Home

Acer 4100 Series Laptop User Manual

1. 65 66 Removing the Thermal Module and System Fan 5 Unscrew the four spring screws and remove the two screws fastening the thermal module 6 Disconnect the system fan cable as shown Remove the thermal module and system fan Removing the CPU 8 Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock Turn counter clockwise 9 Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully lam im js Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1 Remove the six screw rubbers as shown 2 Then remove the six screws fastening the LCD bezel 3 Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module carefully 4 Remove the four screws holding the LCD 5 Detach the two inverter cable connectors from the inverter board 6 Disconnect the CCD cable connector from the CCD board 7 Take out the LCD from the LCD panel 8 Remove the two screws fastening the left LCD bracket and detach it Chapter 3 67 9 Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it 10 Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD 11 Detach the microphone cable from the LCD cover and remove the microphone 12 Remove the CCD from the LCD cover as shown Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1 Remove the two screws fastening the bracket to the HDD module 2 Remove the bracket Disassembling the ODD Module 1 Remove the two screws holding the optical bracket 2 T
2. prex 27 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 File Encryption Enter a password 4 to 12 characters 2 Confirm password Fingerprint profile is not initialized yet Password replacement by Fingerprint disabled I 2 gt Acer eDataSecurity Management File Decryption Password Files already encrypted will not be encrypted again I Open the file after decryption You should only open a file that is from a safe and reliable source Fingerprint profile is not initialized yet Password replacement by Fingerprint disabled Warning about Desktop Search Tools Powered by you forget the password you use the Supervisor Password instead Waming about Desktop Search Tools Powered by Cancel Chapter 1 eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data optical and floppy drives to ensure that data cannot be stolen while your notebook is unattended Removable data devices includes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB drives USB memory card readers IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only Interfaces includes serial ports paral
3. anager PEM gm mazer Fates err slay 5 Diss doting m c Chapter 4 Initialize security engine optional 2 Chapter 4 Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system 1 0 Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment 81 Indez of Symptom to FRU Error Message 82 LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed Indicator Related Symptoms Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LC
4. BT 00604 017 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN T60M951 00 54 TG607 001 BLUETOOTH MODULE T60H928 01 54 TAXVT7 001 MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD 802 11 A KI GLNO1 001 B G MOW1 INTEL MM872612 MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD 802 11 A KI GLNO1 002 B G MOW2 INTEL MM872659 MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD 802 11 A KI GLNO1 003 B G ROW INTEL MM874511 MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD 802 11 A KI GLNO1 004 B G JPN WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802 11BG KI GLN01 005 INTEL 3945BG INTEL WIRELESS WIFI LINK 4965ANG KI KDNO1 001 MOW1 886224 INTEL WIRELESS WIFI LINK 4965ANG KI KDNO1 002 MOW2 886220 INTEL WIRELESS WIFI LINK 4965ANG 1 003 ROW 886434 INTEL WIRELESS WIFI LINK 4965ANG KI KDNO1 004 JP 886437 WIRELESS LAN CARD FOXCONN 54 7107 001 T60h976 00 MINI 90 Chapter 6 FUNCTION BOARD 55 1G607 001 TOUCHPAD BOARD W FINGER PRINT 55 TG607 002 USB BOARD 55 1G607 003 PWR CORD V943B30001218008 27 03 7 006 DANISH 3P PWR CORD ISR 1 8M 3PBLK 27 50 7 002 2010008 038 PWR CORD V50CB3T3012180QD TW 27 99 7 002 110V 3P POWER CORD SWI 1 8M 3PBLACK 27 99 7 004 2010008 011 POWER CORD IT 1 8M 3PBLACK 27 99 7 005 2010008 008 POWER CORD S A 1 8M 3BLACK 27 148 7 001 FZ010008 006 POWER CORD US 3PIN ROHS 27 7 001 POWER CORD EU 1 8 3PBLACK 27 7 001 010008 010 POWER CORD UK 1 8M 3PBLACK 27 7 003 010008 013 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50 TG607
5. gt lt gt Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper center of your keyboard To type LL AL ALME e LL LL I Va SS n Jil 7 The Euro symbol 1 Open text editor word processor 2 Hold lt Alt Gr gt and then press the lt 5 gt symbol at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography fag fagi2 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open text editor word processor 2 Hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies by the operating system version 18 Chapter 1 Empowering Technology Acer s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access freguently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook It features the following handy utilities Acer eNet Management hooks up to location based networks intelligently Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorit
6. Auto C1E Configuration Auto Enable or Disable CPU Throttle Disabled C2 C3 CPU power states CPU Spread Spectrum 0 5096 H Kiss Up IGPU Spread Spectrum 2 00 Triangular Center Ce if single is SATA Spread Spectrum Triangular Down detected and disables SATA Spread Spectrum Triangular Down C2 C3 if dual PState Configuration Enabled core is detected USB CSC Resume Disabled DIPM Disabled HIPM Enabled PCI Clocks Enabled AltVid Disabled gt Power Saver ASPM LOs L1 Enabled F1 tl F5 F6 F9 Esc a Enter F10 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings CPU Throttle Enables disables the CPU throttle to increase Disabled or Enabled CPU speed and performance management on the hard disk matted or Disabled Chapter 2 49 50 PCI Clocks Enables disables the PCI clock Enabled or Disabled AltVid Enables disables the Altvid function to reduce Disabled or Enabled processor voltage to the minimal operation level Power Saver Enabled or Disabled ASPM LOs L1 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Security Boot Power Exit Item Specific Help Enter Exit Discarding Changes Enter Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults Enter save you
7. 80GB HGST 2 5 5400RPM SATA HTS541680J9SA00 SURUGA B LF F W C70P KH 08007 021 80GB TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 80GB MK8037GSX Gemini BS SATA LF F W DL230J 80GB WD 2 5 5400rpm 80GB WD800BEVS 22RSTO ML80 SATA LF F W 04 01G04 120GB HGST 2 5 5400RPM SATA KH 12007 010 HTS541612J9SA00 SURUGA B LF KH 08004 010 KH 08008 033 W C70P Chapter 6 120GB TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 120GB MK1237GSX Gemini BS SATA LF F KH 12004 006 W DL130J 120GB WD 2 5 5400rpm 120GB KH 12008 018 WD1200BEVS 22RSTO ML80 SATA LF F W 04 01G04 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 120GB KH 12001 031 ST9120822AS 9S1133 190 Venus SATA LF F W 3 ALD 160GB HGST 2 5 5400RPM SATA KH 16007 011 HTS541616J9SA00 SURUGA B LF F W 160GB TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB KH 16004 001 MK1637GSX Gemini BS SATA LF F W DLO30J 160GB WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB KH 16008 019 WD1600BEVS 22RSTO ML80 SATA LF F W 04 01G04 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB KH 16001 026 19160821 9 1134 190 Venus SATA LF F W 3 ALD HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 4200rpm 200GB KH 20004 001 MK2035GSS Gemini SATA LF W DK022A HDD COVER ASSY 42 TG607 008 Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 171 Standard 84 5 Black US International change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 172 Standard 84KS Black US International Hebrew change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 173 Standard 85KS Black UK change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal
8. Main screen displays summary of your computer hardware information and also includes basic setup parameters It allows the user to specify standard IBM AT system parameters 42 Information System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power On Display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery lt Security Boot Power Exit Item Specific Help 19 03 49 04 25 2007 Tab lt Shift Tab gt or Enter selects field 634 KB shows system base memory size 767 MB Shows extended memory size 256Mb Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled F5 F6 NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ Chapter 2 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 Format 55 with 24 hour format hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to G40MB Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory size 1MB Video Memory Shows the Video memory size DJ Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed Op
9. touchpad on the Access Click once menu Log in with Swipe your finger authorized over the fingerprint fingerprinter NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Chapter 1 15 Using Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys an embedded keypad separate cursor keys one Windows key and twelve function keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off DODD ODDO CY XE 14 ya SU liil n Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Num lock lt Fn gt lt F11 gt Scroll lock lt Fn gt lt F12 gt Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow
10. 001 EE w wa w m FFC CABLE FUNCTION B TO MB 50 TG607 002 FINGER PRINT TP BOARD CABLE 50 TG607 004 CASE COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY aM MIDDLE COVER 42 TG607 001 Chapter 6 UPPER CASE FOR W TP CABLE 60 TG607 001 LOWER CASE W SPEAKER MODEM CABLE 60 TG607 002 BASE ODD CAP 42 6607 002 DUCK RUBBER RAM DOOR 42 6607 004 33 TG607 003 42 TDY07 003 42 6607 003 DUMMY CARD DUMMY 4 IN 1 CARD 42 6607 005 CPU Intel Core2Dual T7100 PGA 1 86 2M 800 SLA4A CPU Intel Core2Dual T7300 PGA 2 06 KC 73001 DTP 4M 800 SLA45 CPU Intel Core2Dual T7500 2 2 KC 75001 DTP 4M 800 SLA44 CPU Intel Core2Dual 77500 2 46 77001 4M 800 SLA44 CPU PROCESSOR KC 71001 DTP COMBO MODULE cO N Chapter 6 DVD CDRW MODULE 6M TG607 007 DVD CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X SONY 0240 005 CRX880A LF W O BEZEL DVD CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X HLDS 02400 005 GCC T10N PATA LF W O BEZEL ODD BRACKET 33 TG607 004 DVD CDRW COMBO BEZEL 42 6607 006 DVD RW DRIVE DVD RW SUPER MULTI MODULE DVD SUPER MULTI TRAY IN HLDS KU 0080D 027 GSA T20N LF W O BEZEL DVD SUPER MULTI TRAY IN KU 00807 055 PANASONIC UJ 850 U LF W O BEZEL DVD SUPER MULTI TRAY IN PHILIPS 1 0 00800 027 DS 8A1P LF W O BEZEL OPTICAL BRACKET DVD SUPER MULTI BEZEL HDD HARD DISK DRIVE
11. Jor J A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press to expand this item Press while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu Lp In any menu you can load default settings by pressing 5 You can also press 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 40 Chapter 2 Information Information Main Security Boot Power Exit CPU Type Mobile AMD Sempron tm Processor 3600 CPU Speed 2000 MHz IDE1 Model Name Hitachi HTS541680J9SA00 IDE1 Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name HL DT STCD RW DVD DRIVE GCC T10N System BIOS Version v0 3204 VGA BIOS Version nVidia 5 67 32 02 06 KBC Version V0 013 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Acer UUID NOTE system information is subject to different models UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting UUID 32bytes Chapter 2 41
12. PCI Bus PCIE 25M X TAL24 576MHZ PATA ODD PATA Azalia X TAL 32 768KHZ LAN PHY Realtek RTL8211B 1394 Cardreader Int MIC LPG Controller 3 Ricoh R5C833 Azalia AudioController X TAL 3 RealTek ALC268 32 768K WPC8769LDG ransformer Audio Amplifier RJ45 11 3 3 2 SPI ROM Connector Phone Jack MDC 1 5 Touch Pad Keyboard 3 Chapter 1 Board Layout Top View 1 LED3 HDD LED 12 CN13 Card Bus Socket 2 LED4 Num Lock LED 13 U12 Winbond Keyboard Controller 3 LED5 Caps Lock LED 14 LED6 Power LED 4 CN3 15 LED7 Battery LED 5 CN4 LCD Connector 16 SWA Left Click Button Switch 6 07 17 SW5 Left Scroll Button Switch 7 CN5 Speaker Connector 18 SW3 Up Scroll Button Switch 8 CN10 19 SW6 Right Scroll Button Switch 9 CN7 Keyboard Connector 20 SW8 Down Scroll Button Switch 10 CN8 Touchpad Connector 21 SW7 Right Click Button Switch 11 CN9 Bluetooth Connector 22 CN17 Audio Board Connector 6 Chapter 1 Bottom View O QO W N gt gt Chapter 1 CN18 CN19 CN20 CN23 CN22 U20 U21 J3 J4 CN25 VGA Jack Battery Connector S Video Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector IEEE 1394 Connector North Bridge CPU Socket DIMM Socket DIMM Socket Ethernet Controller 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 CN26 CN27 CN24 CN28 CN29 CN30 U26 CN32 U29 CN33 USB Connecto USB Connecto Op
13. SCREW M3 0 5 3 51 86 TDY07 003 SCREW M1 6 4 0 I NI NYLOK 86 FR6V7 003 Chapter 6 SCREW 2 0 6 1 86 70607 001 o SCREW M2 0 1 8 I NI NYLOK 86 TG607 002 SCREW M2 0 1 5 I NI ANTI LOOSE 86 6607 003 EMEN SCREW M2 5 I BZN NYLOK 86 TG607 004 100 Chapter 6
14. a non defective FRU System board LCD assembly 86 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 1 LED3 HDD LED 2 LED4 Num Lock LED 3 LED5 Caps Lock LED 4 CN3 5 CN4 LCD Connector 6 U7 7 CN5 Speaker Connector 8 CN10 9 CN7 Keyboard Connector 10 CN8 Touchpad Connector 11 CN9 Bluetooth Connector Chapter 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CN13 U12 LED6 LED SWA SW5 SW3 SW6 SW8 SW7 CN17 Card Bus Socket Winbond Keyboard Controller Power LED Battery LED Left Click Button Switch Left Scroll Button Switch Up Scroll Button Switch Right Scroll Button Switch Down Scroll Button Switch Right Click Button Switch Audio Board Connector 87 Bottom View 88 O M gt 18 CN19 CN20 CN23 CN22 U20 U21 J3 24 25 VGA Jack Battery Connector S Video Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector IEEE 1394 Connector North Bridge CPU Socket DIMM Socket DIMM Socket Ethernet Controller 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 CN26 CN27 CN24 CN28 CN29 CN30 U26 CN32 U29 CN33 USB Connecto USB Connecto Optical Disk Drive Connector SATA HDD Connector Audio Codec 5 in 1 Card Reader Infrared Sensor Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Aspire Mono Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RM
15. communication button Indicates the status of Bluetooth indicator communication Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones Chapter 1 Headphones speaker Connects to audio line out devices e g line out jack with S PDIF speakers headphones Left View 10 p External display S video TV out NTSC PAL port 4 pin IEEE 1394 port Ethernet RJ 45 677 EN 2 USB 2 0 ports PC Card slot 5 in 1 card reader Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Connects to a television or display device with S video input Connects to IEEE 1394 devices Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network for selected models Connects to a phone line Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Accepts one Type 1 PC Card Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD Chapter 1 Right View Rear view Optical drive Internal op
16. shown on LCD during POST No beep during POST but system runs correctly Chapter 4 Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 71 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM LED board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 71 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly System board Speaker System board 77 Phoenix BIOS Codes ws sss set postitg Fics CPU registers __ Fea Pu cache gm eesto POST values Fitts v0 PFs Power Management s values Restore CPU control word during wam boot miza Bus Mastering devices __ neeo Initialize cache before memory autosize OO SeESsemenrgserb4OB ww WHeePOSTMemey Manager wr 2Eh 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits of low byte of memory bus 2Fh 77 Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Fits Peer Dispatch Manager U Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrup
17. 7 006 ANTENNA W 0 3M CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGAG GLARE AU LK 12105 008 B121EW03 V4 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19 TG607 001 LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 LCD COVER ASSY W O ANTENNA W 160 607 008 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W O ANTENNA W 160 607 009 0 3M CCD SUYIN 4 LCD 12 1 IN WXGAG GLARE AU B121EW03 V4 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 98 Chapter 6 LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGAG GLARE AU 11 12105 008 121 03 4 LF 185NIT 25MS 14 1 1 910607001 14 _ LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET WIHINGE R 33 TG607 002 MAINBOARD 965GM SATA UMA W MB TG606 001 CARD READER W O CPU MEMORY MAINBOARD lt lt O lt 512MB DDRII 667 512MB HYMP564S64CP6 Y5 LF 512MB NANYA DDRII 667 512MB KN 51203 032 NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C LF Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII KN 5120B 023 667 512MB M470T6554EZ3 CE6 LF 1GB HYNIX DDRII 667 1GB KN 1GB0G 006 HYMP512S64CP8 Y5 LF 1GB NANYA DDRII 667 1GB KN 1GB03 014 NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C 0 09U 1GB SAMSUNG DDRII 667 1GB KN 1GBOB 011 MA7OT2953EZ3 CE6 LF HEATSINK THERMAL MODULE G N o MISCELLANEOUS CCD MN CCD MODULE 0 3 SUYIN 57 607 002 SPEAKER SCERW SCREWM20 3 0 I NI NYLOK 86 A08V7 005 Wa
