Acer ASPIRE 1610 Service Manual

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Acer Aspire 1610 Series

Service Guide

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Revision History

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Copyright

Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

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The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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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 "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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Chapter 1 System Introduction 1

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

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

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

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

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

Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Indicator on cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chapter 2 System Utilities 30

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 44

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the 15” TFT LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Installing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Upper Case Assemly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Touchpad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Touchpad Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Dissembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the ODD Module(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the ODD Module(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the HDD Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the DC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the I/O Port Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the PCMCIA Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Speaker Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

System Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Base Unit to Wireless Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Assembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Installing the Speaker Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Installing the DC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Installing the PCMCIA Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Installing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Installing the HDD Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Installing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Installing the Touchpad Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Installing the Touchpad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Installing the Upper Case Assemly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Installing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Installing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Installing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Installing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Assembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Installing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Installing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Installing the 15” TFT LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Installing the Inverter Board (15” LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Installing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Installing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Installing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Installing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Installing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Installing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 90

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

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External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 104

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Chappter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 107

Aspire 1610 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 117

Model Name Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 119

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Appendix C Online Support Information 123

Index 125

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System Introduction

Features

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

Performance

T Intel

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

T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Display

T 15.0” SXGA+ (1400X1050 resolution) TFT LCD panel provides a large viewing area for maximum

T 3D graphics support

T Supports simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display

T S-video for out put toa 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

T DualView

Pentium® 4 processor 3.06 GHz with 512 KB L2 cache

efficiency and ease-of-use

conserve power

support

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Multimedia

T High-speed built-in optical drive: DVD-Dual

T MS DirectSound compatible

T Built-in dual speakers

T Audio ports for microphone-in and headphones

Connectivity

T Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection

T Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem

T Four universal serial bus (USB)2.0 ports

T One IEEE 1394 port

T IEEE 802.11g

Expansion

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

T Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules

I/O Ports

T Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot

T One IEEE 1394 port

T One FIR port

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

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T One RJ-45 network jack

T One DC-in jack

T One parallel port (ECP/EPP)

T One S-video port

T One external monitor port

T One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)

T One headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack)

T Four USB 2.0 ports

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System Block Diagram

INPUT

OUTPUT

RANGE

V_VID

V_AGTL+ BUS

2004/01/08

Project Code : 91.41I01.001

M/B:48.41I01.0SB

(04201-SB)

CRT

CONN

19,20

16MB *4

1M*32bit*4banks

K4D263238E-GC36

DDR-SDRAM

4,5

L/H: 48.41I01.0SB()

BAT B/D:

48.41I01.0SB(03386)

CONN

DUAL

ATI

M11P

2.1GB/s

AGP 8 X

6,7,8,9,10,11

FSB

533MH z

LCD

LVDS

16,17,18

NON

CSA

Acer Incorporated

8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih,

Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Yuhin aME

Block diagram

Custom

Title

Size Document Number Rev

(NORTHWO OD) CPU o nly

158Friday, January 30, 2004

Date: Sheet

10/1 00

26,27

8101L

10/1 00

REALTEK LAN

30,31,32,33

TI P CI 7 420

33MHz

PCI B US

Mini PCI

266MHz

LAN

266MH z

Hub L ink

SATA

MAC

LAN

23,24,25

SLOT-A

SD/MM C/MS

CardBus/13 94/Card reader

802.11G

NON

150MB/s

CONN

RJ45

SLOT-B

Power Switch

CONN

SD/MMC/M S

CONN

1394

2632 33 30

TI TP S2224

33MHz

LPC B US

SIO

NS87392

Debug

Port

41 41

LPC ROM

W39V040FA

KBC

M38857

FIR

Paral lel Port

Touch

Inte rnal

TFDU 6102

Pad

V_AGTL+ BUS

VCC_CORE

OUTPUT

RANGE

DESKTOP CPU

DCBATOUT VCC_CORE

9V~20V 1.1Vcore~ 1.85Vcore

INPUT

RANGE

V_VID

VCC_CORE

1D2V_VID(No rthwood o nly)

40 40

Controller-ISL6247 P.44 / Drive-ISL6207 * 3 (3 Phase)

