCD Panel Disassembly Up M2 3L 2 Hinge Disassembly M2 2 5L 4 Chapter 3 113 Removing the Mainboard 1 Use the tweezers to remove the gasket on the bazel 114 Chapter 3 3 Pry the bezel away from the top center and then work around until the entire bezel is detached 4 Remove the bezel from LCD module Chapter 3 115 5 Remove four screws the corner of LCM 116 Chapter 3 6 Lift the panel out Chapter 3 117 Removing the Camera Board 1 Disconnect the webcam 2 Remove webcam module be NEM 118 3 Remove the Antennas 1 Release four screws from the LCD bracket Chapter 3 119 2 Remove the LCD bracket 3 Remove the two tapes on the microphone cable 120 Chapter 3 4 Remove the microphone 5 Remove the three tapes on the antenna cable Chapter 3 121 6 Remov
100. or Multi in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD Three USB 2 0 ports External display VGA port Headphone speaker line out jack Microphone in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port DC in jack for AC adapter Security n Acer Bio Protection fingerprint solution featuring Pre Boot Authentication PBA computer protection Acer FingerLaunch BIOS user supervisor HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Software Chapter 1 Productivity Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe Flash Player 10 Adobe Reader 9 1 eSobi Google Toolbar Microsoft Office Personal 2007 Service Pack 2 Japan only subject to customer request Microsoft Office Ready Service Pack 2 Norton Online Backup Security Acer Bio Protection McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial InstantOn Instant View Multimedia Corel WinDVD Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft Silverlight Skype Windows Live Essentials Wave 3 2 Mail Photo Gallery Live Messenger Movie Maker Writer Ll Web links and utilities Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater shortcut 2009 Canada France Germany Italy Mexico Spain UK US only Netflix shortcut US only Options and accessories 1GB 2GB DDRS3 1066 MHz soDIMM module 6 cell Li ion battery pack 3 pin 30 W AC adapter External USB HDD External USB optical disc drive
101. orporation Pentium and Pentium II III are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN Denotes actual messages that appear MESSAGES 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
102. rd Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board Touchpad does not work Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 182 180 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 termittent 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 2 3 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times If no error is detected do not replace any FRU If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors 181 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 182 Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify
103. ring data into your computer Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Acer Bio The center button serves as the Acer Bio Protection Protection fingerprint reader supporting Pre Boot Authentication fingerprint reader PBA computer protection Acer FingerLaunch Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right left and right mouse buttons Chapter 1 9 Power switch Turns the computer on and Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam Closed Front View 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 9 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status 1 Charging light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode Communication Indicates the computer s wireless connectivity device i indicator status HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Rear view 1 Battery Provides power for the computer to be used while unplugged 10 Chapter 1 Left View Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock NOTE Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available
104. rror Message List on page 170 messages on screen Other symptoms i e LCD display problems or Power On Self Test POST Error Message others on page 169 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent Use the customer reported symptoms and go problems to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 169 Intermittent Problems on page 181 Undetermined Problems on page 182 Chapter 4 165 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 d
105. s Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Failing Bits nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None 171 Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I O device IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 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 Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 167 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 167 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 No beep power on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD duri
106. stem 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program please refer to main board 2 Goto the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 Press F2 the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied 3 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list Check the Power Adapter on page 167 Check the Battery Pack on page 167 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable See the following figure Pin 1 19 to 20 5V Pin 2 OV Ground 1 1 If the voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 If the voltage is within the range do the following Replace the System board If the problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 182 If the voltage is not correct go to the next step NOTE An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indica
107. switched to a lower speed PCI and WLAN switch to power saving modes Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your previous settings NOTE This feature is only available on certain models Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly restore the system You can back up restore the factory default image and reinstall applications and drivers NOTE All of the following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions 1 Backup Create Factory Default Disc Create Drivers and Applications Disc 2 Restore Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults Restore Operating System and Retain User Data e Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you through each process NOTE This feature is only available on certain models For systems that do not have a built in optical disc burner plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc related tasks To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management you must first set the password The password is set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings Acer eRecovery Management Password for Restore Process 2 Restore Settings Password Protection Disabled Help Create a New Password Chapter 1 21 Burn backup discs
