Aspire 1410/1680 Series

Service Guide

II

Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1410/1680 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

Copyright

Copyright © 2004 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.

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.

III

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Screen messages

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.

Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic.

Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.

Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.

Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

IV

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 "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2.

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.

V

VI

V.7 5/312004

Shipping priority

Quanta Named

Project Name

Platform naming

M/B

Chipset

CPU

LCD

VGA

Console display

Arcade windows mode

Optical

Hot swapple

HDD wireless

WNC Bluetooth

Battery Life

Battery cell

Port replicator

LAN

Card reader

Smart card

DASP

Keyboard

Subwoofer

SPDIF

OS

Driver support

Disk to Disk

NB manager 2 weight

No. 5

Kestrel-P-M11P64

TM4500

VERSION A1

855GME

ZL1

Banias 1.5

Dothan 1.5G

Dothan 1.6G

Dothan 1.7G

No. 6

Kestrel-P-UMA

TM4500

VERSION A2

855GME

Banias 1.5

Dothan 1.5G

Dothan 1.6G

Dothan 1.7G

Kestrel / Extensa /ZL1 Series Model Comparision Table

No. 4 No. 3

ZL1A

Kestrel-M11P64

TM4000

VERSION A3

855GME

Kestrel-UMA

TM4000

VERSION A4

855GME

No. 1 on Jul.20th

Kestrel-A-M11P64

AS1680

VERSION A5

855GME

Banias 1.5

Dothan 1.5G

Dothan 1.6G

Banias 1.5

Dothan 1.5G

Dothan 1.6G

ZL1C

Banias 1.5

Dothan 1.5G

Dothan 1.6G

No. 2

Kestrel-A-UMA

AS1680

VERSION A4

855GME

Banias 1.5

Dothan 1.5G

Dothan 1.6G

ZL1E

Kestrel-E-UMA

TM2300

VERSION A6

852GM

Celeron M 320

Celeron M 330

Celeron M 340

Celeron M 350

Celeron M 360

End of August

???

Kestrel-A-UMA

AS1410

???

855GME

Celeron M 320

Celeron M 330

Celeron M 340

Kestrel-A-M11P64

Extensa3000

VERSION A5

855GME

ZL1G

Dothan 1.5G

Kestrel-A-UMA

Extensa3000

VERSION A4

855GME

Dothan 1.5G

15" XGA

15" SXGA+

15.4" WXGA

ATI 9700 with 64MB

NO

NO

Combo

DVD-SuperMulti

DVD-Dual

2nd HDD, 2nd battery, weight saver

40GB / 60GB / 80GB

15" XGA

15" SXGA+

15.4" WXGA

UMA

NO

NO

Combo

DVD-SuperMulti

DVD-Dual

2nd HDD, 2nd battery, weight saver

40GB / 60GB / 80GB

14.1" XGA

15" XGA

15.4" WXGA

ATI 9700 with 64MB

NO

NO

Combo

DVD-Dual

DVD-SuperMulti

NO

30/40/60/80GB

14.1" XGA

15" XGA

15.4" WXGA

UMA

NO

NO

Combo

DVD-Dual

DVD-SuperMulti

NO

30/40/60/80GB

14.1" XGA

15.4" WXGA

15" XGA

ATI 9700 with 64MB

NO

YES

Combo

DVD-SuperMulti

DVD-Dual

NO

30/40/60/80GB

14.1" XGA

15.4" WXGA

15" XGA

UMA

NO

YES

Combo

DVD-SuperMulti

DVD-Dual

NO

30/40/60/80GB

14.1" XGA

15" XGA

15.4" WXGA

UMA

NO

NO

UMA

NO

YES

Combo Combo DVD-

DVD-Dual

DVD-SuperMulti

SuperMulti DVD-

Dual

NO

30/40/60/80GB

Intel 802.11b/g Intel 802.11b/g Intel 802.11b/g Intel 802.11b/g Intel 802.11b/g Intel 802.11b/g

Intel 802.11a/b/g

YES

5hrs(8 cells)

8 cells

EasyPort 3

10/100/1000

Intel 802.11a/b/g

YES

5hrs(8 cells)

8 cells

EasyPort 3

10/100/1000

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

NO

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells)

8 cells

NO

10/100/1000

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

NO

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells)

8 cells

NO

10/100/1000

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

YES

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells)

8 cells

NO

10/100/1000

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

YES

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells)

8 cells

NO

10/100/1000

Ambit 802.11b/g

NO

2hrs(4-cells)

4 cells

NO

10/100

MMC/MS/SD

NO

NO

New Ergo

NO

MMC/MS/SD

NO

NO

New Ergo

NO

NO

NO

NO

New Ergo

NO

NO

NO

NO

New Ergo

NO

MMC/MS/SD

NO

NO normal

NO

NO

NO

NO normal

NO

NO

NO

NO

New Ergo

NO

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2 XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2

W2K & NT limit support

YES

YES

2.86kgs

W2K & NT limit support

YES

YES

2.86kgs

W2K limit support

YES

YES

2.86kgs

W2K limit support

YES

YES

2.86kgs

NO

YES

NO

2.86kgs

NO

YES

NO

2.86kgs

W2K limit support

YES

YES

2.86kgs

14.1" XGA

15" XGA

15.4" WXGA

NO

30/40/60/80GB

Foxconn 802.11b/g(first priority)

Intel 802.11b/g

YES

2hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells)

8cells

NO

10/100

NO

NO

NO normal

NO

NO

XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2

NO

YES

NO

2.86kgs

15" XGA 15.4"

WXGA 15"

SXGA+(tender)

ATI 9700 with 64MB

NO

NO

Combo

4X DVD-Dual

NO

30/40/60/80GB

Intel 802.11b/g

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

NO

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells)

8 cells

NO

10/100/1000

MMC/MS/SD

NO

NO normal

NO

NO

XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2

NO

YES

NO

2.86kgs

15" XGA 15.4"

WXGA 15"

SXGA+(tender)

UMA

NO

NO

Combo

4X DVD-Dual

NO

30/40/60/80GB

Intel 802.11b/g

3rd party 802.11a/b/g

NO

2.5hrs(4-cells)/5hrs(8 cells)

8 cells

NO

10/100/1000

NO

NO

NO normal

NO

NO

XPPRO & XPHOME with SP2

NO

YES

NO

2.86kgs

Three USB 2.0 ports/ IEEE 1394 port/ Ethernet (RJ-45) port/

Modem (RJ-11) port/ External display (VGA) port/ S-

Video/TV-out port/ Microphone/line-in jack

/Headphones/speaker/line-out port /Infrared (FIR) port/ PC

Card slot (one Type II)/ 3-in-1 card reader (MS/MMC/SD)/

100-pin port replicator connector/ DC-in jack for AC adaptor

Three USB 2.0 ports/ IEEE 1394 port/ Ethernet (RJ-45) port/ Modem (RJ-11) port/ External display (VGA) port/ Svideo/TV-out port/ Microphone/line-in jack/

Headphones/speaker/line-out port/ Infrared (FIR) port/ PC

Card slot (one Type II)/ DC-in jack for AC adaptor

Three USB 2.0 ports/ IEEE 1394 port/ Ethernet (RJ-45) port/

Modem (RJ-11) port/ S-video/TV-out port (NTSC/PAL)/ External display (VGA) port/ Microphone/line-in jack/

Headphones/speaker/line-out port/ Infrared (FIR) port/ PC Card slot (one Type II)/ DC-in jack for AC adaptor

IO Port dimension

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm 360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm 360 (W) x 273 (D) x 27/32 (H) mm

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Introduction 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

An Aspire Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Chapter 2 System Utilities 36

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 50

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Thermal Module and CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . .60

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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Table of Contents

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 68

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

POST Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

CD to Disk Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Disk to Disk Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 90

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 94

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 108

Model Name Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 110

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Appendix C Online Support Information 116

Index 118

VIII

IX

Chapter 1

System Introduction

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Performance

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

Intel

®

Pentium M

®

processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755 or Intel

®

Celeron M

®

processor

320,330

Intel

®

855GME or 852 GM chipset (manufacturing option)

256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDimm modules

30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system.

Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

Li-ion main battery pack

Display

T

T

T

T

T

T

The TFT LCD panel providing a lare viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use: t

14.1” XGA (1024x768) resolution t

15.0” XGA (1024x768) or SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution t

15.4” WXGA (1200x800) or WSXGA+ (1680x1050) resolution

ATI MOBILITY

TM

RADEON

TM

9700 with 64MB of video memory (manufacturing option)

3D graphics support

Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT monitor, and other display devices like projector support

“Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves pwer

Dual indenpendent display

Multimedia

T

T

T

High-speed drive: DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super Multi

16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio

Built-in microphone and dual speakers

Connectivity

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem

Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (manufacturing option)

Fast infrared wireless communication (manufacturing option)

Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports

IEEE 1394 port (manufacturing option)

Invilink TM 802.11b/g dual -band Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)

Bluetooth ® (manufacturing option)

Chapter 1 1

T

SD/MMC/MS memory card reader (manufacturing option)

Human-centric design and ergonomics

T

Rugged, yet extremely portable design

T

T

T

T

Stylish appearance

Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys

Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device

Internet 4-way scroll button

Keyboard and Pointing Device

T

88/89-key Windows keyboard

T

Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function

Expansion

T

T

One Type II CardBus PC Card slot

Upgradeable memory modules

I/O Ports

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

One Type II PC Card slot

One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem)

One RJ-45 network jack

One DC-in jac (AC adapter)

One external monitor port

One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack)

One audio line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)

One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)

One Infrared (FIR) port (manufacturing option)

One IEEE 1394 port (manufacturing option)

One S-video TV-out port (manufacturing option)

Three USB 2.0 ports

3-in-1 (MS/MMC/SD) memory card reader (manufacturing option)

2 Chapter 1

System Block Diagram

Chapter 1 3

Board Layout

Top View

4

3

4

1

2

5

6

Keyboard Connector

Bluetooth Board Connector

LCD Cable Connector

LED Board Connector

Lid Switch

Modem Cable Connector

7

8

9

10

11

3 in 1 Connector

Speaker Connector

Internal Microphone Connector

Modem Board Connector

Touchpad Board Connector

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Bottom View

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

9

10

11

12

Power Jack

CRT

Docking

Audio Cable Connector

Main Battery Connector

ODD Connector

Media Bay Connector

Mini PCI Slot

Second Battery Connector

RTC Battery Connector

DDR DIMM Connector

HDD Connector

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21

22

23

16

17

18

19

24

25

26

27

Audio Cable Connector

Line-in Connector

Headphone Out Connector

Microphone-in Connector

USB Connector

IEEE 1394 Connector

PCMCIA

USB Connector

CPU Socket

USB Connector

S-Video

RJ45 and RJ11 Connector

5

13

14

15

IR

Bluetooth Switch

Wireless Switch

28

29

30

LAN Cable Connector

FAN Connector

LAN Cable Connector

6 Chapter 1

An Aspire Tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.

Front View

Chapter 1

2

3

4

#

1

5

6

7

8

9

Icon Item

Display screen

Microphone

Keyboard

Palmrest

Click buttons (Left, center and right)

Touchpad

Status indicators

Launch keys

Power button

Description

Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.

Internal microphone for sound recording.

Inputs data into your computer.

Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

Turns on the computer power.

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer’s function and components.

Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

Turns the computer on and off.

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Closed Front View

8

#

1

2

3

4

Icon

Speakers

Item

Infrared port

Power indicator

Description

Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer).

Lights when the computer is on.

Battery indicator

Lights when the battery is being charged

5

6

7

8

Bluetooth

® communications

Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled.

Wireless communication

Line-in/Mic-in jack

Line-in/MIc-in jack

Indicates status of wireless LAN communication.

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio

CD player, stereo walkman).

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio

CD player, stereo walkman).

9 Speaker/Line-Out/

Headphone jack

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

10 USB 2.0 port

Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

11 Latch

Locks and releases the lid.

NOTE: The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless features, respectively.

Chapter 1

Left View

2

3

#

1

4

Icon Item

Optical drive

LED indicator

Optical drive eject button

Description

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical drive is active.

Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

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Right View

2

3

#

1

4

5

6

7

8

9

Icon Item

IEEE 1394 port

(Manufacturing option)

Description

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

PC Card slot eject button

PC Card slot

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.

3-in-1 card reader

Two USB 2.0 ports

Accepts MS, MMC and SD card.

Note: The 3-in-1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only one card can operate at any given time.

Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

S-video port

(Manufacturing option)

Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.

Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

Modem jack

Connects to a phone line.

Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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Rear Panel

#

1

2

3

Icon Item

Power jace

Description

Connects to an AC adapter.

External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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Bottom Panel

6

7

2

3

4

#

1

Item

Cooling fan

Description

Helps keep the computer cool.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Battery lock Locks the battery in place.

Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

Hard disk bay

Battery release latch

Battery bay

Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured by a screw).

Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.

Houses the computer’s battery pack.

12 Chapter 1

Indicators

The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard.

Icon Function

Caps lock

Description

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num lock

Media Activity

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.

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In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, the state or features can still be seen.

Icon

Power

Function Description

Lights when the computer is on.

Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.

Chapter 1

Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Lock Keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key

Caps Lock

Num lock

(Fn-F11)

Scroll lock

(Fn-F12)

Description

When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator

(complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).

Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively.

Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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Embedded Numeric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired Access

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys

Num Lock On

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold j while using cursor-control keys.

Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Num Lock Off

Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key

Windows key

Application key

Icon Description

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 function:

+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)

+ E (Explores My Computer)

+ F1 (Opens Help and Support)

+ F (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box

+ M (Minimizes all windows) j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows)

+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application’s context menu.

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Hot Keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

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Fn-F7

Fn-F8

Fn-w

Hot Key

Fn-F1

Fn-F2

Fn-F3

Fn-F4

Fn-F5

Fn-F6

Icon Function

Hot key help

Description

Displays help on hot keys.

Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.

Acer ePowerManagement

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle

Screen blank

Touchpad toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume up Increases the speaker volume.

Chapter 1

Hot Key

Fn-y

Fn-x

Fn-z

Fn-Home

Fn-Pg Up

Icon Function

Volume down

Description

Decreases the speaker volume.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

Play/Pause

Stop

Press to start playing the audio track or video file.

Press again to pause.

Press to stop playing the audio track or video file.

Fn-Pg Dn

Fn-End

Backwards

Forward

Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing.

Press to skip forward to the next track or video file.

Alt Gr-$

Alt Gr-Euro

US dollar

Euro

Types the US dollar sign.

Types the Euro symbol.

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Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

To type:

The Euro symbol

1.

Open a text editor or word processor.

2.

Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the Euro symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

The US dollar sign

1.

Open a text editor or word processor.

2.

Either directly press the dollar sign at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the

dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

20 Chapter 1

Launch Keys

Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering and programmable keys.

Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EManager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run the acer Launch Manager.

e

P

Mail

Launch Key

Web browser

Default application

Email application (user-programmable)

Internet browser application (user programmable)

Acer eManager application (userprogrammable)

User-programmable

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In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and Bluetooth

®

. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users.

Description

Bluetooth

® communications

Default application

Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth

(optional) communications.

Wireless communications

Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN

(optional) communications.

Chapter 1

Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

NOTE: If you are using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.

Touchpad Basics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

T

T

T

Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.

Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.

Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scroll.

Function

Execute

Select

Drag

Access context menu

Scroll

Left Button

Click twice quickly

Click once

Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad

Right Button

Click once

Scroll Button

Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right)

Tap

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button)

Tap once

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor

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NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.

Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

24 Chapter 1

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

CPU type

Item

Core logic

CPU package

CPU core voltage

Specification

Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for Aspire 1410

Intel Pentim M processor at 1.5GHz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for Aspire 1680

Intel 855GME+ICH4

Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA

1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode)

0.748V (deeper sleep mode)

BIOS

BIOS vendor

BIOS Version

BIOS ROM type

Item

BIOS ROM size

BIOS package

Supported protocols

Specification

Phneoix

3A03

SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory (the difference with Flash ROM?)

512KB

32-pin PLCC

ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP

1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394

Set by setup manual BIOS password control

Second Level Cache

Item

Cache controller

Cache size

1st level cache control

2st level cache control

Cache scheme control

System Memory

Item

Memory controller

Memory size

DIMM socket number

Supports memory size per socket

Supports maximum memory size

Supports DIMM type

Supports DIMM Speed

Supports DIMM voltage

Supports DIMM package

Memory module combinations

Specification

Built-in CPU

512K for Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3~1.4GHz-Aspire 1410

2MB for Intel Pentium M processor at 1.5~1.6GHz (Dothan)-Aspire 1680

Always enabled

Always enabled

Fixed in write-back

Specification

Intel 855GME built-in

0MB (no on-board memory)

2 sockets

1024MB

2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)

DDR Synchronous DRAM

333 MHz

2.5V and 1.25V

200-pin soDIMM

You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

256MB

256MB

256MB

256MB

512MB

512MB

512MB

512MB

0MB

0MB

0MB

0MB

128MB

128MB

128MB

128MB

1024MB

1024MB

1024MB

1024MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

0MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

384MB

512MB

768MB

1280MB

640MB

768MB

1024MB

1536MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

256MB

384MB

640MB

1152MB

1024MB

1125MB

1280MB

1536MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.

LAN Interface

Chipset

Supports LAN protocol

Item

LAN connector type

LAN connector location

Features

Specification

Broadcom BCM4401 (10/100M); BroadCom BCM5788M (1G)

10/100/1000Mbps

RJ45

Right panel

Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver

Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0

PCI v2.2

IR Interface

Item Specification

Chipset

Part name

Package

Performance

Compliant

VISHAY TFU6102F

8-pin SMT type

4Mbit/s

IrDA 1.1

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Modem Interface

Item

Data modem data baud rate (bps)

Supports modem protocol

Modem connector type

Modem connector location

Bluetooth Interface

Item

Chipset

Data throughput

Protocol

Interface

Connector type

56K

V.90/V.92

RJ11

Right panel

Specification

Specification

Broadcom BCM2035

723 bps(full speed data rate)

Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified).

USB 1.1

Mini-USB

Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)

Item

Chipset

Data throughput

Protocol

Interface

Intel

11~54 Mbps

802.11b+g

Mini-PCI type II

Specification

Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g (optional device)

Item

Chipset

Data throughput

Protocol

Interface

Intel

11~54 Mbps

802.11 a+b+g

Mini-PCI type II

3-in-1 card reader

Chipset

Protocol

Item

Specification

Specification

TI PC7411 support Smart Media, Multi-Media Card and Security Digital

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor &

Model Name

HGST

HTS424030M9AT00/

Toshiba Pluto

MK3025GAS/

Capacity (MB) 30000

Bytes per sector

512

Data heads 2 2

Specification

HGST

HTS424040M9AT00/

Toshiba Pluto

MK4025GAS/

HGST MORAGA

IC25N060ATMR04-0

Toshiba Pluto

MK6025GAS

40000

512

60000

512

HGST MORAGA

IC25N080ATMR04-0

Toshiba Pluto

MK8025GAS

80000

512

3/4 (for Toshiba) 4

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Drive Format

Disks

Spindle speed

(RPM)

1

4200 RPM

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2048KB/

Interface

Max. media transfer rate

(disk-buffer,

Mbytes/s)

ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6

372

Data transfer rate

(host~buffer,

Mbytes/s)

100 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode-5

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance

5V(DC) +/- 5%

1

4200 RPM

2

4200 RPM

2048KB

ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6

372

8192KB

ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6

350

8192KB

ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6

350

100 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode-5

5V(DC) +/- 5%

Specification

2

4200 RPM

100 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode-5

5V(DC) +/- 5%

100 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode-5

5V(DC) +/- 5%

Combo Drive Interface

Item

Vendor & model name

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (KB/sec)

Buffer Memory

Interface

Applicable disc format

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement

Input Voltage

Specification

DVD/CDRW KME UIDA760 (24x24x8x24x)

DVD/CDRW QSI SBW-242C (24x24x8x24x)

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

2MB

Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Sustained:

Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB)

CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW Photo (Multisession)

Video CD, CD-Extra, (CD+), CD-test

Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)

(b) Release by ATAPI command

(c) Emergency Release

5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)

DVD-Dual Interface

Item

Vendor & model name

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (KB/sec)

Buffer Memory

Interface

DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N

With CD Diskette

Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

2MB

Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Specification

With DVD Diskette

Sustained:

Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

Chapter 1

DVD-Dual Interface

Item

Applicable disc format

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement

Input Voltage

Audio Interface

Item

Audio Controller

Audio onboard or optional

Mono or Stereo

Resolution

Compatibility

Mixed sound source

Voice channel

Sampling rate

Internal microphone

Internal speaker / Quantity

Audio Jack

Number of audio jack

Item

Rated input

Connector type

Specification

Support disc formats

1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and

CD-Text

2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session)

3. Reads standard CD-DA

4. Reads and writes CD-R discs

5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs

6. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1)

7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring)

8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and

DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1)

Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)

(b) Release by ATAPI command

(c) Emergency Release

5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)

Specification

Conexant CX20468-31

Built-in

Stereo

18 bit stereo Digital to analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter

AC97

Line-in, CD

8/16-bit, mono/stereo

44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface)

Yes

Yes/2

Specification

Internal: 2

External:3

1W

Internal: two 1W speakers

External: Headphone out, microphone in and line-in

Video Interface

Item

Chipset

Package

Interface

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

Chapter 1

Specification

ATI Mobility RADEON 9700

MBGA 708 pin

AGP8X

Yes

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Video Memory

Chipset

Memory size

Interface

Item

30

USB Port

Item

Chipset

USB Compliancy Level

OHCI

Number of USB port

Location

Serial port function control

IEEE 1394 Port

Item

Chipset

Number of IEEE 1394 port

Connector type

PCMCIA Port

Item

PCMCIA controller

Supports card type

Number of slots

Access location

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

Supports 32 bit CardBus

System Board Major Chips

Item

Core logic

VGA

LAN

IEEE 1394

USB 2.0

Super I/O controller

MODEM

Bluetooth

Wireless 802.11 b

Specification

Intel 855GME/ATI M11P (ATI Mobility RADEON 9700)

UMA 16/32/64MB, discrete 64MB

DDR

Specification

ICH4-M

2.0

USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller

3 two on the right side; one on the front side

Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

Specification

TI PC7411

1

IEEE 1394

Specification

TI PC7411

Type-II

One type-II

Right panel

No ZV support

Yes

Controller

Intel 855GME+ICH4

ATI Mobility RADEON 9700

BroadCom BCM4401 (10/100M); BCM5788M(1G)

TI PC7411

ICH4-M

NS 87383

Conexant CX20468-31

Broadcom BCM2035

Intel

Chapter 1

System Board Major Chips

Wireless 802.11 b+g

PCMCIA

Audio

3-in-1 card reader

Item

Keyboard

Item

Keyboard controller

Total number of keypads

Windows logo key

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously

Battery

Item

Vendor & model name

Intel

TI PC7411

Conexant RD01-D620

TI PC7411

Controller

Specification

NS PC97551

88-/89-key

Yes

1. Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

2. Use port replicator then plug a USB/PS 2 keyboard to the USB port/PS 2 port on the port replicator: Yes

Battery Type

Pack capacity

Number of battery cell

Package configuration

Normal voltage

Charge voltage

Specification

Sanyo 4UR18650F-2-QC140

Panasonic CGR-B/8B5AE

Simplo 916-3020

Li-ion

4400 mAh

8

4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

14.4V

16.8+-0.2v

LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410

Item

Vendor & model name

Screen Diagonal (mm)

Active Area (mm)

Display resolution (pixels)

Pixel Pitch

Specification

AU B141XG05

357(14.1inch)

285.7(H)x214.3(V)

XGA (1024x768)

0.279(H)x0.279(H) mm

RGB vertical stripe

Normally white

150

Pixel Arrangement

Display Mode

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

2

) also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity

Contrast Ratio

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall

Time)msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD

1.2(5 points)

1.5(13 points)

250 (min)/ 300 (typ)

15/10

+3.3V

CMO N141XB-L01

14inch

285.7(H)x214.3(V)

XGA (1024x768)

0.279(H)x0.279(H) mm

RGB vertical stripe

Normally white

130(min)/160(typ) not show

300(min)/450(typ)

6/17(typ)

10/25(max) not show

QDI QD141XLH12

360(14.1inch)

285.7(H)x214.3(V)

XGA (1024x768)

0.279(H)x0.279(H) mm

RGB vertical stripe

Normally white

120

1.45(5 points)

2(13 points)

300(min)

12.5/22.5

+3.3V

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LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410

Item

Typical Power Consumption (watt)

Weight

Physical Size(mm)

Electrical Interface

Support Color

Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left

Vertial: Upper/Lower

Operating

Storage (shipping)

5.3

Specification

400g (w/o inverter)

299(W)x228(H)x5.5

(D)

R/G/B Data, 3Sync,

Signals, Clock (4 pairs LVDS)

Native 262K colours

4.03 (for backlight unit)

420g

299(W)x228(H)x5.2

(D)

1 channel LVDS

262K colours

45/45

15/35

45/45

15/35

N/A

460g

299(W)x228(H)x6.2

(D)

1 channel LVDS

262K colours

40/40

10/30

0 to +50

-20 to +60

0 to +50

-20 to +60

0 to +50

-25 to +60

LCD 15 inch

Item

Vendor & model name

Screen Diagonal (mm)

Active Area (mm)

Display resolution (pixels)

Pixel Pitch

Pixel Arrangement

Display Mode

Typical White Luminance (cd/m 2 ) also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity

Contrast Ratio

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall

Time)msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD

Typical Power Consumption (watt)

Weight

Physical Size(mm)

Electrical Interface

Support Color

Specification

AU:

B150XG01

381

304.1x228.1

1024x768 XGA

0.297x0.297

R.G.B. Vertical

Stripe

Normally White

180 (5 point average)

150 (5 point average)

N/A

300

24/11

15/35

+3.3V Typ.