CPU VCC_CORE DC/DC

INTEL

865 PE

Host/Memory

2.1GB/s(266MHz)

up to

3.2 GB/s(400MHz)

12,13

DDR-CHANNELA

Controller

ICH5

14,15

DDR-CHANNELB

Primary IDE

I/O

Control

Hub

133MH z

HDD ATA-133

Secondary IDE

3 3

Thermal

CD-ROM

G768D/

G791

G781

USB 1 .1/2.0

USB*4

AC-LI NK

Modem

RJ11

CONN

2 2

AC'97

CODEC

ALC655

Line-In

Mic-In

Line-Out

OUTPUT

TPS5130 P.47/ APL5331 P.55/

DDR & VDDR DC/DC

INPUT

1D5V_S0

1D5V_AGP_S0

1D8V_S0

OUTPUTINPUT

SYSTEM DC/DC

1D5V_S5

MAX1999 / FDS9412 /TPS5130 / APL5308-18A

S/PDIF

SYSTEM DC/DC

MAX1999

POWER BOARD

DDR_VDD

= 2D5V_S3

DCBATOUT

3D3V_S0

5V_S5

DCBATOUT

INPUT OUTPUT

1 1

DDR_VTT =1D25V_S0

2D5V_S3

2D5V_S02D5V_S3

3D3V_S0

3D3V_LAN_S5

3D3V_S5 3D3V_S3

3D3V_S5

+5V_UP_S5

CHARGER

MAX1999_LDO5

5V_S3

5V_S0

2D5V_S3

1D5V_S5

NVVDD_AGP_S0

5V_S5

DCBATOUTDCBATOUT

OUTPUT

Tiny12 / MAX1645

INPUT

AD+ BT+

AD+ or BT+

Intel Desktop P4

3.06GHz

Speed Step

(High)

CY28409

Clock Gen

4 4

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Board Layout

Top Vi e w

67 8 9

1 CPU Socket 14 Line-in Port

2 Fan Connector 15 Line-out Port

3 SW1 (Please see Chapter 5 for detailed settings) 16 RJ45+RJ11

4 Touchpad Cable Connector 17 Four USB Ports

5 HDD Connector 18 VGA Port

6 Keyboard Connector 19 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector

7 Speaker Cable Connector 20 Mini PCI Connector

8 Optical Drive Connector 21 RTC Battery Connector

9 South Bridge 22 North Bridge

10 FDD Connector 23 Parallel Port

11 Launch Cable Connector 24 DC-in Port

12 PCMCIA Slot 25 LCD Lid Switch

13 LCD Inverter Cable Connector

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Bottom View

1 FIR Port

2 Modem Cable Connector

3 Modem Card Connector

4 DIMM Socket 2

5 DIMM Socket 1

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Panel

Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.

Front Panel

# Item Description

1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer

output.

2 Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show

the status of the computer and its functions and components.

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# Item Description

3 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See

“Launch keys” on page 17 for more details.

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

6 Click buttons and 4-way scroll key The left and right buttons function like the left and right

7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

8 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

9 Ventilation Slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after the

computer.

mouse buttons; the 4-way scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up, down, left and right.

computer mouse.

prolonged use.

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Left Panel

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 PC Card slots Support two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC

Card(s).

2 Eject buttons Eject PC cards from the card slots.

3 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

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

printer, IR-aware computer).

5 Eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.

6 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.

7 Emergency eject slot Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

turned off. There is a mechancial eject button on the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray.

8 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs

depending on the optical drive type.

9 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.

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Right Panel

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.

2 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

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Rear Panel

# Icon Port Description

1 Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter

2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel

printer)

3 S-video port Connect to a television or display device

with S-video iput.

4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external

monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution

5 Four USB port (four) Connects to Universal Serial Bus

6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet Gigabit LAN

7 Modem jack Connects to the phone line.

8 Speaker/Line-out/

headphone jack

9 Line-in/mic-in jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,

devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

network.

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

speakers, headphones).

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Bottom Panel

# Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.

3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

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Indicators

The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.

The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

Icon Function Description

Wireless Communication Button

Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is enabled.

Power Lights when the computer is on.

Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby

mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode.

Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or

optical drive is active.

Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.

Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock

(Fn-F11)

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

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Indicator on cover

When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled.

# Icon Function Description

1 Power Lights up when the computer is on.

2 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby

mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode.

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Keyboard

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

Special keys

Lock keys

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

Lock key Description

Caps Lock

Num Lock (Fn+F11)

]

Scroll Lock (Fn+F12)

[

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

When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode

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

When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up

or down arrow keys respectively.

[ does not work with some applications.

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Embedded numeric keypad

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

Desired access Num lock on Num lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control

keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

keypad.

NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically

shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.

