Acer Aspire 3000 3000, Aspire 3500 3500, Aspire 5000 5000 Notebook Service Guide
Below you will find brief information for Aspire 3000,Aspire 3500,Aspire 5000. These notebooks offer various processor options (AMD Turion 64, AMD Sempron, Intel Celeron M, Intel Pentium M), memory upgrades up to 1GB, and storage options including HDDs and DVD drives. They feature integrated graphics, communication options (modem, LAN, optional wireless LAN and Bluetooth), and a variety of I/O ports.
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Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3000/3500/5000 service guide.
Date
2005/05/02
Chapter
Chapter 1 / page 2
Integrated 3D AGP graphic issue
Updates
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Copyright
Copyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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.
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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.
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1.
This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Introduction 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Closed front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Touchpad basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Chapter 2 System Utilities 32
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Removing the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad . . . .59
Removing the Speaker Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the Audio Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the VGA Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 66
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Cahpter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88
Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 104
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Appendix C Online Support Information 110
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Chapter 1
System Introduction
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Microprocessor
T
T
T
T
Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000
Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000
Intel
® series
Celeron
®
M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series
Memory
T
T
256 MB or 512 MB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 1 GB with dual so DIMM modules
512 KB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel
®
Celeron
®
M processor (Aspire 3500 series);
2 MB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor (Aspire 3500 series)
Data storage
T
T
40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk
DVD-Dual or Combo drive
Display and graphics
T
Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at
-- 15” XGA (1024 X 768)
-- 15.4” WXGA (1280 X 800)
-- 15.4” WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800)
T
SiSM661MX integrated 3D graphics with up to 64 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft
®
DirectX
®
7.0
T
T
Dual independent display support
MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
Communication
T
T
T
T
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Wireless LAN (optional): integrated miniPCI 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
TM
solution
Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth
®
Audio
T
T
T
Audio system with two built-in speakers
Sound Blaster Pro
TM
and MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
Chapter 1
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Input devices
T
T
T
T
88-/89-key Acer FineTouch
TM
keyboard
Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button
Four easy-launch buttons
Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth
®
LED-button
I/O interface
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Three USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
External display (VGA) port
Microphone/line-in jack
Headphones/speaker/line-out port
Type II PC Card slot
DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Pleaes aware of these two items only for Aspire 3000/5000 case usage :
Note 1: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 512MB system memory
Note 2: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 64 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 256MB system memory
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Aspire 3000/3500//5000
System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000)
D
8 7
CLK-GEN
ICS 952801
Page 2
HOST 200MHz
ZCLK 133MHz
AGP 66MHz
PCI 33MHz
USB 48MHz
REF 14.318MHz
C
B
3V/5V
Page 22
3V_ALWAYS
5VPCU
3V_S5
1.8V_S5
3VSUS
5VSUS
+3V
+5V
15V
2.5V/1.25V
Page 23
2.5VSUS
1.25VREF
+2.5V
DDR_VTT
1.2V/1.5V
1.8V
Page 24
+1.2V_HT
+1.5V
+1.8V
A
CPU CORE
Page 25
VCC_CORE
BATTERY
CHARGER
Page 26
8 7
6 5 4 3 2 1
DDR SO-DIMM
Page 5
DDR 333
HDD
Primary Master
Page 19
ODD
Secondary Master
Page 19
USB
3x connector
Page 15
MINI USB
(BLUETOOTH)
Page 15
ATA 66/100
ATA 66/100
USB 2.0
CPU
AMD Athlon64
SMT uPGA754
Page 3,4
HyperTransport
16x16
1600MT/s
NB
SIS M760GX
(698 PIN BGA)
Page 6,7,8
MuTIOL(1GB/s)
Thermal
Thermal sensor & Fan
DVO
INTA#
LVDS
Transmitter
SIS302ELV
Page 9
SB
SIS 963L
(371 PIN BGA)
PCI 2.2
133MB/s (33MHZ)
REQ1#, GNT1#
INTD# IDSEL : AD17
CardBus
TI PCI1410
Page 14
MII
LAN PHY
RTL8201CP
Page 16
AC'97 2.1
RGB
LVDS
Int. Keyboard
87-Key
Page 21
Touch Pad
6-Button
Page 21
Page 11,12,13
LPC
EC
NS PC97551
Page 20
AC97 Codec
ALC203
Page 17
BIOS
Page 20
REQ0#, GNT0#
INTB#, INTC# IDSEL : AD22
Mini PCI
WLAN 802.11A/G
Page 15
Antenna
PC Card
1x type-I/II
Transformer
Page 16
MDC1.5
56K MODEM
Page 17
AMP
MAX9755
Page 18
CRT
1x D-SUB 15-Pin
Page 10
LCD
15" XGA/WXGA
Page 10
RJ-45
Page 16
RJ-11
Page 16
MIC-In Jack
Line-In Jack
HP-Out Jack
Int. Speaker
B
D
C
6 5 4 3
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Chapter 1
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System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500)
Aspire 3500 is Intel
®
platform. It has different system block diagram from Aspire 3000/5000. Aspire 3500 system block diagram will be released later.
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Aspire 3000/3500//5000
Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000)
Top View
[17]
[18]
[21]
[22]
[23]
[28]
[31]
[13]
[14]
[42]
[15]
21
23
25
27
13
15
17
19
Chapter 1
Power Jack
Battery Connector
302ELV LVDS Encoder
MINI PCI
CPU Socket
USB Connector
EC PC97551
DDR SO-DIMM Socket1
[33]
[34] [35] [36]
[41] [37] [38]
[39][40]
22
24
26
28
14
16
18
20
CRT Connector
ODD Connector
RJ45 & RJ11 Connector
Northbridge M760GX
USB Connector
BIOS ROM
RTC Battery
LAN PHY RTL8201CP
[16]
[19]
[20]
[24]
[25]
[26]
[27]
[29]
[30]
[32]
5
37
39
41
29
31
33
35
Bottom View
DDR SO-DIMM Socket2
PCMCIA Connector
USB Connector
Microphone Jack
WLAN Button
Battery LED
Audio Codec ALC203
38
40
42
30
32
34
36
Southbridge 963L
HDD Connector
LineOut Jack
LineIn Jack
Bluetooth button
Power LED
FAN Connector
[02]
[03]
[01]
[04]
[05]
[07]
[06]
[08]
6
1 Lid Switch
[09]
[10]
[11]
[12]
2 Panel Connector
Aspire 3000/3500//5000
7
9
3
5
11
LED Board Connector
Keyboard Connector
Touchpad Board Connector
Clock Generator
MDC Connector
4
6
8
10
12
Modem Connector
Bluetooth Module Connector
Internal Microphone Connector
PCMCIA Connector
Internal Speaker Connector
Chapter 1
7
Panel
This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators.
Front view
8
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
8
9
#
Display screen
Item
Microphone
Keyboard
Palmrest
Click buttons (Left and right)
Touchpad
Status indicators
Launch keys
Power button
Description
Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output.
Internal microphone for sound recording.
For entering data into you computer.
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.
Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
Turns the computer on and off.
Aspire 3000/3500//5000
Closed front view
#
6
#
7
Item
8
3
4
1
#
2
9
Icon Item/ Port
Speakers
Power indicator
Battery indicator
Description
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Lights up when the computer is on.
