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TravelMate 4530 Series Service Guide

1. DIMM Module 51 Display 4 display hotkeys 14 EasyTouch Failure 136 Euro 15 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 45 Features Fingerprint Reader Failure 137 Flash Utility 37 FPC Cable 93 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 149 Hard Disk Drive Module 54 HDTV Switch Failure 138 Hibernation mode hotkey 14 Hot Keys 12 Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 140 Internal Microphone Failure 130 Internal Speaker Failure 128 inverter board 89 Jumper and Connector Locations 145 Top View 145 Keyboard 61 Keyboard Failure 127 171 LCD Bezel 88 LCD Brackets 93 LCD Failure 127 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 87 LCD Panel 92 lower cover 49 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 58 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 10 MediaTouch Button Failure 137 Memory Check 124 Model Definition 160 Modem Failure 135 Modem Module 79 No Display Issue 125 Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 10 ODD Failure 132 Online Support Information 169 optical drive module 56 Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 PC Card 10 Port 80 POST Codes 141 POST Codes Port 80 141 Power On Failure 124 172 Right Speaker Module 76 speakers hotkey 14 oystem Block Diagram 4 Test Compatible Components 163 Thermal Unit Failure 138 Top 145 Touch Pad Bracket 73 touchpad hotkey 14 Touchpad Failure 128 Troubleshooting Built in KB Failure 127 EasyTouch Buttons 136 Fingerprint Reader 137 HDTV Switch 138 Internal
2. 5 Remove the single screw on the top panel 70 Chapter 3 8 Move to the bottom right corner and pry it up Chapter 3 VI ERN EU URI WA m 71 12 Chapter 3 Removing the Touch Pad Bracket 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 68 2 Disconnect the Touch Pad FFC from the Touch Pad board 3 Peel back cover and remove the securing screw Touch Pad Bracket M2 5 3 NL Chapter 3 73 4 Remove the Touch Pad bracket IMPORTANT The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually To replace the Touch Pad replace the entire Upper Cover Removing the Left Speaker Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 68 2 Peel back the adhesive strip to expose the speaker cabling 3 Remove the two securing screws 74 Chapter 3 Left Speaker M2 5 3 NL Module 4 Remove the Speaker Module as shown Chapter 3 19 Removing the Right Speaker Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 68 2 Remove the two securing screws from the speaker module Right Speaker M2 5 3 NL Module 3 Grip the Speaker Module and remove 76 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 68 2 Remove the adhesive strip to expose the Bluetooth cable 3 Disconnect the bluetooth cable as shown R IOC NH ave 4 THLG peanae n ju Chapter 3 77 78 Removing the USB Board 1 See Removing the
3. amp lt F gt Search for a file or folder lt amp gt lt G gt Cycle through Sidebar gadgets 8 amp 5 lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain 85 M Minimizes all windows amp 5 lt R gt Open the Run dialog box 8 lt T gt Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt amp gt lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center amp X Open Windows Mobility Center lt amp gt BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box 8 lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop 8 amp 5 TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D amp 5 lt SPACEBAR gt Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt 8 lt F gt Search for computers if you are on a network lt CTRL gt 8 amp 5 TAB Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows Vista some shortcuts may not function as described Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the ER key application s context menu Chapter 1 Hot Keys 14 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utili
4. 0 000 eee eee 54 Removing the Optical Drive Module 0 eee 56 Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 000 cee eens 58 VII Table of Contents Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0 000 eee eee 58 Removing the Switch Cover 0 00 ccc eee eee 59 Removing the Keyboard 2 0 cece eee eee 61 Removing the Power Board 0 ccc eee ees 62 Removing the Launch Board 0c cee tenes 63 Removing the Antenna 0 ccc eee eens 64 Removing the LCD Module 0 0 0 0 66 Removing the Upper Cover 0 0c eee eens 68 Removing the Touch Pad Bracket 0 00 c eee eee 73 Removing the Left Speaker Module 0 0c eee 74 Removing the Right Speaker Module 0 000 eee ee eee 76 Removing the Bluetooth Module 0 0 ccc eee 77 Removing thie USB BOA 2c decade dea 78 Removing the Modem Module 2 0 0 ccc eee 79 Removing the Mainboard 0 0 cc eee 80 Removing the RJ 11 Port 0 ce ee eens 83 Removing the CPU IPS seats tia osa bla 84 Removing the Thermal Module 0 0 00 eee 85 REMOVING Ie CPI uuo a ho tae ee Y afa ee eee Geshe he ease 86 LCD Module Disassembly Process 0 00 00 eee eee 87 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 2 0 00 0c cece eee eee 87 Removing the LCD Bezel ocooocococcco eee eens 88 Removing the Inverter Board 0 0 eens 89 Removing
5. Genuine Windows XP Platform AMD Beiter By Design program featuring Mobile AMD Sempron Processor AMD Turion M Ultra Dual Core Processor AMD Turion M Dual Core Processor AMD Athlon Dual Core Processor Acer InviLink 802 11b g Acer InviLink NplifyTM 802 11b g Draft N System Memory Dual Channel DDR2 support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics 14 1 WXGA TFT LCD 1280 x 800 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 Storage subsystem 2 5 hard disk drive Optical drive options Blu ray Disc DVD Super Multi double laye drive DVD Super Multi double layer drive DVD CD RW combo drive 5 in 1 card reader Audio Two built in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High definition audio support MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Chapter 1 Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN Acer InviLink 802 11b g Acer InviLink NplifyTM 802 11b g Draft N WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 Privacy control Acer Bio Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user supervisor HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight 338 W x 247 D x 31 41 H mm 13 31 x 9 7 x 1 22 1 61 inches 2 29 kg 6 36 Ibs Power subsystem ACPI 3 0 71 W 4800 mAh 48 8W 4400 mAh 3 pin 65 W AC adapter Energy Star 4 0 I
6. Load Setup Default Load Setup Default Default Load default values for all Load default values for all SETUP item item Discard Changes Load previous values from q y Em SETIP ien oa for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS 36 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE Create a Crisis Recovery Media such as USB HDD 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 the system will not boot as the BIOS is not loaded Perform the following steps to use the Flash Utility 1 Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu 2 Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order for example if using USB HDD to Update BIOS move USB HDD to position 1 C UDS2R8REUT 222CTO 51 3 Execute the JALB028 BAT batch file from C JALBO_JALCO BIOS JALBO28A to update BIOS The flash process begins as shown Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1 6 7 8 Copyright c Phoenix Technologies Ltd 000 007 Porforning the following function J Load Image file JALBO28
7. 3 Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it 4 Remove the HDD holder by easing the sides outward to clear the carrier T 54 Chapter 3 5 Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier 6 Remove the HDD from the carrier Chapter 3 55 96 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 Remove the Memory cover See Removing the Lower Covers on page 49 3 Remove the screw securing the ODD module Chapter 3 5 Remove the three screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the ODD module ODD Bracket M2 3 NL 6 Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray 7 Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove Chapter 3 57 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List sen Sem many oir Panis Sui Cover MEN e OO MAXOXEDD era i ve Loo Module Massi e maoro Upper Gover mess e mamos Umer mer Massi 7 maoo Touch Pad Bracket mesy 2 MADO0NOG0 Launch Board wes e OO MADO0N0G0 Se mes 4 OO ZE vosa uessa MAONUNG BusohBosd Mrs ft Taan Modem modue ues 2 fma Mameud RSS i LIC Thermal Module M
8. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 e emo 11 Disconnect all external devices Run a complete virus scan using up to date software to ensure the computer is virus free Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer When prompted press any key to start to the operating system DVD a b c The Install Windows screen displays Click Next d Select Repair your computer e The System Recovery Options screen displays Click Next f Select the appropriate operating system and click Next NOTE Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required g Select Startup Repair h Startup Repair attempts to locate and resolve issues with the computer I When complete click Finish If an issue is discovered follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool For more information see Windows Help and Support Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu Ensure all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set correctly Remove any recently added hardware and associated software Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter For more information see Windows Help and Support Run Windows
9. MEMORY RAM 512MB DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T6554EZ3 BEEN CE6 MEMORY RAMBUMBDORIGSTHYNXENMPISASSMACROYS MEMORY RAWIGDDRISSTNANANTIGTMAUBHBOBNGO MEMORY T RAWIGDDRIGTHYNXHYMPHZSBACPSYS MEMORY T RAWIGDDRISSTSAMSUNGMATOTANMOZROEB MEMORY T RAWIGDDRISSTSAMSUNGMATOTANMDZSCES MEMORY RAWAGDDRIGSTMICRONMTIGHTEDSSSMHVSSET MEMORY F RAM2GDDRIGSTHYNXHYMPIDSSMOPBYS MEMORY RAW2GDDRISSTSAMSUNGMATUTSSSGOZSOEB FAN FAN UMA Heatsink naat T Hense cRUTHERWALWODuEDS o o Hense GPUTHERMALMODUEUMA SPEAKER eenean SPEAKER SPEAKER H SPEAKER SUB WOOFER H eaen Mos H MISOELLANEOUS WGAWWAR o o MISCELLANEOUS NAWEPUATETGESS O MISCELLANEOUS NAME PLATEAS5290 MISOELLANEOUS RuseeRFOORL OO oO ooo MISOELLANEOUS RUBBER FOOES Oo Oooo o ACCESSORY DVB TANTENNA O ACCESSORY SMB PAL OONNEOTOR o o o cEssomY PALFOONNEOTOR O ooo o h 58 Chapter 6 Screw List sow ESE o SOW SOREWWISEN SSS ES SOREWWISHONU ooo SOREW SOREWM2D2SLK4OBDNNL sonw SOREWMIDSULKSODN Sow smewwXNN AO SOW ES O SOnEW F SOREWMSODSOLKASDN o o SOREW SOREWOPUTHERMALSOREWASSY rSoREW SOREWM2OD 3 KBDIN O So sonw SOREWFAMISKASDZKNLGORS SSCS Chapter 6 159 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5530 Series not available yet for TravelMate4530 we will upda
10. 10 seconds Reconnect the power and reboot the computer Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn F5 on this model If the POST or video appears on the external display see LCD Failure on page 127 Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations Remove any memory cards and CD DVD discs Restart the computer If the computer boots correctly add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered Reseat the memory modules Remove the drives see Disassembly Process on page 44 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 169 Chapter 4 125 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 9 10 11 Reboot the computer If permanent vertical horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 44 If extensive pixel damage is present different colored spots in the same locations on the screen the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 44 Adjust the brightness to its highest level See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings NOTE Ensure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightnes
11. Internal microphone AC coupled input 100mVP P maximum Internal speaker Quantity Speaker capacity 1 5Watt 10cc chamber x 2 Video Memory USB Interface PCMCIA Port IS A Supports anes E ps gs E Aecessiocaton T anean Sass Veo aT aman paan Y System Board Major Chips VGA T I O controller MODEM 22 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Wireless 802 11 b g PCMCIA 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal amp external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Vendor amp model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage LCD 15 4 Screen Diagonal mm Active Area mm Display resolution pixels Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance cd m also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio o Response Time Optical Rise EN Time Fall Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption watt Weight without inverter Physical Size mm Electrical Interface Support Galar o Chapter 1 23 24 Viewing Angle degree Horizontal Right Left Vertical Upper Lower Temperature Range C Operating Storage shipping LCD Inverter PVerdor amp medeinane S y Brightness conditions SSS E
12. Remove the HDD cover as shown Chapter 3 49 7 Remove the WLAN cover as shown 50 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 Remove the Memory Module cover See Removing the Lower Covers on page 49 3 Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module ipp s RHI lib EG a Ue T E EG D zm F zm b E RI 4 Remove the DIMM module C MIU ZO Shen Cie At 1 EE if uc DEF BM ee ts re Canin a E R CCS LPDOOLE Repeat steps for the second DIMM module Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 Remove the WLAN cover See Removing the Lower Covers on page 49 3 Remove the adhesive tape and disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board 4 Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board E E i TOA i E JN 1 WLAN Module M2 3 NL Chapter 3 92 5 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket NOTE When re attaching the antenna cables ensure the black cable is attached to connector 1 while the white cable is attached to connector 2 Chapter 3 53 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 Remove the HDD cover See Removing the Lower Covers on page 49
13. Replacing the DIMM Modules 0 000 cece ee eee eee 118 Replacing the ODD Module 0 ce ee 119 Replacing the Lower Covers 0000 cece eee eee tenes 120 Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays lues 121 EA urea chro seed tapas vo chasse E ita deste E deg tect IA 121 VIII Table of Contents Troubleshooting 123 Common Problems 2 58 aed a Ice do ru e heed aed Mc en dee 123 Power On ISSUE iussu ERE os Be ns ode ee dA Large ap 124 No Display ISSUE usn d doe M Co ide Reb ARA DARA A e Od 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 0 0 ee 126 Seb Be EET 127 Built In Keyboard Failure llle 127 Touchpad Falli 45 922 59 910 1008 0 8 3u8 ahve CS oe os ewe OE e e 128 Internal Speaker Failure llle 128 Internal Microphone Failure lille 130 HDD Not Operating Correctly llle 131 ODD Fale sorna arre AAA Peg GMT d eM e a 132 USB Failure RIghtside 3339s v RE exes Ge occi eb e e Seeds 135 Modem Function Failure 1 rieira a i ee eee 135 Wireless Function Failure 0 00 cc II 136 Easy Touch Button Failure llle 136 Media Touch Button Failure 2 0 0 0 eee 137 Fingerprint Reader Failure 0 ccc eee eee eet eee 137 Thermal Unit Faure 2 2084 tec cH eee ees Ed dd E eee eR E S 138 HDTV SWIGCIPESIBES recne doceo tran rara Mara COR des See Bia Be eases 138 External Mouse Fai
14. dual display compatible 16 NOTE This feature is only available on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Duplay Settings Identify Monitors 112 la Default Monitor on xoxcoooooa a ae a L i Extend the desktop onto Une rreomibor L High xxxx by xxxx pixels How de Lgstthe best display Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below BL a H ERES eA Chapter 1 Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently AcerGridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display fro
15. BEZEL SUPER MULTI BRACKET ASSEMBLY FINGER PRINT BOARD BRACKET CASE COVER ODD BRACKET BRACKET ASSEMBLY COMBO DRIVE COMBO DRIVE BLUE RAY DRIVE SONY BC 5500S AR OFA EE CASE COVER ODD BEZEL BR BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER ODD BRACKET BRACKET ASSEMBLY H DD HDD HARD DISK HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM HGST HTS542512K9SA00 DRIVE OFA HDD HARD DISK HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK1246GSX OFA DRIVE HDD HARD DISK HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9120817AS DRIVE OFA 155 Chapter 6 HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HARD DISK DRIVE CASE COVER BRACKET HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM WD WD1200BEVS 22USTO OFA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM HGST HTS542516K9SA00 OFA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM HGST HTS543216L9A300 OFA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK1646GSX OFA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK1652GSX OFA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9160827AS OFA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9160310AS OFA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM WD WD1600BEVS 22ZCTO HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM HGST HTS542525K9SA00 OFA HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK2546GSX OFA HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9250827AS OFA HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM WD WD
16. Check Disk by entering chkdsk r from a command prompt For more information see Windows Help and Support Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date Replace the HDD See Disassembly Process on page 44 Chapter 4 131 ODD Failure If the ODD fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs CD R Obi driver installed hstallit Seat itu ell Replace DW DC D R OM disc Replace DV DIC D R OM module ReplaceM B ODD Not Operating Correctly 132 If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty Audio CDs do not play when loaded DVDs do not play when loaded Blank discs do not burn correctly DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps Optical drive not found or not active Not shown in My Computer or the BIOS setup LED does not flash when the computer starts up The tray does not eject Access failure screen displays The ODD is noisy Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 Reboot the computer and retry the operation Try an alternate disc Navigate to Start Computer Check that the ODD device is displayed in the Devices with Removable Storage panel Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System gt Device Manager a Double clic
17. Front View Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones Connects to audio line out devices e g speaker line out speakers headphones jack Bluetooth Enables disables the 3G Bluetooth function communication only for certain models switch Wireless Enables disables the wireless function communication switch 6 batch Lle and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Left View c4 AcerEasyPortlV EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV only for certain connector models Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based port network External display Connects to a display device VGA port e g external monitor LCD projector Connects to a television or display device with HDMI input only for certain models 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera mE PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 5 in 1 card Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard reader MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD Note Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time PC Card slot Ejects the PC Card from the slot eject button Chapter 1 Right View Kensington lock lock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer slot security lock 2 4 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts C
18. Hardware Specifications and Configurations nooo 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Sep o iiir erunt deter iate bas eas aa pao A rab arde 25 Navigating the BIOS UUINY ras c ret Re ders edet hts 25 IT M LU 26 Mri Mc EE 27 GIDE a sion daria ra Aa a 28 A RY ane ee ies dite hous nee ee dod wae Med et 30 POW Cl ana oe Cu DEPT 33 BOOL iaa rta dod R e e ANE a sa do shes de o a eM os hah te St 34 AMD ite auctions waren bana gone bilidad e Bae e Be Glee E 35 A SANS He ws eh te anne ea Ev RIA EA 36 BIOS Flash UI see coe Seo es cee eres ce Packs hn edd qai ey apes f 37 Removing HDD Passwords 00 cece eee ee eee ene 39 Removing BIOS Passwords 0 000 eee ees 41 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Disassembly Requirements 0 000 cece eee 43 General Information 0 0 0 0 cc errans 44 Pre disassembly Instructions eee eee eens 44 Disassembly Process 0 ccc eee eee eens 44 External Module Disassembly Process 0 0 0 cece eee eee 45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart eee eee eee 45 Removing the Battery Pack 0 eens 46 Removing the SD dummy card 0 00 eee 47 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 0 0 0 cee eee 48 Removing the Lower Covers 0 000 cee ee eee ee eens 49 Removing the DIMM Modules 0 0 0 eee eens 51 Removing the WLAN Module 0 00 eee eee 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
19. MPH T Verify interface information Backup systen BIOS ROM d Check flash nenory type s Flash nenory block 81234 Save block Neves Restore block ero out block rete Erase block EECC Progran block CELK Verifu block Flash programning conplete A D Now BIOS Date Ting Part Muabar 805729700 11 49 35 DEUFLJA 1 Flash part eal N DevicelD 13 Wr ID cd IMG block at FFP 19988 fron 838888 with 18888 bytes Chapter 2 37 38 4 In flash BIOS the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays NOTE If the AC power is not connected the following message displays Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1 6 7 8 Copyright c Phoenix Technologies Ltd 2668 2087 Perforning the following function then press press anu keu to rest Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Progran block Verify block Flash programming conplete Plug in the AC power to continue 5 Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays Chapter 2 Removing HDD Passwords This section provide you with removing HDD BIOS password method Remove HDD Password If you key in wrong HDD password for three time HDD password error code would display on the screen See the image below Hdd password error code 15494 If you need to solve HDD password locked problem you can run HDD_PW EXE Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 Select 2 Choose one upper case string SE Dex L WINDOWS
20. Microphone 130 Internal Speakers 128 LCD Failure 127 MediTouch Buttons 137 Modem 135 No Display 125 ODD 132 Other Failures 139 Power On 124 Thermal Unit 138 Touchpad 128 USB 135 WLAN 136 TV tuner 52 Undetermined Problems 140 USB Failure Rightside 135 utility BIOS 25 37 Windows 2000 Environment Test 164 Wireless Function Failure 136 WLAN Board 52
21. SMBIOS 2 3 PCI2 2 DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable asset tag Support PXE Support Y2K solution Support WinFlashWake on LAN from S3 BIOS password control Supervisor user HDD power on Cache 18 Chapter 1 System Memory O MB no onboard memory Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications Memory Combinations NOTE Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations On above table the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed Chapter 1 19 LAN Interface Features e Automatic MDI crossover function PCle V1 1 compliant 10 100 10000BASE T full duplex half duplex MAC Receive side scaling RSS for multi core processors IPv4 and IPv6 large send offload and checksum offload LSO TCO Wake on LAN WOL support meeting the ACPI requirements Statistics for SNMP MIB II Ethernet like MIB and Ethernet MIB IEEE 802 3z Clause 30 Self boot feature utilizing smaller EEPROM size Serial flash memory support SMBus interface supporting Alert Standard Format ASF v2 0 Hot Plug support PCI Express CLKREQ support Energy Detect Cable sense 68 pin QFN package Bluetooth Interface onset Data throughput ANN CI A Ime O Wireless Module 802 11b g wm y asmoa SSS mwa H mees S Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor am
