Acer Aspire 4260 User Manual

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Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
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Copyright
Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES 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's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform and memroy
T Intel
t Intel
t Intel
T Integrated Intel
T 256/512 MB of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two so DIMM modules
Display and graphics
T 15.4” WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window
T 15” XGA color TFT LCD, 1024x 768 pixel resolution
T NVIDIA
T Dual independent display
T 16.7 million colors
T Intel
T Dual independent display support
T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAl) support
T DVI-D (true digital video interface) support
T Acer CinemaVision
T Acer ClearVision
®
Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring:
®
TM
Core
Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16GHz,
667 MHz FSB)
®
945GM/945PM+ICH7M
®
PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
TM
solution, supporting Acer SignalUp
(dual-channel support )
viewing via Acer GridVista
®
GeForce® Go 7600 (G73M) graphics with 128/256 MB (256 MB for Aspire 5650) of
TM
external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft
Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA
®
945GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and up to
128 MB of dynamically shared system memory, supporing Microsoft
Expresst
®
TM
video technology (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 5650)
TM
video optimization (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 5650)
Chapter 1
TM
wireless technology
®
DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High
®
PowerMizerTM 6.0 and PCI Express
®
DirectX® 9.0 and PCI
®
Storage subsystem
For TravelMate 4260:
T 80/100/120 GB Serial ATA/100 hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP)
T Optical drive options:
t8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer
For Aspire 5650:
T 60/80.100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive
T Optical drive options:
t8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer (slot-load)
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For Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260:
T 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
TM
Input devices
T 88/89-key keyboard
T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button
T 12 function keys
T Four easy-launch buttons
T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth
Audio
T Audio system with two built-in speakers
T Intel
T Sound Blaster Pro
T S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
®
High-Definition audio support
TM
Communication
T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready
T LAN: gigabit Ethernet; wake-on-LAN ready
T WLAN: integrated Intel
802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
T WPAN: integrated Bluetooth
(MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)
®
LED-button
and MS Sound compatible
®
PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode
TM
solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology
®
2.0+EDR
®
(MS),
Power subsystem
T ACPI 1.0b power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
T 71 W 8-cell, 59.2W 8-cell or 44 W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
T 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use
T 90 W AC adapter
I/O Ports
T ExpressCardTM/34 slot
T PC Card slot (one Type II)
T 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
T Four USB 2.0 ports
T DVI-D port
T IEEE 1394 port
T Fast infrared (FIR) port (for TravelMate 4260)
T Consumer infrared (CIR) port (for Aspire 5650)
T External display (VGA) port
T AV-in port (for Aspire 5650)
T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
T Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
T Microphone in jack
T Line-in jack
T Ethernet (RJ-45) port
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T Modem (RJ-11) port
T DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Environment
T Temperature:
toperating: 5 C to 35 C
°°
tNon-operating: -20 C to 65 C
T Humidity (non-condensing):
toperating: 20%~80%
tNon-operating: 20%~80%
°°
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System Block Diagram