5.6/5.7

550

317.3x242.0x6.0

1 channel LVDS

262K colors (RGB

6-bit data driver)

Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left

Vertial: Upper/Lower

40/40

10/30

Operating

Storage (shipping)

0 to +50

-20 to +60

QDI

QD15XL06-01

15.0 inches

304.1x228.1

1024x768 XGA

0.099x0.297

R.G.B. Vertical

Stripe

Normally White

160

N/A

300

8/17

+3.3V

3.96

570

317.3x242.0x5.9

1 channel LVDS

262,144

45/45

15/35

0 to +50

-25 to +60

Hannstar

HSD150PX14-A07

15.0 inches

304.1x228.1

1024x768 XGA

0.297x0.297

R.G.B. Vertical

Stripe

Normally White

150

70

250

10/25

3.3V

N/A

600

317.3x242.0x6.5

1 channel LVDS

262,144

40/40

20/40

0 to +50

-20 to +60

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LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch

Item

Vendor & model name

Screen Diagonal (mm)

Active Area (mm)

Display resolution (pixels)

Pixel Pitch

Pixel Arrangement

Display Mode

Specification

SAMSUNG

LTN150XB-L03

304.1x228.1

1024x768 XGA

0.297x0.297

R.G.B. Vertical

Stripe

Normally White

Hitachi

TX38D81VC1CAB

15.0 inches, 381

304.1x228.1

1024x768 XGA

0.297x0.297

R.G.B. Vertical

Stripe

Transmissive & normally White

170

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

2

) also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity

Contrast Ratio

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall

Time)msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD

Typical Power Consumption (watt)

Weight

Physical Size(mm)

160

N/A

200

10/30(typ)

+3.3V

4.6 for backlight unit only

585

317.3x242.1x6.0

40

200

30/30

+3.3V

N/A

580

317.3x242.1x6.0

Electrical Interface

Support Color

Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left

Vertial: Upper/Lower

1 channel LVDS

262K

45/45

25/45

N/A

1 channel LVDS

262K

40/40

20/40

0 to +40

-20 to +60

Operating

Storage (shipping)

LCD Inverter

Item

Vendor & model name

Brightness conditions

Input voltage (V)

Input current (mA)

Output voltage (V, rms)

Output current (mA, rms)

Output voltage frequency (k Hz)

SUMIDA TWS-449-147

Vadj=3.3V

8~20

350 (max)

1600 (no load)

5.6~5.4

55~58K Hz

Specification

LCD 15.4" WXGA

QDI

390.1

331.2x207.0

1280x800 WXGA

0.2588x0.2588

R.G.B. Vertical

Stripe

Normally White

185

1.4 (5pts)

400

5/20

+3.3V Typ.

4.38

585

344x222.0x6.35 max

1 channel LVDS

262K colors (RGB

6-bit data driver)

15/35

45/45

0 to +50

-25 to +60

AC Adaptor

Input rating

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Item Specification

90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz

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34

AC Adaptor

Item

Maximum input AC current

Inrush current

Efficiency

System Power Management

ACPI mode

Mech. Off (G3)

Soft Off (G2/S5)

Working (G0/S0)

Suspend to RAM (S3)

Save to Disk (S4)

Specification

3.42A

220A@115VAC

220A@230VAC

82% min. @115VAC input full load

Power Management

All devices in the system are turned off completely.

OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely.

Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state.

CPU set power down

VGA Suspend

PCMCIA Suspend

Audio Power Down

Hard Disk Power Down

CD-ROM Power Down

Super I/O Low Power mode

Hibernation Mode

Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

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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. Please also refer to Chapter 4

Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press

m

during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen).

Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

. Info.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type:

CPU Speed:

Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.70Ghz

1700 MHz

HDD1 Model Name:

HDD1 Serial Number:

HDD2 Model Name:

HDD2 Serial Number:

ATAPI Device:

System BIOS Ver:

VGA BIOS Ver:

KBC Ver:

Serial Number

IC25N080ATMR04-0

MPAA01Q2G0746A

MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S

3A01

Montara-GME3360

PQ1A24

1234567890123456789012

Asset Tag Number: 1234567890

Product Aspire1680

Manufacturer Name: Acer

UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit → Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub - Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.

Follow these instructions:

T

T

To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).

To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).

T

T

T

T

To change the value of a parameter, press por q.

A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.

Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item

Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information vary in models.

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Information

. Info.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type:

CPU Speed:

Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.70Ghz

1700 MHz

HDD1 Model Name:

HDD1 Serial Number:

HDD2 Model Name:

HDD2 Serial Number:

ATAPI Device:

System BIOS Ver:

VGA BIOS Ver:

KBC Ver:

Serial Number

IC25N080ATMR04-0

MPAA01Q2G0746A

MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S

3A01

Montara-GME3360

PQ1A24

1234567890123456789012

Asset Tag Number: 1234567890

Product Aspire1680

Manufacturer Name: Acer

UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit → Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub - Menu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter

Floppy Disk Drive

HDD Model Name

HDD Serial Number

ATAPI Model Name

ATAPI Serial Number

Serial Number

UUID Number

Description

Shows floppy drive type informaiton only when this model has floppy disk drive.

This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.

This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.

This field displays the serial number of this unit.

This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.

UUID=32bytes

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Main

The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info.

Main

Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

System Time:

System Date:

System Memory:

Extended Memory:

Video Memory

Quiet Boot:

Power on Display:

Network boot:

F12 Boot Menu:

D2D recovery:

[16MB]

[05:34:07]

[07/23/2004]

640 KB

238MB

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or

<Enter> selects field.

Shows system base memory size

Shows extended memory size

VGA memory size

[Enabled]

[Auto ]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub -Menu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

System Time

System Date

System Memory

Extended Memory

VGA Memory

Fast Boot

Power on display

LCD Auto Dim

Network Boot

F12 Boot Menu

D2D Recovery

Description

Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format.

Sets the system date.

Format/Option

Format: HH:MM:SS

(hour:minute:second) System Time

Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year)

System Date

This field reports the memory size of the system.

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system.

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory size=64/128MB

Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled.

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and

Summary Screen is disabled.

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and

Summary Screen is enabled.

Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT

(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in

LCD only mode.

Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated

LCD screen and the system’s external video port

(for an external CRT or projector).

Determines if the system will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to save power when

AC is not present.

The system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT available (running on battery power).

Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

(remote server).

Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Auto or Both

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Disabled or Enabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Advanced

The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.

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PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info.

Main

Advanced

Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Internal Touchpad:

[Both]

Infrared Port (FIR):

[Enabled]

Configure Infrared Port using options:

[Disable]

No configuration

[Enabled]

User configuration

[Auto]

BIOS or OS chooses

configuration

(OS Controlled)

Displayed when controlled

by OS

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Enter 4 Sub - Menu F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

.

Parameter

Infrared Port

Parallel Port

Mode

Base I/O address

Interrupt

DMA channel

Description

Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.

Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port.

Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.

Sets the I/O address of the parallel port.

Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.

Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in

ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP.

Options

Disabled /Disabled/Auto

Enabled /Disabled/Auto

ECP , EPP, Output only or Bidirectional

378 /278

IRQ7 /IRQ5

DMA3 /DMA1

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Parameter

Legacy USB Support

Hard Disk Recovery

Description

Enables, disables USB interface devices support.

(Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating

System such as DOS or UNIX).

Enables or disables Hard Disk to Hard Disk system

Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during POST.

Options

Option: Disabled or Enabled

Option: Disabled or Enabled

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Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info.

Main Advanced

Security

Boot Exit

Supervisor Password Is:

User Password Is:

Primary HardDisk Security:

HDD Master ID:

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Passord

Set HDD Password

Password on Boot

Clear

Clear

Clear

43883445

[Enter]

[Enter]

[Enter]

[Disabled]

Item Specific Help

When shown as [Locked], the hard drive 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 passwords.

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Enter 4 Sub -Menu F10 Save and Exit

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

User Password is

Supervisor Password is

Set User Password

Set Supervisor Password

Primary Harddisk Security

Password on Boot

Description

Shows the setting of the user password.

Shows the setting of the Supervisor password

Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.

Press Enter to set the supervisor password.

When set, this password protects the BIOS

Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.

This feature is available to user when

Supervisor password is set. Password can be written on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is set to enabled.

Supervisor Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is being set. User password is written to HDD when both passwords are set. When both Supervisor and user password are present, both passwords can unlock the HDD.

Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.

Option

Clear or Set

Clear or Set

Disabled

Disabled

or Enabled

or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:

1.

Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The

Set Supervisor Password box appears:

2.

Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New

Password” field.

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

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3.

Press e.

After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

4.

If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

5.

When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

1.

Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The

Set Password box appears:

2.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.

3.

Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.

The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.

4.

When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

1.

Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The

Set Password box appears:

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2.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.

3.

Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.

4.

Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

5.

If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.

6.

When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.

If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the

Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

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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.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info.

Main Advanced Security

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

+ and - indicate device categories. Use <Enter> to expand/collapses.

CD-ROM/DVD Drive

Floppy Devices

+Hard Drive

Network Boot

Boot order is top-down using only the top device in each category.

Use <F6> and <F5> to move highlighted item up and down.

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Enter 4 Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Exit

The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Info.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Dicarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Enter

4 Sub-Menu

F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Default

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Description

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

Load default values for all SETUP item.

Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Save Setup Data to CMOS.

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BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

T

New versions of system programs

T

T

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 Phlash utility.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.

NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded.

Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.

1.

Prepare a bootable diskette.

2.

Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3.

Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.

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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:

T

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

T

T

Small Philips screw driver

Philips screwdriver

T

Plastic flat head screw driver

T

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.

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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.

NOTE: The screws used to secure bottom case and upper case are more than one type. Please group same type of screw together as you disassemble the system for service purpose. The image below is for your reference. Please pay attention to the explanation below.

IO Bezel Battery

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The screws that secure heatsink cover, MIni PCI cover and HDD cover are with the covers. There is no need to worry about mix them up. However, please notice that you have to group the screws on the following locations together. There are twenty screws holding the bottom case to upper case but some screws are inside the system. You may have to remove the HDD, the heatsink cover to see these screws. Mini PCI cover here also called RAM/Wireless cover.

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M2.5*6

Screw Type

M2.5*6

M2.5*6

M2.5*6

M2.5*3

M2.5*3

Location

Bottom case and IO bezel

(hightlight with yellow circle)

Remove the IO bezel then you will see.

Remove the heatsink cover then you will see.

Remove the HDD cover then you will see.

Detach the HDD module then you will see.

Remove the battery then you will see.

14

2

1

1

1

1

Quantity

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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.

Start

Battery

K*2

HDD Cover

HDD Module

Wireless LAN

Card

E*2

RAM/Wireless

Cover

Memory

CPU

*2

IO Bezel

*2

Heatsink

Cover

*2

Thermal

Module

ODD

Connector

Board

ODD Module

*6

ODD Holder

ODD Drive

*3

Middle Cover

*2

Keyboard

*4

(right and left hinges)

LCD Module

*2

Switch Board

*5

*18

Lower and

Upper Case

Assembly

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Lower Case

Assembly

Upper Case

Assembly

Touchpad

VGA Heatsink

*3

*2

*2 screw nuts

Main Board 3-in-1 Cover

*4

Speaker Set

*2

Modem Board

Touchpad

Bracket

Bluetooth

Module

Touchpad

Board

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LCD Module

4 screw pads

M*4

LCD Bezel

Antenna set LCD Cover

*6 hinges

*2 brackets

LCD

Assembly

*4

LCD Inverter

LCD

Screw List

Item Description

SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-

NYLOK

SCREW I2.5*3M-

BNIH(M2.5L3)

SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-

NYLOK

86.A03V7.012

86.T25V7.012

86.A03V7.006

SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-

NYLOK

86.T23V7.006

SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08V7.004

SCREW M2.0*5-

I(NI)(NYLOK)

86.T23V7.010

86.A03V7.007

SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-

NYLOK

SCREW I2*3M-NIHY

(M2L3)

86.T25V7.008

SCREW M1.7*3.0-I

(BK)

SCREW I3*3.5M-

NIH(M3L3.5)

86.T50V7.001

86.A03V7.011

LCD Cable LCD Brackets

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Removing the Battery Pack

1.

Unlock the battery lock.

2.

Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack.

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Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/ the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module

Removing the HDD Module

1.

Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover.

2.

Remove the HDD cover.

3.

Detach the HDD module then remove it.

Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card

1.

Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover.

2.

Remove the RAM/Wireless cover.

.

3.

Pop up the memory then remove it.

4.

Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae.

5.

Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it.

Removing the Thermal Module and CPU

1.

Remove the two screws holding the IO bezel.

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2.

Then remove the IO bezel.

3.

Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink cover.

4.

Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit.

5.

Disconnect the fan cable.

6.

Remove the four screws that secure the thermal module.

7.

Pull the thermal module outwards then remove it.

NOTE: The edge of the thermal module as shown is very sharp. Be very careful as you remove the thermal module.

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8.

Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the CPU lock.

9.

Remove the CPU from the socket carefully.

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.

Removing the ODD Module

1.

Release the ODD latch.

2.

Remove the ODD module from the main unit.

.

Removing the LCD Module

1.

Remove the three screws holding the keyboard cover.

2.

Open the LCD module as the picture shown then detach the keyboard cover from the main unit.

.

3.

Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown.

4.

Turn over the keyboard as shown and disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.

5.

Pull out the antenna set with a tweezers then take out the antenna set from the main unit.

6.

Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.

7.

Remove the four screws holding the right and the left hinge. Two on each side.

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8.

Then detach the LCD module from the main unit.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly

1.

Remove the two screws holding the switch board.

2.

Remove the switch board.

3.

Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board.

4.

Disconnect the bluetooth cable.

5.

Remove the five screws that secure the upper case.

6.

Remove the eighteen screws on the bottom as shown.

7.

Detach the upper case assembly and place it next to the lower case assembly.

8.

Disconnect the microphone cable then remove the upper case assembly.

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly

1.

Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC.

2.

Disconnect the touchpad board to main board FFC.

3.

Then detach the touchpad board to main board FFC from the touchpad board.

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4.

Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad board.

5.

Remove the touchpad board from the upper case.

6.

Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC.

7.

Remove the touchpad board to touchpad FFC from the uppwer case assembly.

8.

Remove the four screws holding the touchpad bracket.

9.

Detach the touchpad bracket from the upper case assembly.

10. Remove the touchpad from the upper case.

11. Remove the two screws that secure the bluetooth module.

12. Disconnect the bluetooth module then remove it.

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly

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1.

Disconnect the MDC cable from the modem board.

2.

Detach the MDC cable from the main board.

3.

Remove the two screws holding the modem board.

4.

Remove the modem board from the lower case.

5.

Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board.

6.

Remove the two screws that secure the main board.

7.

Remove the two screw nuts as shown.

8.

The you can detach the main board from the upper case.

9.

Remove the three screws that secure the VGA heatsink.

10. Remove the VGA heatsink from the main board as shown.

11. Remove the three in one cover from the lower case.

12. Remove the two screws that secure the speaker set on one side.

13. Then remove another two screws holding the speaker set on the other side.

14. Then take out the speaker set from the lower case.

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Disassembling the LCD Module

1.

Remove the four screw caps as shown.

2.

Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel.

3.

Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

4.

Disconnect the inverter board then remove it.

5.

Remove the three screws holding the right hinge.

6.

Then remove the three screws that secure the left hinge.

.

7.

Remove one screw that secure the LCD bracket.

8.

Remove another screw holding the LCD bracket on the other side.

9.

Then detach the LCD panel from the LCD cover carefully.

10. Remove the two screws holding the right bracket.

11. Then remove the right bracket.

12. Remove another two screws that tighten the left bracket.

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13. Remove the left bracket as the picture shows.

14. Tear off the tape fastening the LCD cable.

15. Tear off the the LCD cable fastening the LCD cable, then remove it..

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Disassembling the External Modules

Disassembling the HDD Module

1.

Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side.

2.

Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side.

3.

Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket.

Disassembling the Optical Drive Module

1.

Remove the four screws as the picture shows.

2.

Remove the two screws that secure the optical disc drive and the ODD holder.

3.

Push the ODD holder as shown.

4.

Detach the ODD holder.

5.

Disconnect the ODD connector board then remove it.

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Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1.

Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2.

Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation.

3.

Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified)

Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.)

POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated.

POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen.

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).

Go To

“Power System Check” on page 70.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 73

“Undetermined Problems” on page 82

“Error Message List” on page 74

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 73

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 73

“Intermittent Problems” on page 81

“Undetermined Problems” on page 82

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required.

NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device.

1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

2.

See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.

3.

Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.

If the error still remains:

1.

Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.

2.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3.

Replace the main board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device:

1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

2.

See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.

3.

Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:

1.

Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

2.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3.

Replace the main board.

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.

If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.

If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1.

Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2.

Replace the keyboard.

3.

Replace the main board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

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Numeric keypad

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External keyboard

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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.

Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3.

Press F2 in 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:

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“Check the Power Adapter” on page 71

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“Check the Battery Pack” on page 72

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Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure

Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V

Pin 2: 0V, Ground

1.

If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.

2.

If the voltage is within the range, do the following:

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T

Replace the System board.

If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 82.

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If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.

NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

3.

If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation.

4.

If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 72.

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Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

1.

Check out the Power Management in control Panel

2.

In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

3.

Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.

4.

This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.

From Hardware:

1.

Power off the computer.

2.

Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure

3.

If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.

Re-install the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1.

Reconnect the touchpad cables.

2.

Replace the touchpad.

3.

Replace the system board.

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

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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 82.

The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.

NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.

NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter

Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List

006

010

070

071

072

110

<No error code>

<No error code>

Error Codes Error Messages

Equipment Configuration Error

Causes:

1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error

(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration

Error”)

Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)

Real Time Clock Error

CMOS Battery Bad

CMOS Checksum Error

System disabled.

Incorrect password is specified.

Battery critical LOW

In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show.

Thermal critical High

In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message.

Error Message List

Error Messages

Failure Fixed Disk

Stuck Key

Keyboard error

Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

FRU/Action in Sequence

Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Hard disk drive

System board

see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 69. see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 69. see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 69.

Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

System board

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

DIMM

System board

DIMM

System board

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

System timer error RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

System board

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Error Message List

CMOS

Error Messages

Real time clock error

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Memory size found by POST differed from

Diskette drive A error

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

System cache error - Cache disabled

CPU ID:

DMA Test Failed

Software NMI Failed

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed

Device Address Conflict

Allocation Error for device

Failing Bits: nnnn

Fixed Disk n

Invalid System Configuration Data

I/O device IRQ conflict

Operating system not found

FRU/Action in Sequence

RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

DIMM

System board

Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 69.

Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

Setup Utility

System board

System board

DIMM

System board

DIMM

System board

DIMM

System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

DIMM

BIOS ROM

System board

None

BIOS ROM

System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.

Diskette drive

Hard disk drive

System board

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No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.

No beep Error Messages

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external

CRT.

FRU/Action in Sequence

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 70.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

LED board.

System board.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 70.

Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD Inverter

LCD

System board

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

System board

No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker

System board

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POST Code

Code

E8h

E9h

EAh

EBh

ECh

EDh

EEh

EFh

E4h

E5h

E6h

E7h

E0h

E1h

E2h

E3h

F4h

F5h

F6h

F7h

F0h

F1h

F2h

F3h

1

Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM

Initialize the chipset

Initialize the bridge

Initialize the CPU

Initialize the system timer

Initialize system I/O

Check force recovery boot

Checksum BIOS ROM

Go to BIOS

Set Huge Segment

Initialize Multi Processor

Initialize OEM special code

Initialize PIC and DMA

Initialize Memory type

Initialize Memory size

Shadow Boot Block

System memory test

Initialize interrupt vectors

Initialize Run Time Clock

Initialize video

Initialize System Management Mode

Output one beep before boot

Boot to Mini DOS

Clear Huge Segment

Boot to Full DOS

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LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

LCD backlight doesn't work

LCD is too dark

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

LCD contrast cannot be adjusted

Unreadable LCD screen

Missing pels in characters

Abnormal screen

Wrong color displayed

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.

Action in Sequence

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

Reconnect the LCD connector

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

LCD inverter ID

LCD inverter

LCD cable

LCD

System board

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly

Action in Sequence

Reconnect the inverter board

Inverter board

System board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Power shuts down during operation

The system doesn’t power-on.

The system doesn’t power-off.

Action in Sequence

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 70.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 70.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 70.

Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.

System board

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Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Battery can’t be charged

Action in Sequence

See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 72.

Battery pack

System board

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly

System board

PCMCIA slot assembly

Action in Sequence

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.

Action in Sequence

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then reboot system.

DIMM

System board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.

Audio driver

Speaker

System board

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

Speaker

System board

Action in Sequence

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

The system will not enter hibernation

The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute.

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after closing the LCD

The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.

The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.

Action in Sequence

Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)

Hard disk drive

System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.

Press Fn+

o

and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.

Touchpad

Keyboard

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.

LCD cover switch

System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.

LCD cover switch

System board

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Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%.

System hangs intermittently.

Action in Sequence

Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.

Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery).

Battery pack

System board

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.

Hard disk connection board

System board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

System configuration does not match the installed devices.

External display does not work correctly.

USB does not work correctly

Print problems.

Serial or parallel port device problems.

Action in Sequence

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then reboot system.

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.

Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching

System board

System board

Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” of

BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.

Onboard Devices Configuration

Run printer self-test.

Printer driver

Printer cable

Printer

System Board

Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup

Utility is set to Enabled.

Device driver

Device cable

Device

System board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.

Touchpad does not work.

Action in Sequence

Reconnect the keyboard cable.

Keyboard

System board

Reconnect touchpad cable.

Touchpad board

System board

Modem-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Internal modem does not work correctly.

Modem phone port modem combo board

System board

Action in Sequence

NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined

Problems” on page 82.

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Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.

When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

1.

Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

2.

If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.

3.

If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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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 70):

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:

T

Non-Acer devices

T

T

T

T

Printer, mouse, and other external devices

Battery pack

Hard disk drive

DIMM

T

T

CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module

PC Cards

4.

Power-on the computer.

5.

Determine if the problem has changed.

6.

If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.

7.

If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

T

T

System board

LCD assembly

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Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive

CD to Disk Recovery

1.

Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD.

2.

Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system.

3.

The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue.

4.

NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].

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5.

Select CD to Disk Revocery.

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6.

Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs.

After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below.

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7.

Then insert the System CD to the optical drive.

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8.

You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.

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Disk to Disk Recovery

1.

Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD.

2.

Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system.

3.

The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue.

4.

NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].

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5.

Select Disk to Disk Recovery. Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery.

NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to the system.

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6.

Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs.

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After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below.

7.

Then insert the System CD to the optical drive.

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8.

You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.

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Jumper and Connector Locations

Top View

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Keyboard Connector

Bluetooth Board Connector

LCD Cable Connector

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3 in 1 Connector

Speaker Connector

Internal Microphone Connector

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CN11

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LED Board Connector

Lid Switch

Modem Cable Connector

CN3

SW2

CN4

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11

Modem Board Connector

Touchpad Board Connector

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2

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10

11

12

13

Power Jack

CRT

Docking

Audio Cable Connector

Main Battery Connector

ODD Connector

Media Bay Connector

Mini PCI Slot

Second Battery Connector

RTC Battery Connector

DDR DIMM Connector

HDD Connector

IR

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CN15

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CN18

CN19

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CN24

CN26

CN31

CN32

CN33

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25

26

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Audio Cable Connector

Line-in Connector

Headphone Out Connector

Microphone-in Connector

USB Connector

IEEE 1394 Connector

PCMCIA

USB Connector

CPU Socket

USB Connector

S-Video

RJ45 and RJ11 Connector

LAN Cable Connector

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Bluetooth Switch

Wireless Switch

SW4

SW3

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FAN Connector

LAN Cable Connector

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Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1680/1410.

Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).

Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a

DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.

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Exploded Diagram

95 Chapter 6

Adapter

Battery

Board

N/S

N/S

N/S

N/S

ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP-

65KB BF 19V

ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON PA-

1650-02 QA 19V

ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LI-SHIN

SLS0335A 19V

BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A

4UR18650F-2-QC140

BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P

4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE

BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A

916-3020

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

9 MODEM BOARD 54.T50V7.001

14 BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENNA 54.T48V7.001

N/S WIRELESS LAN BOARD (802.11b+g)

INTEL

KI.CAX01.005

12 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T50V7.001

Chapter 6 96

31 TOUCH PAD BOARD 55.T50V7.002

Cable

N/S FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB

N/S MODEM CABLE

50.T50V7.001

50.T50V7.002

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly

N/S

13

POWER CORD US (3 PIN)

POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN)

POWER CORD KOERA ( Pin)

POWER CORD EU (3 PIN)

POWER CORD UK (3 PIN)

POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN)

POWER CORD- SWISS

POWER CORD AU (3 PIN)

POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN)

POWER CORD AF (3 PIN)

MIDDLE COVER W/BUTTON

27.A03V7.001

27.A03V7.003

27.T23V7.006

27.A03V7.002

27.A03V7.004

27.A03V7.005

27.A03V7.007

27.A03V7.008

27.A03V7.006

27.T48V7.001

42.A27V7.001

10

1

UPPER CASE W/TP, TP BRACKET,

TP TO TP BOARD FFC CABLE

LOWER CASE W/SPEAKER

60.A27V7.001

60.T51V7.001

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Chapter 6

37 I/O BEZEL 42.T51V7.001

23 DIMM/WIRELESS COVER 42.T50V7.002

22 HEATSINK COVER 42.T50V7.003

26 HDD COVER 42.T50V7.004

N/S 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER

Note: The location of 3 in 1 dummy cover is the same as 3 in 1 cover’s location.

42.T51V7.002

36 3 IN 1 COVER 42.T50V7.005

25 HDD BRACKET 33.T50V7.001

98

N/S WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T50V7.003

CPU/Processor

Optical Disk Drive Module

N/S

N/S

INTEL PENTIUM M 1.5G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL6F9 B-1 STEPPING

INTEL PENTIUM M 1.6G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EG B-1 STEPPING

INTEL PENTIUM M 1.7G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EP B-1 STEPPING

INTEL PENTIUM M 1.8G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EN B-1 STEPPING

INTEL PENTIUM M 2.0G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EM B-1 STEPPING

KC.N0001.715

KC.N0001.725

KC.N0001.735

KC.N0001.745

KC.N0001.755

DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X

QSI SBW-242C

6M.T51V7.001

99

27 DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI

SBW-242C

KO.02407.014

29 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003

28 DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR QSI 42.T50V7.008

DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME

UIDA-760

DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X

KME UIDA-760

OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX

DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR KME

6M.T51V7.002

KO.02406.008

42.T51V7.003

42.T50V7.009

Chapter 6

HDD/Hard Disk Drive

24

DVD DUAL MODULE QSI SDW-042

DVD DUAL DRIVE QSI SDW-042

OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX

DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR QSI

DVD DUAL MODULE LITE-ON

SOSW-852S

DVD DUAL DRIVE LITE-ON SOSW-

852S

OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX

DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR LITE-ON

6M.T51V7.003

KU.00403.001

42.T51V7.003

42.T50V7.010

DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR-

K14RA

DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVR-

K14RA

OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX

DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR PIONEER

6M.T51V7.004

KU.00805.001

42.T51V7.003

42.T50V7.011

6M.T51V7.005

KU.00805.001

42.T51V7.003

42.T50V7.012

DVD SUPER MULTI MODULE KME

UJ-830B

DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE KME UJ-

830B

OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX

DVD SUPER MULTI BEZEL FOR

KME

6M.T51V7.006

KU.00807.003

42.T51V7.003

42.T50V7.013

DVD SUPER MULTI MODULE HLDS

GSA-4080N

DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE HLDS

GSA-4080N

OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX

DVD SUPER MULTI BEZEL FOR

HLDS

6M.T51V7.007

TBD

42.T51V7.003

42.T50V7.014

30G HGST 2.5" 4200 Moraga+

HTS424030M9AT00 13G1486 fw:DA1017

KH.03007.006

Toshiba Pluto 30G 4200rpm

MK3025GAS

Seagate 30G ST93015A,2MB F/

W:4.05

40G HGST 2.5" 4200 Moraga+

HTS424040M9AT00 13G1132 fw:DA1017

KH.03004.002

KH.03001.001

KH.04007.010

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Keyboard

101

11

Toshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm

MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A

SEAGATE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A,

2MB F/W:3.05

HGST 60G 4200rpm MORAGA

IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 F/

W:AD4A

Toshiba PLUTO 60G 4200rpm

MK6025GAS (phase in Mar/Apr) F/

W:KA200A

HGST 80G 4200rpm MORAGA

IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635 F/

W:AD4A

TOSHIBA PLUTO 80G 4200rpm

MK8025GAS, 8MB F/W:KA023A

KH.04004.002

KH.04001.010

KH.06007.006

KH.06004.003

KH.08007.007

KH.08004.001

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON US International

KB.A2707.001

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Chinese

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Spanish

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Thai

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Brazilian Protugese

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Korea

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON UK

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON German

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Italian

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON French

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Swiss/G

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Portuguese

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Arabic

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Belgium

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Sweden

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Czech

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Hungaian

KB.A2707.010

KB.A2707.011

KB.A2707.012

KB.A2707.013

KB.A2707.014

KB.A2707.015

KB.A2707.016

KB.A2707.017

KB.A2707.002

KB.A2707.003

KB.A2707.004

KB.A2707.005

KB.A2707.006

KB.A2707.007

KB.A2707.008

KB.A2707.009

Chapter 6

LCD Module

N/S

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Norway

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Danish

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Turkish

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Canadian French

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Japanese

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Greek

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Hebrew

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD

DARFON Russian

LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA AU

B150XG01

KB.A2707.018

KB.A2707.019

KB.A2707.020

KB.A2707.021

KB.A2707.022

KB.A2707.023

KB.A2707.024

KB.A2707.025

6M.A27V7.001

15 LCD 15" TFT XGA AU B150XG01 V2

(spwg-B)

LK.15005.001

17 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001

16 LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004

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103

18 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002

19 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003

38 LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/

15 IN.

60.A27V7.002

20 LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN.

60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA QDI

QDI150XL06-01

LCD 15 IN. XGA QDI QDI150XL06-01

LCD INVERTER BOARD

LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R

LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/

15 IN.

LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN.

6M.A27V7.002

LK.15009.002

19.T50V7.001

50.T50V7.004

33.T50V7.002

33.T50V7.003

60.A27V7.002

60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA

HANNSTAR HSD150PX14-A07

LCD 15 IN. XGA HANNSTAR

HSD150PX14-A07

LCD INVERTER BOARD

LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R

6M.A27V7.003

LK.15007.009

19.T50V7.001

50.T50V7.004

33.T50V7.002

33.T50V7.003

Chapter 6

Main Board

2

LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/

15 IN.

LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN.

60.A27V7.002

60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA

SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03

LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG

LTN150XB-L03

LCD INVERTER BOARD

LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R

LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/

15 IN.

LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN.

6M.A27V7.004

LK.15006.004

19.T50V7.001

50.T50V7.004

33.T50V7.002

33.T50V7.003

60.A27V7.002

60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA HITACHI

TX38D81VC1CAB

LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA HITACHI

TX38D81VC1CAB (SPWG-B)

LCD INVERTER BOARD

LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R

LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/

15 IN.

LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN.

6M.A27V7.005

LK.15004.006

19.T50V7.001

50.T50V7.004

33.T50V7.002

33.T50V7.003

60.A27V7.002

60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI

QD15TL02-01

LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI QD15TL02-

01

LCD INVERTER BOARD

LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R

LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA

15.4 IN.

LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN.

6M.A27V7.006

LK.15409.001

19.T50V7.001

50.T50V7.006

33.T50V7.004

33.T50V7.005

60.A27V7.003

60.T50V7.006

MAINBOARD 855GME M11 64MB 3

IN 1 W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU

MEMORY

LB.A2706.001

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Memory

Speaker

N/S

N/S

MAINBOARD 855GME UMA 3 IN 1

W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU

MEMORY

LB.A2806.001

256MB NANYA SO-DIMM DDR333

256MB NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K

(.14u)

256M Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333

HYS64D32020GDL-6-C (.11u/B)

(Sample April/M, 09/04' by firm PO)

256M Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333

256MB HYS64D32020HDL-6-C 32x64

(.11u/G) (MP in Sept.)

256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333

256MB MT4VDDT3264HG-335C2

256M Samsung SO-DIMM DDR333

256MB M470L3224FT0-CB3 (.13u)

256M Hynix SO-DIMM DDR333

256MB HYMD232M646D6-J AA

512M Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333

512MB HYS64D64020GBDL-6-C

(.11u/B)

512MB NANYA SO-DIMM DDR333

512MB NT512D64SH8A0FM-6K

512MB Micron SO-DIMM DDR333

512MB MT8VDDT6464HDG-335C1

(.11u),

KN.25603.009

KN.25602.022

KN.25602.012

KN.25604.016

KN.2560B.008

KN.2560G.001

KN.51202.013

KN.51203.011

KN.51204.013

SPEAKER SET 23.T50V7.001

Heatsink

21 THERMAL MODULE 60.T50V7.007

4 VGA HEATSINK W/PAD 34.T50V7.001

Miscellaneous

105

7

N/S

NAME PLATE

RUBBER FOOT

47.A27V7.001

47.T50V7.002

Chapter 6

Screw

N/S

32

I

A

K

G

D

N/S

N/S

C

N/S

N/S

LCD SCREW RUBBER PAD

LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD

SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK

SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3)

SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK

SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK

SCREW MM25060IL69

SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK)

SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK

SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3)

SCREW M1.7*3.0-I (BK)

SCREW I3*3.5M-NIH(M3L3.5)

47.T50V7.003

47.T50V7.004

86.A03V7.012

86.T25V7.012

86.A03V7.006

86.T23V7.006

86.A08V7.004

86.T23V7.010

86.A03V7.007

86.T25V7.008

86.T50V7.001

86.A03V7.011

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107 Chapter 6

Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration

Model Name Definition

Aspire 1680 Model Name Definition

Model Number

1681WLCi

1681WLMi

1682WLMi

1681WFLMi

1681WFLCi

1681WNLCi

1681WNLMi

LCD

15.4"

WXGA

15.4"

WXGA

15.4"

WXGA

15.4"

WXGA

15.4"

WXGA

15.4"

WXGA

15.4"

WXGA

CPU

PM 715

(1.5GHz/2M)

PM 715

(1.5GHz/2M)

PM 725

(1.6GHz/2M)

PM 715

(1.5GHz/2M)

PM 715

(1.5GHz/2M)

PM 715

(1.5GHz/2M)

PM 715

(1.5GHz/2M)

XGA (1.5GHz/2M)

Memory

DDR333

1x256MB

DDR333

1x256MB

DDR333

2x256MB

DDR333

1x256MB

DDR333

1x256MB

DDR333

1x256MB

DDR333

1x256MB

DDR333

2x256MB

DDR333

2x256MB

HDD

60GB

60GB

80GB

60GB

60GB

60GB

60GB

60GB

ODD

24x Combo

4x DVD-

Dual

4x DVD-

Dual

4x DVD-

Dual

24x Combo

24x Combo

4x DVD-

Dual

24x Combo

XGA (1.5GHz/2M)

60GB 4x DVD-

Dual

11b/g

11b/g

11b/g

11b/g

Wireless

LAN

11b/g

OS

XPH

11b/g

11b/g

XPH

XPH

11b/g

11b/g

XPH

XPH

IBM DOS

IBM DOS

Linux

Linux

Appendix A 108

109 Appendix A

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components

This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. The test report is

NOT ready as the service guide released. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly.

Appendix B 110

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test

Item

Processor

Memory

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

Specifications

Intel Celeron 1.3GHz

Intel Celeron 1.4GHz

Intel PMP 705Banias 1.5 GHz, Tj85

Intel Dothan 715/1.5GHz

Intel Dothan 725/1.6GHz

Intel Dothan 735/1.7GHz

Intel Dothan 745/1.8GHz

Intel Dothan 755/2.0GHz

256MB NANYA SO-DIMM DDR333 NT256D64SH8BAGM

256MB Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333 HYS64D32020GDL

256MB Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333 HYS64D32020HDL

256MB Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 MT4VDDT3264HG

256MB Samsung SO-DIMM DDR333 M470L3224FT0

256MB Hynix SO-DIMM DDR333 HYMD232M646D6

512M Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333 HYS64D64020GBDL

512MB Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 MT8VDDT6464HDG

1GMB Elpida SO-DIMM DDR333 EBD11UD8ADDA

14.1"XGA B141XG05 (AU)

14.1"XGA QD141X1LH12 (QDI)

14.1"XGA N141XB-L01 (CMO)

15.0"XGA B150XG01 V. 2 (AU)

15.0"XGA B150XG02 V.2 170 nits (AU)

15.0"XGA QD150XL06-01 160nits (QDI)

15.0"XGA LP150X08-A3 160nits (LG)

15.0"XGA HSD150PX14-A07 (Hannstar)

15.0"XGA LTN150XB-L03-C00 (Samsung)

15.0"XGA TX38D81VC1CAB Rev.B (Hitachi)

15.0"XGA N150X3-L07 (CMO/IDT)

15.0"XGA CLAA150XH01-N (CPT)

15.0"SXGA+ B150PG01 with NEC driver IC (AU)

15.0"SXGA+ N150P2-L04 (200nit) (IDT(CMO)

15.0"SXGA+ B150PG03 (200nit) (AU)

15.0"SXGA+ LTN150P4-L03 (Samsung)

15.0"SXGA+ QD15FL02 RV.01 (200nit) (QDI)

15.4"WXGA B154EW01 V.5 (170nit) (AU)

15.4"WXGA QD15TL02-01 (TN type) (185nit) (QDI)

15.4"WXGA N154I1-L09 (185nit) (CMO/IDT)

15.4"WXGA LTN154X2-L02 Low cost (Samsung)

15.4"WXGA Low cost TN TYPE (CPT)

15.4"WXGA Low Cost TN TYPE (LG)

15.4"WXGA TX39D85VC1FAA Low Cost (Hitachi)

15.4"WSXGA+ LP154W02-B1 (185nit) (LG)

15.4"WSXGA+ TX39D99VC1FAA (Hitachi)

15.4"WSXGA+ Low cost (Samsung)

111 Appendix B

Hard Disk Drive

DVD-ROM Drive 8X

DVD/CD-RW Combo

DVD-dual

DVD-Super Multi

Item

AC Adapter (3 pin)

Power Cord

Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells

Network Adapters

LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100base

Multifunction Card (Combo)

LAN Token Ring

Wireless LAN Card

Modem Adapters

Modem (up to 56K)

Specifications

30G HGST Moraga+ HTS424030M9AT00

30G Toshiba MK3025GAS30GB

30G Seagate 30G ST93015A

40G HGST Moraga+ HTS424040M9AT0040GB

40G Toshiba PLUTO MK4025GAS

40G SEAGATE ST94019A40G

60G HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0

60G TOSHIBA Neptune MK6021GAS

80G HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04

80G TOSHIBA Pluto MK8025GAS

DVD-ROM QSI SDR-083

KME UJDA-760

QSI SBW-242C

DVR-K14RA

Lite-on SOSW-852S

QSI SDW-042

QSI SDW-082

KME UJ-830B

HLDS GSA-4080N

Delta NB Asapter 65W, SADP-65KB BF

Lite-on NB Adapter 65W, PA-1650-02

LSE NB Adapter 65W, P0335A1965

King Cord

Sanyo 4UR18650F-2-QC140 ZL1,4S2P,4.4A / AHA842223I4

Panasonic CGR-B/8B5AE,ZL1,4S2P,14.8V,4.4A / AHA84222050

Simplo 916-3020 4S2P,4.4A / AHA842221I0

Sanyo 4UR18650F-QC141 ZL1,4S1P,2.2A / AHA44122A01

Panasonic CGR-B/423AE,ZL1,4S1P,14.8V,2.2A / AHA44122712

Simplo 916-2990 4S1P,2.2A / AHA44122909

Sanyo 3UF103450P-2-QC148 ZL1,3S2P,3.8A 6cell 2nd Bat /

AHA63217219

3Com Etherlink III 3C589D

IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100

Intel Ether Express Pro/100 Mobile Adapter MBLA3200

Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32 Bit CBE-10/100BTX

3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card

Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethenet 10/100 + Modem 56

IBM Token Ring 16/4 Adapter II

IBM Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter

Intel Pro-Wireless LAN PC Card

Proxim Skyline 802.11a Cardbus PC Card

Cisco Aironet 350 series Wireless Lan Card

NeWeb Wireless Lan Card 802.11b

3Com Megahertz 56K Modem PC Card

Xircom Credit Card Modem 56

IBM 56K Double Jack Modem

Appendix B 112

113

ISDN

I/O Peripheral

I/O - Display

I/O - Projector

Item

I/O - Legacy (Parallel) Printer/

Scanner

I/O - IR Printer

I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse

I/O - Legacy (PS2/Serial) Keyboard/

Mouse

I/O - USB (Printer/Scanner)

I/O - USB (Speaker/Joystick))

Specifications

US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M

IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card

Acer 211c 21”

Viewsonic PF790 19”

Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD

IBM Color TFT LCD 14”

Compaq Color Monitor

NET Color Monitor 20”

Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)

NEC MultiSync MT-1040

Canon BJC-600J

Epson Stylus Color 740 Parallel Interface

HP DeskJet 890C

HP DeskJet 880C Parallel Interface

HP LaserJet 6MP

HP LaserJet 2200

HP LaserJet 6MP use IR

HP LaserJet 2200 use IR

Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro

Acer Aspire USB mouse

Logicool US Mouse

Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface

Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48

Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface

IBM 101 key keyboard

IBM 109 key keyboard

Acer PS2 keyboard

Acer KB-101A

IBM Numeric Keypad III

IBM Numeric Keypad

Acer Mouse

IBM PS2 Mini Mouse

IBM PS2 Mouse

Logitech Cordless MouseMan Wheel PS2 interface

Logitech Serial Mouse M-M35

Microsoft InteliMouse PS2 interface

Microsoft InteliMouse Optical PS2 interface

Logitech First Mouse Three Button Serial Mouse

Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface

HP DeskJet 880C USB interface

Canon CanonScan D1250 (USB 2.0, JP OS only)

HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner

JS USB Digital Speaker

Panasonic USB Speaker EAB-MPC57USB

AIWA Multimedia Digital Speaker

Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro Joystick

Logitech WingMan RumblePad

Appendix B

I/O - USB Camera

I/O - USB Storage Drive

I/O-USB Flash Drive

I/O - USB Hub

Item

I/O - Access Point (802.11b)

I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b)

I/O Acess Point (802.11a)

PCMCIA

PCMCIA - ATA

PCMCIA - USB 2.0

PCMCIA - 1394

PCMCIA-SCSI

PCMCIA - Bluetooth

Specifications

Intel Easy PC Camera

Logitech QuickCam Express Internet

Logitech QuickCam Home PC Video Camera

Orange Micro USB 2.0 Web Cam

Logitech CDRW +DVDROM combo USB interface

Iomega USB Zip 250MB

IBM 32MB USB Memory key

Apacer USB Handy Drive 32MB

Apacer USB Handy Drive 256MB

Belkin 4 Port USB Hub

Eizo I Station USB Hub

Elecom USB Hub 4 Port

Sanwa USB Hub 4 Port

4 Port Hub USB 2.0

Hitachi DC-CN3300

Lucent RG-1000

Lucent WavePoint-II

Cisco Aironet 350

Orinoco AP-500

Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000

Intel Pro/Wireless 5000

IBM Microdrive 340MB

IBM Microdrive 1G

Iomega Click! 40MB

Sony Memory Stick 64MB

Sandisk Flash Card 20MB

Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB

Apacer SD Flash Card 256MB

Transcend SD Card 32MB

Transcend SD Card 256MB

Hagiwara sys-com SD Card 256MBT

Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card

DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller

Adaptec USB2CONNECT

Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV

I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus CB1394/DVC

Pixela 1394 Cardbus PC Card PIX-PCMC/FW1

Adaptec 1408 or B SCSI CB

NewMedia Bus Toaster SCSI II

IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card

Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card

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Appendix C

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:

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T

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Service guides

User's manuals

Training materials

Main manuals

Bios updates

Software utilities

Spare parts lists

Chips

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TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)

For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material.

Also contained on this website are:

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Detailed information on Acer's International Traveller’s Warranty (ITW)

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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.

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B

AFLASH Utility 49

Audio 29

Battery Pack 55

BIOS 25 package 25 password control 25

ROM size 25

ROM type 25 vendor 25

Version 25

BIOS Setup Utility 36

BIOS Supports protocol 25

BIOS Utility 36

Basic System Settings 41

Navigating 37

Onboard Device Configuration 44

Startup Configuration 43

System Security 48

Board Layout

Bottom View 5, 92

Top View 4

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Cache controller 25 size 25 caps lock on indicator 13

CardBus 30

D

DIMM external 56, 60 removing 56, 60

Disassembly

Battery Pack 54

LCD Module 64

Procedure Flowchart 53

Disassemblyt the Main Unit 61

DVD-ROM Interface 28

E

Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 73

Index

External CD-ROM Drive Check 69

F

Features 1

Flash Utility 49

Floppy Disk removing the 64

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 94

H

Hard disk 27

HDD 27

Hot Keys 15

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Indicators 13

Intermittent Problems 81

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L

M

L2 cache 25

Memory Check 70

Modem 26

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Keyboard 31

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 69 num lock on indicator 13

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Online Support Information 116

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Panel 5

Bottom 12 left 7

PC Card 13, 30

PCMCIA 30

Pentium III 25

Power System Check 70

Battery Pack 72

Power Adapter 71

Index

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Processor 25

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Second Level Cache 25

System Check Procedures 69

System Diagnostic Diskette 49

System Memory 25

System Utility Diskette 49

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Touchpad Check 72

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Undetermined Problems 82

USB 30 utility

BIOS 36

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W

Video 29

Windows XP Environment Test 111

119 Index