18. A 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 89 Aspire Mono Exploded Diagram ADAPTER ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN Delta SADP AP 06501 010 65KB DBRF LF ADAPTER LSE 65W 5150335 1957 AP 06506 004 LF YELLOW LF ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE ON PA1650 AP 06503 013 02 QY LF BATTERY Battery SANYO TM 2007A Li lon 352 6 cell 4000mAh Main COMMON Y Cell 8030 Battery SONY 2007 Li lon 352 6 4000 COMMON G4E LIP6233ACPC SY6 Battery SANYO TM 2007A Li lon 3S2P BT 00603 040 6 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON 1C8030 Battery LI ION MYNA 2 6CELL2 4 BT 00604 005 SONYPACK 4 800MAH Battery SONY TM 2007A Li lon 3S3P BT 00904 003 SONY 9 cell 7200mAh Main COMMON BT 00603 039
19. AN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Integrated Kedron n 3945abg network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g n Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology One mini card slot for a wireless LAN 802 11bg 802 11 abg module Express Card slot 34 pin 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD Four USB 2 0 ports Two mini card slots IEEE 1394 port Fast infrared FIR port Chapter 1 Chapter 1 D Lu display port S video TV out NTSC PAL port Headphones speaker line out port with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adaptor Environment 0 Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 Non operating 20 C to 65 Humidity non condensing Operating 2096 8096 Non operating 2040 8040 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram MONO SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM TV OUT 2 5V 1 25 1 25 1 5V 3 191 UFCPGA638 CPU Thermal Sensor CPU Fan 5V 3 3V TPS51120 VGA Core MAX 1993 3 3 1 3 3 Turion 64 Dual Core I DDRII Sempron Single Core Dual Channel DDR2 SO DIMM 0 DISCHARGE BATTERY SELECT 3 3 3 HT LINK LVDS USB 2 0 1 8V BATTERYCHARGER INT or EV ISL6251 selector Resistor MXM PCI Express 16X Em Bluetooth i USB USB Port x4 Mini Card New Card CCD WLAN SATA0 HDD SATA PCI Express 8 LCI
20. Aspire 4520 4220 4520G 4220G Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 4520 4220 4520G 4220Go service guide Copyright Copyright 2007 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part ofthis 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 o
21. Check 70 Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested If the internal keyboard does not work an unexpected character appears make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board If the keyboard cable connection is correct run the Keyboard Test If the tests detect a keyboard problem do the following one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer Q Numeric keypad External keyboard Chapter 4 If any of these devices do not work reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or hang the system 1 2 3 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program please refer to main board Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items Press F2 in the test items Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 1 2 3 Remove the battery pack Connect the power adapter and check th
22. D inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system the inverter board runs correctly Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation The system doesn t power on The system doesn t power off Inverter board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 71 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 71 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 71 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds System board Chapter 4 Power Related Symptoms Battery can t be charged See Check the Battery Pack on page 73 Battery pack System board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then actual size reboot system DIMM System board Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no sound Audio dr
23. E R 33 TG607 002 NEM NE AA AU B121EWO03 V5 LF 185NIT 25MS convener sono _ jcosmekeTWiGE L jcosmekerWiGE R _ C O AA AU B121EWO03 V5 LF 185NIT 25MS cbmWERTERBOND _ _ NEM LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 Chapter 6 LCD BRACKET W HINGE 33 TG607 002 LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGAG W 6M TG607 004 ANTENNA 3 WIRE W CCD LCD 12 1 IN WXGAG GLARE AU LK 12105 008 B121EW03 V4 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19 TG607 001 LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 3 60 TG607 003 WIRE W 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 3 60 TG607 004 WIRE W 0 3M CCD SUYIN LCD BEZEL ASSY W LOGO W CCD 60 TG607 005 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGAG W 6M TG607 005 ANTENNA 2 WIRE W CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGAG GLARE AU LK 12105 008 121 03 4 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19 TG607 001 LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 MEN E E mas mE LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 2 WIRE W 0 3M CCD BISON ss WIRE W 0 3M CCD SUYIN IosEZELASSYWIOGOWOCO Jama DBRACKETWHNGE L m M 5 HEN L L s LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGAG W O 6M TG60
24. Internal KB INT00 193 Standard 84KS Black Greek change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 194 Standard 85 5 Black German change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 195 Standard 85 Black French change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 197 Standard 85KS Black Dutch change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 198 Standard 85 Black Danish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 199 Standard 85KS Black Czech change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 201 Standard 84KS Black Traditional Chinese change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 202 Standard 85 Black Canadian French change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 202 Standard 85 5 Black Brazilian Portuguese change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal 00 204 Standard 85KS Black Belgium change location Chapter 6 95 Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal Standard 84KS Black Arabic English KB INTOO 205 change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 190 Standard 84 5 Black Israel change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 179 Standard 85 Black Slovenia change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INT00 184 Standard 85KS Black Polish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INT00 186 S
25. KB INTOO 174 Standard 85KS Black Turkish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 175 Standard 84 5 Black Thailand change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 176 Standard 85 5 Black Swiss G change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 177 Standard 85KS Black Swedish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 178 Standard 85 Black Spanish change location KEYBOARD 94 Chapter 6 Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono 12KB FV1 Mono Internal Standard 85KS Black Slovak change KB INTOO 180 00 180 location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 181 Standard 85KS Black SLO CRO change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INT00 182 Standard 84KS Black Russian change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INT00 183 Standard 85KS Black Portuguese change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INT00 185 Standard 85KS Black Norwegian change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 187 Standard 84KS Black Korean change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INT00 188 Standard 88KS Black Japanese change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INT00 189 Standard 85KS Black Italian change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 192 Standard 85 Black Hungarian change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono
26. Message 74 The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace a non defective FRU This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer If the symptom is not listed see Undetermined Problems on page 86 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about a hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate a problem with a device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error Chapter 4 Indez of Error Messages Error Code List Eguipment Configuration Error Causes 1 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error Memory Error at xxxx xxxx xxxxh R xxxxh W xxxxh Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOSCheksumEmo Checksum Error 110 disabled Incorrect
27. T oF T t LI TH TIU 4 iil E i tl kl i iu NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager 30 rh Launch Manager Betton Confiqursbon E VAcerEmpowenna Teche saiamos E Mail E Meil Menager vi ww E Imemet Browser Launch Manager Launch Merger Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons see their locations mentioned in Easy Launch Buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking Start All Programs Launch Manager to start the application Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type AMD CPU 191 1 6GHz 2 3GHz processor Turion 64 Dual Core Sempron Single Core Rev G and F HT 1 6 2 0 GT s Core logic nVidia MCP67MV CPU package 638 pin Lidless Mirco PGA package CPU core voltage VLDT 1 2V HT VDD I O 1 8VSUS CPU Fan True Value Table BIOS BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS package 8 pin SOIC Supported protocols ACPI 2 0 3 0 PCI 2 2 System HDD Password Security Control INT 15 Extensions PnP BIOS 1 0a SMBIOS 2 3 Simple Boot Flag 1 0 Boot Block PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification USB1 1 2 0 IEEE 1394 1 0 USB 1394 CD ROM Boot Up support PC Card 95 PCMCIA 3 0 Comp
28. ailable on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines VI System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Capable Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Ultimate Business Edition Genuine Windows XP Home Professional Edition Service Pack 2 Genuine Windows XP Media Center Tablet Edition Genuine Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 NOTE Windows Vista Capable PCs come with Windows XP installed and can be upgraded to Windows Vista For more information on Windows Vista and how to upgrade go to Microsoft com windowsvista Platform and memory AMD Socket 5101 mobile technology featuring AMD CPU 191 1 6GHz 2 3GHz processor Turion 64 Dual Core Sempron Single Core Rev and HT 1 6 2 0 GT s Integrated Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABGN network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g n Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Core logic nVidia MCP67MV no
29. al amp external keyboard work Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly Yes simultaneously Battery Vendor amp model name BATTERY PACK SANYO LI ION 6 CELL 2 0 2 4 2000MAH 2400MAH BATTERY PACK SONY LI ION 6 CELL 2 0 2 4 2000MAH 2400MAH BATTERY PACK SIMPLO LI ION 6 CELL 2 0 2 4 2000MAH 2400MAH BATTERY PACK PANASONIC LI ION 6 CELL 2 0 2 4 2000MAH 2400MAH 8 _ LCD 14 1 inch Vendor amp model name SAMSUNG M190A1 SAMSUNG 190 1 LTN190 M2 101 NON LTM190 M2 103 GLARE 000 NON GLARE L01 G GLARE TYPE GLARE TYPE Screen Diagonal mm 19 1 inches 19 1 inches 19 1 inches 19 1 inches Active Area mm 304 1x228 1 304 1x228 1 304 1x228 1 56 Display resolution pikels 1440 900 1440 900 1440 900 1440 900 WXGA WXGA WXGA WXGA Pixel Pitch 0 297x0 297 0 099x0 297 0 297x0 297 Pixel Arrangement R G B Vertical R G B Vertical R G B Vertical R G B Vertical Stripe Stripe Stripe Stripe Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White Normally White Typical White Luminance cd m 300 300 also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity N A N A Contrast Ratio Response Time Optical Rise Time Fall Time msec Typical Power Consumption watt 5 6 5 7 N A N A Physical Size mm 317 3x242 0x6 317 3x242 0x5 317 3x242 0x6 317 3x242 0x6 0 9 5 5 Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS Chapter 1 14 1 inch Supp
30. ally adjust the settings to match your needs Chapter 1 19 Current Profile Connected Wi Fi in Range 2 Wi Fi Network s Wi Fi Network HG2414 v 60 Connection Speed 11 Mbps LAN Disconnected Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information Chapter 1 Profile Manager Auto Profile Manager Acer ePower Management i i Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface To launch it select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface AC Mode Adapter mode The default setting is Maximum Performance You can adjust CPU speed LCD brightness and other settings or click on buttons to turn the following functions on off Wireless LAN Bluetooth CardBus FireWire 1394 Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported DC Mode Battery mode There are three pre defined profiles Balanced Power Saver and High Performance You can also define the power plan optimized for your needs To create new power plan 1 MU Pa Select predefined power plan and c
31. at power is supplied Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list Q Check the Power Adapter on page 72 Q Check the Battery Pack on page 73 Chapter 4 71 Check Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable See the following figure WA Pin 1 19 to 20 5V Pin 2 OV Ground 2 1 1 voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 voltage is within the range do the following X Replace the System board Q problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 86 voltage is not correct go to the next step NOTE An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect 3 the power on indicator does not light up check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation 4 Ifthe operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack on page 73 72 Chapter 4 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 Check out the Power Management in Control Panel 2 Power Meter confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct 3 Repeat
32. board Memory size found by POST differed from Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility CMOS DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility oee External Diskette Drive Check on page 70 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error Cache disabled System board CPU ID System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM Device Address Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Failing Bits nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I O device IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank But you can see POST an CRT No beep power on indicator turns on and blinking cursor
33. c 2 on bottom side C 8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C 2 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on upper side Chapter 3 55 1 for 15 G 2 for 15 4 G 2 for 15 4 F 8 4 on left 4 on right Screw List SCREW M2 5 3 NL 86 TAVV5 001 SCREW M2 5 6 NL 86 TAVV5 002 SCREW M2 5 10 NL 86 TAVV5 003 SCREW M2 5 15 NL 86 TAVV5 004 SCREW M2 2 2 86 TAVV5 005 SCREW M2 3 NL 86 TAVV5 006 SCREW M2 4 86 TAVV5 007 SCREW M3 4 NL 86 TAVV5 008 SCREW D SUB 4 X40 1 5 NI NL 86 TAVV5 009 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Unlock the battery lock move the battery lock to the right 2 Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery Chapter 3 57 Removing the HDD Module ODD Module Memory Wireless LAN Card Keyboard and the LCD Module 1 Press and release the PC dummy card from the PC slot as shown 2 access the internal laptop components you have to first remove the back panel Turn over the laptop and remove the nine screws fastening the back panel 3 Lift the back panel up as shown Removing the HDD Module 4 Remove the two screws fastening the HDD module bracket 5 Pull out the HDD module by the two bracket as shown Li d MES E Removing ODD Module 6 Remove the screw fastening the ODD module 7 Use a flat screwdriver to gently push out the ODD module as shown 58 Chapte