108. te a defect 3 If the power on indicator does not light up check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation 4 Ifthe operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack page 167 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2 In Power Meter confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct Repeat the steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging Chapter 4 167 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 If 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 168 If the touchpad doesn t work do the fol
109. tem board Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM System board 170 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 System battery is dead Replace and Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility DIMM System board Diskette drive error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See External Diskette Drive Check on page 166 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error Cache disabled System board CPU ID System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Addres
110. terial Also contained on this website are Detailed information on Acer s International Traveler s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix C 231 232 Appendix
111. 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 167 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 DU X SON m Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU System board LCD assembly Chapter 4 Jumper Connector Locations Top View L3 L CM connector Power Audio cable connector CN8 Audio cable connector 2 CN9 Card reader slot CN10 Bluetooth connector CN11 Speaker connector Chapter 5 183 Bottom View 184 27 us H rx m gL 4 nar a I L I UD Bu E m EE 22 20 19 26 21 25 23 24 CN13 Battery connector CN14 DC in jack CN15 EZ Docking slot CN16 SIM Card slot CN17 VGA port CN12 LAN slot CN18 HDD connector CN18 USB slot 1 CN20 USB slot 2 CN22 MIC jack CN23 Fan connector CN24 USB slot 3 C
112. thod Chapter 3 93 94 7 Release the 3G cable 8 Grab the CCD connector Chapter 3 9 Disconnect the CCD connector 10 Grab the cable gt 3 95 96 11 Disconnect the MIC cable i 12 Remove the screw from left hinge E A ary UL 3 13 Remove the screws from right hinge 14 Remove the LCD module from the chassis CAUTION Make sure all cables are pulled back and away from the device to avoid damage during removal Chapter 3 97 Removing the Bluetooth Module IMPORTANT Bluetooth Module may not represent the actual model During the removal and replacement of components ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position 1 Grab the Bluetooth cable 2 Disconnect the Bluetooth cable 98 Chapter 3 3 Remove the Bluetooth module Chapter 3 99 Removing the Mainboard 1 Disconnect the Audio cable 2 Disconnect another side of Audio cable 100 Chapter 3 3 Remove the audio cable Chapter 3 101 5 Lift the power bracket from the mainboard 6 Grab the speaker connector HI Str 10 SPFA PN 603 VENDER NAM VENDER PN DATE 102 Chapter 3 7 Remove the speaker connector BAP10 SPE PN 60 ENDER NW VENDER PN DATE
113. tialize local bus hard disk controllers remo sea CO 9 9 Install CD for boot Clear huge ES segment register DER Fixup Multi Processor table lt s Check for SMART drive optional 1 2 Search for option ROMs One long two short beeps on checksum failure Wu Gss Shadow option ROMs Initialize security engine optional W Set up Power Management Enable hardware interrupts 8Ah 8Bh Ch 8Fh 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h 99h 9Ah Ch Dh wa m owe 4h NENNEN Initialize Typematic rate eh 8 pes s Bh Ch Dh Eh BFh C2h C3h C4h Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers sss Display MultiBoot menu W Clear screen optional Check virus and backup reminders COh Try to boot with INT 19 s EN 474 4 2 1 24 175 a PnPnd dual CMOS optional MEER Initialize notebook docking optional Initialize notebook docking late I Force check optional Extended checksum optional DER Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer m e 2 m m 5 N gt Initialize system Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Init
114. uto execution function Chapter 2 39 DOS flash BIOS SOP 1 Please prepare a bootable flash disk 2 Unzipthe BIOS and leave the DOS file in the bootable flash disk DOS ERO SED MU SPEO IAD SE Q 0 8 m BXERHXIF 9 a ae cu _ Mus DOS 2007 SANE 40 Chapter 2 3 Insertthe flash disk with the unzip file 4 Connect the adapter Chapter 2 41 42 5 Login the DOS by bootable flash disk and type the name of exe file and press Enter The system will flash BIOS automatically NOTE The version of BIOS must be newer than original version NOTE Adapter have to be connected Directory of 005 y DIR DIR BP18U181 EXE 2 659 32 45 6 1 file s 2 659 32 2 dir s C SD0S gt bp18u1B1_ Chapter 2 Clean BIOS Password SOP 1 Please prepare a bootable flash disk 2 Unzipthe CleanBlOSPassword and leave it in the bootable flash disk WE WE IAO HEM x Qi j 38 p ges Eg i wam und 9 NE BRE conss 05H 3 T m Chapter 2 43 44 3 Insertthe flash disk with the unzip file 4 Connect the adapter Chapter 2 5 Setthe supervisor BIOS and enable Power on Password ha Lab PHP LR Lt fT Ulsan ATM LA EE IATE cs T
115. x Max 16 Byte Asset Tag Number 32 Byte UUID XXXXXXXXXXXXxxxxxxxx Max 16 Byte Chapter 2 29 Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their system The features are divided into 5 parts as follows L Information Main Security Boot Exit Display the system informations allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides security settings of the system Allows the user to specify the boot options Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup NOTE You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values Please note that system information is subject to different models Information Information CPU Type CPU Speed IDE 0 Model Name IDEO Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name UUID Advanced Security Boot Exit Genuine Intel R CPU T2300 1 666Hz ST960821A PM 3LF

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