Lights up when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (for selected models) indicator
Line-in jack
Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
(optional).
Press to enable/disable the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional).
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Mic-in jack
Description
Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera).
Left view
Chapter 1
9
2
3
4
1
#
Right view
Icon
Optical drive
Item/ Port
LED indicator
Emergency eject hole
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 tray when the computer is turned off.
Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
1
2
#
3
4
5
6
Rear view
Icon Item/ Port Description
PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot
PC card slot Accepts one Type II CardBus PC Card.
USB 2.0 port
Network jack
Modem jack
Ventilation slots
Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network.
Connects to a phone line.
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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2
3
Icon Port
Power jack
Description
Connects to an AC adaptor.
External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Bottom view
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4
1
2
5
6
# Item
Hard disc bay
Battery release latch
Battery bay
Battery lock
Cooling fan
Memory comparment
Description
Houses the computer’s hard disc (secured by a screw).
Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
Houses the computer’s battery pack.
Locks the battery in place.
Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
House the computer’s main memory.
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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
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Icon Function Description
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1
2
3
4
5
Icon Function
Caps Lock
Num Lock
(Fn-F11)
Media activity
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
Power
Description
Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Lights when the computer is on.
Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.
NOTE:
1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging.
NOTE:
2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode.
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Fn>
Fn>
Hot Key Icon
Fn-F1
Function
Fn-F2
Fn-F3
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Launch Keys
Fn-F2
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key “ “, and one user-programmable button.
eManager" on page 23
Fn-F3
Press “ “ to run the Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set ot email and internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch
Manager.
"Acer eManager" on page
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Fn-F4
Fn>
"Acer eManager" on page
Fn-F4
Hot Key Icon
Fn-F1
Function
Fn-F2
Fn-F3
Description
P
Launch key Default application
User-programmable
Acer eManager (user-programmable)
"Acer eManager" on page 23
Web browser
"Acer eManager" on page
Internet browser (user-programmable)
Email application (user-programmable)
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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 and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Caps Lock
@
Num Lock (Fn-F11)
]
Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)
[
Lock key Description
When
@ is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
When
]
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
[
is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively.
[
does not work with some applications.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
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Desired access
Number keys on embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad
Num lock on
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys.
Num lock off
Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.
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Desired access
Main keyboard keys
Num lock on
Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num lock off
Type the letters in a normal manner.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Windows logo key
Keys
Application key
Description
Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples:
+ <Tab> (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+ <E> (Opens the My Computer window)
+ <F1> (Opens Help and Support)
+ <F> (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+ <R> (Opens the Run dialog box)
+ <M> (Minimizes all windows)
<shift>
+ +< M> (Undoes the minimize all windows)
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application’s context menu.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and 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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Fno
Fnp
Fnq
Fnr
Fns
Fnw
Hot Key
Fnl
Fnm
Fnn
Fny
Fnx
Fn-¨ z
Icon Function
Hotkey help
Acer eSetting
Acer Power
Management
Sleep
Display toggle
Screen blank
Touchpad Toggle
Speaker on/off
Volume up
Description
Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager.
Launches Power Management options.
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
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.
Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Brightness up
Brightness down
Increases the screen brightness.
Decreases the screen brightness.
Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese keyboard) of your keyboard. To type:
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The Euro symbol
1.
Open a text editor or word processor.
2.
Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold
<Alt Gr>
and then press the
<5>
key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
NOTE:
Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1.
Open a text editor or word processor.
2.
Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold
<Shift>
and then press the
<4>
key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
NOTE:
This function varies according to the language settings.
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a 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 suuport.
Touchpad basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
* Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
* Press the left (1) and right (4) 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 touchapd is the same as clicking the left button.
* Use the 4-wa scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
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Function
Execute
Select
Drag
Left button (1)
Click twice quickly.
Click once.
Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad.
Right button (4) Touchpad (2)
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).
Tap once.
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.
Center button (3)
Access context menu
Scroll
Click once.
Click and hold to move up/down/left/ right.
NOTE:
Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Taping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chip
Item
System core logic
Audio controller
Video controller
Keyboard controller
CardBus Controller
IEEE Controller
Processor
Item
CPU type
Controller
SiS M760GX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3000/5000
SiS M661MX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3500
RealTek ALC203 AC 97 Codec built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000 built-in SiS M661MX for Aspire 3500
KB910
ENE CB712
VIA VT6301S
Specification
Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000
Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000
Intel
®
Celeron
®
M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series
Low speed: 0.8V
High speed: 1.5V
1.2V
CPU package
CPU core voltage
CPU I/O voltage
BIOS
Item
BIOS vendor
BIOS Version
BIOS ROM type
BIOS ROM size
BIOS package
Supported protocols
Specification
Pheonix BIOS
Aspire 3000 V1.00; Aspire 5000 V1.00; AS3500 V1.00
Flash ROM
32 Pin PLCC
ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block,
PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI
Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-
ROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0
Set by switch, see SW1 settings BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Specification
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Second Level Cache
Cache size
Item Specification
1024KB/512KB (exclusive) total effective cache: 1152KB/640KB for Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor
(Aspire 5000)
256KB/128KB (exclusive) total effective cache: 384KB/256KB for Mobile AMD Sempron processor
(Aspire 3000)
512KB for Intel
®
Celeron
®
M processor (Aspire 3500)
2MB for Intel
®
Pentium
®
M processor (Aspire 3500)
Always Enabled
Always Enabled
Fixed-in write back
1st level cache control
2nd level cache control
Cache scheme control
System Memory
Item
Memory controller
Onboard 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
Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000
Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000
Intel
®
Celeron
®
M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz
FSB for Aspire 3500 series
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire
3500 series
0MB
2 Sockets
256MB
1024MB
DDR-DRAM
333 MHz
2.5 V/1.25V
200-pin so-DIMM
You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications .
Memory Combinations
Slot 1
0MB
0MB
0MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
Chapter 1
256MB
512MB
1024MB
0MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
0MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
0MB
Slot 2
256MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
768MB
1280MB
512MB
768MB
1024MB
1536MB
1024MB
Total Memory
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
1280MB
1536MB
2048MB
Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.
