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1. 21 20 1 Parallel Port 17 2 LCD Cable Connector 18 HDD Connector 3 Power On Switch 19 Battery Connector 4 E mail launch button 20 Right Speaker Connector 5 VGA Port 21 EC KBC 87570 6 Internet launch button 22 On Board Modem module 7 Launch Manager User Define 1 23 FDD FPC Connector 8 Launch Manager User Define 2 24 Left Speaker Connector 9 Lid closeSwitch 25 Audio Decode SmartAMC 20468 21 10 USB Portx2 26 Carbus Socket 11 Adapter Connector 27 BIOS Socket 12 CPU Socket 28 FAN connector 12 Chapter 1 13 14 15 16 North Bridge VT8362 RTC Battery Socket Keyboard FFC connector CD DVD ROM Module Connector 29 30 31 32 Headphone Jack Microphone in Jack LAN Connector Modem Connector Chapter 1 13 Bottom View DO ca II
2. H EUS HHHHI H d 88 n m at LAN PHY LSl 80227 Modem Cable Connector Debug Port Connector PCMCIA 046912 South Bridge VT8231 Modem Cable Connector 0c Oo m 10 11 On Board Modem Module Modem DAA SMARTDAA DIMM Socket 2 DIMM Socket 1 System off Switch 14 Chapter 1 Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow
3. Dimensions 320 W x 262 D x 34 H for 14 1 inch model 330 W x 267 D x 35 H for 15 0 inch model Weight 2 9Kg 6 4 105 for 14 1 inch model 3 1KG 6 8 Ibs for 15 0 inch model Ports 2 USB port 1VGA external monitor port 1 Microphone in jack 1 Headphone out jack 1 RJ 11 jack for modem 1 RJ 45 jack for Ethernet 1 PCMCIA Type or Type slot 1 Parallel port ECP EPP compliant 1DC in jack for AC adapter Drive Bays One Material Plastic Indicators Power Mode LED Battery Charge Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock FDD activity HDD activity ODD activity Switch Power Memory Address Map Memory Address Sze Function 00100000h 000F0000h 512 KB System BIOS 000CD000h 000C0000h VGA BIOS 000C0000h 000A0000h 128 KB Video memory VRAM 000A0000h 00000000h 640KB Conventional memory UO Address Map 000 00F DMA controller 1 020 021 Interrupt controller 1 Chapter 1 35 UO Address Map 040 043 Timer 1 060 064 Keyboard controller 87570 chip select 061 System speaker 040B DMA controller 1 061 System speaker 070 073 Real time clock and NMI mask 080 08F DMA page register 0A0 0A1 Interrupt controller 2 0C0 0DF DMA controller 2 0 0 Numeric data processor 66 62 Power management controller 170 177 2nd EIDE device CD ROM select 1F0 1F7 1st E
4. Exit No Save Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility Default Settings Loads default settings for all parameters Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Flash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Flash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run Flash utility 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the Flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The Flash utility has auto execution function System Diagnostic Diskette IMPORTANT diagnostics program we use for Aspire 1300 is not exactly the same as PQA Product Quality Assurance the diagnostic program we used to employ in other model The system diagnostic utilities is provided by Acer Headquarters You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool To get this pr
5. 10 Remove the thirteen screws on the base panel 48 Chapter 3 11 Press the cover latch locating on the right upper corner of the upper case 12 Then detach the upper case from the lower assembly 13 Unscrew the four screws that secure the FDD module 14 Disconnect the FDD FFC then remove the FDD module from the main unit 15 Remove the four screw nuts on the rear panel 16 Unscrew the three screws holding the top cover shielding then remove the top cover shielding 17 Unscrew the four screws that lock the main board 18 Disconnect the right speaker cable 19 Disconnect the left speaker cable 20 Remove the main board off the lower case 21 Tear off the EMI tape on the main board Chapter 3 49 22 Unscrew the four screws that lock the special nuts on the main board 50 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 14 1 Inch 1 First remove the six screw pads then remove the six screws as shown here 2 Detach the LCD bezel carefully 3 Disconnect the inverter power cable and LCD CCFT cable then remove the inverter board 4 Unscrew the four screws that fix the left and right hinges 5 Remove the right and the left hinges 6 Unscrew the four screws that fix the LCD to LCD panel Two on each side 7 Then take the LCD off the LCD panel 8 Remove the four screws that lock the right and the left LCD brackets Two on each side 9 Tear off the LCD conducti
6. 3Com 56K Modem XJ1560 LAN Card D Link Fast Etherent DFE 650 D Link CardBus DFE 660 3COM 10 100 16Bit LAN Card 3CCFE574BT 3COM 10 100CardBus LAN Card 3CCFE575BT Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10 100 100 Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10 100 CBE2 100BTX SCSI Adaptec Slim SCSI APA 1450A Card Adaptec Slim SCSI 1480 CardBus UltraSCSi Card LAN Modem Card 3COM 10 100 LAN 56K Modem Card 3CCFE556B Xircom CreditCard Ethernet Modem 56K 56 100 ATA Card KingMax 40MB Compact Flash 96 Wireless LAN Card Gemtek Wireless LAN Card BlueTooth Card 3Com BlueTooth Card Modem Adapters Modem Xircom Winglobal Carbus Modem 56K I O Peripheral I O Parallel Printer HP Laser Jet 5M HP Desk Jet 890C ZIP LPT Port I O USB Keyboard Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro Gateway Keyboard SK 9910U Gateway Keyboard SK 9926 USB Mouse Microsoft Optical USB Mouse Lotitech Wheel Mouse Acer USB Mouse 012 0 Camera Microtek EyeStar U2S PC Camera USC 1 0 58 HDD Argosy HDD 05 CD ROM ZIP CD650 I O USB Printer HD DeskJet 840C 0 58 FDD MIC USB FDD YD 8U10 I O USB LAN 3Com USB LAN l O USB Zip lomega USB ZIP 1 O USB Scanner HP ScanJet 5200 I O USB Speaker Philips USB speaker I O USB Speaker Panasonic
7. 55 P34 eT E L 4 Host Bus gt gt E S Twister K SO DIMM NB VT8362 SAVAGE4 PCI BUS KUltraDMA 33 66 1 09 Super SB Floppy VIA Ze 1 INTA D VT8231 Parallel POMCIA T 026912 m AD21 12 DI AC 97Link Siem BIOS PC87570 z P20 Touch Pad sis Keyboard FAN DC DC Max1632 Max1717 P23 P24 POWER Charger P22 THERMAL SENSOR 21 Chapter 1 11 Board Layout Top View 32 H EE ges Doman rem maim H 29 zug po REV D i 28 r liz HI E E B 26 Y i 5 EE
8. AMD Athlon 14 1XGA 24X CD ROM 128 20 Ni XP1400 MH 1300XC AMD Athlon 14 1XGA 8 16 12 24 256 20 Li ion XP1400 Combo 1300XV AMD Athlon 14 1XGA 8X DVD 256 20 Li ion XP1400 1300DXV AMD Duron 1 2GHz 14 1XGA 8X DVD 128 20 Ni MH 1304LC AMD Athlon 15 0XGA 8 16 12 24 256 20 Li ion XP1800 Combo Appendix A 82 Main Features AMD Athlon 1400 XP1600 or higher processor VIA ProSavage KN133 Twister 8362 8 VT8231 chipset 2 memory slots supporting 133MHz SDRAM PC 133 upgradeable to 1GB 10GB 20GB or 30GB Enhanced IDE hard disk Microsoft Windows XP operating system 83 Appendix A Appendix A 84 Test Compatible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home environment Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the Aspire 1300 Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 85 Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Display Philips 4CM8294 17T DDC Energy Star SNI MCM1703 DDC Energy Star NEC C amp C 15R1 ViewSonic GS771 PC Card Modem Card Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 CM 56 Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 CM 56G
9. Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive 53 Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 53 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 External CD ROM Drive Check 56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 57 Memory Check e e eee 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad 58 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 59 Index of Error Messages 60 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 62 Intermittent Problems 66 VII Table of Contents Undetermined Problems 67 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 69 TOD MIOW an i ie leet EU 69 Bottom VIEW 3 22 c Re e I b bit ae G 70 Chapter 6 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 71 Aspire 1900 iii ta tttm Fur ga Re Raten ER ACE EA 82 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 82 Main Features 1 83 Appendix Test Compatible Components 85 Microsoft Windows XP Home En
10. Floppy Disk removing the 51 52 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 29 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 71 Hard disk 30 32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 27 HDD 30 32 Hot Keys 21 22 Indicators 21 Intermittent Problems 66 Jumper and Connector Locations 69 Top View 69 Keyboard 32 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 57 L2 cache 28 LAN Modem Combo 29 Machine Disassembly 41 Index 91 Check 57 Model Definition 82 Modem 29 Modem Combo Card external 47 Online Support Information 89 Overview 82 Panel 15 Bottom 20 left 15 Rear 18 right 18 Parallel Port 31 PC Card 21 32 PCMCIA 32 Power System Check 57 Battery Pack 58 Processor 28 RMA 71 RTC 32 Second Level Cache 28 Super UO 32 System Block Diagram 11 Layout 12 System Check Procedures 56 System Diagnostic Diskette 40 System Memory 28 System Specifications 82 Features 83 System Utilities 37 System Utility Diskette 40 Temperature 35 Test Compatible Components 85 Touchpad Check 58 Troubleshooting 55 Undetermined Problems 67 USB 32 Utility BIOS 37 Video 31 Resolutions 31 Video controller 32 Windows XP Home Environment Test 86 92 Index
11. card PCMCIA or CardBus Note The connecting pins locate only on the lower slot Please pay attention to this as you insert the PC Card Floppy disk drive Supports a standard 3 5 diskette Floppy disk eject Press the eject button to remove a diskette button from the floppy disk drive Chapter 1 17 Right Panel indicator 1 Optical drive Depending on your model the optical drive is one of the following CD ROM drive for reading CDs DVD ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs DVD CD RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CD Rs and CD RWs 2 Optical drive Used to eject an optical disc when the emergency eject hole is turned off 3 Optical drive eject Press the eject button to remove a disc button from the optical drive 4 Optical disc read Light emitting diode LED that indicates when an optical disc is being read 18 Chapter 1 Rear Panel Kensington lock slot For attaching a security connector 2 DC in jack Connects the AC adapter 3 USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB devices 4 External display port Connects an external VGA display monitor 5 Parallel port Connects a parallel device such as a printer 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Chapter 1 19 Bottom Panel 1 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to
12. in Start E Battery Y Y Fx1 Y Y 2 RAM Door Middle Cover HDD Module Kx4 Y L Fx2 Ve Y x Memory MRFXI Y HDD Tray Hinge Covers L amp R Keyboard Exi Y Dx4 Dx3 Y y TN HDD FPC HDD 14 1 LCD Module Fan Optical Drive Y Fx6 Y Ex4 2 Thermal LCD Bezel Module w ODD Bracket heatsink Y Y Inverter Board CPU Dx1 Cx3 Cx13 LCD Hinges Y Upper Case Lower Case w touchpad Assy LCD Panel Y Y Lx4 Fx4 LCD Brackets Y Y Ax4 FDD Module Fx4 Y Fx3 Y Y Main Board Lower Case Cover A LCD Shielding ECD Cable FDD Holder Y FDD FFC FDD Chapter 3 Screw List LCD Bezel Inverter Board 5 4 LCD Hinges Lx6 LCD Panel Lx6 LCD Brackets 15 0 LCD Module LCD Screw MBEA1001012 Screw Nut 1 O Screw MM250501L64 MM2 5X5 0 Screw MM25060PCI5 MM2 5X6 0 P Screw MM200401C18 MM2 0X4 0NYLOK Screw MM250401243 MM2 5 X4 0 Screw MM20025ICI6 MM2 0X2 5 Screw MM25030ICI7 MM2 5X3 0 Screw MM300351354 MM3 0X3 5 Screw MM20030ICI3 MM2 0X3 0 Screw MS20040IEJ3 MS2 0X4 0 gt Screw MM250601L69 MM2 5X6 0 LCD Cable 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Slide the battery latch 2 Then remove the battery pack Chapter 3 45 Removing the Memory HDD Module 1 Remove the
13. need the following tools a D UU UU Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge small Philips screwdriver flat head screwdriver Philiips screwdriver nut screwdriver tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components When you remove the stripe cover please be careful not to scrape the cover Chapter 3 41 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Remove the battery pack 42 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the system board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order 7
14. screws that secure the ram door 2 Remove the ram door 3 Prize the memory lock with fingers then remove the memory 4 Unscrew the two screws that secure the HDD module 5 Then remove the HDD module from the notebook computer 46 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard LCD Module 1 Use a flat head screwdriver to prize the middle cover Please be careful Do not scrape the middle cover 2 Remove the middle cover 3 Unscrew the three screws that secure the keyboard Next turn over the keyboard 4 Disconnect the keyboard connector then remove the keyboard 5 Remove the two screws holding the right hinge cover 6 Unscrew the screw holding the left hinge cover 7 Remove the two hinge covers 8 Disconect the LCD cable 9 Remove the entire LCD module Chapter 3 47 Disassembling the Main Unit 1 Disconnect the fan connector 2 Remove the three screws holding the fan then remove the fan from the main unit 3 Unscrew the five screws that secure the thermal module then remove the thermal module 4 Use a tool to take out CPU from CPU socket 5 Unscrew the screw holding the optical drive 6 Next remove the optical dirve off the main unit 7 detach the upper cover from the main unit first disconnect Tear the mylar from logic upper assembly 8 Unscrew the screw that secure the upper case to the main board 9 Remove the three screws on the rear panel
15. stay cool even after prolonged use Battery The computer s removable battery Battery release latch Slide and hold the latch and then pull the battery to remove it from the unit 4 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer s hard drive 5 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer s memory 20 Chapter 1 Indicators Your computer provides an array of six indicators located above the keyboard in addition to two indicators positioned at the from of the palm rest area These indicators show the status of the computer and its components The six indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information 1 Caps Lock active 2 Num Lock active Note the keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad Scroll Lock active Floppy disk drive activity Hard disk drive activity Optical drive activity The two indicators located at the front of the unit provide the following status information 1 Battery charge Green the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged Amber the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging Red the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault Off the AC adapter is not connected or the battery is not installed 2 Power mode Steady green the computer is on eve