This is for UMA models
Fan Control
page 28
Switch/B Conn.
LCM Conn.
MEDIA/B Conn.
LCD Conn.
LVDS
3.3V 33 MHz
IDSEL:AD17 (PIRQF#, GNT#3, REQ#3)
LAN (10/100)
BCM4401E
USB port4, 6
page 34
page 34
page 34
page 15
RJ45
page 27
DVI-D Conn.
DVI
CH7307C SDVO
page 17
IDSEL:AD16 (PIRQE#, GNT#2, REQ#2)
IEEE 1394
VT6311S
page 30
1394 Conn.
page 30
RTC CKT.
page 35
Power On/Off CKT.
page 35
DC/DC Interface CKT.
Power Circuit DC/DC
page 40
page 40,41,42,43 44,45,46,47
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IDSEL:AD18 (PIRQG/H#, GNT#3, REQ#3)
Mini PCI socket
(WLAN) (TV-Tuner)
This is for discrete models
page 26
page 47
CRT & TV-out
page 16
PCI BUS
IDSEL:AD20 (PIRQA#, GNT#2, REQ#2)
CardBus
ENE CB714
Slot 0
page 25
Touch Pad
page 35
EC I/O Buffer
page 33
H_A#(3..31)
page 24
6 in 1 socket
page 25
ENE KB910Q
page 32
CIR
page 34
Yonah
uPGA-478 Package
PSB
533/667MHz
page 4,5
Intel 945PM/GM
uFCBGA-1466
page 6,7,8,9,10,11
DMI
Intel ICH7-M
BGA-652
page 18,19,20,21
LPC BUS
Int.KBD
page 33
BIOS
page 33
H_D#(0..63)
Memory BUS(DDRII)
PCI Express
3.3V 48MHz
3.3V 24.576MHz/48Mhz
3.3V ATA-100
S-ATA
port 0
S-ATA HDD Conn.
page 22
Super I/O
SMsC LPC47N207
page 31
FIR
TFDU6102-TR3
page 31
Thermal Sensor
F75383M
Dual Channel
1.8V DDRII 400/533
New Card
page 29
Socket
SATA-to-IDE
SPIF3811-HV096
page 4
LAN(GbE)
USB port 1
IDE
port 0
page 22
TPM1.2
SLB9635 TT 1.2
page 31
BCM5789
Clock Generator
ICS9LPRS325
page 14
200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2
BANK 0, 1, 2, 3
page 26
page 12,13
MINI CARD x2
page 28
USB port 3, 7
HD Audio
CDROM Conn.
page 23
HDD Conn.
page 22
MDC 1.5
Conn
USB conn x4
page 42
Audio AMP
Phone Jack x3
page 29
USB port 0, 2
HDA Codec
page 37
page 37
ALC883
page 36
Subwoofer
Bluetooth
page 34
Conn
USB port5
page 37
Fan Control
DVI-D Conn.
page 25
DVI
CH7307C SDVO
page 25
IDSEL:AD16 (PIRQE#, GNT#2, REQ#2)
IEEE 1394
VT6311S
page 38
1394 Conn.
page 38
RTC CKT.
page 43
Power On/Off CKT.
DC/DC Interface CKT.
Power Circuit DC/DC
page 43
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page 49,50,51,52 53,54,55,56
IDSEL:AD18 (PIRQG/H#, GNT#3, REQ#3)
Mini PCI socket
(WLAN) (TV-Tuner)
LCD Conn.
LVDSDVI
nVidia G73M/(72M)/72MV
with 64/128/256MB VRAM
page 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22 page 37
3.3V 33 MHz
IDSEL:AD17 (PIRQF#, GNT#3, REQ#3)
LAN (10/100)
BCM4401E
page 36
Switch/B Conn.
USB port4, 6
page 42
CD-PLAY/B Conn.
page 42
MEDIA/B Conn.
page 42
page 23
RJ45
page 35
page 34
page 47
CRT & TV-out
page 24
LVDS
PCI-Express
PCI BUS
IDSEL:AD20 (PIRQA#, GNT#2, REQ#2)
CardBus
ENE CB714
Slot 0
page 33
Touch Pad
page 43
EC I/O Buffer
page 41
H_A#(3..31)
page 32
6 in 1 socket
page 33
ENE KB910Q
page 40
CIR
page 42
Yonah
uPGA-478 Package
PSB
533/667MHz
page 4,5
Intel 945PM/GM
uFCBGA-1466
page 6,7,8,9,10,11
DMI
Intel ICH7-M
BGA-652
page 26,27,28,29
LPC BUS
Int.KBD
page 41
BIOS
page 41
H_D#(0..63)
Memory BUS(DDRII)
PCI Express
3.3V 48MHz
3.3V 24.576MHz/48Mhz
3.3V ATA-100
S-ATA
port 0
S-ATA HDD Conn.
page 30
Super I/O
SMsC LPC47N207
page 39
FIR
TFDU6102-TR3
page 39
Thermal Sensor
F75383M
Dual Channel
1.8V DDRII 400/533
New Card Socket
SATA-to-IDE
SPIF3811-HV096
page 4
LAN(GbE)
USB port 1
IDE
port 0
page 30
TPM1.2
SLB9635 TT 1.2
page 39
BCM5789
Clock Generator
ICS9LPRS325
page 14
200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2
BANK 0, 1, 2, 3
page 34
page 12,13
MINI CARD x2
page 36
USB port 3, 7
HD Audio
page 31
page 30
MDC 1.5 Conn
CDROM Conn.
HDD Conn.
USB conn x4
page 42
Audio AMP
Phone Jack x3
page 37
USB port 0, 2
HDA Codec
page 45
page 45
ALC883
page 44
Subwoofer
Bluetooth
page 42
Conn
USB port5
page 46
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Board Layout

Top View

1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 Touchpad Down Button
2 SW1 Lid Switch 11 SW2 Touchpad Up Button
3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 Touchpad Left Button
4 JP2 Power Button Connector 13 SW3 Touchpad Left Button
5 JP6 Media Board Connector 14 JP13 Internal Microphone Connector
6 JP7 Touchpad Board Connector 15 JP12 Internal Speaker Connector
7 JP43 SIM Card Connector 16 JP9 PCMCIA Socket
8 SW4 Touchpad Right Button 17 IR1 FIR Module
9 SW6 Touchpad Left Button 18 JP8 Internal Keyboard Connector
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Bottom View

NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you
get.
1 JP19 FAN Connector 17 JP40 Headphone/SPDIF Jack
2 U42 VGA Chipset 18 JP41 Line-In Jack
3 JP18 CPU Socket 19 JP42 Microphone-in Jack
4 JP16 DVI Connector 20 IR2 CIR Module
5 JP15 CRT Connector 21 SW8 Wireless LAN Switch
6 JP14 TV-Out Connector 22 SW9 Bluetooth and 3G Switch
7 PCN1 DC-IN Jack 23 U48 South Bridge Chipset
8 JP17 Mini Card Connector 24 JP30 Mini Card Connector
9 JP22 DDRII so-DIMM Socket 25 JP29 IEEE 1394 Connector
10 JP21 DDRII so-DIMM Socket 26 JP27 5 IN1 Socket
11 J3 Clear CMOS Jumper 27 JP23 RJ45 Connector
12 JP24 ODD Connector 28 JP5 USB Connector
13 PJP1 Battery Connector 29 JP4 USB Connector
14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 30 JP28 MINIPCI Connector (TV-Tuner)
15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA) 31 JP25 FAN Connector
16 JP36 Bluetooth Connector 32 U40 North Bridge Chipset
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Jumper Board Layout