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Windows keys

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

Keys Description

Windows logo key

Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples:

+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)

+ E (Explores My Computer)

+ F (Finds Document)

+ M (Minimizes All)

j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All)

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

Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-

Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.

Fn-

Setup Accesses the notebook configuration utility.

Power Management Scheme Toggle

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

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

Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

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

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

Press any key to return.

Fn-

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Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

{

Fn-

}

Fn-

aGr-Euro

The Euro symbol

If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

Home

End

Euro Types the Euro symbol.

Functions as the

g key.

d key.

NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro

symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-international.

To verify the keyboard type:

1. Click on Start, Control Panel.

2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options.

3. Click on the language tab and click on Details.

4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for “EN English (United States) is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on OK.

5. Click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol:

1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

2. Open a text editor or word processor.

3. Hold

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Launch Keys

Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web broweser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user. To set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.

# Icon Function Description

1 Mail Launches your email application

2 Web browser Launch your Internet browser.

3 P1 User-programmable

4 P2 User-programmable

5 Bluetooth Starts (optional) Bluetooth functionality and

6 InviLin Enables your 802.11g Wireless LAN.

indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

System core logic Intel 865PE+ICH5

Super I/O controller NS PC87392

Audio controller REALTEK ALC655

Video controller ATI M11+P on board

Hard disk drive controller Embedded in Intel ICH5

Keyboard controller Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857

CardBus controller TI PCI7420GHK

RTC Intel ICH5

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel Petium 4 processor

CPU package To 3.06GHz uFCBGA

CPU core voltage 1.525V

CPU I/O voltage 1.525V

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS

BIOS Version

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM (WINBOND W39V040FAP)

BIOS ROM size 512KB

BIOS package 32 Pin PLCC

Supported protocols ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block,

BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW1 settings

PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CDROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 512KB

1st level cache control Always Enabled

2nd level cache control Always Enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Intel 865PE

Onboard memory size 0MB

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System Memory

Item Specification

DIMM socket number 2 Sockets

Supports memory size per socket 512MB

Supports maximum memory size 1024MB

Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 400 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 2.5 V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin so-DIMM

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

match the above specifications.

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Tota l Memory

0MB 128MB 128 MB

128MB 0MB 128 MB

128MB 128MB 256 MB

256MB 0MB 256MB

0MB 256MB 256MB

256MB 128MB 384MB

128MB 256MB 384MB

256MB 256MB 512MB

0MB 512MB 512MB

512MB 128MB 640MB

256MB 512MB 768MB

128MB 512MB 640MB

512MB 256MB 768MB

256MB 128MB 384MB

512MB 512MB 1024MB

0MB 512MB 512MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

1024MB 128MB 1152MB

1024MB 256MB 1280MB

1024MB 512MB 1536MB

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

128MB 1024MB 1152MB

256MB 1024MB 1280MB

512MB 1024MB 1536MB

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

LAN Interface

Item Specification

Chipset RealTek 8101L

Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

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LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN connector location Rear side

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)

Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92MDC

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Rear side

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB) 60000 60000 60000

Bytes per sector 512 512 512

Logical heads 16 16 16

Logical sectors 63 63 63

Drive Format

Logical cylinders 16383 54229 47080

Physical read/write heads

Disks 2 2 2

Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB

Interface ATA-6 ATA-5 ATA-5

Data transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/ s)

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

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%

HGST IC25N060ATMR04

333

350 23.4-43.9 350

100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec

HGST DK23FA-60 A0A0

TOSHIBA MK6021GAS

DVD Dual Interface

Items Specification

Vendor & Model Name HLDS GWA-4040N

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DVD Dual Interface

Items Specification

DVD Data Transfer Rate Sustained:

DVD-ROM 3.3-8X CAV: 4.5-11MB/sec

Dual 2.4-6X CAV: 3.3-8.3MB/sec

DVD-Video 2.4-6X CAV: 3.3-8.3MB/sec

DVD+R/-R 2.4-6X CAV: 3.3-8.3MB/sec

Write:

DVD+R 2.4X CLV: 3.3MB/sec, 4X ZCLV: 5.5MB/sec

DVD-R 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec

DVD+RW 2.4X CLV: 3.3MB/sec

DVD-RW 1X CLV: 1.37MB/sec, 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec

CD Data Transfer Rate Sustained:

CD-R/ROM 10-24X CAV: 1500-3600KB/sec

CD-RW 8-20X CAV: 1200-3000KB/sec

CD-DA (Audio Out) 4-10X CAV: 600-1500KB/sec

CD-DA (DAE) 6-15X CAV: 900-2250KB/sec

Write:

CD-R 10-16XZCLV: 1500-2400KB/sec, 8-12X ZCLV: 1200-1800KB/sec,

8X CLV: CD-RW 1200KB/sec

DVD-R 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec

USRW 10X CLV: 1500KB/sec, 4X CLV: 600KB/sec

10X CLV: 1500KB/sec

DVD-RW 1X CLV: 1.37MB/sec, 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec

Birst (ATAPI):

33.3MB/sec (Ultra DMA33 Mode2)

16.67MB/sec (PIO Mode 4, MULTI-DMA Mode 2)

Access time (typ.) DVD Random 160m sec. <typical.

CD Random 150m sec. <typical>

DAE (Digital Audio Extraction) transfer rate

Data Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI)

Applicable disc format Read/Play: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Audio, CD-DA,

Loading mechanism Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole

Power Requirement

Input Voltage +5V[DC]

6-15X CAV: 1200-3000KB/sec

CD-Extra, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD, CD Text

Write: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW,

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller REALTEK ALC655

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter

Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1

Mixed sound source Line-in, CD, Video, AUX

Voice channel 8/16 bit, mono/stereo

Sampling rate 44.1 KHz

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes

Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0

DMA channel 1

Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11

Video Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name ATI M11+P

Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 1.2V

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO

Graph interface 8X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus

Maximum resolution (LCD) 1600 x1200 (32bit colors)

Maximum resolution (CRT) 1024x768 (32 bit colors)

1280x1024 (32 bit colors)

1600x1200 (32 bit colors)

Video Memory

Item Specification

Fixed or upgradeable Fixed, share the system memory

Video memory size 64MB

Video Resolutions Mode

Resolution Refresh Rate

CRT Only LCD/CRT Simultaneous

640x480x256 90 60

640x480x64K 90 60

640x480x16M 90 60

800x600x256 90 60

800x600x64K 90 60

1024x768x256 90 60

Parallel Port

Item Specification

Parallel port controller NS PC87392

Number of parallel port 1

Location Rear side

Connector type 25-pin D-type

Parallel port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

Supports ECP/EPP Yes (set by BIOS setup)

Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup)

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

DMA channel 1 and 3

378, 278, 3BC

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Parallel Port

Item Specification

Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup)

IRQ7, IRQ5

USB Port

Item Specification

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 2.0

Number of USB port 4

Location Rear side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller TI PCI7420GHK

Supports card type Type II, Tpye III

Number of slots Two type II, one type III

Access location Left side

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ17)

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857

Keyboard vendor & model name API

Total number of keypads 84-/85- key

Windows keys Yes

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name SIMPLO/SANYO

Battery Type Li-ION

Pack capacity 2000mAH

Cell voltage 3.8V / 1.2V

Number of battery cell 8

Package configuration 4529 / 8S

Package voltage 41.8V / 9.6V

DC-DC/Charger Converter

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545

Input Voltage AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC

DC-DC Converter Output

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DC-DC/Charger Converter

Item Specification

Output Rating +5V 3.3V

Current (w/load, A) 0~5A 0~4A

Charger Output Li-ION

Normal charge (charge while system is not operative)

Background charge (charge even system is still operative)

Battery-low 2 level (V) 12.5V

Battery-low 3 level (V) 11.5V

Protection

Charger protection Over Current Protection

DC/DC converter protection OCP (Over Current Protection, A)

2.8A

Constant power mode (2.8A~0A)

OVP (Over Voltage Protection, V)

UVP (Under Voltage Protection, V)

DC-AC LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Ambit

Input voltage (V) 8 ~ 21V

Input current (mA) 1A (max.)

Output voltage (Vrms, no load)

Output voltage frequency (kHz)

Output Current/Lamp 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA

1400Vrms

40 ~ 70KHz

NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then 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 unit is turned on.

NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace

a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID information.

LCD

Item Specification

Vendor & model name 15” AU B150PG01

15" LG LP150E02-A2P1

Mechanical Specifications

LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 15

Display technology TFT

Resolution SXGA+ (1400x1050)

Support colors 262K (RGB 6-bit data driver)

Display Characteristics

Screen Diagonal 381mm

Active Area 304.5x228.375mm

Pixel Pitch 0.2175X0.2175mm

Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

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LCD

Item Specification

Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)

Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max. (5pts)

Contrast Ratio 250

Optical Rise Tim/Fall Time 15/35 (msec)

Nominal Input Voltage VDD 3.3V Typ.

Typical Power Consumption (VDD line+VCFL line)

Electrical Interface 2 Channel LVDS

Optical Specification

Brightness control Keyboard hotkey

Contrast control None

Response Time (msec)

(Room Temp.) (msec)

Electrical Specification

Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 (typ.)

Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 650 (typ.)

150 (5 point average)

1.65 max. (13pts)

5.7watt

Rising 15 Note: 45 (Max.)

Falling 35 Note: 45 (Max.)

AC Adapter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name LITEON

Input Requirements

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

Nominal frequency (Hz) 50-60

Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63

Input voltage range (Vrms) 90-240

Inrush current The adapter inrush current shall be less than the ratings of its critical

Efficiency The power supply efficiency shall not less than 83% measure at the maximum

Output Ratings (CV mode)

DC output voltage 20V

Noise + Ripple 300mVp-pmax (Use 20 MHz bandwidth frequency scope).

Load 0(min) 3.16A(max)

Output Ratings (CC mode)

DC output voltage 20V +/-1.0V for CV mode

Constant current mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A

Dynamic Output Characteristics

Turn-on delay time 3 sec (@ 115Vac)

Hold up time 5ms (@115Vac, Full load)

Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 24V

Short circuit protection 3.9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage

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

Dielectric Withstand Voltage

1.5 A @ 110Vac

1.0 A @ 240Vac

components for all conditions of line voltage.

load as specified in paragraph 3.1 with the AC input set at the nominal voltage.

8KV (at contact discharge)

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AC Adapter

Item Specification

Primary to secondary 3000Vac

Leakage current 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz)

Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements:

1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950.

2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC.

EMI Requirements:

1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada.

2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/ 336/EEC.

3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements.

Power Management

Power Saving Mode Phenomenon

Standby Mode

Enter Standby Mode when

1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.

2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.

Hibernation Mode

Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when

1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode

2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode.

Display Standby Mode

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

Hard Disk Standby Mode

Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time.

T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up

T All power shuts off

T The display shuts off

T Hard disk drive is in standby mode.

(spindle turned-off)

Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Package storage

Humidity

Operating 20% to 80% RH

Non-operating 10% to 90% RH (Unpacked)

+5~+35

-20~+65 °C

-20~+65

°C

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Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Non-operating 10% to 90% RH (Storage package)

Vibration

Operating (unpacked) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak)

25.6~250Hz: 0.5G

Non-operating (unpacked) 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G

27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak)

50~500Hz: 2.0G

Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak)

62.6~500Hz: 4.0G

Mechanical Specification

Item Specification

Dimensions 326(W) x 290(D) x 42.9(H)mm

Weight 7.75Ibs for 15.0” TFT LCD model with battery

I/O Ports Two type II or one type III PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one IEEE 1394 port, one FIR

Drive Bays One

Material Plastic

Indicators Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock

Switch Power

port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-45 port, one DC-in port, one ECP parallel port, One S-video port, One external monitor port, four USB ports, one microphone-in/line-in jack, one headphone jack

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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, System Devices, 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 por q.

T A plus sign (+) indicates 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

Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.

UUID Number UUID=32bytes

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Main

The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup 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.

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the

extended memory in the system.

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

Video Memory Shows the VGA memory size.

Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or

not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled.

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled.

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled.

Power on display 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).

LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim

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

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

(remote server).

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Auto or Both

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Disabled or Enabled

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.

NOTE: Please visit Intel’s website to get more detailed information on Hyper Threading Technology-- http://

www.intel.com/technology/hyperthread/index.htm?iid=sr+hyper&

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

Parameter Description Options

Infrared Port Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.

Parallel Port Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port.

Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.

Base I/O address Sets the I/O address of the parallel port.

Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.

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

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

Hyper Threading Technology

Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support

Enables or disables Hyper Threading Technology

under DOS mode.

Disabled/Disabled/Auto

Enabled/Disabled/Auto

ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional

378h/278h/3BCH

IRQ7/IRQ5

DMA3/DMA1

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

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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

User Password is Shows the setting of the user password.

Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password

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

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

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.

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

Primary Harddisk Security 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

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

Set Supervisor Password box appears:

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

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

3. Press e.

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

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

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

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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 e.

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

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

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

Changing a Password

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

Set Password box appears:

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 u.

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

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

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Boot

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

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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.

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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 Flat-bladed screw driver

T Phillips screw driver

T Tweezer s

T Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver

T Hexed Screw Driver

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

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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General Information

Before You Begin

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

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

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

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

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

Start

Battery

HDD Module Hinge Caps

HDD

HDD Holder

HDD BracketODD Module

Dimm Cover

Memory

Lower Case

Assembly

FDD Module

ODD Support

Bracket

*3 *3

*11

CPU Heatsink

Plate

Wireless LAN

Modem Cover

Modem Board

Keyboard

Antenna

*3*1*1*4

VGA Heatsink

Plate

Upper Case

Assembly

RTC Battery

Touchpad

Cover

Touchpad

Button Pad

Middle Cover

LCD Module

Disconnect

Wireless LAN

Antenna

Card

Launch Board

Mini PCI Card

Plate

Thermal

Module

CPU

ODD Bracket ODD

*2 *4

DC Board PCMCIA Slot

Speaker Set

Main Board

Touchpad

Cable

Touchpad Scroll Key

Upper Case

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LCD Module

4 LCD

Cushions

LCD Bezel

Inverter

LCD

LCD Coaxial

Cable

LCD Brackets

Screw List

Item Description

A SCRW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK

B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK

C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325

D SCREW M2.5X6

E SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0)

F SCREW M2X2.0

G SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3

H SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI

I SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI

J SCREW M2.5*4L NI

K SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5

LCD Panel

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Removing the Battery

1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch.

2. Then slide the battery out from the machine.

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Removing the Memory Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover.

3. Remove the dimm cover.

4. Pop up the memory.

5. Then remove the memory.

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Removing the Modem Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.

3. Remove the modem cover from the machine.

4. Remove two screws from the modem board as shown. Please remove the screws according to the

number on the picture indicate.

5. Then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver.

6. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully.

3. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit.

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 51.

3. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder.

4. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder.

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Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Middle Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap.

3. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover.

4. Remove the left hinge cap.

5. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on the other side.

6. Detach the middle cover from the machine.

7. Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit.

Removing the Launch Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

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2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover.

Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52.

4. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Then disconnect the

LCD inverter cable.

5. Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.

6. Remove the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and the other on the left.

7. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the main unit.

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Disassembling the LCD Module

Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52.

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

5. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD

bezel.

6. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52.

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 55.

6. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board.

7. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board.

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NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you

reassemble the LCD module.

Removing the 15” TFT LCD

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52.

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 55.

6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 55.

7. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges.

8. Then take the LCD out of the LCD panel.

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Removing the LCD Brackets

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52.

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 55.

6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 55.

7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 56.

8. Remove the four screws holding the right LCD bracket.Then remove the right bracket.

9. Remove the four screws holding the left LCD bracket. Then remove the left bracket..

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52.

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 55.

6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 55.

7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 56.

8. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD coaxial cable, then disconnect the coaxial cable.

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Removing the LCD Hinges

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52.

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 55.

6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 55.

7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 56.

8. Remove the screw holding the right hinge, then remove the right hinge.

9. Remove the screw holding the left hinge, then remove the left hinge.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard.

4. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board

carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board.

Removing the RTC Battery

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

4. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it.

Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 59.

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5. Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate.

Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 59.

5. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 59.

6. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.

7. Then remove the thermal module.

Removing the Processor

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 59.

5. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 59.

6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 60.

7. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. Remember to press down the lever as the video

shows after you remove the CPU.

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Installing the Processor

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 59.

5. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 59.

6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 60.

7. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket. Please remember to press the CPU

lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.

Removing the Upper Case Assemly

1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

2. Disconnect the touchpad cable.

3. Remove the 6 screws that secure the upper case to the lower case. Then turn over the main unit and

remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the upper case.

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4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit.

Removing the Touchpad Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 61.

5. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a

plastic tweezers.Then release the touchpad cover lock on the back as the picture shows.

6. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Finally remove the touchpad board from the upper case.

Removing the Touchpad Cable

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

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2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 61.

6. See “Removing the Touchpad Board” on page 62.

7. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable.

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 61.

5. Disconnect the FDD cable from the main board.

6. Remove the two screws hastening the FDD module. Detach the FDD module from the lower case.

Dissembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1. Disconnect the FDD cable.

2. Remove the two screws that fasten the FDD bracket on one side.

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3. Remove another two screws holding the FDD bracket on the other side. Then take the FDD off the FDD bracket.

Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63.

5. Remove the three screws that secure the VGA heatsink plate then remove the plate.

Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63.

5. Remove the screw that fastens the CPU heatsink plate then remove it.

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Removing the ODD Module(1)

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the

red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lower case.

NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only, you can remove the ODD module as the steps above.

Removing the ODD Module(2)

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63.

5. Push the ODD module outwards then take the ODD out of the support bracket. Remove the screw that

fastens the ODD support bracket then remove it.

Removing the HDD Bracket

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63.

5. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket, then remove the HDD bracket.

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Removing the Main Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63.

5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 65.

8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 65.

9. Disconnect the launch board cable. Tear off the tape that fastens the speaker set cable. Then disconnect

the speaker set cable.

10. Remove the two screws holding the main board as the picture shows. Remove another two screws that fasten the main board. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully.

Removing the DC Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63.

5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

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6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 65.

8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 65.

9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 66.

10. Remove the two screws that fasten the DC board. Then detach the DC board from the lower case.

Removing the I/O Port Bracket

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63.

5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 65.

8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 65.

9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 66.

10. Remove the four hex screws to detach the I/O port bracket from the main board.

Removing the PCMCIA Slot

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63.

5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 65.

8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 65.

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9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 66.

10. Remove the four screws that secure the PCMCIA slot, then remove the PCMCIA slot from the lower case.

Removing the Speaker Set

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63.

5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 64.

7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 65.

8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 65.

9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 66.

10. See “Removing the DC Board” on page 66.

11. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set cable. Then remove the four screws that secure the speaker

set. Remove the speaker set from the lower case.

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System Upgrade Procedure

Base Unit to Wireless Unit

1. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52.

2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

3. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 59.

4. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 59.

5. Secure the wireless LAN card antanna by four screws. Insert the wireless LAN card to the socket then

connect the wireless LAN card antenna to the wireless LAN card.

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Assembling the Main Unit

Installing the Speaker Set

1. Attach the speaker set to the lower case. Secure the speaker set to the lower case with the four screws. Then stick the tape fastening the speaker set cable.

Installing the DC Board

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. Attach the DC board to the lower case. Then secure the DC board to the lower case with two screws.

Installing the PCMCIA Slot

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. Attach the PCMCIA slot to the main board, and then fasten the PCMCIA slot to the main board with four

screws.

Installing the Main Board

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. Put the mainboard to the lower case. Secure the main board with the two screws as the picture shows.

Fasten the main board to the lower case with another two screws.

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5. Connect the speaker set cable to the main board. Then stick the tape that fastens the speaker set cable. Connect the launch board cable to the main board.

Installing the HDD Bracket

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. Attach the HDD bracket. Then secure the HDD bracket with the four screws.

Installing the ODD Module

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 87.

6. Put the ODD support bracket to the lower case assembly, and then fasten the ODD support bracket with

the one screw. Place the ODD back in the ODD support bracket, and then push the ODD to the original position.

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Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. Place the CPU heatsink plate to the main board. Then secure the CPU heatsink plate with one screws.

Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. Place the VGA heatsink plate to the main board. Then fasten the VGA heatsink plate with three screws.

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Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 87.

6. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

7. Put the FDD module to the main board. Secure the FDD module with two screws.

8. Connect the FDD cable to the main board.

Installing the Touchpad Cable

1. Attach the touchpad cable to the upper case, and then pull out the cable.

2. Place the touchpad scroll key to the upper case.

Installing the Touchpad Board

1. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 89.

2. Put the touchpad board and the touchpad button pad to the upper case. Then attach the touchpad cover

to the upper case as the picture shows.

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3. Connect the touch pad cable to the touchpad board with a plastic tweezers.

Installing the Upper Case Assemly

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 87.

6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 87.

7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 88.

10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 89.

11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 89.

12. Attach the upper case assembly to the lower case assembly.

13. Fasten the 15 screws on the bottom. Then secure the 6 screws as the picture shows.

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14. Connect the touchpad cable to the main board.

Installing the Processor

1. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket carefully. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.

Installing the Thermal Module

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 87.

6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 87.

7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 88.

10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 89.

11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 89.

12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 90.

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13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 91.

14. Place the thermal module to the main unit.

15. Secure the thermal module with the four screws. Then connect the thermal module cable to the main

board.

Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 87.

6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 87.

7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 88.

10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 89.

11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 89.

12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 90.

13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 91.

14. See “Installing the Thermal Module” on page 91.

15. Place the mini PCI card plate to the main unit. Secure the mini PCI card plate with the three screws as the

picture shows.

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Installing the RTC Battery

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 87.

6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 87.

7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 88.

10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 89.

11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 89.

12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 90.

13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 91.

14. See “Installing the Thermal Module” on page 91.

15. See “Installing the MiniPCI Card Plate” on page 92.

16. Place the RTC battery to the RTC battery holder. Connect the RTC battery cable to the main board.

Installing the Keyboard

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86.

2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86.

3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86.

4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86.

5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 87.

6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 87.

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7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 88.

9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 88.

10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 89.

11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 89.

12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 90.

13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 91.

14. See “Installing the Thermal Module” on page 91.

15. See “Installing the MiniPCI Card Plate” on page 92.

16. See “Installing the RTC Battery” on page 93.

17. Attach the keyboard cable to its connector on the main board. Connect the keyboard cable.

18. Turn over the keyboard and attach the keyboard to the main unit.

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Assembling the LCD Module

Installing the LCD Hinges

1. Place the left hinge to the LCD panel. Secure the left hinge with one screw.

2. Place the right hinge to the LCD panel. Fasten the right hinge with one screw.

Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 95.

2. Connect the LCD coaxial cable and fasten with mylar. Fasten the LCD coaxial cable with mylar.

Installing the LCD Brackets

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 95.

2. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 95.

3. Attach the left bracket to the LCD. Then secure the left LCD bracket with four screws.

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4. Attach the right bracket to the LCD. Fasten the right LCD bracket with four screws.

Installing the 15” TFT LCD

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 95.

2. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 95.

3. See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 95.

4. Place the LCD to the LCD panel.

5. Secure the left hinge with two screws. Fasten the right hinge with two screws.

Installing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 95.

2. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 95.

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3. See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 95.

4. See “Installing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 96.

5. Connect the inverter cable to the inverter board. Connect the inverter board to the LCD.

NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you

reassemble the LCD module.

6. Secure the inverter board with one screw.

Installing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 95.

2. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 95.

3. See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 95.

4. See “Installing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 96.

5. See “Installing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 96.

6. Attach the LCD bezel to the LCD module.

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7. Fasten the LCD bezel with the four screws. Then cover the four screw pads.

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Installing the LCD Module

1. Place the LCD module to the main unit.

2. Fasten the LCD module with the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and another one on the left.

3. Secure the LCD hinge with the four screws; two on the right and two on the left.

4. Connect the inverter cablet to the main board. Connect the LCD coaxial cable to the maine board. Then

fasten the LCD coaxial cable with one screw.

Installing the Launch Board

1. Attach the launch board to the middle cover. Then secure the launch board with the two screws as the picture shows.

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Installing the Middle Cover

1. See ”Installing the Launch Board” on page 99.

2. Connect the launch board cable to the launch board.

3. Attach the middle cover to the main unit carefully. Then close the LCD panel and fasten the middle cover with your fingers on its ridge.

4. Secure the middle cover with one screw as the picture shows.

5. Then attach the left hinge cap.

6. Secure the middle cover with one screw on another side as the picture shows.

7. Then attach the right hinge cap.

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Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. Inster the hard disk drive to the main unit. Then push it to the original position carefully.

NOTE: Please attend the positive and negative of hard disk drive when insert the hard disk drive to the main

unit.

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Removing the Modem Board

1. Connect the modem cable to the modem board.

2. Place the modem board to the main unit carefully. Then fasten the modem board with the two screws.

3. Place the modem cover back to the machine. Then secure the modem cover with one screw.

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Installing the Memory Module

1. Insert the memory module to the DIMM slot.

2. Put the DIMM cover back to the machine.

3. Fasten the DIMM cover with the two screws.

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Installing the Battery

1. Place the the battery back to the machine.

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Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

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

modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

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

the same operation.

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

Symptoms (Verified) 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.

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

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).

“Power System Check” on page 92.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 95

“Undetermined Problems” on page 103

“Error Message List” on page 96

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 95

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 95

“Intermittent Problems” on page 102

“Undetermined Problems” on page 103

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

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

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

damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

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

3. Follow the instructions in the message window.

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

If the error still remains:

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

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

3. Replace the main board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

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

Do the following to select the test device:

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

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

3. Follow the instructions in the message window.

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

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

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

3. Replace the main board.

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

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

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

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

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

1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2. Replace the keyboard.

3. Replace the main board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

T Numeric keypad

T External keyboard

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