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TravelMate4220/2480 & Aspire5600
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Service guide files and updates are available
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  • Page 1 TravelMate4220/2480 & Aspire5600 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate4220/2480 & Aspire5600 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2005 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.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.

  • Page 5: Features

    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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Aspire 5600 Outlook View 9 Indicators 14 Easy-Launch Buttons 15 Touchpad 16 Using the Keyboard 17 Using the System Utilities 22 Acer Empowering Technology 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 35 Chapter2 System Utilities 46 BIOS Setup Utility 46 Information 47 Main 48...

  • Page 7: System Specifications

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ® ® Intel Pentium M YonahProcessor dual core at 1.66~2.16 GHz ® ® Intel Pentium M Yonah Processor single core at 1.66~1.83 GHz ®...
  • Page 8 Two speakers, at lease 1W/9cc for each Enable VoIP function Storage PATA(SATA ready) 9.5mm height, 2.5” HDD Easily removable 60/80/100/120GB PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE Support Ultra DMA100, S.M.A.R.T Communication 56Kbps V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem card (MDC1.5) 10/100Mbps on board WLAN 802.11b/g or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless with Mini-card/Mini-PCI interface Built-in 2 Antenna (which has to be placed on the top of LCD on the sides of LCD latch) I/O Ports 3 external USB 2.0 ports...

  • Page 9: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram X'TAL 14.318MHZ CLOCK GEN Yonah/Merom ICS954310BG Page: 22 Page:4 INTEL Mobile_479 CPU LVDS Page: 22 VRAM x4 Page:2, 3 DDR2 16Mx16 32Mx16 HOST BUS 533/667 MHz Page: 17, 18,19, 20 PCIE M52P LVDS CALISTOGA-GM /M52PG DDR-II SODIMM1 DDR-II /M54P 1466 FCBGA Page: 12...

  • Page 10: Tm 4220/2480 Outlook View

    TM 4220/2480 Outlook View Just for Starters... A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Open View Item Description Item Description Built-in camera 1.3/0.31 megapixel web camera for video communication(for selected models) Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer...

  • Page 11: Front View

    "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 Front View Item Description Icon Item Description Icon Item Description Icon Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 Item Description Icon Item Description Icon Item Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

  • Page 12: Left View

    Left View Item Description Icon Item Description Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Icon Item Description Rear View Note: Icon Item Description Icon Item Description Icon Item Description DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter. Icon Item Description USB2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Ethernet(RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. Icon Item Description...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Bottom View Item Description Item Description Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Note Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s main memory Battery lock...

  • Page 15: Aspire 5600 Outlook View

    Aspire 5600 Outlook View Just for Starters... Open View Item Description Item Description Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication(for select models) Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

  • Page 16: Indicators

    "Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on page 10 Icon Item Description Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 status of the computer’s functions and components. Front View Icon Item Description...
  • Page 17 Wireless Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to communications indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. (manufacturing option) button/indicator Latch Locks and releases the lid. Left View Item Description Icon Item Description Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active.
  • Page 18 Item Description Note: Icon Item Description Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. External Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, display(VGA) port LCD projector) Icon Item Description Rear View Note: Icon Item Description Icon Item Description Icon...
  • Page 19 Bottom View Item Description Item Description Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s main memory(secured with screws) Battery lock...
  • Page 20 Indicators Item Description Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators positioned at the front panel. These indicators show the status of the computer and its component. "Launch keys" on page 10 Item Description "Launch keys"...
  • Page 21 2. Fully charged: 2. Fully charged: Easy-Launch Buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four easy-launch buttons. They are User-Programmable Button, Mail, Web Browser, Acer Empowering Key from left to right. "Acer " Empowering Technology" on page 1...

  • Page 22: Touchpad

    Touchpad The build-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency. Touchpad Basics TravelMate 4220/2480 Aspire 5600...

  • Page 23: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off. TravelMate 4220/2480 Aspire 5600 Lock key...

  • Page 24: Windows Keys

    Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Cursor-control keys Hold <Shift> while using cursor- Hold <Fn> while using cursor-control on embedded control keys. keys. keypad Main keyboard Hold <Fn> while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal manner. keys embedded keypad.
  • Page 25 Fn-F1 and functionality of the unit hot Fn-F1 Fn-F2 keys. Fn-F2 Fn+F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSetting in Fn-F2 Acer Empowering Technology. Fn-F2 See “Acer Empowering Technology” Fn-F3 Fn+F3 Acer ePower Launches the Acer ePower...