Switch Board Top View

Label Description
SW1 Arcade/TV tuner switch
SW2 Volume Up switch
SW3 Volume Down switch
SW4 Play/Pause switch
SW5 Stop switch
SW6 Forward/Next switch
SW7 Backward/Previous switch

Media Board Top View

Label Description
SW1 Power Button
SW2 E-mail Button
SW3 Internet Button
SW4 User Button
SW5 E-Power Button
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Media Board Bottom View

Label Description
JP3 USB Connector
JP2 USB Connector
JP6 RF INe Connector
JP5 RF Cable Connector
JP4 AV IN Connector
JP7 Board to Main Board
Connector

LS-2923P Power Board Top View

Label Description
JP1 SIM Card Connector
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Jumper Setting

Label Description
J3 Clear CMOS Jumper
Note: J3 locates at the bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.
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Your Acer Notebook tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front view

Aspire 5610:
# Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer
2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
4 Click buttons (left,
center and right)
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the
6 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
7 TV/media/volume
buttons
8 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status
10 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
output.
computer mouse.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
computer.
For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs.
of the computer’s functions and components.
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TravelMate 4260:
# Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer
output.
2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
4 Click buttons (left,
center and right)
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the
6 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
7 Easy-launch Buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status
9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
computer.
of the computer’s functions and components.
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Closed Front View

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
Aspire 5650:
# Icon Item Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
2
Bluetooth communication button/ indicator
®
Enable/disable Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth­communications.
3 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the 3G function. Indicates
4 Wireless
communication button/ indicator
5 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
7 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
8 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
9 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
the status of 3G communication (for selected models).
Enable/disable Wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communications.
CD player, stereo walkman).
10 Headphones/
speakers/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
11 Latch Locks and release the lid.
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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TravelMate 4260:
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
# Icon Item Description
1 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
2
3 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the 3G function. Indicates
4 Wireless
Bluetooth communication button/ indicator
communication button/ indicator
®
output.
Enable/disable Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth­communications.
the status of 3G communication (for selected models).
Enable/disable Wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communications.
5 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).
9 Headphones/
speakers/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
10 Latch Locks and release the lid.
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Left View

Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260:
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# Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,
infrared printer and IR-aware computer).
6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
8 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
9 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module.
PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: A 4-pin socket is used for laptop. The 6-pin socket is commonly found on desktop. As to 9-pin connector, it is for the faster FireWire 800.
Note: ExpressCards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and smaller than previous PC Cards. Designed for both desktop and mobile use, ExpressCards use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology that provides 500 Mbytes/sec total throughput. Formerly code named "NEWCARD," ExpressCards are 5 mm thick like Type II PC Cards, but do not use the same 86x54 mm footprint. ExpressCards come in 75x54 mm and 75x34 mm sizes. Express Card/34 slot means this notebook accepts 75x34mm ExpressCards.
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10 PC Card slot eject
button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Right View

Aspire 5650:
# Item Description
1 Slot-load optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Slot-loaded optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
TravelMate 4260:
# Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
2 Optical disk access indicator Light up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off.

Rear Panel

Aspire 5650:
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# Icon Item Description
1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network (for selected models).
2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
3 S-video-in (NTSC/
PAL) port
4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/visual
5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
6 S-video/TV-out
(NTSC/PAL) port
7 External display
(VGA) port
8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections.
9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
mouse, USB camera).
Connects to an S-video device like a DVD player or camcorder.
(AV) devices.
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
after prolonged use.
TravelMate 4260:
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# Icon Item Description
1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network (for selected models).
2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
4 S-video/TV-out
(NTSC/PAL) port
5 External display
(VGA) port
6 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections.
7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
after prolonged use.

Base view

Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260:
# Item Description
1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
2 Battery bay Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
with screws)
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4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Shock Protection)
5 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
6 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. (for TravelMate 4260 only)
Release the battery for removal.

Indicators

The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
Aspire 5650:
TravelMate 4260:
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.
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Icon Function Description
HDD Indicators when the hard disk drive is
active.
Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated
Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
3G Indicates the status of 3G
communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Power Indicates the computer’s power status.
Battery Indicates the computer’s battery status.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail
Web browser, Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button.
Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Aspire 5650:
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TravelMate 4260:
Launch key Default application
P User-programmable
P User-programmable
Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
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Using the Keyboard

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

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Aspire 5650:
TravelMate 4260:
Lock Key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed
Num lock <Fn>+<F11>
Scroll lock <Fn>+<F12>
are in uppercase.
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Number keys on embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys.
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-control keys.
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Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing
letters on embedded keypad.
Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Icon Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as
clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function:
+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.
+ <E> Opens the My Computer window
+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.
+ <F> Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.
+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.
+ M Minimizes all windows.
<Shift>+ + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows action.
This key has the same effect as clicking the right
Applicati
on key
mouse button; it opens the application’s context menu.

Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Aspire 5650:
TravelMate 4260:
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Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
Fn-F3 Acer
ePowerManagement
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Press any key to return.
Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
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Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To t y pe :
Aspire 5650:
TravelMate 4260:
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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Acer Empowering Technology

Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities:
T Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. T Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and
registry settings.
T Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. T Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function.