34. dem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Hard disk connection board System board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching System board System board Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self test Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Device driver Device cable Device System board Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 86 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused 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 consi
35. dered 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 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 Chapter 4 85 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 71 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module Qj Cards Power on the computer D Jo cd Lt 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 iV 9n eS um If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace
36. dy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption decryption and also supports on the fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your won file specific password when encrypting a file NOTE The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords Chapter 1 23 bY Acer eDataSecurity Management sj Initialize Supervisor Password The Supervisor Password serves two purposes 1 grant access to the Personal Secure Disk 2 provide you with a ast resort to decrypt files previously encrypted Please record and keep itin a secure place and never disclose it to anvone else Fingerprint profile is not initialized vet Password replacement by Fingerprint disabled Initialize Supervisor Password Enter Supervisor Password Confirm password
37. e Easy Launch Buttons To the right of the keyboard there are three easy launch buttons Web browser mail and one user programmable button You can also find an Empowering Key located above the keyboard Chapter 1 13 Press to run the 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 Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Internet browser user programmable Email application user programmable Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad 1 2 3 4 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 the fingerprinter 3 to enroll the computer with registered fingerprint This recognition device helps prevent unauthorized access by others 14 Chapter 1 twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Click twice guickly second tap and drag the cursor Drag Click and hold then Tap twice at the use finger on the same speed as touchpad to drag double clicking a the cursor mouse button rest your finger on the
38. ernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10 100 1000 BASE T transceiver 5 Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2 0 PCI v1 1 68pin QFN package 56K 92 RJ11 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Wireless Module 802 11a b g n Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp Seagate 40G ST9402112A Model Name Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9ATOO WD WD400UE 22HCTO Samsung M40MP0402H Capacity MB 40000 Right side Seagate ST96812A TOSHIBA MK8025GAS Seagate ST960821A HITACHI 5421280 9 00 Toshiba MK6025GAS SEAGATE 19808210 HGST HTS541260H9ATOO SEAGATE ST98823A WD WD600UE 22HCTO TOSHIBA MK8026GAX HGST HTS541280H9ATOO WD WD800UE 22HCTO 60000 80000 Bytes per 512 512 512 sector Data heads 2 3 for Hitachi and Seagate 4 for Hitachi 4 for Toshiba 3 for Seagate Chapter 1 33 Hard Disk Drive Interface Drive Format Spindle speed 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA ATAPI 6 ATA 6 ATA ATAPI 6 ATA 6 ATA ATA 6 ATA 6 media 372 350 350 transfer rate disk buffer Mbytes s Data transfer 100 MB Sec 100 MB Sec 100 MB Sec rate Ultra DMA mode 5 Ultra DMA mode 5 Ultra DMA mode 5 host buffer Mbytes s DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 to
39. f Intel Corporation Pentium and Pentium 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 av
40. g 46 Chapter 2 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 da nat match Re enter Password Chapter 2 47 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay 48 Information Main Security Boot Boot Priority Order Sosi IDE HL DT STCD RW DVD DRIVE P PCI BEV NVIDIA Boot Agent 244 0538 USB USB CDROM USB FDC USB KEY Excluded from boot order Exit Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices Up and Down arrows select a device lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down f and r specifies the device fixed or removable x exclude or include the device to boot Shift 1 enables disables a device 1 4 Loads default boot sequence Chapter 2 Power The Power screen displays a summary of your computer power settings and also includes advanced setup parameters It allows the user to enable and disable the power management options on the computer and specify standard power parameters for specific components Information Main Security Boot Power Exit Item Specific Help
41. hen remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive 68 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards 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 Power failure The power indicator does not Power System Check on page 71 on or stay on POST does not complete No beep or error Power On Self Test POST Error Message on codes are indicated page 74 Undetermined Problems on page 86 POST detects an error and displayed messages Message List on page 75 On screen Other symptoms i e LCD display problems or Power On Self Test POST Error Message on others page 74 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent Use the customer reported symptoms and go to problems Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 74 Intermittent Problems on page 85 Undetermined Problems on page 86 Chapter 4 69 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller driver or diskette A wri
42. his utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press during POST when Press F2 to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press F12 during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Information Security Boot Power CPU Type Mobile AMD Sempron tm Processor 3600 CPU Speed 2000 MHz IDE1 Model Name Hitachi HTS541680J9SA00 IDE1 Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name HL DT STCD RW DVD DRIVE GCC T10N System BIOS Version v0 3204 VGA BIOS Version nVidia 5 67 32 02 06 KBC Version V0 013 Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Acer UUID Chapter 2 39 Navigating BIOS Utility There are seven menu options Info Main System Devices Security Power Boot and Exit Follow these instructions choose a menu use the cursor left right keys J 31 To choose an option use the cursor up down keys 4114 To change an option format press
43. hms Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings 006660006 For more information press the lt e gt key to launch the Empowering Technology toolbar then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management you must initialize the Empowering Technology password Right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select Password Setup to do so If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations To access this utility either click on the Acer eNet Management icon on your notebook or start the program from the Start menu You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the freedom to manu
44. ion please refer to Acer eRecovery Management NOTE If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock 26 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status Furthermore Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system so your computer runs faster smoother and better Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users Item Value Manufacturer Product Name Operating System Processor System Memory Hard Drive 1 CD DVD Drive 1 Video Total Available Graphics Audio Ethernet Card 1 Wireless LAM Card 1 Serial Number Chapter 1 Acer inc Microsoft Windows Vista Business Intel R Care TM 2 Duo CPU T7300 1GB Hitachi HTS541612J95400 ATA Device HL DT ST DVDRAM GSA T20M Mobile Intel R 865 Express Chipset Family 251 MB Realtek High Definition Audio Broadcom MetLink TM Gigabit Ethernet Intel R PROMireles