  • Page 26: Special Keys

    Fn-F5 Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F5 Hot Key Icon Item Description Fn-F6 Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on Fn-F6 and off Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F7 Fn+F8 Fn-F6 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn-F8 Fn-F7 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn-F8 Fn-F8 Fn-F7...

  • Page 27: The Euro Symbol

    The Euro Symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Alt Gr> <5> Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at Alt Gr> h <5> the upper-center of the keyboard. Note NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.

  • Page 28: Using The System Utilities

    Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:...

  • Page 29: Launch Manager

    Note: Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above rhw keyboard. You can access "Easy-launch buttons" on page 22 the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Launch Manager...
  • Page 30 You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information refer to the Norton Antivirus Help menu.

  • Page 31: Acer Empowering Technology

    Help function. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and...
  • Page 32 easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the file- specific password. The supervisor passwork is a “master” password that cna decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you cna choose to enter your own file- specific password when encrypting a file.

  • Page 33: Acer Elock Management

    Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.

  • Page 34: Acer Eperformance Management

    Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage.

  • Page 35: Acer Erecovery Management

    Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection.

  • Page 36: Acer Esettings Management

    NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

  • Page 37: Acer Enet Management

    To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.

  • Page 38: Acer Epower Management

    Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
  • Page 39 You can also click “Advanced Settings” to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management. Chapter 1...

  • Page 40: Acer Epresentation Management

    Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA. Chapter 1...

  • Page 41: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type ® ® Intel Pentium M YonahProcessor dual core at 1.66~2.16 GHz ® ® Intel Pentium M Yonah Processor single core at 1.66~1.83 GHz ® ® Intel Celeron M Yonah Processosr at 1.66~1.83 GHz CPU package uFCPGA CPU core voltage...
  • Page 42 System Memory Item Specification Memory controller 945GM/945PM/940GML Memory size 256MB/512MB/1GB DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot 1024 MB Supports maximum memory size 2GB (with dual soDIMM modules) Supports DIMM type DDRII SDRAM Standard Supports DIMM Speed 533/667 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V Memory module combinations...
  • Page 43 Keyboard Item Specification Keyboard controller NS PC97551/541V Keyboard vendor & model name TravelMate series: New Acer Ergo Keyboard Aspire series: New Acer flat keyboard Total number of keypads 88-89 keys Acer Fine Touch keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button...
  • Page 44 Keyboard Item Specification 12 function keys two Windows keys Hotkey controls embedded numberic keypad Multi-Langue support Spill-proof Four easy-launch buttons Internet browser email with LED Empowering key one user-programmable button Two front access LED buttons WLAN LED button Bluetooth LED button Battery Item Specification...
  • Page 45 LCD :15.4" WXGA LCD Item Specification LCD display area 15.4” 15.4” 15.4” 15.4” 15.4” (diagonal, inch) Active Area(mm) 331.2(H)x 331.2(H)x 331.2(H)x 331.2(H)x20 331.2(H)x20 207.0(V) 207.0(V) 207.0(V) 7.0(V) 7.0(V) Display technology Resolution WXGA WXGA WXGA WXGA WXGA (1280*800) (1280*800) (1280*800) (1280*800) (1280*800) Pixel Pitch 0.2588(H)x0...
  • Page 46 LCD :15" WXGA LCD Item Specification LCD display area 15.0” 15.0” (diagonal, inch) Active Area(mm) 304.1(H)x 304.1(H)x 228.1(V) 228.1(V) Display technology Resolution (1024*768) (1024*768) Pixel Pitch(mm) 0.297(H)x 0.297(H)x 0.297(V) 0.297(V) Pixel Arrangement Vertical Vertical stripe stripe Display Mode Normally Normally White White Typical White...
  • Page 47 Item Specification Maximum input current (A, 1.5A @100Vac input and maximum load @100Vac, full load) Nominal(Rated) frequency 50 or 60 and single phase (Hz) Frequency variation range 47 - 63 (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) 90 - 265 Efficiency High efficiency 85% minimum, at 100~240Vac AC input, full load, warm-up condition.
  • Page 48 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Disks Spindle speed 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8192KB 8192KB 8192KB Interface Serial ATA Serial ATA Serial ATA APA7&SATA1.0&SAT AII(for Toshiba) Max. media 57.6/61.6 57.6/57.6/61.6 57.6 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer...
  • Page 49 DVD-Dual Interface Item Specification Vendor & model name PHILIPS SDVD8441 PIONEER DVR-K16RA Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained: Max 10.9Mbytes/sec Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Access Time(DVD) Random Access: 130 ms Random Access: 150 ms Full Stroke: 240 ms Full Stroke: 300 ms Buffer Memory Interface Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5...

  • Page 50: Power Management

    Combo Drive Interface Item Specification Applicable disc format DVD(Read): DVD 5/9/10/18, CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, 1. Reads and writes data DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R CD-R, CD-RW, CD- in each CD-ROM, CD- 3.95G/4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, ROM XA, ROMXA, CD-I FMV, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/ PhotoCD(MultiSession) Video CD, and CD- DVD-RW, Multi-Session...
  • Page 51 Environmental Requirements Item Specification Temperature Operating +5 ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +65°C (storage package) Humidity Operating 20% ~ 80% without condensation Altitude Operating sea level 0 to 10,000ft Storage sea level 0 to 40,000ft Chapter 1...

  • Page 52: Bios Setup Utility

    Chapter 2 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.
  • Page 53 ATAPI Model Name: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K16RS System BIOS Version: v0.3103 VGA BIOS Version: Napa 1264 ZB2BSK01C16080D33DEM00 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: TravelMate xxxx Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 20DA780745DED811B6C300163623C0E3 Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ↑ ↓ ← →...
  • Page 54 Main This menu provides you the information of the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Information Main Item Specific Help System Time: [11:59:38] System Date: [03/14/2006] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field. System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 502 KB Video Memory 128 MB Quiet Boot:...
  • Page 55 Parameter Description F12 Boot Menu When this is selected, users can modify device boot priority by pressing F12 key during POST. When this is not selected, device boot priority will not be adjustable during POST. D2D Recovery Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to-Disk recovery Chapter 2...
  • Page 56 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Boot Exit Information Main Security Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Clear HDD Password Is: Supervisor Password controls accesses of the Set Supervisor Password [Enter]...
  • Page 57 Parameter Description Option Set HDD Password When shown as [Locked], the hard drive Enter password currently can not be changed or disabled. To change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on. Press [Enter] to input change, or disable hard drive password.
  • Page 58 User can now type password in field “Enter New Password”, and re-enter password in field “Confirm New Password” for verification. If the verification is OK: The password setting is complete after user presses enter. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [ continue] If the current password entered does not match the actual current password: Setup Warning...

  • Page 59: Boot

    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 and onboard LAN device. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main...
  • Page 60 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save Exit Dicarding Changes your changes to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...

  • Page 61: Bios Password Removal

    BIOS Password Removal Press <F2> to enter Setup during POST Go to the “Main” menu Enable the “F12 Boot Menu” function. Press F10 to save the setting and exit. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Information Main Item Specific Help System Time: [11:59:38] System Date:...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2...
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  • Page 64: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver...

  • Page 65: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.

  • Page 66: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

  • Page 67: Removing The Adapter And Battery Pack

    Removing the Adapter and Battery Pack Unplug the adapter. Release the battery lock. Slide the battery latch. Remove the battery pack. Chapter 3...

  • Page 68: Removing The Tv Tuner, Heatsink Module, Cpu, And Hdd Module

    Removing the TV Tuner, Heatsink Module, CPU, and HDD Module Remove the Heatsink Cover Release the six screws securing the heatsink cover. (The six screws are attached to the heatsink cover) Lift the heatsink cover up and remove it. Remove the TV Tuner Card(for selected models) Disconnect the TV tuner cable and antenna from the TV tuner card.

  • Page 69: Removing The Hdd Module

    Remove the heatsink module from the main unit. Removing the HDD Module Release the two screws securing the HDD cover. (One screw is attached to the HDD cover) Remove the HDD cover. Remove the screw securing the HDD. Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main unit. Removing the CPU Use a flat screw driver and turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to unlock the CPU.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3...

  • Page 71: Removing The Memory And Wireless Card

    Removing the Memory and Wireless Card Remove the Memory Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the memory and remove it. Remove the other memory. Removing the Wireless Card Disconnect the wireless antenna from the wireless card. Press the latch to pop up the wireless card.