Acer eDataSecurity Management

Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and
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easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook.
There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor password and the file­specific password. The supervisor password is a “master” password that can decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file­specific password when encrypting a file.
NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the
password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related
passwords!
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Acer eLock Management

Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can’t be stolen while your notebook is unattended.
T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives,
USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
T Optical drive devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.
If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed.
NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking
your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
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Acer ePerformance Management

Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance:
T Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. T Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. T Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
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Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
T Password protection. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Image/data backup:
T Back up to HDD (set recovery point).
T Back up to CD/DVD.
T Image/data recovery tools:
T Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).
T Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point).
T Recover from CD/DVD.
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NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery
Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

Acer eSettings Management

Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
Acer eSettings Management also:
T Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. T Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. T Permits you to migrate personal settings. T Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
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Acer eNet Management

Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in the taskbar.
Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection
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settings and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
Acer Mode
The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.
DC Mode
To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.
Create new power scheme
1. Assign a name for the new scheme.
2. Choose existing scheme to use as a template.
3. Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode.
4. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK.
5. The new profile will appear on the main screen.
Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
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You can also click “Advanced Settings” to:
T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defaults. T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system
after Hibernation or Standby.
T View information about Acer ePower Management.
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor
Item Specification
®
CPU type
Core logic
CPU package
CPU core voltage
Intel
1.66/1.83/2/2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB)
Intel
µ
FCBGA-1466
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version V1.10
BIOS ROM type 512K Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 1MB Flash BIOS
BIOS package 32-pin PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT
13h Extensions, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification (Compaq, Phoenix, INtel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specifications USB1.1/2.0, PC Card 95, IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology, Legacy 1394 Device support, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Second Level Cache
TM
Core
®
945GM/945PM+ICH7-M
Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache,
Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
2MB for Intel
®
Pentium® M 945GM/945PM Processor
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 1024MB
Supports maximum memory size 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)
Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 533 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
Built-in Intel
match the above specifications.
®
945GM/945PM
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 128MB 128MB
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
128MB 128MB 256MB
128MB 256MB 384MB
128MB 512MB 640MB
128MB 1024MB 1152MB
256MB 128MB 384MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
512MB 128MB 640MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 128MB 1152MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
Chipset BroadCom BCM4401E
Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Right side
Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver
Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0
PCI v2.2
Modem Interface
Item Specification
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Right side
Bluetooth Interface
Item Specification
Chipset
Built-in Intel
®
ICH7-M
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Bluetooth Interface
Item Specification
Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)
Protocol Bluetooth 2.0
Interface USB 1.1
Connector type Mini-USB
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
Item Specification
Chipset Built-in ICH7-M
Data throughput 11~54 Mbps
Protocol 802.11b+g
Interface Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system block
diagram?)
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model Name
Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000
Bytes per sector
Data heads 2 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate)
Drive Format
Disks 1 2 2
Spindle speed (RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6
Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)
Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance
Seagate 40G ST9402112A
Toshiba MK4025GAS
Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00
WD WD400UE-22HCT0
Samsung M40MP0402H
512 512 512
4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
372 350 350
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Seagate ST96812A
Seagate ST960821A
Toshiba MK6025GAS
HGST HTS541260H9AT00
WD WD600UE-22HCT0
4 (for Toshiba)
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
TOSHIBA MK8025GAS HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00
SEAGATE ST9808210A
SEAGATE ST98823A
TOSHIBA MK8026GAX
HGST HTS541280H9AT00
WD WD800UE-22HCT0
4 (for Hitachi)
3 (for Seagate)
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
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Combo Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single
border), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB)
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW Photo (Multisession) Video CD, CD-Extra, (CD+), CD-test
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5% (Operating)
Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
DVD-Dual Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name LITEON SOSW-833S
PIONEER DVR-K16RA
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format Support disc formats
1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text
2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session)
3. Reads standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs
5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs
6. Reads and writes in each DVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1)
7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring)
8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1)
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5% (Operating)
Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
HD Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller ALC883
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HD Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution Wide range (°V80dB ~ +42dB) volume control with 1.5dB
resolution of analog to analog mixer gain
16 bit stereo digital to analog converter
16 bit stereo analog to digital converter
Compatibility HD Audio
Mixed sound source Line-in, CD
Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo
Sampling rate All DACs support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
All ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate
16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supports 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2
Video Interface
Item Specification
Chipset
Package 35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA
Interface internal PCIE
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes
Memory Interface 64-bit
Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) 5.6
Fill Rate (Gpixels/sec) 1.4
Vertices/Second (Millions) 260
Memory Data Rate (MHz) 700
RAMDACs (MHz) 400
Built-in Intel
NVIDIA
®
945GM for UMA models
®
GeForce® Go 7600 (72MV) for discrete models
NOTE: RAMDAC refers to Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter: the VGA controller chip that
maintains the range of colors and converts data from memory into analog signals for the monitor.
Video Memory
Item Specification
Chipset
Memory size 128MB/256MB (256MB for Aspire 5650 only)
Interface GDDR2
Built-in Intel
NVIDIA
®
945GM for UMA models
®
GeForceTM Go 7600 for discrete models
USB Port
Item Specification
Chipset Built-in ICH7M
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller
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USB Port
Item Specification
Number of USB port 3
Location Three on the right side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller ENE CB714
Supports card type Type-II
Number of slots One type-II
Access location Left panel
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support
Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
Core logic
VGA
LAN ENE BCM4401E
USB 2.0 Built in ICH7-M
Super I/O controller SMsC LPC47N207
MODEM Built-in ICH7-M
Bluetooth Built-in ICH7-M
Wireless 802.11 b+g Built-in ICH7-M
PCMCIA ENE CB714
HD Audio Realtek ALC883
®
945GM/945PM+ICH7M
Intel
®
Built in Intel
NVIDIA
945GM for UMA models
®
GeForceTM Go 7600 for discrete models
Keyboard
Item Specification
Keyboard controller ENE KB 910Q
Total number of keypads 88-/89-key
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously
Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
Battery
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Sony (8cell)
Sanyo (8cell)
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 4800 mAH
Number of battery cell 8
Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel
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Battery
Item Specification
Normal voltage 14.8V
Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v
LCD 14.1” inch
Item Specification
Vendor & model name AU B141EW01 CMO N141I1-
L02
Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 14.1 inches
Active Area (mm) 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1
Display resolution (pixels) 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 XGA
Pixel Pitch 0.297x0.297 0.099x0.297 0.297x0.297
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical
Stripe
Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White
2
Typical White Luminance (cd/m
also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A 70
Contrast Ratio 300 300 250
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5.6/5.7 3.96 N/A
Weight 550 570 600
Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.0x6.0317.3x242.0x5.9317.3x242.0x6.
Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS
Support Color 262K colors
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower
Temperature Range( C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)
°
)
180 (5 point average)
150 (5 point average)
24/11
15/35
(RGB 6-bit data driver)
40/40
10/30
0 to +50
-20 to +60
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
160 150
8/17 10/25
262,144 262,144
45/45
15/35
0 to +50
-25 to +60
QDI QD14TL01-03
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
5
40/40
20/40
0 to +50
-20 to +60
SAMSUNG LTN141W1-L01
LCD Inverter
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP
Brightness conditions N/A
Input voltage (V) 9~21
Input current (mA) 2.56 (max)
Output voltage (V, rms) 780V (2000V for kick off)
Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max)
Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max)
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AC Adaptor
Item Specification
Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz
Maximum input AC current 1.7A
Inrush current 220A@115VAC
220A@230VAC
Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load
System Power Management
ACPI mode Power Management
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.
Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off
completely.
Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power
managed in this state.
Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down
VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode
Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and
data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
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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. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.
Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information
Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type : CPU Speed :
Genunie Intel (R) CPU
1.66GHz
HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number :
ATAPI Model Name : ATAPI Serial Number :
BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver
Serial Number
None
None
V1.10 Intel V1256
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Asset Tag Number N/A
Produce Name
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID:
TravelMate 4200
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte
32 Byte
16 Byte
16 Byte 32 Byte
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit
Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
T 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. Please note that system information is subject to different models.
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Information