LAN Interface
Chipset
Supports LAN protocol
LAN connector type
LAN connector location
Item
10/100
RJ45
Right side
Specification
Modem Interface
Item
Chipset
Fax modem data baud rate (bps)
Data modem data baud rate (bps)
Supports modem protocol
Modem connector type
Modem connector location
Specification
CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)
14.4K
56K
V.92MDC
RJ11
Right side
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
Item
Chipset
Data throughput
Protocol
Interface
Intel
11M~54M bps
802.11 b+g
Mini-PCI type II
Specification
Floppy Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & model name
Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition
Sectors/track
Tracks
Data transfer rate
(Kbit/s)
Rotational speed (RPM)
Read/write heads
Encoding method
Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V)
Specification
There is no FDD module for this product
2DD (720KB)
9
80
1 MB
300
2
MFM
+5V
2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode)
15
80
1.6 MB
360
2HD (1.44MB)
18
80
2 MB
300
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Vendor & Model
Name
Item
Capacity (MB)
Bytes per sector
Logical heads
Logical sectors
Drive Format
Logical cylinders
Physical read/write heads
HGST MORAGA
IC25N060ATMR04-0
08K0634
Seagate N2 ST960821A
TOSHIBA PLUTO
MK6025GAS
60000
512
16
63
16383
3/3/4
Disks 2/2/4
Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MBytes (8192kbytes)
Interface
Data transfer, rate
(host~buffer, Mbytes/ s)
ATA-6
100 MB/Sec
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & model name
General Specification
Interface
Disc Diameter
Loading Type
Drive Mounting
Read/Write
Mounting Orientation
Buffer Under Run
Power consumption
Interface
HGST MORAGA
IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635
Seagate N2 ST9808210A
TOSHIBA PLUTO
MK6025GAS
TOSHIBA PLUTO
MK1031GAS
SEAGATE N2 ST9100822A
80000
512
16
63
100000
512
16
63
16383
4/3/2
2/2/4
4200RPM
8MBytes (8192kbytes)
ATA/ATAPI-6
100 MB/Sec
16383
4
2
4200RPM
8MBytes
ATA/ATAPI-6
100 MB/Sec
5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%
Specification
DVD/CDRW TOSHIBA TS-L462A
Remark
Enhanced IDE (ATAPI)
8cm/12cm
Drawer Type
Horizontal/Vertical
Read Speed:
Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-ROM
Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-RW
Write Speed:
Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-R
Max. 10X(1,500 KB/sec) for CD-RW
Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for US-RW
Horizontal/Vertical
2MB
DC +5v/1.2A
Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
CAV 24X
CAV 24X
P-CAV 24X/20X/16X ; CLV 10X/8X/4X
CLV 10X/4X
P-CAV 24X/16X
All angles
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Combo Drive Interface
Item
Media compatibility
Format compatibility
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
DVD-RW Interface
Item
Vendor & model name
Performance Specification
Specification
CD:
120mm CD-ROM (Read Only)
80mm CD
800/700/650/550MB CD-Recordable (Read & Write)
700/650MB CD-Rewritable (Read & Write)
700/650MB High Speed CD-Rewritable (Read & Write)
DVD:
5/9/10/18 DVD-Single/Dual (PTP, OTP)
3.9/4.7G DVD-R (Read Only)
4.7GDVD+R (Read Only)
DVD±RW (Read only)
80mm DVD
Remark
CD
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I /FMV (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video
Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
DVD
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02),
DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring
DVD+R (Version 1.0)
DVD±RW
Play DVD-AUDIO except the case that required CPPM
(Content protection for prerecorded Media)
Write Method
Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release
(Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
DC +5V+/- 5% (operation)
DC +5V+/- 8% (start up)
TOSHIBA TS-L532A
Specification
Aspire 3000/3500//5000
DVD-RW Interface
Item
Transfer rate (KB/sec)
(1) Read DVD-ROM
DVD-R
CD-ROM
(2) Write CD-R
CD-RW
HS-RW
US-RW
(3) ATAPI Interface
PIO mode
DMA mode
Ultra DMA mode
Buffer Memory
Interface
Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
Specification
MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s)
MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s)
MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600kB/s)
4X, 8X (CLV), MAX. 24X(ZCLV)
4X (CLV)
4X, 8X, 10X (CLV)
8X, 10X(CLV), MAX. 16X (ZCLV)
16.6MB/s: PIO mode4
16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2
33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2
2MB
Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Read: copy-protected DVD discs, CD-ROM, CD audio, DVD-ROM and
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW, DVD-ROM,
DVD-R/+R, DVD-R/+R, DVD-RW/+RW, 4.38GB DVD-RAM, CD-DA discs, CD-ROM discs, CD-R discs, CD-RW discs
Write:
CD-R, CD-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Audio Interface
Item
Audio Controller
Audio onboard or optional
Mono or Stereo
Resolution
Compatibility
Sampling rate
Internal microphone
Internal speaker / Quantity
Supports PnP DMA channel
Supports PnP IRQ
Video Interface
Item
Vendor & Model Name
Chapter 1
Specification
Realtek ALC203
Built-in
Stereo
18 bit stereo full duplex
AC97 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec
1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Yes
Yes
DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1
IRQ10, IRQ11
Specification
built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000 built-in SiS M661MX for Aspire 3500
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Video Interface
Video memory size
Item
Chip voltage
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port
Graph interface
Maximum resolution LCD
Maximum resolution CRT
Video Resolutions Mode
Monitor Resolution
2D Display Mode
640x480
800x600
1024x768
1152X864
1280X1024
1600x1200
1920x1080*16:9
1920x1200
1920x1440
2048x1536
120
85
75
75
120
120
120
120
75
60
Specification
up to 128MB for Aspire 3000/5000 up to 64MB for Aspire 3500
Core / 2.5V, 1.5V,
NO
4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus
1600X1200 (UXGA)
2048X1536@60HZ
Hz
Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors.
NOTE:
16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R)
2000 and Windows(R)ME. The complete list of resolutions depends on the driver version and operating system. NOTE: resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor.
USB Port
Item
USB Compliancy Level
OHCI
Number of USB port
Location
Serial port function control
PCMCIA Port
Item
PCMCIA controller
Supports card type
Number of slots
Access location
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port
Supports 32 bit CardBus
Specification
2.0
USB 2.0
3
Two on the right side; one on the front side
Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
Type II (No Tpye III)
One type II
Right side
NO
Yes (IRQ17)
Specification
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Keyboard
Item
Keyboard controller
Keyboard vendor
Total number of keypads
Windows keys
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously
Battery
Item
Vendor & model name
Battery Type
Pack capacity
Nominal voltage
Number of battery cell
Package configuration
Package voltage
Specification
EC NS PC97551 keyboard controller
Darfon
88-/89-key
Yes
Yes
Specification
SANYO
PANASONIC
SANYO LI-ION 4UR18650F-2-QC141
SIMPPLO
Lithium-ION
4400mAH
14.8V
8
4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic
4S1P for Sanyo QC141 and SIMPPLO
41.8V / 9.6V
LCD
Item
Vendor & model name
Screen Diagonal (mm)
Active Area (mm)
Display resolution (pixels)
Pixel Pitch
Pixel Arrangement
Display Mode
Surface Treatment
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)
Support Color
SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01-G
GLARE
Specification
LG LP154W01-A3 GLARE
15.4inch
331.2(H)x207.0(V)
15.4inch
331.2(H)x207.0(V)
WXGA (1080x800)
0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm
RGB vertical stripe
Normally white
Haze 0 (Glare), Hardness 3H
200
WXGA (1080x800)
0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm
RGB vertical stripe
Normally white
Hard coating (2H) glare+ Anti reflective treatment of the front polarizer
185 not show
300
25(rise+falling) not show
3.7 (for backlight unit) not show
344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D)
Native 262K colours not show
300
30(rise+falling) not show
Total 5.26 @LCM circuit 1.12, backlight input 4.14
590
344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D)
262K colours
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LCD
Item
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower
Operating
Storage (shipping)
45/45
15/35
0 to 50
-20 to -60
Specification
60/60
40/50
0 to 50
-20 to -60
AC Adapter
Item
Vendor & model name DELTA SADP-65KB BFD
LITE-ON PA-1650-02 Q2 19V
HIPRO HP-OK066B13QT
Specification
Input Requirements
Maximum input current (A,
@90Vac, full load)
Nominal frequency (Hz)
Frequency variation range (Hz)
Input voltage range (Vrms)
Inrush current
Efficiency
Output Ratings (CV mode)
DC output voltage
Noise + Ripple
1.5 A @ 110Vac
1.0 A @ 240Vac
50-60
47-63
90-270
The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively.