  • Page 72: Removing The Bluetooth Module

    Removing the Bluetooth Module Remove the screw securing the Bluetooth module. Remove the Bluetooth connector from the mainboard. Remove the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth wire groove. Remove the Bluetooth module from the main unit. Remove the two screws securing the Bluetooth bracket. Remove the Bluetooth module from the Bluetooth bracket.

  • Page 73: Disassembling The Main Unit Into Upper Case And Lower Case

    Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Disconnect the power cable from the mainboard. Remove the three screws securing the middle cover on the rear panel. Open the notebook. Release the clasp of middle cover and remove the middle cover from the main unit. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard.
  • Page 74 Disconnect the LCD cable from the mainboard as shown. Remove the two screws on left and right hinges. Remove the LCD module from the main unit and be careful to pull the antenna out. 10. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 11.
  • Page 75 14. Disconnect the LID switch cable from the mainboard. 15. Disconnect the audio DJ cable from the mainboard. (Aspire series only) 16. Disconnect the MIC wire cable from the mainboard. 17. Unlatch the touchpad board FFC and disconnect the touchpad board FFC from the mainboard. 18.

  • Page 76: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the four screw caps from the LCD module. Remove the four screw securing the LCD bezel. NOTE: For LCD module with CCD, please refer to following steps. Remove the six screw caps for the LCD module. Remove the six screws securing the LCD module.
  • Page 77 For LCD with CCD, remove the 11 screws securing the LCD panel. Lift up the inverter board. DIsconnect the inverter cables from the inverter board and remove the inverter board. Remove the LCD panel from the LCD cover. Remove the two screws securing the left LCD brackets. 10.
  • Page 78 14. Disconnect the LCD cable and remove the LCD cable from the LCD panel. 15. This completes the LCD module disassembly. Remove the CCD module Remove the five screws securing the CCD brackets and remove the CCD brackets Lift the CCD plastic bracket up. Remove the CCD module.

  • Page 79: Reassembling The Lcd Module

    Reassembling the LCD Module Connect the LCD cable to the LCD panel. Place the tape on the LCD cable. Place the right LCD bracket back to the LCD panel Secure the right LCD bracket with the two screws. Place the left LCD bracket back to the LCD panel Secure the left LCD bracket with the two screws.
  • Page 80 10. Place the LCD bezel back to the LCD module. Push each side of the bezel to make it clip to the LCD cover well. 11. Secure the LCD bezel with four screws. 12. Place the four screw caps back. 13.

  • Page 81: Hdd Disassembly & Reassembly

    HDD disassembly & Reassembly Remove the four screws securing the HDD bracket. Remove the HDD bracket from the HDD. Place the HDD bracket back to the HDD. Secure the HDD with the four screws. This completes HDD module disassembly and reassembly. Chapter 3...

  • Page 82: Odd Disassembly & Reassembly

    ODD disassembly & Reassembly Remove the four screws securing the ODD module. Remove the ODD bracket from the ODD. Place the ODD bracket back to the ODD. Secure the ODD with the four screw. This completes ODD module disassembly and reassembly. Chapter 3...
  • Page 83 Chapter 3...

  • Page 84: Main Unit Reassembly

    Main Unit Reassembly Reassembling the Mainboard, Uppercase, and Lowercase Place the mainboard back to the lower case. Insert the PCMCIA dummy card back to the lower case. Connect the USB FFC to the USB module and latch it well. Place the USB module back to the lower case. Secure the USB module with one screw.
  • Page 85 Secure the MDC board with one screw. 10. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard. 11. Aim the location of Bluetooth and wireless launch button. 12. Place the upper case back to the lower case. 13. Connect the touchpad board FFC to the mainboard and latch it well. 14.
  • Page 86 15. Reconnect the MDC cables as shown. 16. Connect the Audio DJ FFC to the mainboard. 17. Connect the LID switch cable back to the mainboard. 18. Secure the lower case with 22 screws. 19. Secure the upper case with 5 screws. Reassembling the ODD Place the ODD module back to the main unit.
  • Page 87 Secure the ODD module with one screw. Reassembling the LCD Module to Main Unit Place the LCD module back to the main unit. Put the antenna through the hole. Secure the LCD module with two screws on left and right hinges. Connect the LCD cable to the mainboard.
  • Page 88 Secure the keyboard with two screws. Place the middle cover back to the main unit. 10. Close the notebook. 11. Secure the middle cover with three screws on the rear panel. 12. Connect the power cable to the mainboard. Reassembling the Bluetooth Module Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module.
  • Page 89 Place the Bluetooth module back to the main unit. Secure the Bluetooth module with one screw. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the mainboard. Place the Bluetooth cable in the wire groove. Reassembling the CPU Aim the pin position on the CPU socket, then place the CPU back to the socket. Use a flat screw driver and turn the screwdriver clockwise to lock the CPU.
  • Page 90 Reassembling the Memory Place the DDR memory back to the mainboard as shown and press it down to latch it. Reassembling the Heatsink module Place the heatsink module back to the main unit. Secure the heatsink module with the seven screws. Connect the main fan cable to the mainboard.

