Acer ASPIRE 1350 Service Manual

Acer Aspire 1350 Series

Service Guide

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Copyright

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dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN
MESSAGES

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.

information related to the current
topic.

result from doing or not doing specific
actions.

avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

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Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

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

2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

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

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

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

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

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

Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 2 System Utilities 27

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the Memory/MDC (Modem/Bluetooth)/HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Removing the Keyboard/ODD Module/FDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Disassembling the LCD Module-15.1 Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 59

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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Table of Contents

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 73

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 88

Aspire 1350 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 91

Microsoft Windows XP (Home) Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Appendix C Online Support Information 95

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System Specifications

Features

This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

T AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ ~ 3000+ processor

T VIA KN400 series

T 2 memory slots supporting 266/333MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB

T High capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Display

T The 14.1” or 15.0” display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-

of-use. The thin-film transistor (TFT) supports extended graphics array (XGA) resolution.

T 3D graphics support

T Supports simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display

T S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input

T “Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically selects the best setting for the display in order to

conserve power

T Dual display capability

Chapter 1

Multimedia

T Built-in optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-RW or DVD dual)

T 14.1” or 15.0” TFT XGA (1024*768 resolution) panel

T Built-in stereo speakers

T Audio input and output jacks

Connectivity

T Integrated 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection

T Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem

T Four universal serial bus (USB 2.0) ports

T One IEEE 1394 port

T 802.11b and 802.11a+g wireless LAN and Bluetooth (manufacturing optional)

Chapter 1 1

Human-centric design

T All-in-one design (incorporating hard drive, optical drive and floppy disk drive)

T Rugged, yet extremely protable, construction

T Stylish appearance

T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys

T Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad

Expansion

T Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules

T PC card slot enables a range of add-on options

I/O Ports

T One type II or type III PC Card slot (PCMCIA or CardBus)

T One IEEE 1394 port

T One microphone-in jack

T One headphone-out jack

T One infrared port

T One DC-in jack

T One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90/V.92, 56K)

T One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100Mbps)

T One S-video TV-out port

T One external display port

T One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant)

T Four Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports

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System Block Diagram

HDD

DAT A

3.3V

5V

P4,5

RJ45

CK-GEN

P14

3V

1394
TS B 4 3 A B 2 1

P10

EC/KBC
PC87570

LPT
Port

DAT A

Primary

P25

RVCC

ADDR

CTRL

P6,7,8

FDD

VIN

DDR
DIMM

USB
CONN

EXT. VGA

P15

P25

5V

Sup er So uth

LCD/I NV
CONN

DDR
DIMM

AGP BUS

2.5V

REQ1

S-VIDEO

P17

5VPCU

P14

P24

Keyboar d

P23

REQ2

5V

RJ11

3V

Touch
Pad

CH7019

GNT0

P11,12,13

AC97

AC'97 Link

MINI-PCI

P18

PCI ..CL OCK

IR

GNT1

CTRL

P22

AC'97 Link

VIA

P16

3VSUS

5V

H/W
MONI TOR

2.5V

GNT2

P14

Ult raDMA 100/ 133

PCI BUS

P29

POWER IN

North Bridge
VIA KN400

FAN

5VSUS

5V

P16

P26

Realtek
ALC202

Secondary

2.5VSUS

AD18

P30,P31

LAN PHY
VT6103

Audio
Amplifier
G142 1

VT8235

2.5V

5VPCU

3V

5V

INTA

P15

BIOS

CD-ROM

3.3V

2.5V

P20

PCMCIA
TI1410

P14

RVCC

THERMA L DIODE IN

5V

INTB

P18

5V

AD19

P14

USB 2.0

( Option )

5V

VCC_ CORE

DC/DC

2'nd FAN

ICS950902

2.5VSUS

CRT

P3

3V

INTB

AD20

3V

P23

SIO
PC87393

5V

P25

VCC_ CORE

Ba tter y
Charger

P22

V-LINK
266/533MB/s

SMDDR_VTERM

19V IN

MDC

1394
CONN

P16

3V

3VSUS

3V

P22

3VSUS

Aspire 1350 series M/B SYSTEM

BLOCK DIAGRAM

3V

P19

3V

TV ENCODER
& LVDS

5VSUS

3VSUS

INT C/D

P26

200/266/333/400MHZ

ATI M9 + X

P21

P22

MII

1.5V

5V,3V, CPUCORE VCC etc.

ADDR

AMD Pro ces sor ( So cket A )

5V

12V

REQ0

Slot0

P21

P19

Chapter 1 3

Board Layout

Top Vi e w

1 DC-In 13 Heat Sink 4-pin Controller

2 RJ11 / RJ45 14 Heat Sink 3-pin Controller

3 S-Video 15 FDD Connector

4 USB Connectors (*2) 16 4-In-1 Connector

5 USB Connectors (*2) 17 Touchpad Board Connector

6 CPU Socket 18 HDD Connector

7 Mini-PCI Socket 19 Speaker Connector

8 Launch Board Connector 20 IEEE 1394 Connector

9 LCD Inverter Connector 21 Microphone-in Connector

10 ODD Connector 22 Headphone Connector

11 VGA Board 60-pin Connector 23 Infrared Connector

12 VGA Board 120-pin Connector

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Bottom View

24 Parallel Connector 28 DDR Controller

25 External Display Connector 29 MDC Board Connector

26 PCMCIA Connector 30 Battery Connector

27 DDR Connector

Chapter 1 5

Outlook View

A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.

Front View

# Item Description

1 Display Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provides visual

output.

2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

3 Launch keys 4 buttons that can be programmed to start frequently

used applications.

4 InviLink button

(manufacturing option)

5 Bluetooth button

(manufacturing option)

6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer

7 Click buttons & 4-way

scroll key

8 Speakers Speakers that deliver stereo audio output.

9 Palm rest Provides a comfortable platform for your hands when

10 Keyboard Full-size keyboard for inputting typed data.

11 Status indicators 7 light emitting diodes (LED) that show the status of the

12 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

Enables or disables wireless LAN feature.

Enables or disables Bluetooth functionality.

mouse.

Right and left buttons that provide the same functions
as the buttons on a computer mouse. The scroll key
scrolls the contents of a window up and down, as well
as right and left.

typing on the keyboard.

computer and its components.

NOTE: The wireless communication and Bluetooth buttons work for models with 802.11b, 802.11a+g wireless

LAN and Bluetooth only.

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Left Panel

# Item Description

1 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even

2 Floppy activity

3 Floppy disk drive /

4 Floppy disk eject

5 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices.

6 Microphone-in jack Connects an external microphone for audio

7 Headphone jack Connects headphones for audio output.

8 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,

indicator

4-in-1 card reader

button

after prolonged use.

LED (light emitting diode) that turns on and
off when the floppy is activated.

Supports a standard 3.5” diskette or 4-in-1
card reader (manufacturing option).

Press the eject button to remove a diskette
from the floppy disk drive.

input.

infrared printer, IR-aware computer).

Chapter 1 7

Right Panel

# Item Description

1 Optical drive Depending on your model, the optical drive is

2 Optical disc access

3 Optical drive eject

4 Optical drive

5 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card

6 PC card slot The slot supports a standard Type II or Type III

indicator

button

emergency eject hole

one of the following:

CD-ROM drive for reading CDs.

DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs.

DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and
DVDs, and writing to CD-Rs and CD-RWs.

DVD-RW drive for reading CDs, DVDs, DVD-R
and DVD-RW, and writing to CD-Rs, CD-RWs,
DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs.

DVD dual for reading CDs, DVDs, DVD+/-R
and DVD+/-RW, and writing to CD-Rs, CD­RWs, DVD+/-Rs and DVD+/-RWs.

LED (light emitting diode) that indicates when
an optical disc is being read or wirtten.

Press the eject button to remove a disc from
the optical drive.

Used to eject an optical disc when the
computer is turned off.

from the PC card slot.

PC card (PCMCIA or CardBus).

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Rear Panel

# Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter.

2 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a

3 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10/

4 S-video Connects to a television or display device

5 USB ports Four USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB

6 External display port Connects an external (VGA) display

7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device, such as a

8 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even

9 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security connector.

phone line.

100-based network.

with S-video input.

devices.

monitor.

printer.

after prolonged use.

Chapter 1 9

Bottom Panel

# Item Description

1 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even

2 Reset Switch Forces the computer to shut down in the

3 Battery pack release

4 Battery pack The computer’s removable battery.

5 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the

6 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the

latch

after prolonged use.

event of system lockup.

NOTE: Any unsaved data will be lost.

Slide and hold the latch, and then pull the
battery to remove it from the unit.

computer’s hard drive.

memory slots for upgrading the computer’s
memory.

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Indicators

Your computer provides an array of six indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to two indicators
positioned at the from of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer and its
components.

The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information:

Icon Function Description

Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

HDD Lights when Hard Disk Drive is activated.

NOTE: The kekpad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numberic keypad.

The four indicators located at the front of the unit provide the following status information:

Icon Function Description

Power mode Steady green - power on

Flashing orange - standby mode

Orange - hibernation mode

Battery mode Green - fully charged

Flashing orange - being charged

Orange - low on power

Wireless LAN mode Lights to inducate status of wireless LAN (optional)

Bluetooth mode Lights to inducate that Bluetooth (optional) is enabled.

communication.

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Key bo ar d

The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows
keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys).

Special keys

Lock keys

The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.

Lock Key Description

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

Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the
keyboard.

Num lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keyboard can be used.

Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line at a time

Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn + F11 keys simultaneously.

when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed.

Note: Scroll Lock doesn’t work in all applications. Toggle on and off by

pressing the Fn + F12 keys simultaneously.

Embedded Keypad

The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small blue numbers and on
the applicable keys.

To use the the embedded numeric keys, toggle the Num Lock on by pressing the Fn + F11 keys
simultaneously.

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With the embedded keypad turned on, the following actions are possible:

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock On

Number keys on embedded
keypad

Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold down the Fn key while typing

Type numbers using embedded
keypad in the normal way.

Hold down the
the cursor keys on the embedded

keypad.

letters using the embedded keypad

keys. Simultaneously press the
key for for capital letters.

j key while using

j

Windows Keys

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

Hold Fn key while using cursor-control
keys.

Type letters in the normal way.

Key Description

Windows logo

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:

+ Tab (Activates the next Taskbar button)

+ E (Opens the My Computer window)

+ F1 (opens Help and Support)

+ F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box)

+ M (minimizes all windows)

j + + M (undoes the minimize all windows action)

+ R (opens the Run dialog box)

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Key Description

Application

key

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

Hotkeys

Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling
various functions.

To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in combination. Finally, release both
keys.

Hot Key Function Function

Fn +

l
m

Fn +

Fn +

n

Fn +

o

Fn +

p

Fn +

q

Fn +

r
s

Fn +

Fn +

w

Fn +

y
x

Fn +

Fn +

z

NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey

combination.

Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.

Setup Access the computer’s configuration utility.

Power
management
scheme toggle

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor

Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press ant key to

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume up Increases the speaker volume.

Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

Switches the power management scheme used by the computer
(function available if supported by operating system).

(if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.

return.

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Euro key

Your computer supports the new Euro currency character. First, hold down the Alt Gr key, and then press the
Euro key.

Keyboard Ergonomics

The wide palm rest area provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard. The
ergonomic design enables you to adopt a relaxed, yet very efficient, typing style.

Chapter 1 15

To u c h p a d

The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This cursor
responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same
functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in documents and
web pages.

The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.

Touch pa d B a s ics

Use the touchpad as follows:

T Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor. Tap the

touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.

T Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons to perform selection and execution functions, just as you

would use the buttons on a computer mouse.

T Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. Press the top of the key to

scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down; left to scroll left, and right to scroll right.

Function Left Button Righ Button 4-Way Scroll Key Ta p

Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice quickly

Select Click once Tap once

Drag Click and hold. Then

slide your finger
across the touchpad
to drag the cursor
over the selection.

Access
context menu

Scroll Click and hold the up/

Click once

down/ left/ right button

Tap twice quickly. On the
second tap, slide your
finger across the
touchpad to drag the
cursor over the selection.

NOTE: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to

your finger movements: the lighter your touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase
the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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Launch Keys

Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons, in addition to the power button. These buttons are called
launch keys. They are designated as key 1, key 2, key 3, key 4, key 5 and key 6 from right to left. By default,
key 1 is used to launch the email application and key 2 is used to launch the Internet browser. Keys 3 and 4
start the Launch Manager application. Key 5 and 6 are used to enable the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
features. The first four launch keys can be set by the user.

To see the launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manger.

Launch key Icon Description

Email Launches your email application.

Web browser Launches your Internet browser

P1 User-programmable

P2 User-programmable

InviLink Enables your 802.11b / 802.11a+g Wireless LAN (optional)

Bluetooth Enables your Bluetooth (optional)

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type AMD Athlon XP-M DTR(2000+ ~ 3000+) FSB 266MHz

CPU package OPGA

CPU core voltage 1.3V ~ 1.65V

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix

BIOS Version 3A10

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size 512KB

BIOS package PLCC

Bupported protocols ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, AC97 2.1, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE

1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, USB, DDC-2B, ODD bootable,
Windows keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag

BIOS password control Set by setup manual

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 512KB

1st level cache control Always enabled

2st level cache control Always enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller VIA KN400 series

Onboard memory size 0MB

DIMM socket number 2 sockets (4 banks)

Supports memory size per socket 1024MB (1GB)

Supports maximum memory size 2048MB (2GB)

Supports DIMM type DDR SDRM (Double Data Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access

Supports DIMM Speed 266/333MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin SODIMM

Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they

Memory)

match the above specifications.

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Tota l M e m o ry

256 / 512 / 1024MB 0 MB 256 / 512 / 1024MB

256 / 512 / 1024MB 256MB 512 / 768 / 1280MB

256 / 512 / 1024MB 512MB 768 / 1024 / 1536MB

256 / 512 / 1024MB 1024MB 1280 / 1536 / 2048MB

Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to
form other combinations.

.