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information
CPU Type : CPU Speed :
HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number :
ATAPI Model Name : ATAPI Serial Number :
Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Genunie Intel (R) CPU
1.66GHz
None
None
BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver
Serial Number
Asset Tag Number
Produce Name
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID:
V1.10 Intel V1256
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
N/A
Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte
32 Byte
16 Byte
16 Byte 32 Byte
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter Description
CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE2I Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard
IDE2 Serial Number This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.
System BIOS ver Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Ver This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
Product Name This field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.
Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.
UUID=32bytes
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Main

The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information
Main
Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
System Time: [22:03:28]
System Date: [01/23/2006]
System Memory: 640 KB
Extended Memory: XXXMB
Video Memory [128MB]
Shows system base memory size
Shows extended memory size
VGA memory size
<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
Quiet Boot: [Enabled]
Power on display: [Auto ] Network boot
F12 Boot Menu
D2D Recovery
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is for your 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. The hours are displayed
with 24-hour format.
System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/
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
VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory
size=64/128MB
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).
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN
(remote server).
F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.
D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The
function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.
Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time
year)
System Date
Option: Enabled or Disabled
Option:
Auto or Both
Enabled or Disabled
Option:
Option:
Disabled or Enabled
Option:
Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Advanced

The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced
settings of the system.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Infrared Port (FIR)
[Enabled]
Item Specific Help
Configure Infrared Port
using options:
[Disable] No configuration
[Enabled] User configuration
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
Description Option
Infrared Port Configure serial port B using options:
[Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled
by OS
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Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password Is : Clear User Password Is : HDD Password Is:
Clear Clear
Supervisor Password
controls accesses of the
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password Set Hdd Password
Password on Boot
[Enter]
[Enter] [Enter]
[Disabled]
whole setup utility.
It can be used to
boot up when Password
on boot is enabled.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter 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
user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.
Primary HardDisk Security Enables or disables primary hard disk security
function.
Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not
while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.
Clear or Set
Clear or Set
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.
Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
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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.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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Boot

e
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced Security Exit
Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: TOSHIBA MK6025GAS-(PM) 2: IDE 1: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-845S 3: IDE 2: 4: USB FDD: 5: PCI LAN: Broadcom MBA 6: USB HDD: 7: USB KEY: 8: USB CDROM:
Boot
Item Specific Help
> or <↓> to select a devic
Use < devices, then press <F6> to move it up the list, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Exit

The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced Security Boot
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Disarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Item Specific Help
Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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:
First, you have to create a crisis diskette. Follow the steps to create a crisis diskette.
1. Insert a floppy disk to the notebook under Windows mode.
2. Execute “wincris.exe”
3. Wait for few minutes. The process will completed automatically.
After you have created crisis diskette, you can then recovery the fail system.
1. Insert the Crisis diskette to the computer.
2. Press Fn+Esc and power on the sytem.
3. The systme will execute the file automatically. Wait for few minutes the system will reboot as the entire
process completed.
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
T Small Philips screw driver
T Philips screwdriver
T Plastic flat head screw driver
T Tweezers
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3. Remove the battery pack.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Start
Battery Pack
Thermal
Door
B*1 D*1
System Fan Memory
B*4
Thermal
Module
CPU
F*1
ODD Module
Lower Case
Assembly
D*5
F*1
F*1
Mimi Cover
Middle Cover
F*2
Keyboard
C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic
LCD Module
C*2 on bottom side
C*8 upper case assembly to lower case a ssembly on bottom side
C*2 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on upper side
F*2
HDD Door
H*4
HDD Bracket
Upper Case
Assembly
HDD
Lower Case
Modem
Board
F*1
Main Board
F*2
Speaker Set
Switch Board
(for AS
models)
F*2F*1
Media Board
(for AS
models)
Touchpad
Touchpad
Bracket
F*1
Touchpad
FFC
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LCD Module
B*4
LCD Bezel
G*1 for 15"
G*2 for 15.4"
LCD Inverter
B*2
LCD Panel
G*2 for 15.4"
LCD
Assembly
Wireless
Antenna Set
LCD Cable
Screw List
Item Description Part Number
A SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.001
B SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.TAVV5.002
C SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.TAVV5.003
D SCREW M2.5*15(NL) 86.TAVV5.004
E SCREW M2*2.2 86.TAVV5.005
F SCREW M2*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.006
G SCREW M2*4 86.TAVV5.007
H SCREW M3*4(NL) 86.TAVV5.008
I SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) 86.TAVV5.009
F*8 (4 on left; 4 on right)
LCD Bracket
Sets
LCD
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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Removing the HDD Module/Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/ CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module

Removing the HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD door.
2. Detach the HDD door from the notebook.
3. Pull the HDD module outwards to disconnect the HDD module from the main board.
4. Take out the HDD module carefully.

Removing the Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU

1. Remove the six screws fastening the thermal door. (M2.5*15(NL) for red circle; M2*3(NL) for yellow circle)
2. Detach the thermal door from the notebook.
3. Pop out the memory then remove it
4. Use a tweezer to take out the fan cable as shown.
5. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board.
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6. Remove the two screws fastening the system fan.
7. Take out the system fan from the main unit.
8. Remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.
9. Then detach the thermal module carefully.
10. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn anti-clockwise).
11. Detach the CPU from the CPU socket carefully.
12. Tear off the tape fastening the antenna set.
13. Then remove the antenna protection cover.
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14. Remove the screw holding the mini cover.
15. Detach the mini cover from the main unit.

Removing the ODD Module

1. First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown.
2. Push the ODD module outwards then remove it.

Removing the LCD Module

1. Open the LCD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture).
2. Detach the middle cover from the main unit carefully.
3. Remove the screw fastening the keyboard.
4. Then turn over the keyboard as shown.
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5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board.
6. Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom.
7. Then turn the notebook to the front side. Take out the antenna then disconnect the LCD cable (See the
middle and the right images).
8. Remove four screws fastening the LCD module (M2.5*10(NL) for yellow circles; M2.5*15(NL) for red circles).
9. Then detach the entire LCD module from the main unit carefully.
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Disassembling the Main Unit

Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly

1. Remove two screws fastening the upper case assembly to the lower case assembly.
2. Disconnect the LED board cable from the main board.
3. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board.
4. Remove eight screws fastening the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly on the bottom as
shown.
5. Detach the upper case assembly carefully.

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly

6. Remove the two screws fastening the media board.
7. Take out the media board cable from the lower case as shown.
8. Detach the media board from the upper case carefully.
NOTE: Only Aspire 5650 series have media board.
9. Tear off the mylar on top of the touchpad bracket.
10. Remove the screws holding the touchpad bracket.
11. Then detach the touchpad bracket from the uppwer case.
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12. Disconnect the touchpad FFC.
13. Then remove the touchpad FFC from the touchpad.
14. Detach the touchpad from the upper case.

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly

1. Detach the switch board from the main board.
2. Remove the screw fastening the modem board.
3. Disconnect the modem board from the main board then detach the modem board.
4. Detach the modem cable from the lower case.
5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board.
6. Then disconnect the microphone cable from the main baord.
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7. Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case.
8. Pull the lower case outwards as the image shows and detach the main board from the lower case
carefully.
9. Take out the microphone from the lower case.
10. Remove the two screws fastening the speaker set.
11. Take out the speaker from the lower case.
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Disassembling the LCD Module

1. Remove the four screw caps as shown.
2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel.
3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module.
4. Remove the screw fastening the LCD inverter.
5. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter.
6. Disconnect the LCD power cable on the other side.
7. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD assembly.
8. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel.
9. Tear off the tape fastening the LCD cable.
10. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD right bracket.
11. Remove the LCD right bracket.
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12. Remove the four screws holding the LCD left bracket.
13. Remove the LCD left bracket.
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Disassembling the External Modules

Disassembling the HDD Module

1. Remove two screws hodling the HDD bracket on one side.
2. Remove another two screws fastening the HDD bracket on the other side.
3. Detach the HDD from the HDD bracket.

Disassembling the ODD Module

1. Remove the three screws holding the optical bracket.
2. Remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive.
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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 75.
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 78
“Undetermined Problems” on page 90
“Error Message List” on page 79
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 78
Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 78
“Intermittent Problems” on page 89
“Undetermined Problems” on page 90
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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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If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.
2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
3. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.
3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by
the battery pack.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:
T “Check the Power Adapter” on page 76
T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 77
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Check the Power Adapter
Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure
Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground
1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.
2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following:
T Replace the System board.
T If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 90.
T If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.
3. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct
continuity and installation.
4. If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 77.
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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel
2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total
Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.
4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
From Hardware:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the
following figure
3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack.
If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.
2. Replace the touchpad.
3. Replace the system board.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 90.
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware
device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.
NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List
Error Codes Error Messages
006 Equipment Configuration Error
Causes:
1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch
2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error
(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”)
010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)
070 Real Time Clock Error
071 CMOS Battery Bad
072 CMOS Checksum Error
110 System disabled.
Incorrect password is specified.
<No error code> Battery critical LOW
In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show.
<No error code> Thermal critical High
In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message.
Error Message List
Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Hard disk drive
System board
Stuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 74.
Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 74.
Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 74.
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard
Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM
System board
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM
System board
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM
System board
System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure
System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used
System timer error RTC battery
system time, then reboot system.
RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.
System board
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Error Message List
Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
Real time clock error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.
System board
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used
Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS
Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS
System cache error - Cache disabled System board
CPU ID: System board
DMA Test Failed DIMM
Software NMI Failed DIMM
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM
Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM
Fixed Disk n None
Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM
I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
DIMM
System board
Setup Utility
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 74.
Setup Utility
System board
System board
System board
RTC battery
System board
RTC battery
System board
BIOS ROM
System board
System board
RTC battery
System board
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
System board
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Error Message List
No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.
No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 75..
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board.
System board.
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 75..
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD Inverter
LCD
System board
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
System board
System board
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
02h Verify Real Mode
03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
04h Get CPU type
06h Initialize system hardware
08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values
09h Set IN POST flag
0Ah Initialize CPU registers
0Bh Enable CPU cache
0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values
0Eh Initialize I/O component
0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE
10h Initialize Power Management
11h Load alternate registers with initial POST
values
12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot
13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices
14h Initialize keyboard controller
16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
17h Initialize cache before memory autosize
18h 8254 timer initialization
1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization
1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh
22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB
26h Enable A20 line
28h Autosize DRAM
29h Initialize POST Memory Manager
2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM
2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx
2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of
2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
30h 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of
32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency
33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
36h Warm start shut down
38h Shadow system BIOS ROM
3Ah Autosize cache
3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers
3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values
42h Initialize interrupt vectors
45h POST device initialization
memory bus
memory bus
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46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
48h Check video configuration against CMOS
49h Initialize PCI bus and devices
4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system
4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)
4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM
4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice
50h Display CPU type and speed
51h Initialize EISA board
52h Test keyboard
54h Set key click if enabled
58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts
59h Initialize POST display service
5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”
5Bh Disable CPU cache
5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB
60h Test extended memory
62h Test extended memory address lines
64h Jump to User Patch1
66h Configure advanced cache registers
67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC
68h Enable external and CPU caches
69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
6Ah Display external L2 cache size
6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)
6Ch Display shadow-area message
6Eh Display possible high address for UMB
recovery
70h Display error messages
72h Check for configuration errors
76h Check for keyboard errors
7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present
80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
81h Late POST device initialization
82h Detect and install external RS232 ports
83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
84h Detect and install external parallel ports
85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports
87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices
(optional)
88h Initialize BIOS Area
89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
8Ch Initialize floppy controller
8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
90h Initialize hard-disk controllers
91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
92h Jump to UserPatch2
93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
95h Install CD ROM for boot
96h Clear huge ES segment register
97h Fixup Multi Processor table
98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short
beeps on checksum failure.
99h Check for SMART drive (optional)
9Ah Shadow option ROMs
9Ch Set up Power Management
9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)
9Eh Enable hardware interrupts
9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
A0h Set time of day
A2h Check key lock
A4h Initialize Typematic rate
A8h Erase F2 prompt
AAh Scan for F2 key stroke
ACh Enter SETUP
AEh Clear Boot flag
B0h Check for errors
B2h POST done- prepare to boot operating system
B4h 1 One short beep before boot
B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
B6h Check password (optional)
B9h Prepare Boot
BAh Initialize DMI parameters
BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs
BCh Clear parity checkers
BDh Display MultiBoot menu
BEh Clear screen (optional)
BFh Check virus and backup reminders
C0h Try to boot with INT 19
C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
C2h Initialize error logging
C3h Initialize error display function
C4h Initialize system error handler
C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional)
C7h Initialize notebook docking late
C8h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended checksum (optional)
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
D2h Unknown interrupt
Code Beeps
E0h Initialize the chipset
E1h Initialize the bridge
E2h Initialize the CPU
E3h Initialize the system timer
E4h Initialize system I/O
E5h Check force recovery boot
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM
E7h Go to BIOS
E8h Set Huge Segment
E9h Initialize Multi Processor
EAh Initialize OEM special code
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA
ECh Initialize Memory type
EDh Initialize Memory size
EEh Shadow Boot Block
EFh System memory test
F0h Initialize interrupt vectors
F1h Initialize Run Time Clock
F2h Initialize video
F3h Initialize System Management Mode
F4h 1 Output one beep before boot
F5h Boot to Mini DOS
F6h Clear Huge Segment
F7h Boot to Full DOS
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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
LCD backlight doesn't work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
LCD contrast cannot be adjusted
Unreadable LCD screen
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal screen
Wrong color displayed
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.
Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Reconnect the LCD connector
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
LCD inverter ID
LCD inverter
LCD cable
LCD
System board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly
Reconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
System board
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
The system doesn’t power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 75.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
System Check” on page 75.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
System Check” on page 75.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
System board
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Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 77.
Battery pack
System board
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly
System board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then reboot system.
DIMM
System board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker
Audio driver
Speaker
System board
System board
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
The system will not enter hibernation See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42.
Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Hard disk drive
System board
The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute.
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after closing the LCD
The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.
The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.
Press Fn+
Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42.
LCD cover switch
System board
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42.
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42.
LCD cover switch
System board
oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
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Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%.
System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery).
Battery pack
System board
Hard disk connection board
System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
System configuration does not match the installed devices.
External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
USB does not work correctly System board
Print problems. Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” of
Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.
System board
BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
System Board
Utility is set to Enabled.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
System board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
System board
Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
System board
Modem-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Internal modem does not work correctly. Modem phone port
modem combo board
System board
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined
Problems” on page 90.
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Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
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Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power
System Check” on page 75.):
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
T Non-Acer devices
T Printer, mouse, and other external devices
T Battery pack
T Hard disk drive
T DIMM
T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module
T PC Cards
4. Power-on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
T System board
T LCD assembly
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Jumper and Connector Locations

Board Layout

Top View

Chapter 5
1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 Touchpad Down Button
2 SW1 Lid Switch 11 SW2 Touchpad Up Button
3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 Touchpad Left Button
4 JP2 Power Button Connector 13 SW3 Touchapd Left Button
5 JP6 Media Board Connector 14 JP13 Internal Microphone Connector
6 JP7 Touchpad Board Connector 15 JP12 Internal Speaker Connector
7 JP43 SIM Card Connector 16 JP9 PCMCIA Socket
8 SW4 Touchpad Right Button 17 IR1 FIR Module
9 SW6 Touchpad Left Button 18 JP8 Internal Keyboard Connector
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Bottom View

NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you
get.
1 JP19 FAN Connector 17 JP40 Headphone/SPDIF Jack
2 U42 VGA Chipset 18 JP41 Line-In Jack
3 JP18 CPU Socket 19 JP42 Microphone-in Jack
4 JP16 DVI Connector 20 IR2 CIR Module
5 JP15 CRT Connector 21 SW8 Wireless LAN Switch
6 JP14 TV-Out Connector 22 SW9 Bluetooth and 3G Switch
7 PCN1 DC-IN Jack 23 U48 South Bridge Chipset
8 JP17 Mini Card Connector 24 JP30 Mini Card Connector
9 JP22 DDRII so-DIMM Socket 25 JP29 IEEE 1394 Connector
10 JP21 DDRII so-DIMM Socket 26 JP27 5 IN1 Socket
11 J3 Clear CMOS Jumper 27 JP23 RJ45 Connector
12 JP24 ODD Connector 28 JP5 USB Connector
13 PJP1 Battery Connector 29 JP4 USB Connector
14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 30 JP28 MINIPCI Connector (TV-Tuner)
15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA) 31 JP25 FAN Connector
16 JP36 Bluetooth Connector 32 U40 North Bridge Chipset
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Jumper Board Layout

Switch Board Top View

Label Description
SW1 Arcade/TV tunver switch
SW2 Volume Up switch
SW3 Volume Down switch
SW4 Play/Pause switch
SW5 Stop switch
SW6 Forward/Next switch
SW7 Backward/Previous switch

Media Board Top View

Label Description
SW1 Power Button
SW2 E-mail Button
SW3 Internet Button
SW4 User Button
SW5 E-Power Button
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Media Board Bottom View

Label Description
JP3 USB Connector
JP2 USB Connector
JP6 RF INe Connector
JP5 RF Cable Connector
JP4 AV IN Connector
JP7 Board to Main Board
Connector

LS-2923P Power Board Top View

Label Description
JP1 SIM Card Connector
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