  • Page 91: Reassembling The Hdd

    Connect the wireless antenna to the wireless card. Reassembling the HDD Place the HDD back to the main unit. Secure the HDD with one screw. Place the HDD cover back to the main unit. Secure the HDD cover with the two screws. Reassembling the heatsink cover &...
  • Page 92 Place the battery back. This completes the main unit reassembly. Chapter 3...
  • Page 93 Chapter 3...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    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. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 95: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.

  • Page 96: Power System Check

    Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.

  • Page 97: Check The Battery Pack

    Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.

  • Page 98: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    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.

  • Page 99: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Struck Key See “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 86 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...
  • Page 100 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power System Check” on page 87 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 101: Phoenix Bios Beep Codes

    Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM. Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values...
  • Page 102 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Initialize I20 support Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled...
  • Page 103 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs.
  • Page 104 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk. Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message.

  • Page 105: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence 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).
  • Page 106 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 88. Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board...
  • Page 107 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode. Standby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer.
  • Page 108 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. 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”...

  • Page 109: Intermittent Problems

    Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 110: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 87): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...
  • Page 111 Chapter 4...

  • Page 112: Top View

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5...

  • Page 113: Bottom View

    Bottom View Chapter 5...
  • Page 114 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.

  • Page 115: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Item Description Item Description LCD bezel Screw M2.5*6-I(BNI)(NYLOK) LCD hinge-left Screw M2.5*5.0-I(NI)(NYLOK) LCD hinge-right Screw M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK LCD cover ODD holder CCD module(optional) LCD cable CCD cover(optional) Touchpad board to mainboard cable Middle cover Bluetooth cable Keyboard Upper case Battery Chapter 6...
  • Page 116 Item Part Name Item Part Name 15.4” w/ CCD LCD cover(Aspire) Conductive tape EP ACER logo(Aspire) LCD cover protect sheet 15.4” wide w/ CCD LCD knob LCD CCD cover mylar 15.4” wide w/ CCD LCD latch CCD cover protect CCD latch BK-L...
  • Page 117 Item Part Name Item Part Name screw M2.0*3.0-I(NIXNYLOK) camera V-UBDOEM1(CMOS module, 1.3M) CCD cable maylar LCD rubber-1 cable assy CCD (5P/4P/R2A) L-F CCD bezel rotect Chapter 6...

  • Page 118: Part List

    Part List CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. ADAPTER ADAPTER ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN DELTA ADP-90SB ZB1 ADP 19V Delta S/P AP.09001.005 BBAHF ROHS ADAPTER ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN LITEON PA-1900- ZB1 ADP 19V Lite-on S/P AP.09003.009 04QB ROHS ADAPTER ADAPTER LSE-90W SLS0202C19A157 LF ZB2 ADAPTER LSE-90W S/P AP.09006.006...
  • Page 119 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. CABLE MODEM CABLE "ZB2 CABLE ASSY MODEM 50.TCFV7.001 (2P/2P,1A) S/P" CABLE BLUETOOTH CABLE ZB1 BLUETOOTH CABLE S/P 50.AA7V7.002 CABLE FFC CABLE - TP TO MB ZB1 CABLE TP/MB FFC S/P 50.AA7V7.003 CABLE FFC CABLE - TP TO TP BOARD ZB1 CABLE TP/B FFC S/P 50.AA7V7.004 CABLE...
  • Page 120 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. CPU/PROCESSOR CPU/ CPU INTEL YONAH CORE DUO FSB-667 ZC1 INTEL CPU YONAH KC.23001.DTP PROCESSO 1.66G 2M L8VR 1.66G S/P CPU/ CPU INTEL YONAH CORE DUO FSB-667 ZC1 INTEL CPU YONAH KC.24001.DTP PROCESSO 1.83G 2M L8VQ 1.83G S/P CPU/ CPU INTEL YONAH CORE DUO FSB-667...
  • Page 121 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. DVD RW ZB2 PIO SUPER MULTI DVR-K06S W/O ZB2 PIO SUPER MULTI DVR- DRIVE MB BS K06S S/P DVD RW DVD SUPERDRIVE DVR-K06RS FW:1.01 ZB2 DVD SUPERDRIVE DVR- DRIVE STN B/S K06RS S/P CASE/ ODD HOLDER FIX ZB1 ZB1 ODD HOLDER FIX S/P 42.AA7V7.002...
  • Page 122 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. KEYBOARD AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON ZL1C K/B NON ERGO- KB.A2707.003 Spanish SPANISH S.P. KEYBOARD AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON ZL1C K/B NON ERGO-THAI KB.A2707.004 Thai S.P. KEYBOARD AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON ZL1C K/B NON ERGO-BRAZ KB.A2707.005 Brazilian Protugese PROTU S.P.
  • Page 123 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. LCD 15IN. XGA LPL LP150X08-TLA2 LF ZL8 LCD 15'' LP150X08-TLA2 LK.15008.019 LF S/P LCD 15IN. XGA QDI QD15XL06 REV.03 LF ZL5 LCD 15''QD15XL06 QDI S/ LK.15009.008 LCD 15IN. XGA CMO N150X3-L09 VEV.C1 ZL6C LCD CMO N150X3-L09 LK.1500D.013 BOARD LCD INVERTER BOARD...
  • Page 124 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. CASE/ LCD BRACKET 15.4 IN. W/HINGE - R "ZB1 15.4"" HINGE-R ASSY S/ 33.AA7V7.004 COVER/ P" BRACKET ASSEMBLY LCD MODULE ASSY 15.4 IN. WXGA ZB2 LCD (15.4WXGA) GL TM 6M.AB1V7.003 GLARE LF W/ANTENNA W/O CCD S/P LCD 15.4 IN.
  • Page 125 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. CASE/ LCD BEZEL - 15.4 IN. FOR CCD N-UV "ZB2 15.4"" LCD BEZEL ASSY 60.TCFV7.005 COVER/ W-CCD N-UV S/P" BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE/ LCD BRACKET 15.4 IN. W/HINGE - L "ZB1 15.4"" HINGE-L ASSY S/ 33.AA7V7.003 COVER/ P"...
  • Page 126 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. CABLE LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. ZB1 CABLE ASSY S/P 50.AA7V7.011 CASE/ "LCD COVER - 15.4 IN. W/ANTENNA ,CCD "ZB2 AS 15.4"" LCD COVER 60.AB1V7.003 COVER/ 0.3M" ASSY W-CCD(0.3M) S/P" BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE/ LCD BEZEL - 15.4 IN. FOR CCD N-UV "ZB2 15.4""...
  • Page 127 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. MAINBOAR MAINBOARD 945PM M52P128 GLAN ZB2 MB ASSY (945PM/M52P/ MB.ACT06.002 PATA NO-TV W/READER W/O CPU 128M_16) S/P MEMORY MAINBOAR MAINBOARD 940GM UMA PATA NO-TV ZB2 MB ASSY (945GM/UMA) MB.AB106.002 W/READER W/O CPU MEMORY MAINBOAR MAINBOARD 940GML UMA PATA NO-TV ZB2 MB ASSY (940GML/UMA) W/READER W/O CPU MEMORY...
  • Page 128 CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION PART NO. SCREW SCWER M2.5*3.0-I(BNI)(NYLOK)EP ZB1 SCWER M2.5*3.0- 86.T25V7.012 I(BNI)(NYLOK)EP S/P SCREW SCREW M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK EF6 SCREW KIT S/P 86.TCFV7.002 SCREW SCREW M2.0*3.0-I(NI)(NYLOK) CT8B LCD SCREWS S/P 86.TCFV7.003 SCREW SCREW M2.5*6-I(BNI)(NYLOK) ZB1 SCREW M2.5*6- 86.A08V7.004 I(BNI)(NYLOK)S/P SCREW SCREW M2.5*6.0-P(NI)(NYLOK) ZB1 SCREW M2.5*6.0- 86.AA7V7.003...
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