22. Timer Enable or disable HPET Chapter 2 33 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay Information Main Jg IOfIlLVy OTAG DE if Le R D x t d s U Ya f A 34 Chapter 2 AMD The AMD screen allows the user to configure memory thermal management options and device wakeup behavior Information Main Advanced Security Power p PBS Options CBS Options PBS Options Chapter 2 Manage common platform BIOS settings 21010 Item Specific Help These options are common to all platforms Power Management Thermal Control DDR2 Memory amp Memory Controller Primary Display Parallel ATA On chip SATA USB Host Controller USB3 Controller Legacy USB Support OSC Support System Time Lag Workaround Thermal Fan Control 35 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot AMD Exit System Setup and Exit Discarding Changes Save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS Discard Changes Save Changes The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Changes
23. Upper Cover 150 Chapter 6 Lower Cover Lem Description PartNo Wem Description Panno Mead SP LB mime meco wanas fe Beh Gu fe memamo Je m memamo e Chapter 6 151 LCD Module 152 1 Camera Module a tae MIC Cable EM Bracket LCD Bracket Right LCD Bracket Inverter Board Lett Antenna Left DENN 11 LCD Module Chapter 6 TravelMate 4530 FRU List Adapter ADAPTER ADAPTER ADAPTER ADAPTER ADAPTER ADAPTER ADAPTER ADAPTER Battery BATTERY BATTERY 6CELL 2 2AH SANYO SA SA 3S2P 4 4AH BATTERY BATTERY 6CELL 2 2AH SONY SY SY 3S2P 4 4AH BATTERY BATTERY 6CELL 2 2AH SIMPLO SP PA 3S2P 4 4AH A BATTERY BATTERY 6CELL 2 2AH PANASONIC PA PA 3S2P BEEN 4 4AH BATTERY BATTERY 8CELL 2 4AH SANYO SA SA 4S2P 4 8AH T BATTERY BATTERY 8CELL 2 4AH PANASONIC PA PA 4S2P BEEN 4 8AH BATTERY BATTERY 8CELL 2 4AH SIMPLO SP PA 4S2P 4 8AH A BATTERY BATTERY 8CELL 2 4AH SONY SY SY 4S2P 4 8AH A Board BOARD BOARD ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP 65KB DFA ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP65KB BFJA ADAPTER 65W 3PIN LITE ON PA 1650 02AC ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC OK065B13 ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP 90SB BBEA ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP90SB BBEN ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITE ON PA 1900 24AR ADAPTER 90W 3PIN HIPRO AC OL093B13P MODEM CARD MODEM CARD AUS BOARD BLUE TOOTH BOARD TV TUNER BOARD WLAN CARD FOXCONN T60H976 00 FW 06 54M XB63 WLAN CARD FOXCONN T77H030 00 5
24. Upper Cover on page 68 2 See Removing the Bluetooth Module on page 77 3 Remove cable from the USB board 4 Remove the two securing screws from the USB board and lift clear of the chassis Stp Size _ Quantity ScrewType m o BERN Chapter 3 Removing the Modem Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 68 2 Disconnect the modem cable as shown in the following images a 1 DE za 14 um dog ae joli Hs RC DE RI C LL Chapter 3 79 Removing the Mainboard See Removing the LCD Module on page 66 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 68 See Removing the Modem Module on page 79 Turn the lower base over on a clean surface and disconnect the DC IN cable as shown Pew gc IMPORTANT Ensure the cable can easily pass through the lower cover during mainboard dissasembly 5 Turn the base rightside up and disconnect the bluetooth cable from the bottom right of the mainboard as shown E E E a m 80 Chapter 3 6 Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard 2d v Mainboard M2 5 9 NL Green Callout Mainboard M2 5 3 NL Red Callout Replace 8 Remove the DC IN jack and USB cable as shown Replace Chapter 3 81 9 Continue to lift the mainboard and remove from the lower cover Replace 82 Chapter 3 Removing the RJ 11 Port 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 68 2 See Re
25. a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item Press Esc 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 F9 You can also press F10 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 is subject to different models Chapter 2 25 Information Information Wella CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information Security Power Boot AMD AMD Sempron tm SI 40 2000 MHz Toshiba MK1246GSX PM 180VF7N7S TSSTcorp COWDVD TS L463A PS V0 2011 V010 087 000 001 028536 TravelMate 4530 Acer 6138343 7343530356662001B38E1830B NOTE The system information is subject to different models VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier UUID is an identifier standar
26. fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 10 Reinstall the Operating System 11 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 169 Chapter 4 129 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble Check M B the MIC cable Mic cable to M B Swap MIC wire Check MIC of LED module wire of LCD module Swap M B Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 pe oU GE od d Te 130 Check that the microphone is enabled Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound and select the Recording tab Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices clear by default The microphone appears on the Recording tab Right click on the microphone and select Enable Select the microphone then click Properties Select the Levels tab Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK Test the microphone hardware a Select the microphone and click Configure b Select Set up microphone c Select the microphone type from the list and click Next d Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the test If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 169 Chapter 4
27. procedures please refer to the Aspire 5530 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 163 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test With Fingerprint Reader SKU Cover Test Quanta Wistron Adapter Test DELTA 90W Adapter DELTA 90W 1 7x5 5x11 ADP 90SB BBEA LF level 4 DELTA 90W DE Adapter DELTA 90W 1 7x5 5x11 ADP 90SB BBEN for OBL Spec LV4 LF Audio Codec Test Realtek ALC888S Back Cover Test B Cover Mirror w Camera Mirror w Camera Battery Test SANYO 6CELL2 2 Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type SANYO 8CELL2 4 Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 4S2P SANYO 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON Bluetooth Test Foxconn BT 2 0 Foxconn Bluetooth FOX BRM 2 0 F W 300 Camera Test Suyin 0 3M DV Suyin 0 3M DV Camellia_2 Card Reader Test For all 5 in 1 Build in 5 in 1 Build in MS MS Pro SD SC XD Card Bus 1 Test JMicron JMB385 JMicron JMB385 Card Reader SD MMC MS MS Duo MS HG 1 4 8 bit amp xD PCI Express CPU Test AAQL60 CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL60 PGA 1 9G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 FingerpintReaderTest O oo Fingerprint Reader Test Authentec AES1610 Authentec AES1610 HDD Test TOSHIBA N120GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 120GB MK1246GSX Leo BS SATA LF F W LB213J SEAGATE N160GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB ST9160310AS Crockett SATA LF F W 0303 TOSHIBA N160GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB MK1652GSX V
28. scan using up to date software to ensure the computer is virus free If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices If the BIOS settings are still lost replace the cables If HDD information is missing from the BIOS the drive may be defective and should be replaced Replace the Motherboard If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 169 Chapter 4 LCD Failure If the LCD fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Swap Check LEO LCD cable module LCD panel inverter Reassemble and swap VOAB Swap M B Built In Keyboard Failure If the built in Keyboard fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs KeyboardFP C Well connected Replace 7 Keyboard OK keyboard Replace M B Chapter 4 127 Touchpad Failure If the Touchpad doesn t work perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Check M B T P FFC Check Lagic Upper Internal Speaker Failure Re assemble the T P FFC to MIB Swap Reasse mble the T F board or T F FFC If the internal Speakers fail perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Check MB SF
29. systen 37cm H EXE Acad password Firspas word gt dir4 Volume in drive F has no label Volume Serial Humber is D4F6 A4236 Directory of F password 1 RE BIOS _PW ERE HDD _ Pil EXE 2 Filets 35 354 bytes 2 Dirts gt 487 895 6486 bytes free 1 s Das sun rd _pw 15474 J unlock6 exe vill 2 May 2083 what kind of the password to be genereted Exit Scan Code Upper case ASCII Code 3 2 Lover case ASGL Code mupur choice 72 passworda gt Reboot system and key in OKJFN42 or UVEIQ96 to HDD user password Chapter 2 39 40 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passwords If you key in wrong Supervisor Password three time System Disabled displays on the screen See the image below System Disabled 14452 To clear the password perform the following steps 1 From a DOS prompt Execute clnpwd exe d Clnpwd gt clnpwd ACER Clean Password Utility Y1 00 Press 1 or 2 to clean any password shown as below 1 User Password 2 Superuisor Password Clean User Password Successfully 2 Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not Chapter 2 41 42 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer you need the
30. 1G 250 BT 6L 5R CB bg FP 0 3D HG JA11 AS5530G 702G25Mi EM VHP32ATTH1 MC 82MEXTHM2 56CO 1 2G 250 BT 8L 5R CB bg FP 0 3D HG TH22 AS5530G 701G25Mi VHP32ATTW 1 MC 82MEXTHM2 56CO 1 1G 250 BT 6L 5R CB bg FP 0 3D HG TC11 ATUZ M82 ATUZ M82 ATUZ M82 ATUZ M82 ATRM 70 ATRM 70 ATRM 70 ATRM 70 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2 GBII6 SO2 GBII6 S02 GBII6 S02 GBII6 SO1 GBII6 SO1 GBII6 S02 GBII6 SO1 GBII6 SO1 GBII6 SO1 GBII6 SO1 GBII6 SO1 GBII6 SO1 GBII6 N320 GB5 4 N320 GB5 4 N250 GB5 4 N250 GB5 4 N250 GB5 4 KS N250 GB5 4 KS NBDC B2XS NBDC B2XS NBDC B2XS NSM8 XS NSM8 XS NSM8 XS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG NBDC 3rd WiFi BT 2 0 B2XS BG BT 2 0 BT 2 0 BT 2 0 BT 2 0 BT 2 0 BT 2 0 BT 2 0 O eo AES16 O AES16 AES16 AES16 i O O Oo AES16 eo AES16 Oo AES16 Appendix A Appendix A 162 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 Windows XP Pro environment Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test
31. 1p EHE J um om 89 AR d i H dS T Replacing the Thermal Module 1 Align and place the Thermal Module in the 2 Tighten the four 4 securing screws from the mounting as shown CPU plate 102 Chapter 3 Replacing the CPU Fan 1 Align and place the Fan Module in the mounting as 2 Tighten the securing screw on the module shown Chapter 3 103 Replacing the RJ 11 Port 1 Push the jack in as shown 2 Using the tweezers grasp the end of the cable and press down to attach it to the base Replacing the Mainboard 1 Tighten the two 2 securing screws on the mainboard L A n Ch d 104 Chapter 3 2 Turn the base rightside up and connect the bluetooth cable to the bottom right of the mainboard as shown 3 Turn the lower base over on a clean surface and connect the DC IN cable as shown IMPORTANT Ensure the cable can easily pass through the lower cover during the process Chapter 3 105 Replacing the Modem Module 1 Replace the module from the lower base 2 Tighten the two 2 securing screws on the modem module Replacing the USB Board 1 Angle the right side of the USB board into the lower base Align the screw sockets and replace the two securing screws 2 Replace the cable on the USB board 106 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1 Position the module and insert in place 2 Connect the bluetooth cable as shown Replacing the Right
32. 2500BEVS 22USTO OFA HDD SATA 320G 5400RPM WD WD3200BEVT 22ZCT0 OFA HDD SATA 320G 5400RPM HGST HTS543232L9A300 OFA HDD SATA 320G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9320320AS OFA HDD CARRIER ASSEMBLY Keyboard KEYBOARD INTE UI BLACK AS KEYBOARD ARE BLACK AS KEYBOARD BE BLACK AS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD BZ BLACKAS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD OFBLAOKAS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD OH BLAOKAS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD OZBLAOKAS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD NL BLAOKAS OOO O OOS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD FR BLAOKAS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD GA BLAOKAS O OOOO o o o o o oOo KEYBOARD KEYBOARDGKBLAGKAS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD HG BLAOKAS O OOO O oOo oO KEYBOARD KEYBOARD IT BLAOKAS 56 Chapter 6 k KEYBOARD KEYBOARD KO BLACK AS LCD Display Tp OD PANEL 154 WXGA LG Ranar Tp OD PANEL G 184 WXGA SEO aag CAI E COI CC y O CASE COVER LCD COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER LCD BEZEL BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER LCD BRACKET R BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER LCD BRACKET L BRACKET ASSEMBLY DIGITAL LIGHT CAMERA MODULE 0 3M DEVICE CASE COVER CAMERA BRACKET BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER SCREW PAD BRACKET ASSEMBLY Mainboard MAINBOARD MB ASSY UMA Chapter 6 157 MAINBOARD MB ASSY DIS CASE COVER THERMAL PAD L BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER THERMAL PAD S BRACKET ASSEMBLY Memory MEMORY RAM 512MB DDRII 667 NANYA NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C MEMORY RAM 512MB DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T6464QZ3 CE6
33. 4 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Try an alternative mouse 2 Ifthe mouse uses a wireless connection insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection See the mouse user manual 3 Ifthe mouse uses a USB connection try an alternate USB port 4 Try an alternative program to verify mouse operation Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure 5 Restart the computer 6 Remove any recently added hardware and associated software 7 Remove any recently added software and reboot 8 Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 9 Run the Event Viewer to check the events log for errors For more information see Windows Help and Support 10 Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently 11 Remove and reinstall the mouse driver 12 Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices 13 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 169 Other Failures If the CRT Switch Dock LAN Port external MIC or Speakers PCI Express Card 5 in 1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail perform the following general steps to correct th
34. 4MBPS BCM4312 VGA BOARD M86ME USB BOARD TV BOARD W RF TV BOARD W O RF MEDIA BOARD FINGER PRINT BOARD POWER BOARD FUNCTION BOARD BUTTON BOARD HDMI BOARD UMA BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD Cable CABLE CABLE CABLE RJ11 CABLE BLUE TOOTH CABLE USB CABLE Chapter 6 Ol C2 Assembly CASE COVER STRIP COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER UPPER CASE ASSY W FP BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER UPPER CASE ASSY W O FP BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER T P BRACKET BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER LOWER CASE ASSY W TV BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER LOWER CASE ASSY W OTV BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER UPPER SADDLE R BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER UPPER SADDLE L BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY MINI PCI BRACKET L 154 Chapter 6 CASE COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER EXPRESS DUMMY CARD BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER SD DUMMY CARD BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER RAM DOOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER HDD DDOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE COVER MINI PCI DOOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY CPU CPU PROCESSOR COMBO DRIVE COMBO DRIVE DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PIONEER DVR TDO8RS OFA COMBO DRIVE DVDSUPERMULTIDRNEPANASONIGUASTOSOEA COMBO DRIVE DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE HLDS GSATSONOFA COMBO DRIVE DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE SONY AD 7S6050FA COMBO DAVE DVD SUPERMULTIDAIVEPLOSDS AZSOFA CASE COVER ODD
35. D TurionX2 ZM84 PGA 2 3G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 ATUZM86 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM86 PGA 2 4G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 HDD Test SEAGATE N120GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair SATA LF F W 3 AAA WD N120GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 120GB WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 JMicron CPU Test AMD AMD AMD AMD AMD AMD SEAGATE N160GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB ST9160827AS Corsair SATA LF F W 3 AAA TOSHIBA N160GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB MK1652GSX Virgo BS SATA LF F W LV010J SEAGATE N250GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB ST9250827AS Corsair SATA LF F W 3 AAA HGST N250GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS543225L9A300 Falcon B SATA LF F W C40C Appendix B 16 O i W N320GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT 22ZCT0 ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 Keyboard Test None 14 15KB FV3 Black Keyboard 14 15KB FV3 Black McKinley Eiger Standard Aspire Black LAN Test Broadcom BCM5764 Broadcom BCM5764 LCD Test SAMSUNG N15 4WXGAG8 LCD SAMSUNG 15 4 WXGA Glare LTN154AT01 A LF 220nit 8ms NON bracket Memory Test NANYA SO1GBII6 SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C 0 09U NANYA SO1GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64UH8DOFN 3C LF 64 16 0 07um NANYA SO2GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB NT2GT64U8HDOBN 3C LF 128 8 0 07um SAMSUNG SO2GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB M470T5663QZ3 CE6 LF HYNIX SO512MBII6 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM D
36. DRII 667 512MB HYMP164S64CP6 Y5 LF 64 16 0 065um Modem Test Foxconn Fox Con MC4Z Foxconn Conexant Unizion 1 5 3 3v AUS T60M955 0x 1 5 3 3V Aus Northbridge Chipset Test AMD AMDRS780MN AMD RS780MN w HDCP EEPROM ODD Test SONY NBDCB2XS ODD SONY BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 2X BC 5500S LF W O bezel SATA TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS L633A LF W O bezel SATA Remote Controller Test RC804V B Fomosa21 Remote Controller RC804V B EU Southbridge Chipset Test AMDSB700 AMD SB700 Software Test None Antivirus application McAfee VGA Chip Test 82MEXTHM AMD 82MEXTHM w HDCP w o Macrovision VoIP Phone Test BT VoIP Xpress Wistron Acer Xpress Card Phone Kit Rev 2 0 VRAM Test ODM 256M GDDR2 WiFi Antenna Test WNC PIFA WLAN Test Foxconn WiFi Antenna 3rd WiFi BG Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b g O Appendix B 7 168 Appendix B Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Te
37. Ds or DVDs Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator 4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button 9 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is hole turned off Note Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 1 Ln Modem RJ 11 Connects to a phone line ort Rear View DAS 9 la DC in jack Connects to an AC peers Ventilation slots nba the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View a Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack eee da lock Locks the oe in position Se Battery release pr c RN the battery for removal latch Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after and cooling fan prolonged use Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication WLAN _ the status of wireless LAN _ NNNM o0 e qmm Se eese dd ees eee CI 0 qme NOTE 1 Charging The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charge
38. K cable Check Logic Upper Lower 128 Swap M B Re assemble the SFK cable to M B Swap Logic lower Logic upper Chapter 4 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Reboot the computer 2 Navigate to Start gt Control Panel System and Maintenance System gt Device Manager Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices Roll back the audio driver to the previous version if updated recently Remove and reinstall the audio driver Ensure that all volume controls are set mid range a Click the volume icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to 50 Ensure that the volume is not muted b Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted 6 Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Ensure that Speakers are selected as the default audio device green check mark NOTE If Speakers does not show right click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices clear by default 7 Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup Follow the onscreen prompts to configure the speakers Remove and recently installed hardware or software Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not
39. Removing the Launch Board 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 3 Disconnect the Launch Board cable from the mainboard 4 Remove the two securing screws from the Launch Board NOTE The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board Chapter 3 63 A Elo iai wm HI O L IR 1 e ee Smp Ss Qum y Screw Type L aunch Board M2 3 2 Removing the Antenna 1 See Removing the WLAN Module on page 52 2 Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing guides as shown al i an DAMOJ SA i Too 3 Turn the computer over remove the adhesive tape and disconnect the FCC cables to expose the antenna cables underneath 64 Chapter 3 4 Secure the FFC cable out of the way using the adhesive tape 5 Turn the computer over and push the cables through the underside of the chassis 7 Remove the Antenna Cables from the housing well as shown NOTE Place the cables to one side to avoid damage Chapter 3 65 Removing the LCD Module Remove the Battery Pack See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 Remove the Lower Covers See Removing the Lower Covers on page 49 Remove the WLAN Module See Removing the WLAN Module on page 52 Remove the Antenna See Removing the Antenna on page 64 Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis oe Se YS 6 Turn the computer over Disconn
40. Speaker Module 1 Replace the the speaker module as shown 2 Replace the two securing screws on the speaker module 108 Chapter 3 Replacing the Launch Board 1 Replace the two securing screws on the Launch Board NOTE The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board Chapter 3 109 Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket IMPORTANT The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually To replace the Touch Pad replace the entire Upper Cover 1 Replace the Touch Pad bracket 2 Replace back cover and the securing screw Z x A AT x Replacing the Left Speaker Module 1 Replace the speaker module as shown 2 Grasp both ends of the mylar cover to expose the NC housing 3 Replace the speaker cable as shown v APDABDDODOD die TM 0 go a TREN CT BD 110 Chapter 3 4 While holding the mylar cover back with one hand 6 Replace the two securing screws on the left replace the speaker cable in its housing speaker 5 Replace the mylar cover to secure the cable Replacing the Upper Cover 1 Startig with the reasr align the upper cover with the lower cover taking care to not force in place 2 Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown Chapter 3 111 112 Chapter 3 3 Replace the five screws on the top panel Replacing the LCD Module 1 Carefully align the LCD module over the hinge sockets and lower the module into the chassis O O 2 Replac
41. TravelMate 4530 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 4530 Series service guide Copyright Copyright 2008 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 Corporatio
42. Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field 4 Press Enter 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 F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following setup Notice Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will display the following message setup Warning Password do nat match Re enter Password 32 Chapter 2 Power The Power screen allows the user to configure CPU and power management options Information Main Advanced Security Boot AMD Exit Item Specific Help Yes En Disable ACPI BIOS High Precision Event Timer Yes Advance Configuration and Power Interface Debug only remove this option for production The table below describes the items menus and submenus in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Enable ACPI debug only Enable or disable ACPI BIOS High Precision Event
43. al devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU Qi UE um If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU System board LCD assembly Chapter 4 POST Codes Tables These tables describe the POST codes drivers and keys for the POST Port 80 POST Codes The following table details the Port 80 POST codes and drivers used in the POST IchSmbusArpDisabled AE Dxelpl SNP S3ResumeSoftSmi 92 Crc32SectionExtract Ebc 93 Chapter 4 141 SmmDisp HiiDatabase SmmReloc C OemSetupBrowser 7 Font English 9 Font French Font Chinese UnicodeCollation N m SmmRuntime SmmThunk OemServices Chipsetlnit SmmAccess PciHostBridge PciExpress GmchMbi IchInit IdeController N a Z 44 C c gt ConPlatform ConSplitter GraphicsConsole I O c C1 To N gt C U A 00 C1 m Oi A D A 4 00 Terminal VgaClass iN co C1 SaveMemoryConfig D A al SataController IchSmbusLight SmmControl Ich7MSmmDispatcher IsaAcpiDriver Fwh SmmFwh PciHotPlug BootOptionPolicy Setup Utility Platform AcpiSupport D UJ C1 C2 AcpiPlatform DataHub DataHubStdErr GenericMemoryTest Disklo O O co O1 TI
44. are Test None Antivirus application McAfee VGA Chip Test AMD 86MEHM AMD 86MEHM w HDCP w o Macrovision VoIP Phone Test Wistron BT VoIP Xpress Wistron Acer Xpress Card Phone Kit Rev 2 0 VRAM Test ODM 256M GD3 256M GDDR2 WiFi Antenna Test WNC PIFA WiFi Antenna WLAN Test Foxconn ard WiFi BG Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b g Appendix B L O al Without Fingerprint Reader SKU Cover Test None Quanta Wistron Normal wi IMR Adapter Test DELTA 90W DE Adapter DELTA 90W 1 7x5 5x11 ADP 90SB BBEN for OBL Spec LV4 LF LITE ON 90W Adapter LITE ON 90W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Blue PA 1900 24AR LED LF level 4 Audio Codec Test Realtek ALC888S Back Cover Test B Cover Mirror w Camera Mirror w Camera Battery Test SANYO 6CELL2 2 Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type SANYO 8CELL2 4 Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 4S2P SANYO 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON Bluetooth Test BT 2 0 Foxconn Bluetooth FOX BRM 2 0 F W 300 Canera Test Bison 0 3M DV Bison 0 3M DV Lotus 2 Card Reader Test 5 in 1 Build in 5 in 1 Build in MS MS Pro SD SC XD Card Bus 1 Test JMB385 JMicron JMB385 Card Reader SD MMC MS MS Duo MS HG 1 4 8 bit amp xD PCI Express CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL60 PGA 1 9G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU AMD TurionX2 RM70 PGA 2 0G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM80 PGA 2 1G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM82 PGA 2 2G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU AM
45. ate discs the original disc is probably defective and should be replaced 3 Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 44 a Check for broken connectors on the drive motherboard and cables b Check for bent or broken pins on the drive motherboard and cable connections c Try an alternate cable if available If the drive works with the new cable the original cable should be replaced 4 Replace the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 44 Chapter 4 USB Failure Rightside If the rightside USB port fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble the USB B cable to M B Check USB B to M E cable swap USB B Check and USB cable LISE B and cable swap MiB Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUS J 11 nellconnected 7 Connectitwell Connectitwell Replace Modem card odem w ire we ll onnected 7 adem card OK Replaced B Chapter 4 135 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble Check WL ma the antenna to antenna to NG WI card WL card HERE OK The Chec
46. camera for video communication 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output EN ae Keyboard For entering data into your computer Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Chapter 1 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left left center and and right mouse buttons right The center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components Acer Bio The center button serves as Acer Bio Protection Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer fingerprint FingerNav 4 way control function only for reader certain models Power button Turns the computer on and off 12 Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs 13 Productivity Keys Three productivity keys give users onetouch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure smarter and easier way to work Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed
47. cer 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 4 Ifthe Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 169 Chapter 4 123 Power On Issue If the system doesn t power on perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs AC Battery AC Batt only Swap Power Faower B cB hether LU Swap M B Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 124 Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit see Thermal Unit Failure on page 138 and fan airways are free of obstructions Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not the cause of the problem
48. chnical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models User s manuals Training materials Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists 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 Detailed information on Acer s International Traveler s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix C 169 170 Appendix C AFLASH Utility 37 Antennas 95 Battery Pack 46 BIOS package 18 password control 18 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Supports protocol 18 BIOS Utility 25 37 Advanced 28 Boot 34 Exit 36 Navigating 25 Onboard Device Configuration 31 Power 33 Save and Exit 36 Security 30 System Security 36 Bluetooth module 77 Board Layout Top View 145 brightness hotkeys 14 Cache controller 18 size 18 Camera Module 90 caps lock on indicator 10 Common Problems 124 computer on indicator 10 CPU 86
49. d The light shows green when in AC mode Easy Launch Buttons 10 Located beside the keyboard are application buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are WLAN Internet email Bluetooth Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager e Empowering Technology o Acer Empowering Technology user E Mail Email Email application user Programmable user Programmable NNNM communication inimicis inc MN the Bluetooth function switch Wireless communication Enables disables the wireless function switch Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader EI 1 2 3 d Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models or the 4 way scroll 3 button only for certain models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This fingerprint rea
50. d used in software construction standardized by the Open Software Foundation OSF as part of the Distributed Computing Environment DCE 26 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery Information Advanced Security Power Boot AMD Exit Item Specific Help 13 04 04 Tab lt Shift Tab gt or System Date 04 30 2008 lt Enter gt selects field System Memory 633 KB Extended Memory 766 MB Video Memory 256MB Quiet Boot Enabled Network Boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Enabled NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are displayed with 24 Format HH MM SS hour format hour minute second System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system N A Memory size is fixed to 633 KB Extended Memory This field reports the Extended Memory size N A Memory size is fixed to 4094 MB Video Memory Shows the video memory size N A VGA Memory size 256 MB Quiet Boot Displays the logo screen while booting Option Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from LAN remote Option Enabled or server Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enab
51. der or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button C H TN Click and hold then use Tap twice at the same speed finger on the touchpad to as double clicking a mouse drag the cursor button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click once context menu NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Exc FI Fl Fi Fd Fs Fh ri Fa Fa FIO rm FI Prix Pause 7 m E r cia a a Zu Home End Wun Ser U baba Break pe E Li b E 7 8 8 ko Fg T da E 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 0 Q W E R T Y U 4 11 5 0 e P i s Caps Lock A 3 D F G H om Ks L3 v Enter m z ux We mv me Ta wen m TIP s as Pg Up Pg Dn Chl Fa Sa A B C x V gt KU a Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad
52. e flowchart below 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 Screw List WLAN Module M2 3 NL MA0000060G0 HDD Carrier M3 3 NL MAAA03032G0 ODD Module M2 5 3 NL MA000002NGO ODD Bracket M2 3 NL MAO0000060G0 Chapter 3 45 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Turn computer over 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position PA M 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position 1 then slide out the battery pack from the main unit 2 46 Chapter 3 Removing the SD dummy card 1 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it 2 Pull it out from the slot Chapter 3 47 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1 Push the ExpressCard eject button to eject it then push it all the way in to eject the ExpressCard dummy 2 Pull it out from the slot 48 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 47 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 48 4 Loosen the five captive screws in the Memory HDD and WLAN bays as shown Memory Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover 5 Carefully open the memory cover 6
53. e problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs 1 Check Drive whether is OK 2 Check Test Fixture is ok 3 Swap M B to Try Chapter 4 139 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 Undetermined Problems 140 The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power On Issue on page 124 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other extern
54. e the four securing screws two on each side securing the LCD module Chapter 3 113 V gf mm VIA omm 3 Connect the the LCD MIC and back light cables D 1 l Dy 1590971 D Viu qas E 4 Turn the computer over and replace the two securing screws on the bottom of the chassis 114 Chapter 3 Replacing the Antenna Cables Ensure that the three Antenna cables pass through the Mainboard and are accessible from the underside of lower cover 1 Insert the Antenna Cables through the Upper 2 Pull the cables through Cover Make sure they are accessible from the underside E a j Chapter 3 115 Replacing the Keyboard 1 Align the FFC with the connector and press the 2 Turn the keyboad over and press down to secure latch down to secure Replacing the Switch Cover 1 Insert the left side of the switch cover and angle 2 Starting from the left press down on the Switch down in place Cover to secure 3 Turn the computer over and replace the three securing screws 116 Chapter 3 Replacing the WLAN Module Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket 2 Replace the two screws to secure the module 1 Bie LL 3 Connect the two antenna cables to the module O Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 Replace the four screws to secure the carrier 1 Place the HDD in the HDD carrier O Chapter 3 117 3 Insert the HDD interface side first until HDD
55. ect the the LCD cable from the top panel 66 Chapter 3 7 Remove the four securing screws two on each side connecting the LCD module LCD Module Red callout LCD Module Blue callout 8 Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis a ied AA a Chapter 3 67 68 Removing the Upper Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 See Removing the LCD Module on page 66 3 Turn the computer over Remove the fifteen screws on the bottom panel Lower Cover M2 5x9 16 redo Chapter 3 4 Turn the computer over and disconnect the seven cables from the mainboard as shown A B MATO C mu vum n yu N o liza i v G em a E nl i S si PE in 5 he am if E D Disconnect A as shown If necessary remove FFC G Pull back the securing strip and disconnect B and C before beginning as shown Chapter 3 69 Remove the antenna cables from the housing and Release the securing latches and disconnect E as pull back away from the upper cover shown Po es O LR erm N e 4 S os E SX rr i l e TTT a ES OUT Ee aL T Eo A R AO L Disconnect the Power Board FFC E first before Release the securing latches and disconnect F as removing FFC D Pull back the locking latches to shown release D B M TT eae pe Pw TUR po Wrens HEURE 000 RR TTU HH IH W
56. ecure the cable by pressing down on the strips 5 Replace the antenna cables and assembly 6 Replace the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module 7 Replace the strips holding the antenna cables in place Ensure the cables are free from obstructions 98 Chapter 3 8 Secure the cable by pressing down on the securing 9 Replace the two securing screws on the LCD strip Module 3 13 Press the module in place and replace the securing screw on the Camera Module bracket Chapter 3 99 14 Connect the Camera Module cable as shown 15 Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown Wi U 100 Chapter 3 18 Replace the securing tapes from the left and right sides of the Inverter board as shown K NOTE Tuck the cables securely to prevent damage to the cables or module Replacing the LCD Bezel 1 Align the edge of the bezel with the bottom cover and replace the LCD Module gt M 2 Replace the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps Remove the four securing screws from the LCD module Chapter 3 101 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1 Carefully turn the mainboard upside down CPU 2 Using a flat tipped screw driver lock the CPU in side up and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket the socket as shown as shown e P i B B 1 Sire E d EE MI gos TREEEBS TITTTTE LETT TH Ca ros TSF 10 20 40 HERE
57. egional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines VI Table of Contents System Specifications 1 FESS eo 500 na qd ac ie aco hc cana A Oe Weta E wan aha aus acto ana Se asad te Me 1 System Block Diagram ral dd dee A R4 X E EX WERE ERR SS 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 0 0c ee eee eens 5 ROME VIEW Ce 5 See PONE VIEW esca DE UR ie Se 6 BET WNW ch aha bE a leah a le th a Nas SU Mes cia hi RETA 7 RIONEVIEW esse Sets Soe ct nea daea nari sia ce BIS SIE SBS ba wR 8 Rear VIEW mada aia di H Roto E de 8 Bottom VIEW TTC od a dots donning a bio oss 9 A ae Ac A Me wee dirk ERA at A et Bed 10 Easy Launch BUONS x ua 259 899 de Ro A See e R0 Pob RO Sad wars 10 Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader llle 11 Using the Keyboard 2 acaricia bud mob d irte 2 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 0c ee eee eee 12 VVIDICIO SAO S pareada AR AA ae io 13 HOURS US cias a ia ea iras 14 Special M ai SS 15 Using the System Unies nar 16 Acer GridVista dual display compatible ooooooooomomoo 16 LAUNCH Manager ura tarda dado rad Aa 17
58. ervisor 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 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 HDD 0 password When the HDD password is set this password protects HDD 0 from unauthorized access Defines whether a password is required or not while Disabled or the events defined in this group happened The Enabled following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompted to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password 1 Use the and 4 keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 2 Type a password in the Enter New Password field The password length can not exceeds 8 a
59. firmly slides in place Replacing the DIMM Modules NOTE To replace DIMM Module 2 first remove DIMM Module 1 In this procedure only DIMM Module 1 is shown 1 Insert the DIMM Module flush with the connector and press down to lock in place yo a i LHUSL USRI TINY PA N ARE i A Li a Malta 5 gn M ARRA ni BR dikiddabidabbidibid kkabidds gt gt r 4 Tl E A a E 5 WATT eee 118 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module 1 With the ODD tray in the eject position replace the 2 Press the cover into the tray bottom edge first to ODD cover on the new ODD Module secure 3 Turn the ODD over and replace the three securing 4 Slide Module in chassis and press until Module is screws flush with chassis Chapter 3 119 Replacing the Lower Covers 1 Replace the Memory Cover 2 Replace the single screw to secure in place S61 Pe 3 Replace the WLAN Cover 4 Replace the screw to secure in place ho om 5 Replace HDD Cover 120 Chapter 3 Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays 1 Insert the Express Card and push into the slot until 2 Insert the SD Card and push into the slot until flush flush with the chassis cover with the chassis cover Chapter 3 121 122 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only A
60. following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components Chapter 3 43 General Information Pre disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List a G OO messmo TH H UT E GOGO C CON T 000 maa TS Rae mess asar TS CO LS meses e H 44 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Th
61. iN C O D N C1 NO N Partition C1 IS PciPlatform AlertStandardForma PciSerial Asflnit IdeRController Legacy8259 LegacyRegion N iN C1 6 5 6 al 00 al N Platformlde al CO Ppm C7 O al O CO Platform Ihisi SetupMouse O AR 9 LegacyInterrupt Inti5Microcode BiosKeyboard BiosVideo MonitorKey U 2 97 8 O N SmmPnp Smbios al MemorySubClass LegacyBios O gt MiscSubclassDriver LegacyBiosPlatform 2 UJ N N SysPassword LegacyMouse A O co PswdConsole HddPswdServiceBody HddPswdService SmmUsbLegacy U D gt 7 A6 AmtbxInvoke Co CO OemBadgingSupport 142 Chapter 4 POST Keys and Messages The following keys are available during POST F2 Enter into Setup Menu Enter into Boot Manager The following messages display during POST CPUID XXXXXX Press F2 go to Setup Utility Press F12 go to Boot Manager Press PXE HOT KEY go to PXE Setup Menu If user pressed F2 CPUID XXXXXX F2 is pressed Go to Setup Utility If user pressed F12 CPUID XXXXXX F12 is pressed Go to Boot Manager If user didn t press any key CPUID XXXXXX Prepare Boot to OS If user pressed PXE HOT KEY CPUID XXXXXX PXE HOT KEY is pressed Go to PXE Setup Menu Chapter 4 143 144 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View JP19 Speaker Left Connector Touch pad left B
62. irgo BS SATA LF F W LV010J SEAGATE N250GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB ST9250827AS Corsair SATA LF F W 3 AAA 64 Appendix B k HGST N250GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS543225L9A300 Falcon B SATA LF F W C40C HGST N320GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS543232L9A300 Falcon B SATA LF F W C40C Keyboard Test None 14 15KB FV3 Black Keyboard 14 15KB FV3 Black McKinley Eiger Standard Aspire Black LAN Test Broadcom BCM5764 Broadcom BCM5764 LCD Test LPL N15 4WXGAGS8 LCD LPL 15 4 WXGA Glare LP154WX4 TLB4 LF 220nit 8ms Memory Test NANYA SO1GBII6 SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C 0 09U NANYA SO1GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64UH8DOFN 3C LF 64 16 0 07um NANYA SO2GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB NT2GT64U8HDOBN 3C LF 128 8 0 07um MICRON SO2GBII6 Memory MICRON SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB MT16HTF25664HY 667E1 LF NANYA SO512MBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 512MB NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C LF 32 16 0 09um Modem Test Foxconn Fox Con MC4Z 1 5 3 3V Foxconn Conexant Unizion 1 5 3 3v T60M955 02 Norhtbridge Chipset Test AMD AMDRS780MN AMD RS780MN w HDCP EEPROM ODD Test SONY NBDCB2XS ODD SONY BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 2X BC 5500S LF W O bezel SATA TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS L633A LF W O bezel SATA Remote Controller Test Fomosa21 RC804V B Fomosa21 Remote Controller RC804V B EU Southbridge Chipset Test AMD AMDSB700 AMD SB700 Softw
63. is in numeric mode The keys Fn lt F11 gt function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press lt F12 gt the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor control keys on Hold lt Shift gt while using cursor Hold lt Fn gt while using cursor embedded keypad control keys control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner 12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions C Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt amp gt Open or close the Start menu lt amp gt D Display the desktop lt amp gt E Open Windows Explore
64. k IDE ATA ATAPI controllers If a device displays a down arrow right click on the device and click Enable b Double click DVD CD ROM drives If the device displays a down arrow right click on the device and click Enable Chapter 4 c Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in IDE ATA ATAPI controllers If a device has an exclamation mark right click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver d Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in DVD CD ROM drives If a device has an exclamation mark right click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver e Ifthe exclamation marker is not removed from the item in the lists try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 4 5 Check that the disc is correctly seated in the drive tray and that the label on the disc is visible Check that the media is clean and scratch free Try an alternate disc in the drive Ensure that AutoPlay is enabled a Navigate to Start Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt AutoPlay b Select Use AutoPlay for all media and devices c Inthe Audio CD and DVD Movie fields select the desired player from the drop down menu Check that the Regional Code is correct for the selected media IMPORTANT Region can o
65. k antenna antenna Mera Swap The WL card EasyTouch Button Failure If the Acer EasyTouch buttons fail perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble Check the LEDVE FFG LELvB to to M B ME FFE Swap The LED B Check LED B and FFC Swap M B 136 Chapter 4 MediaTouch Button Failure If the Acer MediaTouch buttons fail perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble Check the Media B Media B to cable to MiB MB FFC Swap The Check Media B Media E and FFC Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerprint Reader fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Re assemble Check M B the F P FFC to F P FFC to M B l swap Logic Check Logic lowerfLogic Upper Lower upper Swap M B Chapter 4 197 Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs START an power wire well connected Q CPU heatsinkwell seated n Replace CPU Y Replac eld B HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs 138 Chapter
66. le Step Size Quantity ScrewType LCD Bezel M2 5 5 NL 4 88 Chapter 3 Removing the Inverter Board 1 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88 2 Remove the securing screw Inverter Board M2 5 3 NL 3 Remove the inverter board and disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown ga gun M pue a Chapter 3 89 Removing the Camera Module 1 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88 2 Remove the securing screw Camera Module M2 5 3 NL bracket 3 Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown 90 Chapter 3 4 Lift the Camera Module clear of the LCD Module and remove the single securing screw on the bracket o o Chapter 3 91 Removing the LCD Panel 1 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88 2 Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module taking care to ensure the cables are free from the back cover 92 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 49 See Removing the WLAN Module on page 52 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 See Removing the LCD Panel on page 92 mE QM a Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel using the tab provided 7 Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads 8 Remove the eight securing scre
67. les disables Boot Menu during POST Option Enabled or Disabled Chapter 2 27 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options IMPORTANT Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction Unless Information Main you have experience adjusting these items we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally gt ASF Configuration PS 2 Mouse IDE Controller SB Power Saving Feature On chip SATA SATA Class ID SATA IDE Combined mode PATA Channel Config ACHI ROM POST delay USB Host Controller Legacy USB Support Option ROM Placement Large Disk Access Mode Installed O S Reset Configuration Data Processor Assisted Virtualization Advanced Security Power Auto Detec Disabled Enabled Enabled IDE ACHI C Disabled SATA as prl Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled DOS Other No Enabled Boot AMD Exit Select options for Advanced Chipset features The table below describes the items menus and submenus in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings 28 Enter the ASF Configuration menu Advanced Enter the Advanced Chipset Control menu e Ad
68. lick Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK Chapter 4 133 134 d Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility 2 Check that the drive is detected in the ATAPI Model Name field on the Information page NOTE Check that the entry is identical to one of the ODDs specified in Hardware Specifications and Configurations on page 18 3 Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 44 a Check for broken connectors on the drive motherboard and cables b Check for bent or broken pins on the drive motherboard and cable connections c Try an alternate cable if available If the drive works with the new cable the original cable should be replaced Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly Replace the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 44 Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be read when inserted in the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Remove and clean the failed disc 2 Retry reading the CD or DVD d Test the drive using other discs e Play a DVD movie f Listen to a music CD If the ODD works properly with altern
69. lphanumeric 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 3 Press Enter After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 4 f desired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Removing a Password Follow these steps 1 Usethe and 4 keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter Press Enter 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 Chapter 2 31 Changing a Password 1 Use the and Y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter
70. lure iaa a ee Paes hale ee ERE 139 OMS Fale 3 2 3 3 RRR N oh ted e ng E EE 139 Intermittent Problems ori NT A Nag dH eee dade ad AAA 140 Undetermined Problems 0 0 0 ccc eee ee 140 POST Codes Eel cid air dt ede ose SER sie 141 POCO POST COGS orsus ria a be 141 POST Keys and Messages 2 0c cc ees 143 Jumper and Connector Locations 145 TOD NOW qeu ccd 508 A O anata RARA aS 145 BOHOM VIEW AP pP 146 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0c eee eee eee 147 Clearing Password Check 0 0 0 cc eee ee eee ens 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk llle 148 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 149 TravelMate 4530 Exploded Diagrams ss o o enna 150 Beiec COVE at aat eder or hind oie Ra A p ds Mae Satay sie eius os 150 Ba lt e UTI 151 HST see arce bud an oe es eo rea ees 152 TravelMate 4530 FRU List ee ee ee eee 153 Model Definition and Configuration 160 Travelud530 SelleS suits da rin ch eae ds et E Ar eee 160 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test 0 0 00 eee eee ee ooo 164 With Fingerprint Reader SKU 0 0c cc ees 164 Without Fingerprint Reader SKU es 166 Online Support Information 169 Index 171 Table of Contents System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many feature NOTE Items marked with denote only selected models Operating System Genuine Windows Vista
71. m the task bar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Y rng Desktop te bema Morebar Gnd Configuration D Dirglay 1 X NONE Upbon ibut LH Tingle primary ak Hero El Tele 4gemmany at ngi E Quad bat NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager Button Configuration L EMail Manager L interret Browser Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start gt All Programs gt Launch Manager to start the application Chapter 1 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type type Mobile AMD Family 11h Processor AMD Family 11h Processor Core logic AMD RS780M AMD SB700 ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller Battery management Unit and RTC JMircon JMB385 for Card Reader controller Integrated VGA solution for RS 780M Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Broadcom BCM5764KMLG for Giga LAN CPU package S1G2 package CPU CPU Fan True Value Table CPU DTS Throttling 50 point 100C recover 85C BIOS CO Phownik 000000 BIOS Version V0 20T1 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM Supported protocols Support ISIPP Support Acer UI Support multi boot Suspend to RAM S3 Support
72. masna S maene S E omava S NW owwa SSS o Output voltage frequency k Hz AC Adapter Umum SSS Maximum inputAGcurent E Umwname T Hey LE System Power Management Mech Off G3 Soft Off G2 S5 Suspend to RAM S3 Save to Disk S4 Working GSO ee Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press F2 to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press lt F12 gt during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options Information Main Advanced Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions To choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys To change the value of
73. moving the Right Soeaker Module on page 76 3 See See Removing the LCD Module on page 66 on page 80 4 Disconnect the RJ 11 cable from the modem module 5 Chapter 3 83 Removing the CPU Fan 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 80 1 Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard as shown 3 Remove the fan module as shown 84 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 80 2 See Removing the CPU Fan on page 84 3 Remove the four 4 securing screws from the CPU plate re P fF UT A lera libra dm YE n MT inair edd d CPU Thermal Module NOTE When replacing ensure the screws are replaced in the order as marked on the plate 4 Remove the module from the mainboard Chapter 3 85 Removing the CPU 1 See Removing the Thermal Module on page 85 2 Using a flat screwdriver turn the CPU socket latch counter clockwise 180 to release the CPU 3 d ti G a T B 5 ATSA E none 86 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List LCD Bezel M2 5 5 Inverter Board M2 5 5 M NL NL gt NL LCD Brackets M2 3 Chapter 3 MA0000060G0 87 Removing the LCD Bezel 1 See Removing the LCD Module on page 66 2 Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps Remove the four securing screws from the LCD modu
74. n Pentium and Pentium II III are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Preface Before using this information and the product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your r
75. nd hold Fn Esc then press the Power button The system powers on and the Crisis BIOS Recovery process begins BIOS Boot Block begins restoring the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to BIOS ROM on the failed systems When the Crisis flash process is finished the system restarts with a workable BIOS Update to the latest version BIOS for the system using the regular BIOS flashing process Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of TravelMate 4530 Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it Chapter 6 149 TravelMate 4530 Exploded Diagrams
76. nly be changed a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is moved to another computer Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System gt Device Manager Double click DVD CD ROM drives Right click DVD drive and click Properties then click the DVD Region tab ao fF N Select the region suitable for the media inserted in the drive Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can not be burned perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Ensure that the default drive is record enabled a Navigate to Start gt Computer and right click the writable ODD icon Click Properties b Select the Recording tab In the Desktop disc recording panel select the writable ODD from the drop down list c Click OK Ensure that the software used for burning discs is the factory default If using different software refer to the software s user manual Playback is Choppy If playback is choppy or jumps perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Check that system resources are not running low a Try closing some applications b Reboot and try the operation again Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is set to DMA a Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System gt Device Manager b Double click IDE ATA ATAPI controllers then right click ATA Device 0 c C
77. nput Devices 88 89 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I O interface PC Card slot Type II 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD Three USB 2 0 ports External display VGA port HDMI port with HDCP support Headphone speaker line out jack Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Chapter 1 Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Acer EasyPort IV connector Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 NOTE Items marked with denote only selected models The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Fan Conral AMD SIG2 Processor i wPGA 638 Package HDMI Conn LCD Com Hyper Trampor Li 16x 16 ATI RS780 Memory BUS DDRIT Dual Channel L uFCBGA 1 299 Alit Expres ATI SB700 n per pen 4 LZ PEUT 7 PCI BUS B 676 mme ATA upc 15 HDA Codes Card Bus com lacaas PEO vnm tm TER sara HDD CDROM l Cam Conn ENE KB926 Phone Jack x MINI Cani x2 LAN GBE T Twer WLAN BCMSTIMM pert Power OMOICKT LEINE Com sms _ 4 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new computer Front View A Acer Crystal Eye Web
78. on DOS or Other Access Mode O S require different drive geometry representations Select Other for UNIX Novell NetWare or other O S Installed O S Set the most commonly used O S on the Option Other Win2000 WinMe system Win98 or Win95 Reset Clear Extended System Configuration Data Option No or Yes Configuration ESCD area Data Processor Enable the hardware visualization support Option Enabled or Disabled Assisted Virtualization Chapter 2 29 Security 30 The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Ta oyanatc ilela Ao Votar eN Security oO ojo AMD Exit Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password Power on Boot ltem Specific Help Clear Supervisor Password Clear controls acces to the Clear setup utility lt can be used to boot up when Enter Password on boot is Enter enabled Enter Disabled The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password ls Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set HDD 0 Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password Password on Boot Press Enter to set the sup
79. on the system till BIOS POST finish Then remove the tool from the HW Gap Restart system Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu If there is no Password request BIOS Password is cleared Otherwise please follow the steps and try again NOTE The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password Supervisor Password and User Password Chapter 2 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey Fn Esc for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST To use this function it is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present If this function is enabled the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk a ee E o 148 Before doing this one Crisis Disk should be prepared ready in hand The Crisis Disk could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS Follow the steps below Power Off failed system Attach a USB floppy drive to the failed system Insert the Crisis Disk in to the USB floppy drive attached to the BIOS flash failed system In the power off state press a
80. p Model Name Capacity MB Bytes per sector 20 Chapter 1 Drive Format Spindle speed Performance Specifications C H H H manas O Max media transfer rate disk buffer Mbytes s transfer rate host buffe r Mbytes s DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Combo Drive Module Vendor amp model name A Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Bufer Memory qoo A S Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Pe Power Requirement Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec Resolution Wide range 80dB 42dB volume control with 1 5dB resolution of analog to analog mixer gain Chapter 1 21 Compatibility Two GPIOs General Purpose Input and Output for customized applications Supports Anti pop mode when analog power AVDD is on and digital power is off Support stereo digital microphone interface to improve voice quality Integrates high pass filter to cancel DC offset generated from digital microphone 48 pin LQFP Green package Support low voltage lO for HDA Link 1 5V 3 3V Support legacy analog mixer architecture Sampling rate All DACs supports 16 20 24 bit 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz sample rate All ADCs supports 16 20 24 btt 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz sample rate Two independent S PDIF OUT converters support 16 20 24 bit 44 1k 48k 88 2k 96k 192kHz sample rate
81. pport the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq fag12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Openatext editor or word processor 2 Hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies by the operating system version Chapter 1 15 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio Protection only for certain models Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system Utilizing the uniqueness of one s fingerprint features Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications websites from a single finger swipe Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav With Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger For more information refer to the Acer Bio Protection help files Acer Grid Vista
82. rs a fma Crufam Mz4 amp NiN fs O LTC 58 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing It is recommended that you use your hands to remove the Switch Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 Locate and remove the five securing screws as shown Switch Cover 3 Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover IMPORTANT The LCD module must be extended horizontally to remove the switch cover 4 Starting from right to left pry the right corner up as shown 5 Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis Chapter 3 99 60 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 See Removing the Switch Cover on page 59 3 Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to the upper case 4 Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis 5 Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to release the FFC Chapter 3 61 6 Remove the keyboard from the chassis Removing the Power Board 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 2 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 3 Disconnect the Power Board cable from the mainboard MRY HIR E TNE 00 07m 4 Remove the two securing screws from the Power Board NOTE The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board 62 Chapter 3
83. s If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 44 Check the display resolution is correctly configured a Minimize or close all Windows b If display size is only abnormal in an application check the view settings and control mouse wheel zoom feature in the application c If desktop display resolution is not normal right click on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings d Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution e Click Apply and check the display Readjust if necessary Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated Remove and reinstall the video driver Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 169 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 169 Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 126 1 2 3 If the computer is more than one year old replace the CMOS battery Run a complete virus
84. see Power on page 33 Remove all external and non essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point Remove any recently installed software If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 169 Chapter 4 No Display Issue If the Display doesn t work perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs START Replace PU jpg Powerdn hn Replace Nn LCD module LCD panel OK LCD cable Connect itwell orReplace mo YGABD goto no power troubleshooting step Connect itwell moduler ell connected Replace Ext DDRRA M module Cannectitwell Ext DORRA hi module OK CPL yell connected Replace MIB No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn t display perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Make sure that the internal display is selected On this notebook model switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn F5 Reference Product pages for specific model procedures Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs Fans start up Status LEDs light up If there is no power see Power On Issue on page 124 Drain any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for
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86. the Camera Module 0 00 eee 90 Removing the EGO Panel serari rara detinea aid de be acea 92 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable oooooooooo o 93 Removing the Antennas x x ger sed a Boxee ines ee tale bodes 95 Removing the MIC Module 0 0 ccc ee eens 96 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 0 0 00 cee ees 97 Replacing the LCD Panel 0 0 cc eee 97 Replacing the LUD Bezel 22 4 3525 oer nad AAA kee Beale Sed 101 Main Module Reassembly Procedure 0 0 00 ee eee 102 Replacing ne dus mer 102 Replacing the Thermal Module 0 0 eee eee 102 Replacing the PIU T all olor ura ho ur s ri ale Sada 103 Replacing the RJ 11 Port ees 104 Replacing the Mainboard aie occ e Fe da ke ha evade twee 104 Replacing the Modem Module 2 00 cece ee ees 106 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 0 00 c eee eee 108 Replacing the Right Speaker Module 108 Replacing the Launch Board 0000 ee ee eens 109 Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket 00 cece eee eee 110 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 0 0 0 110 Replacing the LCD Module n sei tee ew Se See aw eh tes oud 113 Replacing the Antenna Cables llle 115 Replacing the Keyboard n 116 Replacing the Switch Cover 0 00 ccc eee ees 116 Replacing the WLAN Module llle eens 117 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 0 0000 117
87. ty To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys Fn F2 Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology Fn F3 I Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Y Management Empowering Technology lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt c Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Hee ap Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off d 6 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off mee o Brightness up Increases the screen brightness E Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard Esc Fl H H N FS tp F7 FB FA FID Fit Fiz Prec Pause e e T 8 cam a xj Home End Mumik Srik y Break m M ga i a de 5 C A amp T 8 j d S Aline 2 3 4 sels 7 8 9 0 ns Th le Q W E R T Y U 4 5 0 5 PF i Caps Lock A D F G H 2 K 2 L 3 dl Enter The Euro symbol 1 Openatext editor or word processor 2 Hold Alt Gr and then press the 5 key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Note Some fonts and software do not su
88. utton JP20 Speaker Right Connector JPCM1 PCMCIA Connector JP15 Internal Keyboard Connector U10 South Bridge JP13 Touch Pad Connector Chapter 5 145 Bottom View JPU JRINI1 146 JSATAI K PJP1 JDOCK2 JRJ45 JCRT1 JHDMI1 JP9 JLINE1 JMIC1 JHP1 JREAD1 JSATAS JMINI1 JSATA1 ATA LE JSAYA3 ET C o p d p J JP26 FAN1 Connector Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for TravelMate 4530 TravelMate 4530 provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description BS jOewCMOS Jumper Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password Supervisor Password and or User Password for a security reason BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to BIOS Setup menu However once it is necessary to bypass the password check users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps Power Off a system and remove HDD AC and Battery from the machine Open the back cover of the machine and find out the HW Gap on M B as picture Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the HW Gap Plug in AC keep the short condition on the HW Gap and press Power Button to power
89. vanced NB Options Chipset Control e Advanced SB Options ASF OS Device Availability Configuration e Minimum Watchdog Timeout e BIOS Boot Timeout e OS Boot Timeout e Power on wait time PS 2 Mouse Enable or Disable PS 2 Mouse port IRQ12 Option Auto Detect Enabled or Disabled IDE Controller Configure the Integrated Local Bus IDE Option Disabled Both or Primary Controller SB Power Enable SB Power Saving Feature Option Enabled or Disabled Saving Feature Chapter 2 On chip SATA Enable On chip SATA Option Enabled or Disabled SATA Class ID Select the SATA Class ID Option IDE ACHI Class HyperFlash Class IDE HyperFlash Class IDE Native Mode Raid Class ACHI Class or IDE Legacy Mode SATA IDE Set SATA IDE Combined mode Option Disabled or Enabled Combined mode PATA Channel Set the SATA channel as Primary or Option SATA as primary or SATA Config Secondary channel as secondary ACHI ROM Select SATA option ROM POST delay Option Disabled 7 6 5 4 3 2 or POST delay 1 second s delay USB Host Enable or disable USB hardware Option Enabled or Disabled Controller Legacy USB Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial Option Enabled or Disabled Support Bus Option ROM Determines which peripheral devices can Option Disabled Temporary or Placement be booted E000 Extend NOTE Changes to this setting can cause the system to halt during boot Large Disk Set the Large Disk Access mode Different Opti
90. ws four on each side from the LCD Panel brackets mu o BERN 9 Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel Chapter 3 93 94 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 49 See Removing the WLAN Module on page 52 See Removing the LCD Panel on page 92 m E wn a Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place Ensure the cables are free from obstructions 6 Remove the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module 7 Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD module Chapter 3 95 96 Removing the MIC Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 46 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 49 See Removing the WLAN Module on page 52 See Removing the LCD Panel on page 92 oe eS NA Remove the strips holding the MIC Module cable in place Ensure the cable is free from obstructions 6 Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1 Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes four on each side on the LCD Panel as shown 2 Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel 3 Turn the panel over Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown Chapter 3 97 4 Replace the MIC cable under the mylar tab strips and replace the MIC as shown S

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