16. to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are Detailed information on Acer s International Traveler s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix C 89 90 Appendix C AC Adapter 33 ACPI 1 0a 28 AFLASH Utility 40 Audio 31 32 Battery 32 Battery Pack 45 BIOS 28 package 28 password control 28 ROM size 28 ROM type 28 vendor 28 Version 28 BIOS Setup Utility 37 BIOS Supports protocol 28 BIOS Utility 37 Navigating 37 System Information 38 System Security 39 Board Layout 12 Bottom View 14 Top View 12 Cache controller 28 size 28 CardBus 32 computer on indicator 21 Core logic 32 CPU core voltage 28 package 28 type 28 DIMM 28 Combinations 29 external 46 package 28 removing 46 Speed 28 voltage 28 Disassembly Battery Pack 44 CD ROM DVD ROM Module 48 Floppy Disk Drive 51 52 Machine 41 Procedure Flowchart 43 Display 11 DVD ROM Interface 30 Error Symptom to Spare Part Index 59 External CD ROM Drive Check 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 Features 9 features 83 Flash Utility 40
17. you to connect peripheral devices as you would with a desktop PC Front View 1 Display Large liquid crystal display LCD provides visual output 2 Launch keys 4 buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications Power button Turns the computer on and off Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse 5 Click buttons amp scroll Right and left buttons that provide the key same functions as the buttons on a computer mouse The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down 6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Chapter 1 15 7 Palm rest Provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard Keyboard Full size keyboard for inputting typed data Status indicators Light emitting diodes LED that show the status of the computer and its componenets 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid 16 Chapter 1 Left Panel Modem jack Connects the built in fax data modem to a phone line 2 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 3 Microphone in jack Connects an external microphone for audio input Headphone jack Connects headphones for audio output PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card for the PC card slot 6 PC card slot The slot supports a standard Type II or Type III PC
18. 0 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD ARABIC ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD THAI ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD BELGIUM ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD SWEDEN ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD CZECH ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD HUNGAIAN ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD NORWAY ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD DANISH ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD TURKISH ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD JAPANESE ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD KOREAN ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD DUTCH ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD RUSSIAN ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD SLOVAK ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD SLOVENIAL ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD POLISH ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD BRAZIL KB A0305 001 KB A0305 002 KB A0305 003 KB A0305 004 KB A0305 005 KB A0305 006 KB A0305 007 KB A0305 008 KB A0305 009 KB A0305 010 0305 011 0305 012 0305 013 0305 014 0305 015 0305 016 0305 017 0305 018 0305 019 0305 020 0305 021 0305 022 0305 023 0305 024 0305 025 0305 027 Case Cover Bracket Assembly 12 THE MIDDLE COVER W NAME PLATE 42 03 7 001 SYSTEM NS RAM DOOR W CAPTURED SCREW 42 A03V7 002 THE LOWER CASE ASSY W O SPEAKER 60 A03V7 001 SYSTEM 8 THE UPPER CASE ASSY W TOUCHPAD 60 A03V5 002 SYSTEM 78 Chapter 6 15 16 LCD HINGE COVER KIT 14 1 6K A03V7 001 15 0 15 16 LCD COVER KIT 15 0 6K A03V7
19. 002 15 0 THE TOP COVER SHIELDING 34 A03V7 001 SYSTEM gt gt Others NS SPEAKER ASSY L amp 6K A03V7 006 THE THERMAL MODULE W HEATSINK 6K A03V7 007 SYSTEM NS THERMAL PAD 47 A03V7 001 RUBBER FEET BASE 47 A03V7 002 12 LCD LCD DOWNSIDE TAPE 47 A03V7 003 15 0 5 LCD 15 0 MAYLARE 47 A03V7 004 GBET20010 14 1 LCD SCREW COVER KIT 47 A03V7 005 10 GAET10030 e e PM 16 LCD 141 11 LCD 15 0 LCD SCREW COVER KIT 47 A03V7 006 15 0 Screws SCREW MBEA1001012 V86 0550 001 SCREW MS300351354 86 A03V7 001 SCREW 2505011 64 86 A03V7 002 Chapter 6 79 SCREW MM25060PCI5 86 A03V7 003 SCREW MM200401CI8 86 A03V7 004 SCREW MM250401243 86 A03V7 005 SCREW 20025 6 86 A03V7 006 SCREW MS17025B202 86 A03V7 007 SCREW MM17035IEC8 86 A03V7 008 SCREW MM250301C17 86 A03V7 009 SCREW MM300351354 86 A03V7 010 SCREW MM200301C13 86 03 7 011 SCREW MM200601C17 86 03 7 012 SCREW MS200251G57 86 A03V7 013 SCREW 525040 41 86 A03V7 014 SCREW MM200401BJ7 86 A03V7 015 SCREW MBET2001018 86 03 7 016 SCREW MS200401EJ3 86 A03V7 017 SCREW MM250601L69 86 03 7 018 80 Chapter 6 6 81 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 1300 series 1300X
20. 08X03 001 KV 08X07 001 KO 16X07 001 KO 16X06 001 KO 08X04 002 CD ROM DOOR GSI CD ROM DOOR PANASONIC DVD ROM DOOR QSI DVD ROM DOOR PANASONIC DVD RW DOOR GSI DVD RW DOOR PANASONIC DVD RW DOOR TOSHIBA 42 A03V7 011 42 A03V7 012 42 03 7 021 42 03 7 022 42 03 7 023 42 03 7 031 42 03 7 032 76 Chapter 6 ODD BRACKET 33 A03v7 001 BATTERY PANASONIC LI ION 4000mAH BATTERY SANYO NI MH 4000mAH 31 03 7 001 SYSTEM Cables NS POWER CORD US 27 A03V7 001 POWER CORD CONTINENTAL 27 A03V7 002 POWER CORD PRC 27 03 7 003 POWER CORD UK 27 03 7 004 a POWER CORD ITALIAN 27 A03V7 005 POWER CORD DANISH 27 A03V7 006 POWER CORD SWISS 27 A03V7 007 Boards THE MAIN BOARD W LAN MB A0306 001 SYSTEM Adapter NS ADAPTER DELTA 75W ADP 75FB B W AP A0305 001 ADAPTER LITE ON 75W PA 1750 02Q W PFC 3P AP A0305 002 Battery NS BATTERY SANYO LI ION 4000mAH BT A0302 001 BT A0302 002 BT A0302 003 Keyboard Chapter 6 77 9 SYSTEM ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD US ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD UK ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD GERMAN ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD ITALIAN ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD CHINESE ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD FRENCH ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD SWISS G ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD SPANISH ASPIRE 1300 KEYBOARD JIMMOLD PROTUGUESE ASPIRE 130
21. 2 Speclal keys serve exu eene er uc bb eg 22 Touchpad t Q u dz eset EE 25 Touchpad Basics 25 LAUNCH Keys Au as an ree el tes ea dears Aes 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 28 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility 37 Startup 2235 2 i fs bet copie a de a d 38 EXIU obe EA M LE Ln 39 BIOS Flash Utility of odie EEN ee Eds 40 System Diagnostic Diskette 40 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You e ste end bed bea ee 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing Memory HDD Module 46 Removing the Keyboard LCD Module 47 Disassembling the Main Unit 48 Disassembling the LCD Module 14 1 Inch 51 Disassembling the LCD Module 15 1 Inch 52 Disassembling the External Modules 53 Disassembling the HDD Module 53
22. 6V DCAC LCD inverter Vendor amp model Quanta 3HYA1 1 0008 name Input voltage V 8 min 20 max Input current mA 520 max Output voltage 660 Vrms no load Output voltage 52 min 58 typ 64 max frequency kHz Output Current Lamp lout Min 2 5mA 2 8mA Vadj 0V lout Max 6 3mA 6 9mA Vadj 3 2V NOTE DC AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage the support to LCD CCFT backlight user and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness Avoid touching the DC AC inverter area while the system is turned on LCD Vendor amp model name QDI QD141X1LH03 Samsung LTN141X8L04 AU B141XN04 LG LP150X2 A2M1 LP150X2 A296 Sharp LP150X1 LH82 AU 150 01 Mechanical Specifications LCD display area 14 1 15 0 diagonal inch Display technology TFT TFT Resolution XGA 1024X768 XGA 1024x768 Supports colors 262K 262K Optical Specification Brightness control keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey Contrast control No No Suspend Standby control Yes Yes Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display V Supply voltage for LCD backlight Vrms 690 690 AC Adapter Vendor amp model name Delta 75W ADP 75FB B WPFC Lite on 75W PA 1750 02Z WPFC Chapter 1 33 AC Adapter Input Requirement
23. 8M NANYA PC 133 KS 12803 001 MEMORY SDIMM 128M ELPIDA PC 133 MEMORY SDIMM 128M MITSUBISHI PC 133 KS 12808 001 MEMORY SDIMM 256M MICRON PC 133 KS 25604 001 MEMORY SDIMM 256M INFINION PC 133 KS 25602 002 MEMORY SDIMM 256M NANYA PC 133 KS 25603 001 MEMORY SDIMM 256M ELPIDA PC 133 MEMORY SDIMM 256M MITSUBISHI PC 133 KS 25608 001 LCD THE LCD MODULE 14 1 QDI 6M A03V7 031 SYSTEM LCD MODULE 14 1 SAMSUNG 6M A03V7 032 LCD MODULE 14 1 AU 6M A03V7 033 LCD MODULE 15 0 LG 6M A03V7 034 LCD MODULE 15 0 SHARP 6M A03V7 035 LCD MODULE 15 0 AU 6M A03V7 036 1 LCD 14 1 LCD 14 1 TFT XGA QDI QD141X1LH03 LK A0309 001 4 LCD 15 0 LCD 14 1 TFT XGA SAMSUNG LTN141X8 L04 LK A0309 002 LCD 14 1 TFT XGA 141 04 AU LK A0309 003 LCD 15 0 XGA TFT LG LP150X2 A2M1 LK A0309 004 LCD 15 0 XGA TFT SHARP LQ150X1LH82 LK A0309 005 LCD 15 0 XGA TFT AU B150XNO1 LK A0309 006 10 LCD LCD INVERTER W MAYLARE 19 A03V7 001 15 0 FBEA10010 55 14 1 BRACKET 33 A03V7 004 12 LCD 14 4 FBEA10020 ASSY 14 1 BRACKET L 33 A03V7 005 19 LCD s 14 1 74 Chapter 6 9 1 15 0 ASSY 14 1 HINGE R L 6K A03V7 004 fp 3 1 15 0 ASSY 15 0 BRACKET 33 A03V7 006 gt 4 LCD 15 0 ASSY 15 0 BRACKET L 33 A03V7 007 1 LCD 15 0 PANEL WITH LOGO 14 1 60 A03V7 003 LCD PANEL WITH LOGO 15 0 60 A03V7 005 14 LCD LCD BEZEL 14 1 60 A03V7 004 15 0 LCD BEZE
24. Acer Aspire 1300 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 10096 Recycled Paper PART NO VD A0307 001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1300 service guide Copyright Copyright 2002 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 re
25. FRU code System Diagnostic Diskette on page 40 Other symptoms i e LCD display problems or others Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 59 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent problems Use the customer reported symptoms and go to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 59 Intermittent Problems on page 66 Undetermined Problems on page 67 Chapter 4 55 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 See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 40 for details 1 Bootfrom the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program see System Diagnostic Diskette on page 40 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
26. IDE device hard drive select 378 37F Parallel port 1 3B0 3BB Video Controller 3C0 3DF 3FOh 3F7 Standard Floppy Disk Controller 3F0 3F7 Floppy disk controller 480 48F 4D6 DMA controller 1 CF8 CFF PCI configuration register IRO Assignment Map Interrupt Channel Fummction Hardwarey IRQOO Svstem timer IRQO1 Kevboard IRQ06 Floppy IRQ08 CMOS RTC IRQ09 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus IRQ10 Audio Modem IRQ11 USB CardBus controller LAN IRQ12 Alps pointing device IRQ13 Numeric data processor IRQ14 151 EIDE device hard disk IRQ15 2nd EIDE device CD ROM drive DMA Channel Assignment DRQO Reserved DRQ1 Reserved DRQ2 Floppy DRQ3 ECP printer port LPT1 DRQ4 DMA controller DRQ5 Reserved DRQ6 Reserved DRQ7 Reserved 36 Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press during POST Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility There are two menu options Startup and Exit Follow these instructions m a a a To choose a menu option use the cursor left ri
27. L 15 0 WITH RUBBER FEET 60 A03V7 006 DDOET2LC LCD WIRE 14 1 QDI 50 A03V7 002 204 LCD LCD WIRE 14 1 SAMSUNG 50 A03V7 003 14 1 LCD WIRE 14 1 AU 50 A03V7 004 LCD WIRE 15 0 LG 50 A03V7 005 LCD WIRE 15 0 SHARP 50 A03V7 006 N LCD WIRE 15 0 AU 50 A03V7 007 FDD Floppy Disk Drive NS FDD MODULE PANASONIC 6M A03V7 011 1 FDD ASSY FDD 1 44MB PANASONIC JU 226A343FC V KF A0302 001 5 FDD ASSY FDD FFC 50 A03V7 001 Chapter 6 75 3 FDD ASSY FDD HOLDER PANASONIC 33 A03V7 002 HDD Hard Disk Drive DVD ROM MODULE 8X QSI DVD ROM MODULE 8X PANASONIC DVD RW COMBO MODULE 16 QSI DVD RW COMBO MODULE 16X PANASONIC DVD RW COMBO MODULE 16X TOSHIBA NS HDD MODULE 20G TOSHIBA 6M A03V7 021 HDD MODULE 20G IBM 6M A03V7 022 HDD MODULE 30G IBM 6M A03V7 023 NS HDD TOSHIBA 20G MK2018GAP TITAN KH 25204 001 HDD IBM 20G IC25N020ATCS04 0 07N8325 KH 25202 001 CASCADE KH 25302 001 HDD 30 1 25 030 504 0 07N8326 CASCADE NS HDD CARRIER 33 A03V7 003 Optical Drive Combo Drive THE CD ROM MODULE 24X QSI 6M A03V7 001 SYSTEM CD ROM MODULE 24X PANASONIC 6M A03V7 002 6M A03V7 003 6M A03V7 004 6M A03V7 005 6M A03V7 006 6M A03V7 007 CD ROM 24X QSI SCR 242 CD ROM 24X PANASONIC CR 177 DPK1 DVD ROM 8X QSI SDR 083 DVD ROM 8X PANASONIC SR8177 DVD RW COMBO 16X QSI SBW 161 DVD RW COMBO 16X PANASONIC UJDA730 DVD RW COMBO 16X TOSHIBA SD R2212 KD 24X02 001 KD 24X05 001 KV
28. LCD inverter LCD Main board Power on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor every connector is connected tightly and correctly shown on LCD during POST Main board Chapter 4 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work First plug a monitor to CRT port Next enter BIOS utility to running Load Default Settings then reboot the system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if the brightness function key doesn t work LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board LCD is too dark Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings then LCD brightness cannot be adjusted reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if the brightness function key doesn t work LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Unreadable LCD screen Reconnect the LCD cable Missing pels in characters LCD cable Abnormal screen LCD Wrong color displayed Main board LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system Main board runs correctly HDD CD ROM active indicators cannot work HDD CD ROM drive Device driver Main board Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 57 Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is overhe
29. USB Speaker EAB MPC57 Phillips 055350 Speaker 86 Appendix B Audio Jacks JS 100 Jazz 3D Speaker SONY Earphone MDR CD60 Microsoft Microphone Microphone Conderser MIC Dynamic MIC Appendix B 87 88 Appendix B Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models User s manuals Training materials Main manuals Bios updates Software utilities Schematics Spare parts lists Chips TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin D DO D DD D D D D The service repair section provides vou with downloadable information on Q Troubleshooting guides Tooling box information Repair instructions for specific models 3 Basic repair guidelines Debug cards for latest models For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File
30. ad write heads 2 Encoding method MFM FM Chapter 1 Disk Drive Interface Power Requirement Input Voltage V 5V 10 Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp Model Name TOSHIBA IBM 20G MK2018GAP TITAN 20G IC25NO20ATCS04 0 07N8325 CASCADE Capacity MB 20000 20000 Bytes per sector 512 512 Data heads 3 3 Drive Format Disks 2 2 Spindle speed RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB Interface ATA 5 ATA 5 Max media transfer rate 216 216 disk buffer Mbytes s Data transfer rate 100 MB Sec 100 MB Sec host buffer Mbytes s Ultra DMA mode 5 Ultra DMA mode 5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V DC 5 5V DO 5 DVD ROM Interface Vendor amp model name DVD ROM 8X QSI SDR 083 Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 8Mbytes sec Data Buffer Capacity 128 KBytes Interface IDE ATAPI Applicable disc format DVD DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD R 3 95G CD CD Audio CD ROM mode1 and mode 2 CD ROM XA mode 2 form 1 and form 2 CD I mode 2 form 1 and form 2 CD I Ready CD I Bridge CD WO CD RW Photo CD Video CD Enhanced Music CD CD TEXT Loading mechanism Soft eject with emergency eject hole Power Requirement Inp
31. art the Launch Manager application All four launch keys can be set by the user To see the launch keys run the Acer Launch Manger Email Launches your email application Web browser Launches your Internet browser P1 User programmable P2 User programmable Chapter 1 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type AMD Athlon XP 1400 1 2G 1600 1 4G 1800 1 5G 35W CPU package OPGA CPU core voltage 1 2V 1 45V BIOS BIOS vendor Acer BIOS Version 1 0 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package TSOP Supported protocols ACPI 1 0b APM 1 2 PC Card 95 SM BIOS 2 3 EPP IEEE 1284 ECP IEEE 1284 1 7 amp 1 9 PCI 2 2 PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 USB VESA VGA BIOS DDC 2B CD ROM bootable Windows keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache Cache controller Built in CPU Cache size 256KB 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write back System Memory mm Specification Memory controller VIA VT8362 Onboard memory size OMB DIMM socket number 2 sockets 4 banks Supports memory size per socket 512MB Supports maximum memory size 1024MB Supports DIMM type Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM S
32. at Heat sink or fan Main board The system cannot power on Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 57 Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board The system cannot power off In Windows XP operating system hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds If the system can power off then the main board is OK Verify OS in the HDD Main board 62 Chapter 4 Power Related Symptoms Battery can t be charged or discharged See Check the Battery Pack on page 58 Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD HDD FDD RAM module Main board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked Main board Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from actual size Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision System can power on but you hear two long beeps B B and the LCD is blank Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no sound comes from the computer OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Internal speakers ma
33. blem exists When analyzing an intermittent problem do the following 1 Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 If no error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors 66 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 57 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 Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM Q 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 3 LCD assembly C
34. ck the ODD door 4 Then remove the ODD door Chapter 3 53 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Distinguish symptom Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources If any problem occurs you can perform visual inspection before you fellow 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 appear normal 5 Usethe following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to Power failure The power indicator does not go on or stay on Power System Check on page 57 POST does not complete No beep or error codes are indicated Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 59 Undetermined Problems on page 67 POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen Error Message List on page 60 The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a
35. ddress in BIOS Setup 3BCh 278h 378h Optional parallel port IRQ in BIOS Setup IRQ7 IRQ5 Chapter 1 31 USB Port USB Compliancy Level 11 OHCI USB 1 1 Number of USB port 2 Location Right panel Serial port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port PCMCIA controller OZ 6912 Supports card type Number of slots One tvpe Ill Access location Left side Supports ZV Zoomed Video port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes IRQ11 System Board Major Chips System core logic VIA TwisterK Super I O controller Chipset VT 8231 internal Audio controller CONEXANT CX20468 21 Video controller VIA TwisterK internal S3 Graphics Hard disk drive controller VT8231 Keyboard controller NS87570 RTC VIA TwisterK VT8362 VT8231 Keyboard Keyboard controller NS 87570 Keyboard vendor amp model name NS Total number of keypads 84 85 key Windows 95 keys Yes Internal amp external keyboard work simultaneously Yes Battery Vendor amp model name Sanyo Battery Type Li ion Ni MH Pack capacity 4000mAH Cell voltage V cell Number of battery cell 8 Package configuration 2 cells in series 4 series in parallel 32 Chapter 1 Battery Package voltage Li ion 14 8V Ni MH 9
36. display panel brightness fj Toggles the display setting between 1 the computer s LCD panel 2 an external display device connected to the external display port and 3 simultaneous display on the computer s LCD panle and an external display device Toggles Num Lock on and off Please see Special keys Toggles the keyboard s Scroll Lock on and off Please see Special keys Fn ex Toggle the sound on and off Mute Fn sv Increases the sound volume Doesn t work for an external keyboard Fn so Decreases the sound volume Doesn t work for an external keyboard NOTE When activating hotkeys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Keyboard Ergonomics The wide palm rest area provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard The ergonomic design enables you to adopt a relaxed yet very efficient typing style 24 Chapter 1 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a PS 2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface This cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad In addition the two click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in documents and web pages The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area providing maximum comfort and efficiency Touchpad Basics Use the touch
37. e 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 71 Exploded Diagram THE SYSTEM LCD 14 1 MAG OAODLS 10 SCREW EN ED 65 9 21 SCREW M Dal Stauen omcros E2 UCD COVER ASSY satu anos 4 1 ASTE 72 Chapter 6 LCD 15 0 FDD ASSY Chapter 6 73 CPU Processor THE AMD ATHLON 1 20 1400 35W TOROUGHBRED 1402 001 SYSTEM AMD ATHLON XP 1 4G 1600 35W TOROUGHBRED AMD ATHLON XP 1 50 1800 35W TOROUGHBRED 1802 001 Memory NS MEMORY SDIMM 128M MICRON PC 133 KS 12804 001 MEMORY SDIMM 128M INFINION PC 133 KS 12802 002 MEMORY SDIMM 12
38. equirements Power Management Standby Mode activity Or Waiting time specified by the System Standby value or the operating system elapses without any system When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode e g during a battery low condition but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present The Sleep indicator lights up Hibernation Mode All power shuts off When customized functions for power management are set to Hibernation and the corresponding action is taken Chapter 1 Power Management Display Standby Mode Keyboard built in touchpad and an external PS 2 pointing device are idle for a specified period The display shuts off Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time Hard disk drive is in standby mode spindle turned off Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating 0 440 C Non operating 20 60 C unpacked Non operating Non storage package Humidity Operating 0 to 90 RH non condensing Non operating 20 to 90 RH non condensing unpacked Non operating Non storage package Vibration Operating unpacked 5 500Hz 1 0Grms random Non operating unpacked 5 500Hz 2 16Grms random Non operating packed 5 500Hz 2 16Grms random Mechanical Specification
39. eric keypad u External keyboard If any of these devices do not work reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or hang the system 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program please refer to main board 2 Goto the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 PressF2in 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 Battery Pack on page 58 Chapter 4 57 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 Checkout the Power Management in control Panel 2 Power Meter confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct 3 Repeatthe steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter 4 This helps you identify first
40. eyboard Main board USB does not work correctly See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 40 Main board Print problems Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot the system Run printer self test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Parallel port device problems Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot the system Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard Main board Touchpad does not work Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board Main board 64 Chapter 4 Modem LAN Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 40 Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 67 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring pro
41. ght keys 14151 To choose a parameter use the cursor up down keys 0 Use lt Tab gt key to select a control Then press lt OK gt button or key to accept entries To change the value of a parameter please follow the directions on each screen If you like to assign the boot device please go to Boot Device then use the cursor up down keys zJ zj to select a boot device Chapter 2 37 Startup The Startup screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information and also includes basic setup parameters After you enter BIOS you will first see the system information on the first page then you can useuse the cursor up down keys zJ 3 to select the parameter you like to change NOTE The screen above is for reference only Actual values may differ Date and Time Sets the system date and time Please use Tab key going to the item you like to change Boot Device Sets the boot device of the system The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer 38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use The table below describes the parameters in this screen Save and Reboot Saves changes made and reboot the system
42. gistered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pentium and Pentium II III are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear 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 yo
43. hapter 4 67 68 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View CON2 CON3 PSW1 CON1 SW1 CN25 PJ1 CON7 CON8 CN5 CON2 CON3 PSWI CON1 SW1 CN25 PJ1 RJ11 lo Bry Jam EE Exi DICE teria RJ45 H CN3 H va mm Gab i JSPKL1 CON11 Parallel connector LCD cable connector Power on switch VGA connector Lid switch USB connectorX2 Adapter connector Keyboard FFC connector CD DVD ROM module connector Touchpad FFC connector JSPKR1 CON9 JP1 JSPKR1 CON11 JSPKL1 CONS CN3 CN4 RJ45 RJ11 HDD connector Battery connector Right speaker connector FDD FPC connector Left speaker connector FAN connector Headphone jack Microphone in jack LAN con
44. ing the cursor keys on the embedded keypad Hold Fn key while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold down the Fn key while Type letters in the normal typing letters using the way embedded keypad keys Simultaneously press the er key for for capital letters Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions Tab Activates the next Taskbar button E Opens the My Computer window 4 F1 opens Help and Support F opens the Find All Files dialog box M minimizes all windows Windows logo key M undoes the minimize all windows action opens the Run dialog box Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu Hotkeys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions To use a hot key first hold down the Fn key Next press the second key in combination Finally release both keys Chapter 1 23 PR sl mi EN srl m Ja LE rj Decreases the display panel brightness Increases the
45. ke noise or emit no sound Speaker Main board Microphone cannot work Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation mode Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn t enter standby mode after closing the lid of the portable computer Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in upper case Main board Chapter 4 Power Management Related Symptoms The system doesn t resume from hibernation standby mode Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby Hibernation mode Check if the battery is low Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the lid of the portable computer LCD cover switch Main board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Main board Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the installed devices Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Setup defaults then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives FDD or other peripherals Main board External display does not work correctly Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching K
46. n if the display is turned off Flashing green the computer is in standby mode Off the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode Chapter 1 21 Keyboard Special keys Lock keys The keyboard features full size keys with an embedded keypad separate cursor control keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys hot keys Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard Num lock When Num Lock is on the embedded numeric keyboard can be used Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn fejkevs simultaneously Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen toggles up or down one line at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed Note Scroll Lock doesn t work in all applications Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn f keys simultaneously Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small blue numbers and on the applicable keys To use the the embedded numeric keys toggle the Num Lock on by pressing the Fn t keys simultaneously With the embedded keypad turned on the following actions are possible 22 Chapter 1 Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers using embedded keypad in the normal way Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold down the key while us
47. nd ergonomics a Oooo Expansion a All in one design incorporating hard drive optical drive and floppy disk drive Rugged yet extremely protable construction Stylish appearance Full size keyboard with 4 programmable launch keys Comfortable palm rest area with well positioned touchpad Upgradeable memory modules and hard disk PC card slot enables a range of add on options Keyboard and Pointing Device I O Ports a a tJ EI Ei 0 EE HS 87 US 88 Europe key Windows keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device One PCMCIA slot type or type III One RJ 11 modem jack 90 56K One RJ 45 network jack Ethernet 10 100 mbs One DC in jack One parallel port ECP EPP compliant One VGA external monitor port One headphone out jack 3 5mm minijack One microphone in jack 3 5mm minijack Two Universal Serial Bus USB ports Chapter 1 System Block Diagram CRT 515 LCD INV CONN 11 Audio Amplifier 0212 P14 AMC97 SmartAMC 20468 21 P13 RJ11 MODEM DAA SMARTDAA 20463 11 LSI 80227 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM LJ CK GEN Sa Socket A 1 59248 168
48. nector Modem connector Chapter 5 69 Bottom View qd E LI DH 51552 JI A 2788 d l J2 J4 J5 CN10 CN9 PSW2 Modem cable connector Debug port connector Modem cable connector DIMM connector 2 DIMM connector 1 System off switch 70 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Aspire 1300 Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please also note that there are some common parts for Aspire 1300 yet the LCD modules are different in two model Please not
49. ogram find it in the Aspire 1300 service CD kit To better fit local service requirements your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details The diagnositc program contains a readme file Please read the readme file as you run the diagnostic program NOTE For ASSY Function Test Procedure please prepare the following items for system components test DIO loopback SYS card Card Bus AC adapter keyboard and feather Please follow the directions below to create a diagnostic diskette Prepare a bootable diskette in advance Then extract Aspire 1300 zip file to the bootable diskette When the pop out message asks you if you like to replace file command com with comand com please click No Next the pop out message will ask you if you like to replace file config sys with config sys click Yes Then the pop out window will display the last message asking you if you like to replace file AUTOEXEC BAT with the file AUTOEXEC BAT Please click Yes After you create the diagnostic diskette you can boot the system from the bootable diskette New added description Please pay attention to it 40 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting To disassemble the computer you
50. pad as follows scroll up and the bottom to scroll down Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons to perform selection and execution functions just as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same Speed as double clicking the mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Then slide Tap twice quickly On the second tap slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection Access context menu Click once Q Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions Usethe scroll key 2 to scroll through long documents and web pages Press the top of the key to Chapter 1 25 NOTE Keep your fingers as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 26 Chapter 1 Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as key 1 key 2 key 3 and key 4 By default key 1 is used to launch the email application and key 2 is used to launch the Internet browser Keys 3 and 4 st
51. peed 133 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 3 3V Supports DIMM package 144 pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications 28 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations OMB 64MB 64 MB 64MB OMB 64 MB OMB 128MB 128 MB 64MB 64MB 128 MB 128MB OMB 128 MB 64MB 128MB 192MB 128MB 64MB 192MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 64MB 320MB 64MB 256MB 320MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB OMB 512MB OMB 512MB 512MB Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations LAN Interface Chipset VIA Chipset internal LSI 80227 Supports LAN protocol 10 100 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Modem Interface Chipset CONEXANT soft modem on board 20463 11 Fax modem data baud rate bps 14 4K Data modem data baud rate bps 56K Supports modem protocol V 90 MDC Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Left side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp model name Panasonic JU 226A 243FC Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition 2DD 720KB 2HD 1 2MB 3 mode 2HD 1 44MB Sectors track 9 15 18 Tracks 80 80 80 Rotational speed RPM 300 360 300 Re
52. s Maximum input current A 90Vazc full load 2 25 90 1 425A 180Vac Nominal frequency Hz 47 63 Frequency variation range Hz 47 63 Nominal voltages Vrms 100 240 Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac 60Hz and 230Vac 50Hz respectively Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 83 minimum when measured at maximum load under 115V 60Hz Output Ratings DC output voltage 18 8V 20 0V including the effects of line voltage variation load current ripple and noise Noise Ripple 400mvp p 20MHz bandwidth for resistor load Output current 0 4 Input rated voltage 100 240V Input current 2 25A 90Vac for Delta 1 125 180Vac for Lite On Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn on delay time 3 sec Hold up time 4 ms min 115 Vac input full load Over Voltage Protection OVP 29 V Short circuit protection Output can be shorted without damage Electrostatic discharge ESD 15kV at air discharge 8kV at contact discharge Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary 3000Vac 4242Vdc 10mA for 1 second Leakage current 100uA max 240Vac 60Hz Regulatory Requirements Internal filter meets 1 FCC class B requirements 2 VDE 243 1991 class B requirements 3 CISPR 22 Class B requirements 3 VCCI class r
53. step 6 Replace touch pad PCB 7 If the touch pad still does not work then replace FPC on Track Pad 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 58 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 67 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about a hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate a problem with a device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer en
54. ter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error Chapter 4 59 Index of Error Messages Error Message List Struck Key See Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 57 System CMOS checksum bad Default RTC battery configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system then reboot system Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system Main board Previous boot incomplete Default configuration 080 Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility used RTC batter Main baord Invalid System Configuration Data Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Main board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 60 Chapter 4 Error Message List Power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 57 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM Main board Power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 57 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank Reconnect the LCD connectors But you can see POST on an external CRT LCD cable
55. the problem is on recharging or discharging From Hardware 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 ground See the following figure 3 Ifthe voltage is still less than 7 5 after recharging replace the battery To check the battery charge operation use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 5096 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 After rebooting run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver For example run Syn touch driver 2 Run utility with the PS 2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working 3 Ifthe the PS 2 mouse does not work then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected 4 If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB connects properly 5 Ifthe FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6 5V are pulese If yes then replace switch board If no then go to next
56. to a controller drive or CD ROM Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached to it The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program refer to System Diagnostic Diskette on page 40 2 Seeif CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD ROM Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs reconnect the connector on the System board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board 56 Chapter 4 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 See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 40 for details 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 the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer Num
57. u with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines VI Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 9 Ret wee eu E pesi EE EE EE 9 System Block Diagram 11 Board Layout e d nei ERREUR es ue RR 12 Top VIEW c seen LITTERE Ep eU e aut aa 12 Bottom VIEW xg ete ADS 14 Outlook 15 Front VIOW Lied iex d dde dart eS pdt de e tss 15 Left Panel asi Gee eet Cade EE E 17 RightiPanell wake whe Dea ut ates ode a dd 18 Rear Panel lt Mise i vex ive aere d Si 19 Bottom Panels ERST hlc ede eati 20 IA 21 Keyboard u ou l a UG 2
58. ut Voltage 5 V 5 30 Chapter 1 Audio Interface Audio Controller Conexant CX 20468 21 Audio onboard or optional Built in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Compatibility Microsoft PC98 PC99 AC97 2 1 Mixed sound source Line in CD Video AUX Voice channel 8 16 bit mono stereo Sampling rate 44 1 KHz Internal microphone No Internal speaker Quantity Yes Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ3 IRQS IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 Video Interface Chip vendor VIA Chip name 53 Savage 4 integrated in VT8362 Supports ZV Zoomed Video port No Graph interface 4X AGP Accelerated Graphics Port bus Maximum resolution LCD 1024X768 Maximum resolution CRT 1024X768 Video Memory Fixed or upgradeable Fixed Video memory size 16 0MB 32 0MB 8M Parallel Port Parallel port controller VIA VT8231 Number of parallel port 1 Location Rear side Connector type 25 pin D type connector in female type Parallel port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup Supports ECP EPP Bi directional PS 2 compatible Yes set by BIOS setup Optional ECP DMA channel in BIOS Setup DMA channel 1 and 3 Optional parallel port 1 a
59. ve fabric tape 10 Tear off the tape that fastens the LCD cable then disconnect the LCD cable Chapter 3 51 Disassembling the LCD Module 15 1 Inch 1 First remove the two screw pads then remove the two screws as shown here 2 Detach the LCD bezel carefully 3 Detach the four square screw pads Two on each side 4 Unscrew the six screws that fix LCD to the LCD panel three on each side 5 Remove the four screws that fix the left and the right hinges two on each side 6 Remove the left and the right hinges 7 Disconnect the inverter board power cable and LCD CCFT cable then remove the inverter board 8 Takethe LCD off the LCD panel 9 Unscrew the six screws holding the right and the left brackets then remove the LCD brackets 10 Tear off the conductive fabric tape 11 Tear off the tape that fastens the LCD cable 12 Then disconnect the LCD cable 52 Chapter 3 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1 Remove the four screws on HDD tray two on each side 2 Take the HDD off the HDD tray Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1 Remove the two screws holding the FDD holder Remove the screw that fixs the FDD holder then remove the FDD from the FDD holder Disconnect the FDD FPC Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1 Unscrew the two screws holding the optical bracket 2 Then remove the optical bracket 3 Remove the two screws that lo
60. vironment Test 86 Appendix Online Support Information 89 Index 91 VIII System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind Here are just a few of its many features Performance Mobile AMD Athlon XP1400 XP1800 or higher processor VIA ProSavage KN133 Twister K VT8362 amp VT8231 chipset 2 slots supporting 133MHz SDRAM 133 upgradeable to 1GB 20GB or higher capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display Q The 14 1 or 15 0 display panel provides a large vidwing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use The thin film transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD supports extended graphics array XGA resolution enabling 16 7 million colors at 1024X768 Aspire 1300 series notebook computer features an accelerated graphics port AGP video system integrated in the VIA S3 Savage 4 KN 133 Twister K chipset This provides a robust solution and enables high quality video output Simultaneous LCD external monitor or projector display Multimedia Build in optical drive CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD CD RW combo drive 14 1 or 15 0 XGA TFT LCD panel Built in stereo speakers Audio input and output jacks Connectivity Built in10 100 Mbps Ethernet connection Built in 56Kbps fax data modem 2Universal Serial Bus USB ports Chapter 1 9 Human centric design a

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