45. iver comes from the computer Speaker System board Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound Speaker System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation See Save to Disk 54 on page 45 Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter hibernation mode and Press Fn r4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode four short beeps every minute Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode after See Save to Disk 54 on page 45 closing the LCD LCD cover switch System board The system doesn t resume from hibernation Save to Disk S4 page 45 mode Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t resume from standby mode 5 Save to Disk 54 page 45 after opening the LCD LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 83 84 Power Management Related Symptoms Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 System hangs intermittently Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the installed devices display does not work correctly USB does not work correctly Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Touchpad does not work Mo
46. 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 embedded Type numbers a normal keypad manner Cursor control keys on Hold Shift while using Hold Fn while using embedded keypad cursor control keys cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing Type the letters in a normal letters on embedded manner keypad Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows specific functions 16 Chapter 1 Windows key ay Application key Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function Ay lt Tab gt Activates next taskbar button E Opens the My Computer window lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support Ay lt gt the Search All Files dialog bor Bag lt R gt Opens the Run dialog box Aw lt gt Minimizes all windows By lt Shift gt 48 M Undoes the minimize all window
47. lel port infrared IR and Bluetooth To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you can apply locks to any of the devices Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain locked after rebooting until unlocked NOTE If you lose your password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down your password Empowering Technology Acer Management Removable Storage Devices Optical Drive Devices Floppy Drive Devices Removable Storage Devices e g USB flash HDD 1394 HDD card reader Chapter 1 25 Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system s HDD User created backups are stored on DA drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers Image data backup X Backup to HDD set recovery point Backup to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point 1 Recover from CD DVD Backup Points For more informat
48. lerance DVD Dual Interface Vendor amp model name LITEON SOSW 833S PIONEER DVR K16RA Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 8Mbytes sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE ATAPI compatible Applicable disc format Support disc formats 1 Reads data in each CD ROM CD ROM XA CD 1 Video CD CD Extra and CD Text Reads data in Photo CD single and Multi session Reads standard CD DA Reads and writes CD R discs Reads and writes CD RW discs Reads and writes in each DVD R RW Ver 1 1 Reads data in each DVD ROM and DVD R Ver 2 0 for Authoring Reads and writes in each DVD R Ver 2 0 for general DVD RW and DVD R RW Ver1 1 Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V 5 Yo Operating Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC268S Chapter 1 Audio Interface Internal speaker Quantity Yes 2 1 5W speakers Supports PnP DMA channel channel 0 channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10 IRQ11 USB Port Serial port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port System Board Major Chips Keyboard Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8769 Chapter 1 35 Keyboard Total number of keypads 88 89 key Windows logo key Yes Intern
49. liant Device Acer WMI Acer LED Acer VRAM Acer MDA 2007 requirements WfM 2 0 PXE Preboot Execution Environment BIS 1 0 Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface BIOS password control Set by setup manual NOTE If you need to check PXE version press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function After that power off the system and remove the HDD Last reboot the laptop Then you will see PXE version displaying on the screen Second Level Cache 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write back Chapter 1 31 System Memory Memory controller Nvidia MCP67 Memory size OMB no on board memory Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB by two 1024MB SO DIMM module 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 LAN Interface Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Modem Interface Data modem data baud rate bps Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Realtek RTL8211B PHY 10 100 1000 Eth
50. lick the icon shown lower left hand side Enter the name for the newly created power plan Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to what you want Change the display and sleep settings as desired Click OK to apply the setting A new power plan is created Chapter 1 21 Battery status For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the time shown in the Remaining Battery Life field f AcerePowerManagement Power Plan 8 Qui gt Remaining Battery Life 3 Hours 49 Mins e On Battery Pluggedin TE e LCD brightness n Turn off the display Mm Putte computer to sleep Hardware On Off KS WirelessLAN CardBus Wired LAN Firewire 1394 2 Bluetooth For additional power options click Power option Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer s display to an device or project using the hot key 5 If auto detection hardware is implemented in the system your system display will be automatically switched out when display is connected to the system 22 Chapter 1 Please select a mode Notebook LCD only Frojection XGA 1024 x 768 pixels Projection Normal 800 x 600 pixels Acer eDataSecurity Management M Acer eDataSecurity Management is han
51. ned The following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompted to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the supervisor user or hard disk password 1 Use 7 and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter Mew Password Confirm New Password 2 Type a password in the Enter New Password field The password length can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 not case sensitive Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Press After setting the password the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Set 4 lf desired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 45 Removing Password Follow these steps 1 Use 7 and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Supervisor Password box a
52. o support Chapter 1 Audio D 060090 MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability S video TV out NTSC PAL support Acer Arcade featuring Acer CinemaVision and Acer ClearVision technologies Intel High Definition audio support Two built in stereo speakers 2W Realtek ALC268 Audio Code with Dolby Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Built in microphone VolP enabled Storage subsystem Input devices Communication D D Mini Cards I O Ports One 60 80 100 120 160 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive supporting Ultra DMA100 Hybrid HDD Optical drive options DVD CDRW Combo HD DVD DVD Super Multi double layer drive Blue ray drive slot load Mini disc support 5 in 1 card reader supporting Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD 88 89 key keyboard with 101 102 key emulation Touchpad with 4 way scroll button Six Media keys Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol VVoIP support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam 0 3 megapixel CMOS camera featuring 30 degree ergonomic rotation Acer VisageOn technology Acer PrimaLite technology Modem 56K V 92 modem with PTT approval wake on ring ready support by S3 LAN gigabit Ethernet wake on LAN ready WP
53. ort Color 262K colors 262 144 262 144 RGB 6 bit data driver Viewing Angle degree Horizontal Right Left 45 45 40 40 Vertical Upper Lower 15 35 20 40 Temperature Range C 0 to 50 0 to 50 0 to 50 0 to 50 20 to 60 25 to 60 20 to 60 20 to 60 Operating Storage shipping LCD Inverter Output voltage frequency k Hz 65K Hz max AC Adaptor Input rating Inlet 3p 19V 3 42A 65W w LED w o PFC universal Inlet 3p 19V 4 74A 90W w LED w PFC universal Maximum input AC current 3 42A 4 74 Inrush current 220A 115VAC 220A 230VAC System Power Management Mech Off G3 All devices in the system are turned off completely Soft Off G2 S5 OS initiated shutdown All devices in the system are turned off completely Working 50 50 Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state Suspend to RAM S3 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD ROM Power Down Super Low Power mode Save to Disk S4 Also called Hibernation Mode System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system Chapter 1 37 38 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 t