It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured at maximum load under 115Vac.
19V
300mVp-pmax (20 MHz bandwidth)
Output Ratings (CC mode)
DC output voltage
Constant current mode
Dynamic Output Characteristics
Turn-on delay time
Hold up time
Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
Short circuit protection
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage
Primary to secondary
Leakage current
19V +/-1.0V for CV mode
3.6 +/- 0.3A
3 sec (@ 115Vac)
5ms (@115Vac, Full load)
24V
3.9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage
15KV (at air discharge)
8KV (at contact discharge)
3000Vac
0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz)
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AC Adapter
Item
Regulatory Requirements
Power Management
Power Saving Mode
Standby Mode
Enter Standby Mode when
1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.
2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.
Hibernation Mode
Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when
1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode
2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode.
Display Standby Mode
Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external
PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified period.
Hard Disk Standby Mode
Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time.
Specification
Safety Requirements:
1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950.
2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC.
EMI Requirements:
1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada.
2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/
336/EEC.
3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements.
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T
T
T
T
Phenomenon
The buzzer beeps
The Sleep indicator lights up
All power shuts off
The display shuts off
Hard disk drive is in standby mode.
(spindle turned-off)
Environmental Requirements
Item
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
Package storage
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
Non-operating
Vibration
+0~+35
-20~+65
-20~+65
°
C
°
C
°
C
Specification
10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked)
10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package)
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Environmental Requirements
Item
Operating (unpacked)
Non-operating (unpacked)
Non-operating (packed)
Specification
Operation vibration: 1.0G ,X,Y,Zaxis, 30 minutes/axis
5~27.1Hz: 0.6G
27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak)
50~500Hz: 2.0G
5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak)
62.6~500Hz: 4.0G
Mechanical Specification
Item
Dimensions
Weight
I/O Ports
Drive Bays
Material
Indicators
Switch
Specification
364(W) x 279(D) x 33.9/38.98 (H)mm
14.3 X 11 x 1.3/1.5 inches
6.08 Ibs (2.76kg) for 15” XGA LCD model
6.17 lbs (2.8kg) for 15.4” WXGA LCD model
Three USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
External display (VGA) port
Microphone/line-in jack
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
Type II PC Card slot
DC-in jack for AC adaptor
One
Plastic
LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock
LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off,
Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator
Power
Aspire 3000/3500//5000
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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 :
Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+
CPU Speed :
HDD Model Name :
HDD Serial Number :
ATAPI Model Name :
ATAPI Serial Number None
System BIOS Ver V1.0
VGA BIOS Ver
KBC Ver
Serial Number
Asset Tag Number
Produce Name
Manufacturer Name:
UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
N/A
Aspire 3000
Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte
32 Byte
16 Byte
16 Byte
32 Byte
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 p or 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 :
HDD Model Name :
Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+
HDD Serial Number :
ATAPI Model Name :
ATAPI Serial Number None
System BIOS Ver V1.0
VGA BIOS Ver
KBC Ver
Serial Number
Asset Tag Number
Produce Name
Manufacturer Name:
UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
N/A
Aspire 3000
Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte
32 Byte
16 Byte
16 Byte
32 Byte
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
HDD Model Name
HDD Serial Number
ATAPI Model Name
ATAPI Serial Number
Serial Number
UUID Number
Description
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
USB BIOS Legacy
[15:56:48]
[0
3
/
18
/200
5
]
640 KB
<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
Shows system base memory size
446MB
[64 MB]
Shows extended memory size
VGA memory size
[Enabled]
[Auto ]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[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
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
System Memory
Extended Memory
VGA Memory
Fast Boot
Power on display
Network Boot
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).
Enables, disables the system boot from LAN
(remote server).
Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.
F12 Boot Menu
D2D Recovery 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.
USB BIOS Legacy Support Enables or disables legacy USB devices under
DOS mode.
Option:
Enabled
or Disabled
Option:
Auto
or Both
Option:
Enabled
or Disabled
Option:
Disabled
or Enabled
Option:
Enabled
or Disabled
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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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
and y
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:
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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
T
T
Flat-bladed screw driver
Phillips screw driver
Tweezers
Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver
T
Hexed Screw Driver
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.
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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
NOTE:
Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
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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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Start
Battery
HDD
HDD Module
*2
HDD Holder
*2
Dimm Cover
Memory
*1
Modem Cover
*2
Modem Board
Hinge Caps
*2
Middle Cover
Keyboard
*6
LCD Module
*2
Launch Board
Lower Case
Assembly
*2
FDD Module
*3
*3
*11
*4
*4
Wireless LAN
Antenna
Upper Case
Assembly
RTC Battery
*3
Mini PCI Card
Plate
Disconnect
Wireless LAN
Antenna
*4
Thermal
Module
Touchpad
Cover
Wireless LAN
Card
CPU
*2
ODD Bracket
ODD Module
*4
HDD Bracket
*1
ODD Support
Bracket
*1
CPU Heatsink
Plate
*3
VGA Heatsink
Plate
Touchpad
Button Pad
ODD Touchpad
*2
DC Board
*2
Speaker Set
*4
Main Board
*4
PCMCIA Slot
Touchpad
Cable
Touchpad
Scroll Key
Upper Case
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LCD
LCD Coaxial
Cable
*4
LCD Brackets
D
E
F
A
B
C
G
Screw List
Item Description
SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00
SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL)
SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL)
SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL
SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL
SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI
SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL
LCD Module
4 LCD
Cushions
*4
LCD Bezel
*1
Inverter
*4
LCD Panel
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Removing the Battery
1.
Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery.
Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover.
3.
Then remove the HDD cover.
4.
Pull the HDD module backwards as shown.
5.
Remove the HDD module.
Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module
1.
Remove two screw securing the HDD bracket.
2.
Remove the other two screw on the other side.
3.
Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket.
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Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.
3.
Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module.
4.
Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver.
5.
Then remove the ODD module.
Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module
1.
Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket.
2.
Then remove the ODD bracket.
Removing the Memory
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover.
3.
Pop out the memory.
4.
Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket.
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Removing the LCD Module
Removing the Middle Cover
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
Open the notebook as image shows.
3.
Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it.
Removing the Keyboard
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
Remove the four screws securing the keyboard.
4.
Turn the keyboard over as shown.
5.
Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.
Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
Remove the three screws securing the system fan.
5.
Disconnect the fan cable.
6.
Then detach the fan from the main unit.
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7.
Remove the four screws securing the CPU thermal module.
8.
Then remove the CPU thermal module.
NOTE:
Please remove the screws in the order that the image indicates. Start from 4, 3, 2 then 1. When you reassemble the CPU thermal module, secure the screws as the order: 1, 2, 3 then 4. This can help you average the force to each screw, therefore the CPU module can be secured well.
9.
Release the CPU lock with a flat headed screw driver.
10.
Then detch the CPU from the socket carefully.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
Pop out the wireless LAN card.
4.
Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae.
5.
Then remove the wireless LAN card from the main unit.
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Removing the LCD Module
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
Disconnect the inverter cable with a flat headed screw driver.
5.
Take out the LVDS cable then disconnect the LVDS cable.
6.
Tear off the tape securing the wireless LAN antennae then release the antennae.
7.
Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the rear side.
8.
Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the bottom.
9.
Then detach the LCD module carefully.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
See “Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU” on page 53.
5.
See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 54.
6.
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55.
7.
Detach the two rubber pads and the two screw pads.
8.
Remove the four screws securing the LCD bezel.
9.
Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
10.
Remove the nine screws securing the LCD to the LCD panel.
11.
Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel.
12.
Disconnect the LCD inverter cable.
13.
Discnnect the LCD inverter board.
14.
Turn over the LCD.
15.
Disconnect the LCD cable.
16.
Remove the four screws securing the right LCD bracket, then remove the right bracket.
17.
Remove the four screws securing the left LCD bracket, then remove the left bracket.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Removing the Upper Case Assembly
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50..
2.
See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.
3.
See “Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module” on page 51.
4.
See “Removing the Memory” on page 51.
5.
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.
6.
Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on the bottom.
7.
Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly.
8.
Disconnect the touchpad cable.
9.
Disconnect the power board cable.
10.
Then detach the upper case assembly.
Removing the Power Board
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.
3.
See “Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module” on page 51.
4.
See “Removing the Memory” on page 51.
5.
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.
6.
Remove the two screws securing the power board.
7.
Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board.
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Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5.
See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6.
Pull back the tape covering the touchpad FFC.
7.
Disconnect the touchpad FFC the remove it.
8.
Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket.
9.
Slide the touchpad bracket back as shown.
10.
Then remove the touchpad bracket.
11.
Use a flat headed screw driver to detach the touchpad board.
12.
Then detach the touchpad carefully.
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Removing the Speaker Set
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5.
See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6.
Disconnect the SW DJ board cable.
7.
Disconnect the CIR receiver cable.
8.
Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable.
9.
Disconnect the speaker set cable.
10.
Then detach the speaker set from the lower case.
Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5.
See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6.
See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.
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7.
Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board assembly.
8.
Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case.
9.
Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket.
10.
Then remove the SW DJ board.
Removing the Audio Board
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5.
See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6.
See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.
7.
See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60.
8.
Remove the screw securing the audio board.
9.
Detach the audio board FFC.
10.
Release the CIR receiver cable.
11.
Then detach the audio board.
Removing the VGA Thermal Module
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
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2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5.
See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6.
Remove the three screws securing the VGA thermal module.
7.
Then detach the VGA thermal module.
Removing the Modem Board
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5.
See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6.
Remove the two screws securing the modem board.
7.
Disconnect the modem board connector.
8.
Disconnect the modem board cable then remove the board.
Removing the Main Board
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5.
See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6.
See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.
7.
See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60.
8.
See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 61.
9.
See “Removing the VGA Thermal Module” on page 61.
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10.
See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62.
11.
Remove the two nut screws securing the main board.
12.
Press the PCMCIA card button.
13.
Remove the dummy card.
14.
Remove the two screws securing the main board to the lower case.
15.
Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully.
Removing the Control Board
1.
See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.
See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5.
See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6.
See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.
7.
See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60.
8.
See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 61.
9.
See “Removing the VGA Thermal Module” on page 61.
10.
See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62.
11.
See “Removing the Main Board” on page 62.
12.
Turn over the main board as shown.
13.
Disconnect the control board antenna.
14.
Pop out the control 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 68.
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 71
“Undetermined Problems” on page 83
“Error Message List” on page 72
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 71
Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 71
“Intermittent Problems” on page 82
“Undetermined Problems” on page 83
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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
T
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 69
T
“Check the Battery Pack” on page 70
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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:
T
T
Replace the System board.
If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 83.
T
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 70.
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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 83.
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
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
System cache error - Cache disabled
CPU ID:
DMA Test Failed
Error Messages
Real time clock error
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used
Memory size found by POST differed from
CMOS
Diskette drive A error
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP
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 67.
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 Error Messages
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external
CRT.
FRU/Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board.
System board.
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
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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Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
Code
28h
29h
2Ah
2Ch
2Eh
20h
22h
24h
26h
17h
18h
1Ah
1Ch
12h
13h
14h
16h
08h
09h
0Ah
0Bh
02h
03h
04h
06h
0Ch
0Eh
0Fh
10h
11h
2Fh
30h
3Ah
3Ch
3Dh
42h
45h
32h
33h
36h
38h
1-2-2-3
1-3-1-1
1-3-1-3
1-3-4-1
1-3-4-3
1-4-1-1
Beeps
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POST Routine Description
Verify Real Mode
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
Get CPU type
Initialize system hardware
Initialize chipset with initial POST values
Set IN POST flag
Initialize CPU registers
Enable CPU cache
Initialize caches to initial POST values
Initialize I/O component
Initialize the local bus IDE
Initialize Power Management
Load alternate registers with initial POST values
Restore CPU control word during warm boot
Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices
Initialize keyboard controller
BIOS ROM checksum
Initialize cache before memory autosize
8254 timer initialization
8237 DMA controller initialization
Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
Test DRAM refresh
Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
Set ES segment register to 4 GB
Enable A20 line
Autosize DRAM
Initialize POST Memory Manager
Clear 215 KB base RAM
RAM failure on address line xxxx
RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus
Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus
Test CPU bus-clock frequency
Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
Warm start shut down
Shadow system BIOS ROM
Autosize cache
Advanced configuration of chipset registers
Load alternate registers with CMOS values
Initialize interrupt vectors
POST device initialization
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7Eh
80h
81h
82h
70h
72h
76h
7Ch
83h
84h
85h
86h
87h
88h
89h
8Ah
8Bh
67h
68h
69h
6Ah
60h
62h
64h
66h
6Bh
6Ch
6Eh
59h
5Ah
5Bh
5Ch
51h
52h
54h
58h
4Bh
4Ch
4Eh
50h
46h
48h
49h
4Ah
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Code
2-1-2-3
Beeps
2-2-3-1
POST Routine Description
Check ROM copyright notice
Check video configuration against CMOS
Initialize PCI bus and devices
Initialize all video adapters in system
QuietBoot start (optional)
Shadow video BIOS ROM
Display BIOS copyright notice
Display CPU type and speed
Initialize EISA board
Test keyboard
Set key click if enabled
Test for unexpected interrupts
Initialize POST display service
Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”
Disable CPU cache
Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB
Test extended memory
Test extended memory address lines
Jump to User Patch1
Configure advanced cache registers
Initialize Multi Processor APIC
Enable external and CPU caches
Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
Display external L2 cache size
Load custom defaults (optional)
Display shadow-area message
Display possible high address for UMB recovery
Display error messages
Check for configuration errors
Check for keyboard errors
Set up hardware interrupt vectors
Initialize coprocessor if present
Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
Late POST device initialization
Detect and install external RS232 ports
Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
Detect and install external parallel ports
Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
Re-initialize onboard I/O ports
Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices
(optional)
Initialize BIOS Area
Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
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C3h
C4h
C5h
C6h
BFh
C0h
C1h
C2h
B5h
B6h
B9h
BAh
BBh
BCh
BDh
BEh
C7h
C8h
C9h
A4h
A8h
AAh
ACh
AEh
B0h
B2h
B4h
9Eh
9Fh
A0h
A2h
99h
9Ah
9Ch
9Dh
92h
93h
95h
96h
8Ch
8Fh
90h
91h
97h
98h
Code
1-2
1
Beeps POST Routine Description
Initialize floppy controller
Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
Initialize hard-disk controllers
Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
Jump to UserPatch2
Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
Install CD ROM for boot
Clear huge ES segment register
Fixup Multi Processor table
Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure.
Check for SMART drive (optional)
Shadow option ROMs
Set up Power Management
Initialize security engine (optional)
Enable hardware interrupts
Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
Set time of day
Check key lock
Initialize Typematic rate
Erase F2 prompt
Scan for F2 key stroke
Enter SETUP
Clear Boot flag
Check for errors
POST done- prepare to boot operating system
One short beep before boot
Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
Check password (optional)
Prepare Boot
Initialize DMI parameters
Initialize PnP Option ROMs
Clear parity checkers
Display MultiBoot menu
Clear screen (optional)
Check virus and backup reminders
Try to boot with INT 19
Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
Initialize error logging
Initialize error display function
Initialize system error handler
PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
Initialize notebook docking (optional)
Initialize notebook docking late
Force check (optional)
Extended checksum (optional)
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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
Code
1
Beeps
Beeps
POST Routine Description
Unknown interrupt
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
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
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 70.
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
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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:
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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Top View
[17]
[18]
[21]
[22]
[23]
[28]
[31]
[13]
[14]
[42]
[15]
13 (PJ1)
15 (CN14)
17 (U18)
19 (CN17)
21 (U21)
Power Jack
Battery Connector
302ELV LVDS Encoder
MINI PCI
CPU Socket
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[33]
[34] [35] [36]
[41] [37] [38]
[39][40]
14 (CN12)
16 (CN15)
18 (CN16)
20 (U20)
22 (CN18)
CRT Connector
ODD Connector
RJ45 & RJ11 Connector
Northbridge M760GX
USB Connector
84
[16]
[19]
[20]
[24]
[25]
[26]
[27]
[29]
[30]
[32]
23 (CN19)
25 (U23)
27 (CN20)
29 (CN21)
31 (CN22)
33 (CN24)
35 (CN25)
37 (SW2)
39 (LED2)
41 (U30)
USB Connector
EC PC97551
DDR SO-DIMM Socket1
DDR SO-DIMM Socket2
PCMCIA Connector
USB Connector
Microphone Jack
WLAN Button
Battery LED
Audio Codec ALC203
24 (U22)
26 (BT1)
28 (U25)
30 (U26)
32 (CN23)
34 (CN26)
36 (CN27)
38 (SW3)
40 (LED1)
42 (CN13)
BIOS ROM
RTC Battery
LAN PHY RTL8201CP
Southbridge 963L
HDD Connector
LineOut Jack
LineIn Jack
Bluetooth button
Power LED
FAN Connector
85 Chapter 5
Bottom View
[01]
[02]
[03]
[04]
[05]
[07]
[06]
[08]
1 (SW1)
3 (CN2)
5 (CN4)
7 (CN6)
9 (U12)
11 (CN9)
Lid Switch
LED Board Connector
Keyboard Connector
Touchpad Board Connector
Clock Generator
MDC Connector
2 (CN1)
4 (CN3)
6 (CN5)
8 (CN7)
10 (U13)
12 (CN11)
Panel Connector
Modem Connector
Bluetooth Module Connector
Internal Microphone Connector
PCMCIA Connector
Internal Speaker Connector
[09]
[10]
[11]
[12]
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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 3000/3500/
5000. 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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Adapter
NS
NS
NS
Battery
89
ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP-
65KB BF 19V
ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON PA-
1650-02 Q2 19V
ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN HIPRO HP-
OK066B13QT
AP.06501.005
AP.06503.006
AP.06506.001
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Board
NS
NS
BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A
4UR18650F-2-QC140
BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P
4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE
BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S1P 2.2A
4UR18650F-2-QC141
BATTERY SIMPPLO PACK LI-ION
4S1P 2.0A
BT.T5003.001
BT.T5005.001
BT.T5003.002
BT.00407.001
MODEM BOARD 56K(MDC)
T60M893.03 S.P.
54.T72V7.001
NS BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENNA 54.T48V7.001
NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD FOXCONN
ABT_BRM4318BG
54.A51V7.002
NS LAUNCH BOARD
NS TOUCH PAD BOARD
55.T50V7.001
55.T50V7.002
Cable
NS FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB
NS MODEM CABLE
50.T50V7.001
50.A510V7.001
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5
NS 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
6 UPPER CASE W/TP,CABLE, TP
BRACKET, MIC, BLUETOOTH
CABLE
60.A51V7.001
11 LOWER CASE W/SPEAKER 60.A51V7.002
NS I/O BEZEL 42.T51V7.001
13 DIMM/WIRELESS COVER 42.A51V7.001
12 HEATSINK COVER W/O DOCKING 42.A51V7.002
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15 HDD COVER 42.T63V7.004
NS 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER
14 HDD BRACKET
42.T51V7.003
33.T50V7.001
Communication Module
NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T50V7.003
CPU/Processor
Optical Disk Drive Module
NS
NS
AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+
25WD
AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+
25WD
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML28
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML30
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML32
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML34
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML37
DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X
QSI SBW-242C
KC.S2802.25D
KC.S3002.25D
KC.TML02.280
KC.TML02.300
KC.TML02.320
KC.TML02.340
KC.TML02.370
6M.T51V7.001
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NS DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI
SBW-242C
KO.02407.014
NS OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003
NS DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR G BASE 42.T51V7.004
HDD/Hard Disk Drive
NS
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
DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR-
K15RA G BASE
DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVR-
K15RA D. LAYER G BASE
OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX
DVD DUAL BEZEL G BASE
6M.T51V7.002
KU.00805.006
42.T51V7.003
42.T50V7.012
DVD DUAL MODULE PANASONIC
UJ-840BAA2 G BASE
DVD DUAL DRIVE PANASONIC UJ-
840BAA2 D. LAYER G BASE
OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX
DVD DUAL BEZEL G BASE
HGST 40G 2.5" 4200 MORAGA+
HTS424040M9AT00 13G1132
FW:A71A
6M.A51V7.003
KU.00807.010
42.T51V7.003
42.T50V7.012
KH.04007.012
HGST 60G 4200rpm MORAGA
IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 F/
W:AD4A
KH.06007.006
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SEAGATE N2 (50) 60GB 4200RPM,
ST960821A
HGST MORAGA 80GB 4200RPM,
IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635
SEAGATE N2 (50) 80GB 4200RPM,
ST9808210A
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON US International
KH.06001.002
KH.08007.007
KH.08001.012
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
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON Norway
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON Danish
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON Turkish
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON Canadian French
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
KB.A2707.018
KB.A2707.019
KB.A2707.020
KB.A2707.021
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NS
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON Japanese
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON Greek
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON Hebrew
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD
DARFON Russian
6M.A51V7.011
KB.A2707.022
KB.A2707.023
KB.A2707.024
KB.A2707.025
6M.A51V7.011
NS LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA CMO N150X3-
L07 REV.C
LK.1500D.008
NS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
NS LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004
NS LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002
NS LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003
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NS LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/
15 IN.
60.A27V7.002
NS LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN.
60.T50V7.004
Chapter 6
NS
NS
NS
NS
LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA
SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00
LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG
LTN150XB-L03-C00 (MADE IN
CHINA)
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.A51V7.012
LK.15006.007
19.T50V7.001
50.T50V7.004
33.T50V7.002
33.T50V7.003
60.A27V7.002
60.T50V7.004
LCD MODULE 15 IN. TFT XGA LG
LP150X08-A3
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08-
A3
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08-
A3 (MADE IN CHINA)
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.A43V7.004
LK.15008.007
LK.15008.016
19.T50V7.001
50.T50V7.004
33.T50V7.002
33.T50V7.003
60.A27V7.002
60.T50V7.004
LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA CMO
N154I1-L09
LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA CMO N154I1-
L09
LCD INVERTER BOARD
LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. XGA
6M.A51V7.013
LK.1540D.002
19.T50V7.001
50.T50V7.006
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3
4
1
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R
LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/
15 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN.
33.T50V7.004
33.T50V7.005
60.A27V7.003
60.T50V7.006
LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI
QD15TL02-02 (GLARE)
LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI QD15TL02-
02 (GLARE)
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 14/
15.4 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN.
6M.A43V7.005
LK.15409.003
19.T50V7.001
50.T50V7.006
33.T50V7.004
33.T50V7.005
60.A27V7.003
60.T50V7.006
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
LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA CMO
N150X3-L07 REV.C W/O ANTENNA
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA CMO N150X3-
L07 REV.C
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 W/O
ANTENNA 14/15 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN.
6M.A51V7.021
LK.1500D.008
19.T50V7.001
50.T50V7.004
33.T50V7.002
33.T50V7.003
60.A51V7.003
60.T50V7.004
LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA
SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00 W/O
ANTENNA
LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG
LTN150XB-L03-C00 (MADE IN
CHINA)
LCD INVERTER BOARD
6M.A51V7.022
LK.15006.007
19.T50V7.001
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LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R
LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O
ANTENNA 14/15 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN.
LCD MODULE 15 IN. TFT XGA LG
LP150X08-A3 W/O ANTENNA
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08-
A3
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08-
A3 (MADE IN CHINA)
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 W/O
ANTENNA 14/15 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN.
LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA CMO
N154I1-L09 W/O ANTENNA
LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA CMO N154I1-
L09
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 W/O
ANTENNA 15.4 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN.
6M.A51V7.024
LK.1540D.002
19.T50V7.001
50.T50V7.006
33.T50V7.004
33.T50V7.005
60.A51V7.004
60.T50V7.006
LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA
GLARE QDI QD15TL02-02 W/O
ANTENNA
LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA GLARE QDI
QD15TL02-02
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 W/O
ANTENNA 15.4 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN.
6M.A51V7.025
LK.15409.003
19.T50V7.001
50.T50V7.006
33.T50V7.004
33.T50V7.005
60.A51V7.004
60.T50V7.006
50.T50V7.004
33.T50V7.002
33.T50V7.003
60.A51V7.003
60.T50V7.004
6M.A51V7.023
LK.15008.007
LK.15008.016
19.T50V7.001
50.T50V7.004
33.T50V7.002
33.T50V7.003
60.A51V7.003
60.T50V7.004
Main Board
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SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY
LB.A5106.001
Memory
Speaker
NS
N/S
MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON
HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u)
MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA
NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K
MEMORY DDR333 256MB
SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3
MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX
HYMD232M646D6-J
MEMORY DDR333 512MB INFINEON
HYS64D64020HBDL-6-C (.11u)
MEMORY DDR333 512MB
SAMSUNG M470L6524BT0-CB3
MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX
HYMD564M646B6-J
KN.25602.012
KN.25603.019
KN.2560B.008
KN.2560G.001
KN.51202.025
KN.5120B.006
KN.5120G.006
SPEAKER SET 23.T50V7.001
Heatsink
Miscellaneous
99
10 THERMAL MODULE 60.A51V7.005
8 N/B HEATSINK W/PAD 23.A51V7.001
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NAME PLATE-AS3000
NAME PLATE-AS5000
RUBBER FOOT
LCD SCREW RUBBER PAD
LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD
40.A55V7.001
40.A51V7.001
47.T50V7.002
47.T50V7.003
47.T50V7.004
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Screw
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
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)
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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Appendix A
Model Definition and Configuration
Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series
Model
Number
AS5001L
M i
AS5001LC
CPU
ATML28
ATML28
AS5001W
LMi
AS5002L
M
AS5002L
Mi
ATML28
ATML30
ATML30
AS3002LC
AS3002NL
C i
AS3002LC
AS3002NL
Ci
AS3002L
M
AS3002L
Mi
AS3002N
WLCi
AS3003W
LMi
AMD
Sempron processor
2800+
AMD
Sempron processor
2800+
AMD
Sempron processor
2800+
AMD
Sempron processor
3000+
AMD
Sempron processor
2800+
AMD
Sempron processor
2800+
AMD
Sempron processor
2800+
AMD
Sempron processor
2800+
LCD
N15XGA
N15XGA
Memory
SO256M
B*2
SO256M
B
N15.4WXG
AG
N15XGA
N15XGA
SO256M
B*2
SO256M
B*2
SO256M
B*2
N15XGA SO256M
B
HDD
(GB)
N60GB
4.2K
N60GB
4.2K
N60GB
4.2K
N60GB
4.2K
N60GB
4.2K
ODD
NDU8X
NCB24X
NDU8X
NDU8X
NDU8X
N40GB
4.2K
NCB24X
N
N
N
N
Card
Reader
N
N
N
Wireless
LAN
ABT_BRM43
18BG
ABT_BRM43
18BG
N
ABT_BRM43
18BG
N
N15XGA
N15XGA
N15XGA
N15XGA
N15XGA
SO256M
B
SO256M
B
SO256M
B
N40GB
/60GB
4.2K
N40GB
/60GB
4.2K
N40GB
4.2K
NCB24X
NCB24X
NCB24X
N
N
N
SO256M
B*2
N60GB
4.2K
NDU8X N
SO256M
B*2
N60GB
4.2K
NDU8X N
N15.4WXG
AG
SO256M
B
N60GB
4.2K
NCB24X N
N15.4WXG
AG
SO256M
B
N60GB
4.2K
NDU8X N
N
ABT_BRM43
18BG
ABT_BRM43
18BG
N
ABT_BRM43
18BG
ABT_BRM43
18BG
ABT_BRM43
18BG
Appendix A 101
Model
Number
AS3003W
LCi
CPU
AMD
Sempron processor
3000+
LCD
N15.4WXG
AG
Memory
SO256M
B
HDD
(GB)
N60GB
4.2K
ODD
NDU8X N
Card
Reader
Wireless
LAN
ABT_BRM43
18BG
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Appendix A 103
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows
®
XP Home environment.
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 3000/5000 series
Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Appendix B 104
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test
Item
Processor
Memory
LCD
LCD
Hard Disk Drive
Specifications
Aspire 3000:
MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25W D
MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25W D
Aspire 5000
MOBILE TURION 64 ML28
MOBILE TURION 64 ML30
MOBILE TURION 64 ML32
MOBILE TURION 64 ML34
MOBILE TURION 64 ML37
SO-DIMM DDR333 1GB EBD11UD8ADD A
SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB HYS64D320 20HDL-6-C 32X64 (.11U)
SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K (.11U)
SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB M470L3224 FT0-CB3 (.13U)
SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB HYMD232M6 46D6-J AA
SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB HYS64D64020HBDL-6-C 64MX64 (0.11U/
GREEN
SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB M470L6524 BT0-CB300 (512MB)
SO-DIMM 512MB HYMD564M646B6-J
15.4" WXGA NB LC AU B154EW01V.5
15.4" WXGA NB LCD SAMSUNGLTN154X3-L01-0 non-glare
15.4" WXGA NB LCD LPL LP154W01-TL12 (lead-free)
15.4" WXGA NB LCD QDI QD15TL02V.01 NON-GLARE TYPE
15.4" WXGA NB LCD QDI QD15TL02-03 NON-GLARE TYPE LEAD-
FREE
15.4" WXGA CMO LCD N154I1-L09
15.4" WXGA NB LCD AUO B154W01V.7 (Glare type)
15.4" WXGA NB LCD LPL LP154W1-A5K2 GLARE TYPE
15.4" WXGA NB LCD QDI QD15TL02-02 GLARE TYPE
15.4" WXGA NB LCD QDI QD15TL02-04 GLARE TYPE LEAD-FREE
15.4" WXGA NB LCD N154I1-L07GLARE TYPE
15" XGA NB LCD AUO B150XG01V2.XXXXX (Driver IC:MEC/TOS
15" XGA NB LCD SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00 MADE IN CHINA
15" XGA NB LCD LG LP150X08-A3MADE IN CHINA
15" XGA NB LCD QDI QD150XL06-01(160NITS)
15" XGA NB LCD N150X3-L07 V.C2
40G SEAGATE 2.5 4200RPM N1 ST94019A 2M F/W 3.05
40G TOSHIBA 2.5"" 4200RPM PLUTO MK4025GAS (ROHS) F/W
KA100A
40G HGST 2.5" 4.2RPM MORAGA+HTS424040M9AT00 13G1132 F/
W:A71A
60G SEAGATE 2.5" 4.2RPM N2ST960821A F/W 3.01
60G TOSHIBA 2.5" 4200RPM PLUTO MK6025GAS (ROHS) F/W KA200
80G TOSHIBA 2.5" 4200RPM PLUTO MK8025GAS (ROHS) F/W KA023
80G HGST MORAGA 4200RPM IC25N0 80ATMR04-0 08K635 FW:AD4A
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ODD
Multifunction Card (Combo)
LAN Token Ring
Wireless LAN Card
Modem Adapters
Modem (up to 56K)
ISDN
I/O Peripheral
I/O - Display
I/O - Projector
I/O - Legacy (Parallel) Printer/
Scanner
Item
AC Adapter (3 pin)
Power Cord
Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells
Network Adapters
LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100base
Specifications
24X COMBO KME UJDA-760 FOR K ESTREL
8X DVD DUAL LITEON SOSW-852SSINGLE LAYER FOR KESTREL
#PRS7
8X DVD DUAL , LITEON SOSW-833,DOUBLE LAYER,GBASE FOR
CRANE
8X DVD DUAL,PANASONIC UJ-840BAA2,DOUBLE LAYER,GBASE FR
CRANE
8X SUPERMULTI,PANASONIC UJ-840BAA,DOUBLE
LAYER,GBASE(CRANE)
Delta NB Asapter 65W, SADP-65KB BF
Lite-on NB Adapter 65W, PA-1650-02
LSE NB Adapter 65W, P0335A1965
King Cord
Li-ION KESTREL 4S2P 4.4Ah W/OINDICATOR (W/Z SANYO CELLS)
LI-ION KESTREL 4S2P PANASONIC PACK CELL 4.4AH W/O
INDICATOR
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
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
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I/O - IR Printer
Item
I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse
I/O - Legacy (PS2/Serial) Keyboard/
Mouse
I/O - USB (Printer/Scanner)
I/O - USB (Speaker/Joystick))
I/O - USB Camera
I/O - USB Storage Drive
I/O-USB Flash Drive
I/O - USB Hub
I/O - Access Point (802.11b)
Specifications
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
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
Appendix B
Item
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
Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000
Intel Pro/Wireless 5000
Specifications
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
T
T
Service guides for all models
User's manuals
Training materials
Bios updates
T
T
Software utilities
Spare parts lists
T
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 Traveler's Warranty (ITW)
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T
Returned material authorization procedures
An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your technical queries.
We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.
Appendix C 110
111 Appendix C
A
AC Adapter 28
AFLASH Utility 43
Audio 20
B
C
Battery 27
BIOS 20 package 20
ROM size 20
ROM type 20 vendor 20
Version 20
BIOS Supports protocol 20
BIOS Utility 32
Navigating 33
Onboard Device Configuration 38
Startup Configuration 37
System Security 42
Board Layout
Bottom View 6, 86
Top View 5, 84 brightness hotkeys 16
Cache controller 20 size 21 caps lock on indicator 12
CardBus 26
Chipsets 20 contrast hotkeys 16
Controllers 20
Core logic 20
CPU core voltage 20
I/O voltage 20 package 20 type 20
D
DIMM
Combinations
21
Disassembly
Index
Battery Pack 49
Procedure Flowchart 48
Display 2 display hotkeys 16
Display Standby Mode 29
DVD-ROM Interface 23, 24
E
Environmental Requirements 29
Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 71
External CD-ROM Drive Check 67
F
Features 1
Flash Utility 43
Floppy Disk Drive Interface 22
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88
H
Hard disk 23
Hard Disk Standby Mode 29
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20
HDD 23
Hibernation Mode 29
Hibernation mode hotkey 16
Hot Keys 15
I
Indicators 12
Intermittent Problems 82
J
Jumper and Connector Locations 84
Top View 84
K
Keyboard 20, 27
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67
L
M
L2 cache 20
Index
102
N
O
Notebook Manager hotkey 16 num lock on indicator 12
Online Support Information 110
P
Mechanical Specification 30 media access on indicator 12
Memory Check 68
Model Definition 101
Modem 22
Panel
Bottom 11 right 10
PC Card 12, 26
PCMCIA 26
Power Management 29
Power System Check 68
Battery Pack 70
Power Adapter 69
R
Removing the Battery Pack 50
S
Second Level Cache 20 speakers hotkey 16
Standby Mode 29
System Check Procedures 67
System Diagnostic Diskette 43
System Memory 21
System Utilities 32
System Utility Diskette 43
T
Temperature 29
Test Compatible Components 104
Touchpad 20 touchpad hotkey 16
Touchpad Check 70
103
U
Troubleshooting 66
Undetermined Problems 83
USB 26 utility
BIOS 32
V
Video 25
Resolutions 26
Video controller 20
Index
Index 104
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Key features
- Multiple processor choices (AMD and Intel)
- Memory upgradeable to 1GB
- Integrated graphics and DVD drive
- Various communication options (Modem, LAN, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth)
- Multiple I/O ports (USB 2.0, Ethernet, etc.)