LAN Interface

Item Specification

Chipset VIA LAN controller

Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Rear side

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Agere Scorpio +CSP1037B

Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

Supports modem protocol V.90 / V.92 MDC

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Rear side

Floppy Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Panasonic JU-226A 243FC

Floppy Disk Specifications

Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.44MB)

Sectors/track 9 18

Tracks 80 80

Rotational speed (RPM) 300 300

Read/write heads 2

Encoding method MFM / FM

Power Requirement

Input Voltage (V) +5V +/- 10%

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor &
Model Name

Capacity
(MB)

TOSHIBA
20G(MK20
23GAS),
TITAN

20000 20000 30000 30000 40000 40000 60000

IBM
20G(IC25N
020ATMR0

4),
CASCADE

IBM
30G(IC25N
030ATMR0

4),
CASCADE

TOSHIBA
30GB(MK3
021GAS)
NEPTUNE

HGST
40GB
(IC25N040
ATMR04)
CASCADE

TOSHIBA
40GB(MK4
021GAS)
NEPTUNE

TOSHIBA
60GB(MK6
021GAS)
NEPTUNE

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Bytes per
sector

Data heads 2 1 2 2244

Drive Format

Disks1111122

Spindle
speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB

Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5

Max. media
transfer rate
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)

Data transfer
rate
(host~buffer,
Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage
tolerance

512 512 512 512 512 512 512

4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM

350 350 350 350 350 350 350

100 MB/
Sec.

Ultra DMA
mode-2

5V(DC) +/- 5%5V(DC) +/- 5%5V(DC) +/- 5%5V(DC) +/- 5%5V(DC) +/- 5%5V(DC) +/- 5%5V(DC) +/-

100 MB/
Sec.

Ultra DMA
mode-2

100 MB/
Sec.

Ultra DMA
mode-2

100 MB/
Sec.

Ultra DMA
mode-2

100 MB/
Sec.

Ultra DMA
mode-2

100 MB/
Sec.

Ultra DMA
mode-2

100 MB/
Sec.

Ultra DMA
mode-2

5%

DVD-ROM Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name DVD-ROM 8X QSI SDR-083

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Data Buffer Capacity 128 KBytes

Interface IDE/ATAPI

Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G)

CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA(mode 2 form 1
and form 2), CD-I (mode 2 form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge CD­WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT

Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)

Power Requirement

Input Voltage +5 V +/- 5 %

Sustained:

Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller AC’97 Codec

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter

Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1

Mixed sound source Microphone, CD, AUX

Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo

Sampling rate 44.1 kHz

Internal microphone No

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes

Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0

DMA channel 1

Supports PnP IRQ IRQ9

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chip vendor VIA

Chip name KN400 (Integrated with Northbridge)

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No

Graph interface Inside KN400 (Accelerated Graphics Port) Bus

Maximum resolution (LCD) 1024*768

Maximum resolution (CRT) 1600*1200

Video Memory

ItemResolution Specification

Fixed or upgradeable Fixed

Video memory size 64MB (Share system memory)

Parallel Port

Item Specification

Parallel port controller NS87393

Number of parallel port 1

Location Rear side

Connector type 25-pin D-type connector, in female type

Parallel port function control Always Enabled

Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2
compatible)

Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) DMA channel 1 and 3

Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS
Setup)

Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ7

Yes (set by BIOS setup)

378h

USB Port

Item Specification

USB Compliancy Level 1.1/2.0

EHCI USB 2.0

Number of USB port 4

Location Rear panel

Serial port function control Always Enabled

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller Ti PCI 1410A

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PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

Supports card type Type II/III

Number of slots One

Access location Right side

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ5)

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

System core logic VIA KN400 + VT8235

Super I/O controller NS PC87393

Audio controller RealTek ALC202

Video controller VIA KN400

Hard disk drive controller VIA VT8235

Keyboard controller NS PC87570

RTC VIA VT8235

IEEE 1394 Ti TSB43AB21

Ke yb oa rd

Item Specification

Keyboard controller NS PC87570

Keyboard vendor & model name Sunrex

Total number of keypads 86/87-key

Windows keys Yes

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Simplo

Battery Type Li-ion

Pack capacity 4400mAH

Cell voltage 1.85 V/cell

Number of battery cell 8

Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

Package voltage Li-ion 14.8V

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DC-AC LCD inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model
name

Input voltage (V) 8(min.) - 20(max.)

Input current (mA) - - 520(max.)

Output voltage
(Vrms, no load)

Output voltage
frequency (kHz)

Output Current/Lamp lout(Min.) 3.0mA ± 0.5mA Vadj=0V

Quanta 3HYA1 IV0008

- 660(typ.) -

55(min.) 56(typ.) 58(max.)

lout(Max.) 6.0mA ± 0.5mA Vadj=3.3V

NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, the support to LCD CCFT backlight user,

and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while
the system is turned on.

LCD

Item Specification

Vendor & model
name

Mechanical Specifications

LCD display area
(diagonal, inch)

Display technology TFT TFT

Resolution XGA (1024X768) XGA (1024x768)

Supports colors 262K 262K

Optical Specification

Brightness control keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey

Contrast control No No

Suspend/Standby
control

Electrical Specification

Supply voltage for
LCD display (V)

Supply voltage for
LCD backlight
(Vrms)

QDI QD141X1LH03

Samsung LTN141X8L04

AU B141XN04

14.1 15.0

Ye s Ye s

3.3 3.3

690 690

LG LP150X2-A296

Sharp LP150X1 LH82

AU B150XN01

AC A dapter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Li-Shin 90W 0202C1990 (WPFC) 3P

Lite-on 90W PA 1900-05QA (WPFC) 3P

Input Requirements

Maximum input current (A,
@90Vac, full load)

Nominal frequency (Hz) 47 - 63

Frequency variation range (Hz) 47 - 63

Nominal voltages (Vrms) 100 - 240

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1.4A @ 100Vac

1.15A @ 180Vac

AC A dapter

Item Specification

Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 150Ap-p when the adapter is

connected to 115Vac(60Hz) and 230Vac(50Hz) respectively.

Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 83% minimum, when measured at maximum

load under 115V(60Hz).

Output Ratings

DC output voltage +18.0V ~ 20.0V including the effects of line voltage variation, load current,

ripple and noise

Noise + Ripple 400mVp-p (20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load

Output current 0 ~ 4.74A

Input rated voltage 100 / 240V

Input current 1.5A @ 90Vac, 1.15A @ 180Vac

Dynamic Output Characteristics

Turn-on delay time 5 sec. (Max)

Hold up time 10ms min. (115 Vac, input full load)

Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 29 V

Short circuit protection Output can be shorted without damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 15kV (at air discharge)

8kV (at contact discharge)

Dielectric Withstand Voltage

Primary to secondary 3000Vac (4242Vdc) 10mA for 1 second

Leakage current 100uA max (240Vac, 60Hz)

Regulatory Requirements Internal filter meets;

1. FCC class B requirements.

2. VDE 243/1991 class B requirements.

3. CISPR 22 Class B requirements.

3. VCCI class II requirements.

Power Management

Power Saving Mode Phenomenon

Standby Mode

Waiting time specified by the System Standby value
or the operating system elapses without any system
activity.

Or

When the computer is about to enter Hibernation
mode (e.g. during a battery-low condition), but the
Hibernation file is invalid or not present.

Hibernation Mode

When customized functions for power management
are set to Hibernation and the corresponding action is
taken.

Display Standby Mode

Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2
pointing device are idle for a specified period.

Hard Disk Standby Mode

Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time

The Sleep indicator lights up

All power shuts off

The display shuts off

Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off)

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Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Non-operating Non (storage package)

Humidity

Operating 0% to 90% RH, non-condensing

Non-operating 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (unpacked)

Non-operating Non (storage package)

Vibration

Operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 500Hz: 1.0Grms (random)

Non-operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 500Hz: 2.16Grms (random)

Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 500Hz: 2.16Grms (random)

0 ~ +35

-20 ~ +60

°C

°C (unpacked)

Mechanical Specification

Item Specification

Dimensions 334mm (W) * 286.5mm (D) * 42mm (Front) / 49mm (Rear)

Weight 3.6 kg (7.92 lbs) for 14.1” LCD with DVD module

3.72 kg (8.2 lbs) for 15.0” LCD with DVD/CD-RW combo module

I/O Ports One IEEE1394 port, One Microphone in jack, One Headphone jack, One

Infrared port, One PCMCIA (Type II or Type III) slot, Four USB port, One RJ-11
jack for modem, One RJ-45 jack for Ethernet, One S-video port, One VGA
(external monitor) port, One Parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant), One DC-in jack
for AC adapter

Drive Bays One

Material Plastic

Indicators Power Mode LED, Battery Charge, Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, FDD

activity, HDD activity, ODD activity

Switch Power

I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

0000-000F DMA controller

0020-0021 Programmable interrupt controller

0040-0043 System timer

0060, 0064 Keyboard controller NS PC87570 chip select

0061 System speaker

0062, 0066 ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller

0070-0075 System CMOS/real time clock

0081-008F, 0092-0092 DMA controller

00A0-00A1 Programmable interrupt controller

00C0-00DF DMA controller

00F0-00FF Numeric data processor

0170-0177, 0376 2nd EIDE device (optical drive) select

01F0-01F7, 03F6 1st EIDE device (hard drive) select

0274-0277, 0279, 0A79 ISAPNP Read Data Port

02F8-02FF IrDA FIR

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I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

0378-037F, 0778-077F ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

03B0-03BB, 03C0-03DF Video Controller

03F0-03F5, 03F7 Standard Floppy Disk Controller

1000-10FF Ethernet Controller

1400-14FF Audio Controller

1800-18FF Modem

IRQ Assignment Map

Interrupt Channel Function(Hardware)

IRQ00 System timer

IRQ01 Keyboard

IRQ03 IrDA FIR

IRQ04 USB, VGA, LAN

IRQ05 IEEE 1394, CardBus, USB

IRQ06 Floppy

IRQ07 Parallel Port

IRQ08 CMOS/RTC

IRQ09 AC’97 Modem, Audio, USB

IRQ10 SCI

IRQ11 Enhance PCI to USB Host Controller

IRQ12 Alps pointing device

IRQ13 Numeric data processor

IRQ14 1st EIDE device (hard disk)

IRQ15 2nd EIDE device (optical drive)

DMA Channel Assignment

DMA Channel Function(Hardware)

DRQ0 Reserved

DRQ1 ECP Print Port

DRQ2 Floppy

DRQ3 IrDA FIR

DRQ4 DMA controller

DRQ5 Reserved

DRQ6 Reserved

DRQ7 Reserved

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press
on the bottom of screen).

Press

m to enter setup. Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change

boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted

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Navigating the BIOS Utility

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

Follow these instructions:

T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
T To change the value of a parameter, press p or q.
T While the item has sub-items, press e to expand this item.
T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
T In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any

changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.

This menu provides you the information of the system.

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Information

Parameter Description

CPU Type Displays the CPU type information.

CPU Speed Displays the CPU speed.

Diskette A Displays the floppy drive type informaiton.

HDD1 Model Name IDE device model name information will be retrieved automatically during system boot.

HDD1 Serial Number IDE device serial number information will be retrieved automatically during system boot.

ATAPI Device ATAPI device model name information will be retrieved automatically during system boot.

System BIOS Ver Displays the system BIOS version.

VGA BIOS Ver Displays the VGA BIOS version.

KBC Ver Displays the keyboard controller firmware version.

Serial Num Displays the system serial number.

Asset Tag Number N/A

Product Name Displays the product name.

Manufacture Name Displays the Acer company.

UUID Number Displays the UUID (Universal Unique IDentifier) string = 32 bytes.

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Main

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

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

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

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. Format: HH:MM:SS

(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.

The user can not change the memory setting.
This is display-only field.

Memory size is fixed to 640 KB

Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the

Video Memory The total amounts of memory for VGA. The user

Quiet Boot Determines if Logo will be displayed or not;

Power on display Selects display device.

LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim

F12 Boot Menu Selects the F12 boot menu function.

Legacy USB Support Selects legacy USB support.

extended memory in the system. The user can
not change the memory setting. This is display­only field.

Extended Memory size=Total memory size -1MB

can not change the memory setting. This is
display-only field.

shows diagnostic screen is disabled or enabled.

Enabled: Logo is displayed, and diagnostic
screen is disabled.

Disabled: Logo is not displayed, and diagnostic
screen is enabled.

Auto: During power process, the system will
detect if any display device is connected on
external video port. If any external display device
is connected, the power on display will be in CRT
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in
LCD only mode.

Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated
LCD screen and the system’s external video port
(for an external CRT or projector).

the LCD brightness in order to save power when
AC is not present.

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Auto or Both

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Option: Enabled or Disabled

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is

because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Advanced

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

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

Parameter Description Options

Infrared Port Selects serial port address and IRQ.

Parallel Port Selects parallel port address and IRQ.

Mode Allows user to specify the operating mode of parallel

port.

Note: Shows up if Parallel Port is set to Auto or

Enabled.

Base I/O address Allows the user to choose the resource if the

‘Parallel Port’ is set to ‘Enable’.

Note: Shows up if Parallel Port is set to Enabled.

Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.

DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in

ECP mode.

Note: Shows up if Mode is set to ECP.

Disabled/Enabled/Auto

Enabled/Disabled/Auto

ECP, EPP, Bi-directional, or Output

only

378h/278h

IRQ7/IRQ5

DMA3/DMA1

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Security

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

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

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password.

User Password is Shows the setting of the uer password.

Primary Harddisk Security Shows the setting of the Primary Harddisk

Security.

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.

When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access.

Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When

set, this password protects the BIOS Setup
Utility from unauthorized access.

Set HDD Password This feature is available to user when

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

Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not

while the events defined in this group
happened. The following sub-options are all
requires the Supervisor password for changes
and should be grayed out if the user password
was used to enter setup.

Clear or Set

Clear or Set

Clear or Set

Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget

your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

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

1. Use the
The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

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

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

3. Press

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

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

5. When you are done, press

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

e.

u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

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

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

3. Press

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

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

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

e.

Changing a Password

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

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

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

field.

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

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

6. When you are done, press

u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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

The password setting is complete after the user presses

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u.

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

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

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Boot

This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM in module
bay.

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Exit

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

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

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.

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BIOS Flash Utility

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

T New versions of system programs

T New features or options

T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery

Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.

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

NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not

contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not
completely loaded.

Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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

System Diagnostic Diskette

This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer Aspire 1350 series notebook machine. However, system diagnostic
utility is not ready as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD website as soon as it is
ready.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

T small Philips screwdriver

T flat head screwdriver

T Philiips screwdriver

T nut screwdriver

T tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

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General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

3. Remove the battery pack.

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to
remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.

Start

Battery

Touchpad

Board Fixed

Plate

Routing Plate

Upper Case

Assembly

A*2

F*2

HDD Module

K*4

HDDHDD Bezel HDD Bracket

Launch Board

F*4
F*2
F*1

LCD Module

Touchpad

Board

Hinge caps

A*1

Middle Cover

G*4F*2 A*3

Keyboard

CPU

FDD

FDD Bracket

Thermal

Module

G*1
F*2

F*13

C*1
H*3

*4

F*2

FDD Module

A*3

TV-out/VGA

Board

Lower Case

Assembly

ODD Module

F*2

I*2

ODD Tray

A*2

Modem Card

Wireless LAN

F*2

B*2

*2

Dimm Door

Card

F*4

FDD-HDD

Tray

Memory

ODD

ODD Bracket

B*2

Speaker

L*4

Main Board

D*4 A*4

PCMCIA Slot

Northbridge

Heatsink

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LCD Module

4 LCD

Rubbers

J*4

LCD Bezel

Inverter Board

J*6

J*1

LCD Panel

LCD

Bluetooth

Antenna

J*4

LCD Hook

Bracket

J*2

Wireless
Antenna

Screw List

Item Description

A SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK

B SCREW M2*3L-NI-NYLOK

C SCREW M2.0*2.0-BZN

D SCREW M2*4L NI-NYLOK

E SCREW M2*7L-NI-NYLOK

F SCREW M2.5*7L-BNI-NYLOK

G SCREW M2.5*3L-BNI-NYLOK

H SCREW M2.5*3L-NI-NYLOK

I SCREW M2.5*5L-NI-NYLOK

J SCREW M2.5*6L-NI-NYLOK

K SCREW M3*2.8L-NI-NYLOK

L SCREW NUT-I/O

LCD Coaxial

Cable

B*4

LCD Brackets

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Slide the battery latch.

2. Then remove the battery pack.

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Removing the Memory/MDC (Modem/Bluetooth)/HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws holding the DIMM door.

2. Remove the DIMM door.

3. Pop out the memory then take out the memory.

4. Remove the two screws that secure the MDC(modem or modem/Bluetooth combo) board.

5. Remove the MDC board then disconnect the MDC cable and Bluetooth atenna.

6. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bezel(cover).

7. Then pull out the HDD module from the notebook computer.

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Removing the Keyboard/ODD Module/FDD Module

1. Remove the right hinge cap.

2. Then remove the left hinge cap.

3. Remove one screw holding the middle cover.

4. Use a flat screwdriver to remove the middle cover carefully.

5. Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard. Then turn over the keyboard.

6. Disconnect the keyboard connector then remove the keyboard.

7. Remove the two screws that secure the ODD module.

8. Then take out the ODD module.

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9. Remove the two screws that secure the FDD module.

10. Disconnect the FDD cable.

11. Then take out the ODD module.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

1. Remove the four screws that secure the launch board.

2. Then take the launch board off the main unit.

3. Disconnect the lid switch cable.

.

4. Disconnect the wireless LAN antenna.

5. Pop out the wireless LAN card.

6. Disconnect the inverter cable from the main unit.

7. Remove the two screws that secure the LCD coaxial cable.

8. Then disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.

9. Remove the two screws holding the rounting(routing) plate.

10. Then remove the rounting(routing) plate.

.

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11. Pull out the Blustooth antenna carefully.

12. Take out the Bluetooth antenna as picture shows.

13. Remove one screw that secures the ground cable.

.

14. Remove the two screws that secure the LCD module on one side.

15. Then remove another two screws one another side.

16. Detach the entire LCD module.

17. Remove one screw as picture shows in order to detach upper case assembly.

18. Then remove the thirteen screws on the bottom panel.

19. Remove one screw on the rear on one side.

20. Then remove another screw on another side.

21. Detach the upper case assembly carefully.

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22. Disconnect the touchpad board cable(black) from the main board.

23. Disconnect the touchpad board cable(black) from the touchpad board(scroll board).

24. Disconnect the touchpad cable(white) from the the touchpad board(scroll board).

25. Remove the two screws that secure the touchpad board(scroll board).

26. Then take out the touchpad board(scroll board).

27. Remove the four screws that secure the thermal module according to order.

28. Then remove the thermal module as picture shows.

29. Disconnect the two fan cables then take out the thermal module.

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30. Remove the four screws holding the ODD tray.

31. Then remove the ODD tray.

32. Remove the four screws holding the FDD-HDD tray.

33. Then remove the FDD-HDD tray.

34. Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board.

35. Remove the two screws that secure the right and left speakers.

36. Then take out the speakers.

37. Remove the four hexagon screws on the rear as picture shows.

38. Then take out the main board.

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39. Remove the four screws holding the Northbridge heat sink on the main board back.

40. Then take off the Northbridge heat sink.

41. Remove the four screws that secure the PCMCIA slot.

42. Then detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board.

43. Remove the three screws that secure the VGA/TV-out board.

44. Then remove the VGA/TV-out board.

45. Unlock the CPU with a flat screwdriver.

46. Then remove the CPU from the CPU socket.

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Disassembling the LCD Module

1. Remove the two LCD cover rubbers and two LCD cushion rubbers.

2. Then remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel.

3. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.

.

4. Tear off the tape that fastens the LCD inverter cable and the high voltage cable.

5. Disconnect the inverter cable.

6. Then disconnect the high voltage cable.

7. Remove one screw that secures the Bluetooth antenna.

8. Then remove the Bluetooth antenna.

9. Remove the three screws on one side.

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10. Remove another three screws on another side.

11. Remove the entire LCD from the LCD panel.

12. Remove the four screws that secure the LCD hook bracket.

13. Remove the LCD hook bracket.

14. Remove one screw that secures the left aux wireless LAN antenna.

15. Remove one screw that secures the right main wireless LAN antenna.

16. Remove the wireless LAN antennas.

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17. Remove the two screws holding the right LCD bracket.

18. Remove the right LCD bracket.

19. Remove another two screws holding the left LCD bracket.

20. Remove the left LCD bracket.

21. Tear off the tape that fastens the LCD coaxial cable as picture shows.

22. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.

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Disassembling the External Modules

Disassembling the HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket.

2. Remove another two screws that fasten the HDD bracket.

3. Remove the HDD bezel(cover).

4. Then remove the HDD bracket as picture shows.

Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1. Remove the two screws holding the right FDD bracket.

2. Remove one screw hloding the left FDD bracket.

3. Remove one screw hloding the rear FDD bracket as picture shows.

4. Remove the FDD bracket. Then disconnect the FDD cable.

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Disassembling the Optical Drive Module

1. Remove the two screws that secure the ODD bracket.

2. Then remove the ODD bracket.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified

options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

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

2. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic

test or by repeating the same operation.

3. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources.

4. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You

can check the following:

power cords are properly connected and secured;

there are no obvious shorts or opens;

there are no obviously burned or heated components;

all components appear normal.

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

Symptoms (Verified) Go To

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

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

POST detects an error and displayed messages
on screen.

The diagnostic test detected an error and
displayed a FRU code.

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

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent
problems).

“Power System Check” on page 63

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 63

“Undetermined Problems” on page 71

“Error Message List” on page 65

“System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 63

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 63

“Intermittent Problems” on page 70

“Undetermined Problems” on page 71

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

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

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

damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39 for details.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (see “System Diagnostic Diskette” on
page 39).

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 (refer to “System Diagnostic
Diskette” on page 39.

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

3. Follow the instructions in the message window.

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

1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3. Replace the main board.

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Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

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

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

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page
30 for details.

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:

T Numeric keypad

T External keyboard

If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory Check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.

2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3. Press F2 in the test items.

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.

NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by

the battery pack.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 62

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Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel

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

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

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

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

From Hardware:

1. Power off the computer.

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

following figure

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

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

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

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

Touch pa d C h eck

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. After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver.

2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working.

3. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K.

4. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB

connects properly.

5. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then
replace switch board. If no, then go to next step.

6. Replace touch pad PCB.

7. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.

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

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is
listed first.

NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU

replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.

This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 71.

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

NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware

device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the
way it has been configured.

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

Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Struck Key See “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 61

System CMOS checksum bad - Default
configuration used

Real time clock error RTC battery

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration
used

Invalid System Configuration Data “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified.

RTC battery

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

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

Main board

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC batter

Main baord.

Main board.

Dikette drive

Hard disk drive

Main board.

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Error Message List

No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power

System Check” on page 61

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

Main board.

Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power

System Check” on page 61

Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main board

Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.
But you can see POST on an external CRT.

Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor
shown on LCD during POST.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main board

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Main board

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

LCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running

“Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

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

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main board

LCD is too dark

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

Unreadable LCD screen

Missing pels in characters

Abnormal screen

Wrong color displayed

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.

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

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

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

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main board

Reconnect the LCD cable

LCD cable

LCD

Main board

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system
runs correctly

HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive

Main board

Device driver

Main board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 61.

Battery pack

AC adapter

See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).

Main board

The system cannot power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 61.

Battery pack

Power adapter

CPU

Main board

The system cannot power-off. In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch

for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main
board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD.

Main board

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Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 62.

Battery pack

Main board

System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module

Main board

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

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

Main board

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly

PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked

Main board

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Memory count (size) appears different from
actual size.

System can power on, but you hear two long
beeps: “B--, B--” and the LCD is blank.

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

RAM module

Main board

Check BIOS revision

Reinsert DIMM

DIMM

Main board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

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

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker

Microphone cannot work Audio driver

OS volume control

Audio driver

Speaker

Main board

Main board

Volume control in Windows XP

Main board

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system will not enter hibernation mode Power option in Windows XP

Hard disk drive

Main board

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after
closing the lid of the portable computer.

Driver of Power Option Properties

Lid close switch in upper case

Main board

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Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system doesn't resume from hibernation/
standby mode.

The system doesn't resume from standby mode
after opening the lid of the portable computer.

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

System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.

Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from
Standby/Hibernation mode.

Check if the battery is low.

Hard disk drive

Main board

LCD cover switch

Main board

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

Battery pack

Main board

Main board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System configuration does not match the
installed devices.

External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching

USB does not work correctly See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39

Print problems. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then

Parallel port device problems Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then

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

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals.

Main board

Keyboard

Main board

Main board

reboot the system.

Run printer self-test.

Printer driver

Printer cable

Printer

Main board

reboot the system.

Device driver

Device cable

Device

Main board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Reconnect the keyboard cable.

Keyboard

Main board

Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.

Touchpad board

Main board

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Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Internal modem does not work correctly. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 39.

Phone cable

Driver

Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.

Main board

Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable

Driver

Main board

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

Problems” on page 57.

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Intermittent Problems

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

When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

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

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

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

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Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.

Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).

NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power

System Check” on page 61):

1. Power-off the computer.

2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.

3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:

T Non-Acer devices

T Printer, mouse, and other external devices

T Battery pack

T Hard disk drive

T DIMM

T PC Cards

4. Power-on the computer.

5. Determine if the problem has changed.

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

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

T System board

T LCD assembly

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Jumper and Connector Locations

Top V i ew

Chapter 5

1 DC-In 13 Heat Sink 4-pin Controller

2 RJ11 / RJ45 14 Heat Sink 3-pin Controller

3 S-Video 15 FDD Connector

4 USB Connectors (*2) 16 4-In-1 Connector

5 USB Connectors (*2) 17 Touchpad Board Connector

6 CPU Socket 18 HDD Connector

7 Mini-PCI Socket 19 Speaker Connector

8 Launch Board Connector 20 IEEE 1394 Connector

9 LCD Inverter Connector 21 Microphone-in Connector

10 ODD Connector 22 Headphone Connector

11 VGA Board 60-pin Connector 23 Infrared Connector

12 VGA Board 120-pin Connector

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Bottom View

24 Parallel Connector 28 DDR Controller

25 External Display Connector 29 MDC Board Connector

26 PCMCIA Connector 30 Battery Connector

27 DDR Connector

24 Parallel Connector 28 DDR Controller

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Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1350. Refer
to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please
also note that there are some common parts for Aspire 1350, yet the LCD modules are different in two model.

Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available
on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on
the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a
DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use
the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer
machines.

NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or

regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to
return it.

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Exploded Diagram

THE Base

LCD 14.1” / 15.0”

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Main Board

Module

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To p

NOTE: Some part numbers appear on the exploded diagram are vendor’s part number. Please refer to the

FRU list for Acer part number.

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Picture Partname And Description Part Number

CPU/Processor

Memory

LCD

AMD Athlon XP-M, Thoroughbred 2000+ 72W/ 256K L2/ FSB 200/266M

AMD Athlon XP-M, Thoroughbred 2200+ 72W/ 256K L2/ FSB 200/266M

AMD Athlon XP-M, Barton 2400+ 72W/ 512K L2/ FSB 266M

AMD Athlon XP-M, Barton 2500+ 72W/ 512K L2/ FSB 266M

AMD Athlon XP-M, Barton 2600+ 72W/ 512K L2/ FSB 266M

AMD Athlon XP-M, Barton 2800+ 72W/ 512K L2/ FSB 266M

INFINEON 128MB DDR333 HYS64D16000GDL-6-B

NANYA 128MB DDR333 NT128D64SH4BBGM-6K

INFINEON 256MB DDR333 HYS64D32020GDL-6-B

NANYA 256MB DDR333 NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K

ELPIDA 256MB DDR333 EBD26UC6AKSA-6B

INFINEON 512MB DDR333 HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B

NANYA 512MB DDR333 NT512D64S8HBAFM-6K

ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" QDI QDI141LH12

ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" QDI QDI141LH12 FOR WIRELESS

ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" AU B141XG05

ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" AU B141XG05 FOR WIRELESS

ASSY LCD MODULE 15.0" QDI QDI150XL06-01

ASSY LCD MODULE 15.0" QDI QDI150XL06-01 FOR WIRELESS

ASSY LCD MODULE 15.0" AU B150XG01 V2

ASSY LCD MODULE 15.0" AU B150XG01 V2 FOR WIRELESS

ASSY LCD MODULE 15.0" CPT CLAA150XH01-S

ASSY LCD MODULE 15.0" CPT CLAA150XH01-S FOR WIRELESS

LCD 14.1" XGA QDI QD141X1LH03

LCD 14.1" XGA AU B141XG05

LCD 15.0" XGA QDI QDI150XL06-01

LCD 15.0" XGA AU B150XG01 V2

LCD 15.0" XGA CPT CLAA150XH01-S

KC.A2002.72T

KC.A2202.72T

KC.A2402.72B

KC.A2502.72B

KC.A2602.72B

KC.A2802.72B

KN.12802.006

KN.12803.008

KN.25602.009

KN.25603.009

KN.25609.002

KN.51202.007

KN.51203.005

6M.A10V7.011

6M.A10V7.021

6M.A10V7.012

6M.A10V7.022

6M.A10V7.013

6M.A10V7.023

6M.A10V7.014

6M.A10V7.024

6M.A10V7.015

6M.A10V7.025

LK.14109.003

LK.14105.006

LK.15009.002

LK.15005.001

LK.1500A.002

LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.A10V7.001

LCD BRACKET R 14.1”

LCD BRACKET R 15”

LCD BRACKET L 14.1”

LCD BRACKET L 15”

33.A10V7.008

33.A10V7.010

33.A10V7.009

33.A10V7.011

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Picture Partname And Description Part Number

LCD PANEL WITH LOGO W/O ANTENNA

LCD PANEL WITH LOGO W/ ANTENNA

60.A10V7.005

60.A10V7.006

FDD/Floppy Disk Drive

LCD BEZEL - 14.1”

LCD BEZEL - 15”

LCD COAXIAL CABLE 50.A10V7.006

FDD MODULE, PANASONIC JU-226A273FC 6M.A10V7.010

FDD DRIVE PANASONIC JU-226A273FC KF.22602.002

FDD FPC CABLE FOR PANASONIC 50.A10V7.005

60.A10V7.003

60.A10V7.004

FDD BEZEL FOR PANASONIC 42.A10V7.014

FDD BRACKET FOR PANASONIC 33.A10V7.006

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Picture Partname And Description Part Number

HDD/ Hard Disk Drive

HDD 2.5" 20G HGST MORAGA IC25N020ATMR04-0 4200 RPM

HDD 2.5" 30G HGST MORAGA IC25N030ATMR04-0 4200 RPM

HDD 2.5" 40G HGST MORAGA IC25N040ATMR04-0 4200 RPM

HDD 2.5" 60G HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 4200 PRM

HDD 2.5" 60G HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR05-0 5400 PRM

HDD 2.5" 20G TOSHIBA MK2023GAS 4200 RPM

HDD 2.5" 30G TOSHIBA MK3021GAS(CZE) 4200 RPM

HDD 2.5" 40G TOSHIBA MK4021GAS(CZE) 4200 RPM

HDD 2.5" 60G TOSHIBA MK6021GAS(CZE) 4200 RPM

HDD 2.5" 60G TOSHIBA MK6022GAX 5400 RPM

HDD 2.5" 30G FUJITSU 4200 RPM V-40 F/W:009A

HDD BEZEL 42.A10V7.015

HDD BRACKET 33.A10V7.007

KH.02007002

KH.03007002

KH.04007002

KH.06007002

KH.06007.003

KH.02004.001

KH.33004.001

KH.34004.001

KH.36004.001

KH.06004.001

KH.03006.002

Optical Drive/Combo Drive

CD-ROM MODULE 24X QSI SCR-242EA5E

DVD-ROM MODULE 8X QSI SDR-083E05E

DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW-242E05E

DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X LITE-ON LSC-24082K

DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X TEAC DW-224E-92

DVD-RW MODULE TEAC DV-W22E-195

DVD-RW MODULE PIONEER DVR-K11

CD-ROM DRIVE 24X QSI SCR-242EA5E

DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X QSI SDR-083E05E

DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW-242E05E

DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X LITE-ON LSC-24082K

DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X TEAC DW-224E-92

DVD-RW DRIVE TEAC DV-W22E-195

DVD-RW DRIVE PIONEER DVR-K11

CD-ROM BEZEL FOR QSI

DVD-ROM BEZEL FOR QSI

DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR QSI

DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR LITE-ON

DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR TEAC

DVD-RW BEZEL FOR TEAC

DVD-RW BEZEL FOR PIONEER

OPTICAL DEVICE BRACKET 33.A10V7.005

6M.A10V7.001

6M.A10V7.003

6M.A10V7.005

6M.A10V7.006

6M.A10V7.007

6M.A10V7.008

6M.A10V7.009

KD.24X02.002

KV.08X02.003

KO.24X07.003

KO.24X09.001

KO.24X06.001

KW.02X0D.002

KW.02X05.001

42.A10V7.005

42.A10V7.007

42.A10V7.009

42.A10V7.010

42.A10V7.011

42.A10V7.012

42.A10V7.013

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Cables

Antenna

Boards

Picture Partname And Description Part Number

POWER CORD US (3 PIN)

POWER CORD EU (3 PIN)

POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN)

POWER CORD UK (3 PIN)

POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN)

POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN)

POWER CORD AU (3 PIN)

TOUCHPAD BOARD CABLE 50.A10V7.001

MODEM CABLE 50.A10V7.002

FFC- TOUCHPAD CABLE 50.A10V7.003

BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A10V7.004

MAINBOARD W/KN400 CHIPSET, PCMCIA SLOT, W/O CPU, MEMORY MB.A1006.001

27.A03V7.001

27.A03V7.002

27.A03V7.003

27.A03V7.004

27.A03V7.005

27.A03V7.006

27.A03V7.008

MODEM CARD , AMBIT T60M283.15

MODEM/ BLUETOOTH COMBO CARD, AMBIT MRS-T60M665.00

WIRELESS LAN CARD (802.11b),WNC KM8-1

WIRELESS LAN CARD (802.11a+g) ,WNC CM6

LAUNCH BOARD 55.A10V7.001

TOUCHPAD BOARD 55.A10V7.002

54.A10V7.001

54.T23V7.002

54.A10V7.002

54.A10V7.003

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Picture Partname And Description Part Number

PCMCIA slot/PC card slot

Adapter

TV-OUT BOARD

VGA BOARD 64M

VGA BOARD 128M

TOUCHPAD 56.A10V7.001

PCMCIA SLOT 22.A10V1.001

ADAPTER LITE- ON PA-1900-05QA 3PIN W/LED 90W

ADAPTER LSE 0202C1990 3PIN W/LED 90W

55.A10V7.003

55.A10V7.004

55.A10V7.005

AP.A1003.001

AP.A1007.001

Battery

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly

BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 8CELL,SANYO, 4UR18650F-2-QC-24

BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 8CELL, PANASONIC,916-2540

MIDDLE COVER W/ NAME PLATE 42.A10V7.001

DIMM DOOR 42.A10V7.002

LOWER CASE W/ SPEAKER 60.A10V7.001

BT.A1003.002

BT.A1007.001

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Picture Partname And Description Part Number

UPPER CASE W/ TOUCHPAD, FPC 60.A10V7.002

HINGE COVER R 42.A10V7.003

HINGE COVER L 42.A10V7.004

ROUNTING PLATE 33.A10V7.001

OPTICAL TRAY 33.A10V7.002

FDD-HDD TRAY 33.A10V7.003

READER

Speaker

Keyboard

TOUCHPAD BOARD FIXED PLATE 33.A10V7.004

WEIGHT SAVER LC.A10V7.002

4-IN-1 CARD READER MODULE LC.A1003.001

4 IN 1 CARD READER BOARD 55.A10V7.006

4 IN 1 CARD READER CABLE 50.A10V7.007

4 IN 1 CARD READER BEZEL 42.A10V7.016

SPEAKER 23.A10V7.001

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Heatsink

Picture Partname And Description Part Number

KEYBOARD JME US INTERNATIONAL

KEYBOARD JME UK

KEYBOARD JME GERMAN

KEYBOARD JME ITALIAN

KEYBOARD JME FRENCH

KEYBOARD JME SWISS/G

KEYBOARD JME SPANISH

KEYBOARD JME PORTUGUESE

KEYBOARD JME ARABIC

KEYBOARD JME BELGIUM

KEYBOARD JME SWEDEN

KEYBOARD JME CZECH

KEYBOARD JME HUNGAIAN

KEYBOARD JME NORWAY

KEYBOARD JME DANISH

KEYBOARD JME TURKISH

KEYBOARD JME CANADIAN FRENCH

KEYBOARD JME BRAZILIAN PROTUGESE

KEYBOARD JME RUSSIAN

KEYBOARD JME TRADITIONAL CHINESE

KEYBOARD JME THAI

THERMAL MODULE 60.A10V7.007

KB.A1005.001

KB.A1005.002

KB.A1005.003

KB.A1005.004

KB.A1005.005

KB.A1005.006

KB.A1005.007

KB.A1005.008

KB.A1005.009

KB.A1005.010

KB.A1005.011

KB.A1005.012

KB.A1005.013

KB.A1005.014

KB.A1005.015

KB.A1005.016

KB.A1005.017

KB.A1005.018

KB.A1005.019

KB.A1005.020

KB.A1005.021

Rubber

N-B HEAT SINK 34.A09V7.001

LCD COVER RUBBER 47.A10V7.001

LCD CUSHION RUBBER 47.A10V7.002

BASE RUBBER FOOT 47.A10V7.003

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Screws

Picture Partname And Description Part Number

SCREW K2*5-BNI 86.T25V7.019

SCREW NUT-I/O 86.A03V7.001

SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK 86.A03V7.006

SCREW BI1.7*2.5TA-BNIH 86.A03V7.008

SCREW M2*3L-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.012

SCREW M1.7*5 86.A10V7.001

SCREW M1.6*3.0-NI 86.A10V7.002

SCREW M2.0*2.0-BZN 86.A10V7.003

SCREW M2*4L NI-NYLOK 86.A10V7.004

SCREW M2*7L-NI-NYLOK 86.A10V7.005

SCREW M2.5*7L-BNI-NYLOK 86.A10V7.006

SCREW M2.5*3L-BNI-NYLOK 86.A10V7.007

SCREW M2.5*3L-NI-NYLOK 86.A10V7.008

SCREW M2*4L BZN-NYLOK 86.A10V7.009

SCREW M2.5*5L-NI-NYLOK 86.A10V7.010

SCREW M2.5*6L-NI-NYLOK 86.A10V7.011

SCREW M3*2.8L-NI-NYLOK 86.A10V7.012

SCREW M2.5*H3.0*D4.2 86.A10V7.013

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Chapter 6 87

Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 1350 series

Appendix A

Model

Number

1351X AMD Athlon

1351FX AMD Athlon

1351FXV AMD Athlon

1351FXC AMD Athlon

1351XC AMD Athlon

1351LC AMD Athlon

1351LM AMD Athlon

1353LC AMD Athlon

1353LM AMD Athlon

1355LC AMD Athlon

1355LM AMD Athlon

1356LC AMD Athlon

1356LMi AMD Athlon

CPU LCD ODD Memory HDD Battery

XP-M 2000+

XP-M 2000+

XP-M 2000+

XP-M 2000+

XP-M 2000+

XP-M 2000+

XP-M 2000+

XP-M 2400+

XP-M 2400+

XP-M 2600+

XP-M 2600+

XP-M 2800+

XP-M 2800+

Wireless

14.1” XGA CD-ROM 128M 20G NiMH/

14.1” XGA CD-ROM 128M/

14.1” XGA CD-ROM 128M 20G Li-Ion N/A

14.1” XGA DVD/CD-RW
combo

14.1” XGA DVD/CD-RW
combo

15.0” XGA DVD/CD-RW
combo

15.0” XGA DVD-RW 256M 40G Li-Ion N/A

15.0” XGA DVD/CD-RW
combo

15.0” XGA DVD-RW 2*256M 40G Li-Ion N/A

15.0” XGA DVD/CD-RW
combo

15.0” XGA DVD-RW 2*256M 40G Li-Ion N/A

15.0” XGA DVD/CD-RW
combo

15.0” XGA DVD-RW 2*256M 40G Li-Ion 11b

256M

256M 30G Li-Ion N/A

256M 30G Li-Ion N/A

256M 30G Li-Ion N/A

256M/
2*256M

256M/
2*256M

2*256M 40G Li-Ion N/A

20G NiMH/

30G/
40G

30G/
40G

Li-Ion

Li-Ion

Li-Ion N/A

Li-Ion N/A

N/A

N/A

LAN

Appendix A 88

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Appendix A 90

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components

This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system
functions are tested under Windows XP Home environment.

Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 1350 Compatibility Test
Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

Appendix B 91

Microsoft Windows XP (Home) Environment Test

Item Specifications

Display Philips 4CM8294/17T (DDC, Energy Star)

SNI MCM1703 (DDC, Energy Star)

NEC C&C-15R1

ViewSonic GS771

PC Card

Modem Card Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56)

Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56G)

3Com 56K Modem (XJ1560)

LAN Card D-Link Fast Etherent DFE-650

D-Link CardBus DFE-660

3COM 10/100 16Bit LAN Card (3CCFE574BT)

3COM 10/100CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE575BT)

Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-100BTX)

Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10/100 (CBE2-100BTX)

SCSI Adaptec Slim SCSI APA-1450A Card

Adaptec Slim SCSI 1480 CardBus UltraSCSI Card

LAN+Modem Card 3COM 10/100 LAN+56K Modem Card (3CCFE556B)

Xircom CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 56K (CEM56-100)

ATA Card KingMax 40MB

Compact Flash 96MB

Wireless LAN Card Gemtek Wireless LAN Card

BlueTooth Card 3Com BlueTooth Card

Modem Adapters

Modem Xircom Winglobal Carbus Modem 56K

I/O Peripheral

I/O - Parallel (Printer) HP Laser Jet 5M

HP Desk Jet 890C

IOMega ZIP (LPT Port)

I/O - USB (Keyboard) Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro

Gateway Keyboard SK-9910U

Gateway Keyboard SK-9926

I/O - USB (Mouse) Microsoft Optical USB Mouse

Lotitech Wheel Mouse

Acer USB Mouse M012B0

I/O-USB (Camera) Microtek EyeStar U2S PC Camera USC-1

I/O-USB (HDD) Argosy HDD

I/O-USB (CD-ROM) IOMega ZIP CD650

I/O-USB (Printer) HD DeskJet 840C

I/O-USB (FDD) MIC USB FDD YD-8U10

I/O-USB (LAN) 3Com USB LAN

I/O-USB (Zip) Iomega USB ZIP

I/O-USB (Scanner) HP ScanJet 5200

I/O-USB (Speaker) Philips USB speaker

I/O - USB (Speaker) Panasonic USB Speaker EAB-MPC57

Phillips DSS350 Speaker

92 Appendix B