54. password is specified No error code Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show No error code Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system not show message Error Message List Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn System RAM Failed at offset nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn System battery is dead Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System timer error Chapter 4 Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board 75 76 Error Message List Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Previous boot incomplete Default configuration Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility used RTC battery System
55. ppears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Press 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 4 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Changing a Password 1 Use 7 and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Contirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press password in the Enter New Password field Retype password the Confirm New Password field 4 Press After setting the password the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Set 5 If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter 6 When you are done press fq to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following setup Motice Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses Fo If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warnin
56. r 3 Chapter 3 WAS ES C m 59 Removing Memory 8 Pull out the snaps securing the memory in place The memory will pop up 9 Remove the memory from the DIMM socket If the notebook has two memory modules then repeat this step Removing the Wireless LAN Card 10 Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card panel 11 Lift up the panel as shown 12 Disconnect the main and auxiliary antenna from the wireless LAN card 13 Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card 14 Take out the wireless LAN card from the main unit 60 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module 1 Remove the eight screws fastening the keyboard and LCD module to the main unit 2 Turn the notebook over and gently pry up and remove the power board cover as shown 3 Lift the keyboard up and towards you 4 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board and remove the keyboard from the main unit Disconnect both ends of the power board cable Disconnect the LCD module and microphone cables and pull through the wireless LAN antennas from the underside of the main unit 7 Remove the six screws securing the hinges Chapter 3 62 8 Detach the LCD module from the main unit Chapter 3 Disassembling Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1 Remove the ten screws fastening the lower case assembly to the upper case as
57. r changes to Discard Changes Enter CMOS Save Changes Enter The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Chapter 2 51 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is reguired for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Phlash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Follow the steps below to run the Phlash 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function 52 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement Thi
58. rth bridge south bridge Supports DirectX 9 shader model 3 0 graphics features a dedicated video VDS an HDTV encoder and a rich feature set including a PCI Express interface native Gigabit Ethernet MAC Serial ATA and ATA 133 support high definition audio USB2 0 PCI real time power management processor and other standard peripheral functions Up to 2GB of JEDEC 200 pin DDR2 533 677 MHz memory upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules dual channel support Display and graphics 14 1 WXGA amp WXGAG TFT LCD up to and including 1920 x 1440 pixel resolution 16 ms typical of off and 8 ms average gray to gray response time Simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer Vista supported Dual independent display Integrated GeForce 7 Series Shader model 3 0 DirectX 9 graphics processor featuring a shader model 3 0 vertex processor shader model 3 0 pixel processor NVIDIA CineFX 3 0 architecture and NVIDIA Intellisample AA technology NVIDIA PureVideo H 264 video processor X PowerMizer SX System eXtensions reduces system power usage Integrated 300 MHz DAC for external desktop displays Integrated TMDS interface with HDCP High Definition Content Protection key support and optional protected audio stream muxing for HDMI support Integrated dual channel LVDS interface for up to 1920 x 1200 LCD displays Integrated high definition TV encoder with YPrPb component vide
59. s action This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination LU UU UU U yy LMM MM MJ MMM A WO ge Se Le E ER J Chapter 1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager Acer ePower Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology See Empowering Technology on page 19 Puts the computer in Sleep mode 17 lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and lt gt lt gt Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Volume up Increases the speaker volume Volume down Decreases the speaker volume lt gt lt gt Brightness up Increases the screen brightness lt gt lt 4 gt Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness lt
60. s 3845ABG Network 802D8511F150D711 48CE001636E42243 ZU105K02C1710000C52500 27 Rubber grip selected models only Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen OR Click Start gt All programs gt Acer gt Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears Hem acer Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolution To change the capture resolution click the displayed resolution button to select the desired resolution Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger IM application To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam open the IM service then select the video webcam feature You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world 28 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities NOTE The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows only Acer GridVista dual display compatible 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 Display Properties Themes De
61. s chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting To disassemble the computer you need the following tools L Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components When you remove the stripe cover please be careful not to scrape the cover Chapter 3 53 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Remove the battery pack 54 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the system board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order D 5 2 B 1 D 1 F 1 C 2 LCD hinges to logic D 2 LCD hinges to logi
62. sembly 2 Turn the notebook over and remove the three screws fastening the power board 3 Remove the power board from the main unit 4 Remove the eight screws fastening the upper case assembly to the lower case assembly 5 Disconnect the touchpad speaker and bluetooth cables 6 Gently lift off the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Removing the Main Board 1 Remove the two screws fastening the main board to the lower case 2 Disconnect both ends of the audio board cable as shown 3 Remove the main board Chapter 3 63 Removing Audio Board 4 Remove the screw fastening the audio board 5 Remove the audio board Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Removing the Bluetooth Module 1 Remove the two screws fastening the bluetooth module 2 Remove the bluetooth module Removing the Speakers 3 Remove the speaker cable from the upper case 4 Remove the three screws fastening the speakers 5 Remove the speakers 64 Chapter 3 Removing Touchpad Cable 6 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad module as shown Disassembling the Main Board Removing the USB Board 1 Remove the two screws fastening the USB board 2 Remove the USB board Removing the MDC Card Module 3 Remove the screw fastening the MDC card module 4 Remove the MDC card module EN LL TO P Chapter 3
63. sktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical of your monitors Display 2 Multiple Monitors XXX Screen resolution Color quality less More hest 32 bit 1280 by 1024 pixels 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 KEE Ex EE 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 from the task bar 2 Drag drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Chapter 1 29 sc MONE single verticals H Triple primary at left H primary at right Grid H Tuad Display 1 Display Options About Exil poe L
64. sword 15 SATA Port 0 Disk status Set User Password Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password Password on boot Clear Clear Clear Enter Enter Enter Enabled Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set Hard Disk Password Status Shows the setting of the hard disk password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password When user password is set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters Set Hard Disk Password Press Enter to set the hard disk 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 Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not Disabled or Enabled while the events defined in this group happe
65. t vectors POST device initialization 78 Chapter 4 N SES I m cdo contiguration against ONOS m iii Ps and devices aF iii at vi adaptors in ystems p 8p Sm _ 5Ah Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Display possible high address for UMB recovery EE Hm Sewhwdwaememphedas _ C onbear Super VO pons and IROS Fate POST J tet andra external RS232 pons Feria conte _ Fett andra externa peal pors TF ae Pcompatbe PaP ISA devices tae EE Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh Chapter 4 Fixup Multi Processor table Check for SMART drive optional Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Search for option ROMs One long two short beeps on checksum failure Set time of day 2 wooo o rere E OO Cete BR POST done prepare to boot operating system Terminate QuietBoot optional www Initialize DMI parameters iy Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Check password optional m Gm tie POST
66. tandard 85KS Black Luxembourgish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 191 Standard 85 Black lrish change location Keyboard 12KB FV1 Mono Internal KB INTOO 196 Standard 85KS Black Finnish change location LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGA W 6M TG607 001 ANTENNA 3 WIRE W 0 3M CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGA NON GLARE 11 12105 009 AU B121EWO03 V5 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 3 60 TG607 003 WIRE W 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 3 60 TG607 004 WIRE W 0 3M CCD SUYIN mE LCD BEZEL ASSY W LOGO W CCD 60 607 005 96 6 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGA W 6M TG607 002 ANTENNA 2 WIRE W CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGA NON GLARE 1 12105 009 AU B121EWO03 V5 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD CABLE 50 TG607 006 LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 2 60 607 006 WIRE W 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W ANTENNA 2 60 TG607 007 WIRE W 0 3M CCD SUYIN LCD BEZEL ASSY W LOGO W CCD 60 TG607 005 LCD BRACKET W HINGE L 33 TG607 001 LCD BRACKET W HINGE R 33 TG607 002 LCD MODULE 12 1 WXGA W O 6M TG607 003 ANTENNA W 0 3M CCD LCD 12 1 IN TFT WXGA NON GLARE 11 12105 009 AU B121EW03 V5 LF 185NIT 25MS LCD COVER ASSY W O ANTENNA W 60 TG607 008 0 3M CCD BISON LCD COVER ASSY W O ANTENNA W 60 TG607 009 0 3M CCD SUYIN LCD BEZEL ASSY W LOGO W CCD 60 TG607 005 LCD BRACKET W HING
67. te enabled diagnostic diskette is required NOTE Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive reconnect the diskette connector on the system board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive DVD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board External CD ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller drive or CD ROM Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached to it The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 See if CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD ROM Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window an error occurs reconnect the connector on the System board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device
68. the steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter 4 This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging From Hardware 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 ground See the following figure 3 the voltage is still less than 7 5 after recharging replace the battery To check the battery charge operation use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 5096 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the touchpad cables 2 Replace the touchpad 3 Replace the system board After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement can occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time Chapter 4 73 Power On Self Test POST Error
69. tical Disk Drive Connector SATA HDD Connector Audio Codec 5 in 1 Card Reader Infrared Sensor Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new Aspire computer Front View a 1 Built in camera 0 3 megapixel web camera for video communication 2 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 3 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 8 Chapter 1 Wireless communication Enables disables the wireless function button indicator Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Keyboard For entering data into your computer Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 4 way scroll button To scroll up down left and right buttons left and The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons Mimphne Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording microphone for sound Internal microphone for sound recording Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output WWW E mail User Buttons to launch your internet browser e programmable buttons reader or a specified application GE Power button Turns the Empowering button LM the Empowering Technology toolbar Bluetooth Enables disables the Bluetooth function
70. tical drive accepts CDs or DVDs slot load or tray load depending on model Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 1 Ventilation slot Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Chapter 1 11 Base view cooling fan Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan s Hou the compilers hard sk aaa see O Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators Eorum The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up 12 Chapter 1 Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active Lights when Num Lock is activated Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Lights up when the computer is on Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication NOTE 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mod
71. tion Enabled or Disabled not shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled Enabled Customer Logo is displayed and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled Customer Logo is not displayed and Summary Screen is enabled Power on display Auto During power process the system will Option Auto or Both detect if any display device is connected on external video port If any external display device is connected the power on display will be in CRT or projector only mode Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode Both Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system s external video port for an external CRT or projector Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from LAN Option Enabled or Disabled remote server F12 Boot Menu Enables disables Boot Menu during POST Option Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables disables 020 Recovery function The Option Enabled or Disabled function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults NOTE The sub items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases Chapter 2 43 Security 44 The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Security Supervisor Password Is User Pas

Acer 4100 Series Laptop User Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents