Acer Extensa 510 Service Manual

Maintenance Manual

Extensa

51x Series

Notebook Computers

9811755-0001

April 1996

Extensa 51x Series Notebook Computers

Maintenance Manual

TI Part No. 9811755-0001

Original Issue: April 1996

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual.

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Preface 1 General Description

1.1 . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 . . . . Product Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.3 . . . . International Product Ve rsions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.4 . . . . Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.4.1 . . . External Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1.4.2 . . . Touchpad Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

1.4.3 . . . Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

1.4.4 . . . Standard Power Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1.4.5 . . . Preloaded Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1.4.6 . . . Notebook Expansion Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

1.5 . . . . Standard Test Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

1.6 . . . . Notebook Assemblies and Subassemblies . . . . . . . . . 1-10

1.6.1 . . . Cover-Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1.6.2 . . . System Base Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

1.7 . . . . Extensa 51x Series Notebook Specifications . . . . . . . 1-12

1.8 . . . . Agency Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

2 Installation

2.1 . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 . . . . Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.3 . . . . Installing Notebook Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.3.1 . . . Installing Dual Inline Memory Module(s) . . . . . . 2-1

2.3.2 . . . Installing PCMCIA Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.3.3 . . . Installing the Optional Numeric Keypad . . . . . . 2-4

2.4 . . . . Installing the Battery Pack(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.5 . . . . Installing External Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.5.1 . . . Installing an External Keyboard/Mouse . . . . . . . 2-6

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2.5.2 . . . Installing External Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.5.3 . . . Installing External Serial Port Device . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.5.4 . . . Installing External VGA Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2.5.5 . . . Installing External Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.5.6 . . . Installing External Audio Input Devices . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.5.7 . . . Installing External Audio Output Devices. . . . . . . 2-10

2.6 . . . . Installing the AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.7 . . . . Initial System Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.8 . . . . Configuring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.9 . . . . Making Backups of System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.10 . . . Loading Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

3 Operating Instructions

3.1 . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 . . . . Notebook Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2.1 . . . Button Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2.2 . . . Cover Release Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2.3 . . . Touchpad Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.2.4 . . . Keyboard Mode LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.3 . . . . Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.3.1 . . . Floppy Drive Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.3.2 . . . Installing/Removing PCMCIA Options . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3.3.3 . . . Computer Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3.3.4 . . . Responding to Low Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.3.5 . . . Minimizing Power Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.3.6 . . . Recharging the Battery Packs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.3.7 . . . Restoring Missing System Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

3.3.8 . . . Rebuilding the System Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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4 Theory of Operation

4.1 . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 . . . . Notebook Functional Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2.1 . . . Processor/Memory Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2.2 . . . I/O Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.2.3 . . . Video Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4.2.4 . . . Hard Disk Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.2.5 . . . Floppy Diskette Drive Subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.2.6 . . . PCMCIA Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.2.7 . . . Power Subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

5 Troubleshooting Procedures

5.1 . . . . General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2 . . . . Overview of Fault Isolation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.3 . . . . Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.3.1 . . . Troubleshooting a Power Supply Problem. . . . . . . 5-3

5.3.2 . . . Troubleshooting a Display Problem . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.3.3 . . . Fault Isolation Using Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.3.4 . . . PCMCIA Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.3.5 . . . Fault Isolation Using Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

6 Field Service

6.1 . . . . Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2 . . . . Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2.1 . . . Cleaning the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2.2 . . . Protecting the Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.2.3 . . . Handling the Computer Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.2.4 . . . Restoring System Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.3 . . . . Required Tools and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.4 . . . . Notebook Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies. . . 6-3

6.4.1 . . . Display Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.4.2 . . . System Base Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

6.5 . . . . Notebook Subassembly Removal and

. . . . . . . Replacement Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

6.5.1 . . . Removing/Replacing the Notebook Battery Pack . 6-7

6.5.2 . . . Removing/Replacing the Keyboard Assembly. . . . 6-8

6.5.3 . . . Removing/Replacing the Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

6.5.4 . . . Opening/Replacing the Upper Case Assembly . . . 6-10

6.5.5 . . . Removing/Replacing the Floppy Disk Assembly . 6-11

6.5.6 . . . Removing/Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

6.5.7 . . . Removing/Replacing DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Contents

6.5.8 . . . Removing and Replacing the Display Assembly . . 6-13

6.5.9 . . . Removing and Replacing the Inverter Board

. . . . . . . or Contrast Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

6.5.10 . . Removing/Replacing the Touchpad Assembly . . . 6-14

6.5.11 . . Removing/Replacing the Smart Battery Board

. . . . . . . Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

6.5.12 . . Removing/Replacing the Charger/Power Supply

. . . . . . . Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

6.5.13 . . Removing/Replacing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

6.5.14 . . Removing/Replacing the Pentium Chip . . . . . . . . 6-16

Self Test Error Messages

A.1 . . . . Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

PC-Doctor Diagnostics

B.1 . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

B.2 . . . . Starting PC-Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

B.3 . . . . Mouse Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

B.4 . . . . PC-Doctor Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

B.4.1 . . . Online Help (?) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

B.4.2 . . . Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

B.4.3 . . . Interactive Tests Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

B.4.4 . . . Hardware Info Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

B.4.5 . . . Utility Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

B.5 . . . . Quitting PC-Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

B.6 . . . . Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Contents

Preface

Introduction

This manual provides installation, operation and servicing data for the Extensa 51x Series Notebook Computers.

Intended Audience

This manual is primarily intended for use by qualified service technicians but contains information useful to non-te chnical users.

Contents

This manual contains six sections and multiple reference appendices including:

Section 1: General Description —

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notebook family; provides a list of physical and electrical specifications.

Section 2: Installation —

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cable up the notebook computer in a desktop environment.

Section 3: Operating Instructions —

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operating controls and indicators and modes of operation.

Section 4: Theory of Operation —

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operation for Extensa Series notebooks.

Section 5: Troubleshooting —

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the Extensa 51x Series notebooks.

Section 6: Field Service —

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procedures for the notebook computer.

Appendix A: Self Test Error Messages

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Appendix B: PC-Doctor Reference Data

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Describes ho w to unpack, install options and

Provides corrective maintenance

Introduces the main features of the

Describes the no tebook

Describes detailed theory of

Provides troubleshooting procedures for

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Other Manuals About the System

The following docu ments provide addi ti o nal information related to the Extensa 51x Series:

Extensa Series Notebook Computer User’s Reference Manual

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contains reference information regarding the Extensa Series Notebook Computer software including the TI custom utilities.

Windows® 95 Help

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PC-Doctor Help and Technical Reference

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(online)

Ordering Parts and Supplies

To order a copy of any TI publication or to order option kits, spare parts or supplies for your system, contact your TI Reseller or:

Telephone Toll-fr ee:

1-800-TI TEXAS

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Preface

General Description

1.1

This manual contains field and factory level servicing information for the Texas Instruments Ex tensa 51x Series of Notebook Computers (Figure 1-1). This section provide s a general over vi ew and specifi ca tions for the Extensa 51x Series No tebook Computers.

Introduction

Figure1-1 Extensa 51x Series Notebook Computer

1.2

The two initial offerings in the 51x Series are differentiated by the software installed on the system at the factory. The Model 510 contains W indows and the Model 515 includes Windows 95 and a variety of applications as summarized in Table 1-1. Each model may contain either the 540 million byte hard disk drive (-00xx part number suffix) or 810 million byte hard drive (-01xx part numb er suffix).

Product Models

General Description

1-1

Table 1-1 Extensa 51x Series Notebook Computers

Model 510 Model 515

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U.S. Version Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups

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Non U.S. Versions Windows 95

1.3

The Extensa 51x Series Notebooks are available in one of 15 domestic and international configurations as listed in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2 Notebook Domestic/International Configurations

International Product Versions

Windows 95 Plus Mi c rosoft Works, Quicken SE, Lotus Organizer, and Microsoft Entertainment Pack

Configuration P/N Suffix Configuration P/N Suffix

Domestic -0001 Swedish -0010 UK -0002 Swiss/French -0011 German -0003 Danish -0012 French -0004 Norwegian -0013 Spanish -0005 Finish -0014 Swiss/German -0006 Belgium -0015 Italian -0007 Austrian -0016 Portuguese -0008 Asia Pacific -0017 Western European -0009 Latin American -0018

Chinese -0019

1.4

All members of the Extensa 51x Series are high performance notebooks powered by the 100 MHz Pentium processor and Windows 95 Operating System software. As a standard feature, all members of the Extensa 51x family also contain the following features:

8 MB of EDO RAM memory (user-expandable to 40 MB)

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Product Overview

1-2

General Description

128 bytes of battery-backed up CMOS RAM

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1 MB of video RAM

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540 or 810 Million Byte Hard Drive (user replaceable)

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Support for two PCMCIA Type I or II options or one Type III PCMCIA

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option card Ergonomic keyboard with palm rest (2.7 mm travel); built-in touchpad

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pointing device Most standard external device interfaces including serial, parallel,

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PS/2

3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Floppy Drive

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10.4 inch Dual Scan Color LCD

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AC Adapter with autosensi ng (1 00 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz); 34

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Watts of DC output power

10.8 Volt, 2400 mAH capacity, Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH); Standard

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Duracell DR35 battery pack

, and external VGA.

Built-in monaural speaker with ESS1688 sou nd so l u ti o n

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Three audio j a cks: Line-In, Line- O ut, and Microp ho ne-In.

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General Description

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Touchpad Pointing Device

Touchpad Select Buttons

Power On/Off Button

Cover Release Button

Five Status LEDs

Primary Battery Pack (Accessible from Right Side)

Hard Drive (Accessible from Underneath)

Setup Button

Standby/Suspend Button

Type I /11 or III PCMCIA Slot

Primary Battery Cover

Hard Drive Cover

Floppy Drive Assembly

Audio Line/Mic Jacks

HDD Release Latches

Power In Connector

PS/2 Connector

VGA, Serial and Parallel Connector Door

Speaker

Figure 1-2 Extensa 51x Series Features

1-4

General Description

1.4.1

As shown in Figure 1-3, the notebook computer contains the following external ports:

9-Pin Serial Port for attaching any RS-232 type serial device to the

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Notebook 25-Pin Parallel Port for attaching bidirectional parallel devices

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Audio Line-In, Line-Out, and Microphone-In

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15-Pin External VGA Monitor Port for attaching an external monitor

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6-Pin PS/2 Port to attach an external Keyboard or Mouse

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AC Adapter Connector for attaching the AC Adapter to the notebook

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External Ports

AC Adapter Connector

External PS/2 Port (Mouse/Keyboard Port)

Figure 1-3 Notebook External Ports

External VGA Port

Serial Port

Parallel Port

Audio Line Output

External Microphone Input

Audio Line Input

General Description

1-5

1.4.2

All members of the Extensa family feature a built-in touchpad pointing device located near the center of the ke yboard palmrest. With light pressure, the cursor can quickly be positioned to the de si red point; a quick double tap on the touchpad and you have selected an object. Two select buttons (switches) are loca ted along the front edge o f the notebook

Touchpad Pointing Device

Touchpad Point ing Devic e

Select Buttons

Figure1-4 Extensa Touchpad

1.4.3

The Extensa Series Keyboard is an IBM enhanced-type keyboard with the standard character and function keys plus 12 programmable function keys (F1 through F12) .

Using the Sp ecial Functio n (Fn) key which assigns multiple functions to keys, the keyboard can e m u late the IBM 101/102 keybo ards.

The keyboard f eatures a special keyboard interface chip that can detect multiple levels of key input (good simulation of N-key rollover for up to 10 keys).

Some of the major features of the keyboard include:

Integrated numeric keyp a d

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Keyboard

1-6

General Description

"Inverted T" Cursor Control Key layout

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The notebook keyboard is available in the following v er sions:

U.S. English Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398-0001- This version (also

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known as the domestic version) is generally used in the United States and Canada.

International versio ns include:

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United Kingdom Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398 -0002

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German Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398 -0003

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French Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398 -0004

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Spanish Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398 -0005

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Swiss Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398 -0006

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Italian Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398 -0007

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Portuguese Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398 -0009

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Swedish Keyboard , TI Part No. 9811398 -0010

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Denmark Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398 -0012

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Norwegian Keyboard; TI Part No. 9811398 -0013

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Belgium Keyboard, TI Pa rt No. 9811398 -0014

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Finish Keyboard, TI Part No. 9811398 -0015

Note

: The Extensa Series Notebook Computer User’s Reference Manual contains descriptions of keyboard special function keys. A six-pin Mini-DIN connector can attach to either an external PS/2 keyboard (or 101 Keyboard via an adapter), PS/2 Mouse, or the optional PS/2 Numeric Keypad.

General Description

1-7

Esc

Cap s

Lock

Shift

Ctrl

F3 F5F4

345

DFG

Alt

Figure1-5 Extensa Keyboard

NumLock PrtSc

F9F8F7F6

SysRq

F11

F10

Pause

ScrLock

F12

Break

PgDn

{

[

Hom

PgDn

Shift

}

]

Insert

Enter

Delete

1.4.3.1 Controls and Indicators

As shown in Figure 1-6, Extensa Series Notebook Computers contain a set of three buttons (switches) and five LED displays just above the keyboard including:

Power, Setup, and Standby/Suspend Buttons (Switches)

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Sleep Mode

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Mode.

Hard Drive

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accessing the hard drive (read or write).

Num Lock

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toggle on the numeric keypad lock function. When the LED is On, the embedded numeric keyboard keys generate AT keypad characters and functions when pressed in conjun ction with the indicator is Off, pressing the Fn key with the appropriate keys provides cursor movement, paging and other functions in the normal mode.

Caps Lock

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the uppercase mode. To switch to the lowercase mode, press the

Lock

key.

Indicator. This LED li gh ts when the noteboo k is in Sleep

Activity Indicator. This LED lights when the notebook is

indicator. This LED lights when you press the NumLk key to

Shift

key. When the

indicator. This LED indicates that the keyboard is locked in

Caps

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General Description

Scroll Lock

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indicator. This LED ligh ts to i ndicate that the keyboa rd i s

locked in the scroll mode.

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Standby

Indicator. Lights when Notebook is in Standby mode.

Touchpad Pointing Device

Touchpad Select Buttons

Power On/Off Button

Power LED

Standby/Suspend Button

Setup Button

Charging LED

Status LEDs

Scroll Lock

Caps Lock

Num Lock

Hard Dri ve Activity

Sleep Mode

Figure1-6 Extensa Series Controls and Indicators

1.4.4

Standard Power Features

Notebook power for the Extensa 51x Series Notebook Computers is provided by an AC Adapter and a rechargeable 10.8 V, 2400 mAh Duracell DR35 nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack that installs in a bay near the front of the notebook (right side).

All members of the Extensa 51x family feature a powerful Power Management subsystem (hardware and software) that provides longer portable operation and protection of files during low battery conditions.

1.4.5

Preloaded Software

All members of the Extensa 51x Notebook family are preloaded with the Windows 95 Op erating System. In addition, the Ex tensa Model 515 is shipped from the factory with the following software application packages installed on the hard drive:

General Description

1-9

Microsoft Works

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Quicken SE

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Lotus Organizer

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Microsoft Entertainment Pack No. 4

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1.4.6

Expansion capabilities bu il t i nt o th e Ex tensa notebook serie s inc lude:

User installable expansion RAM memory (to a maximum of 40 MB);

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notebook accepts either fastpage mode or EDO RAM modules. A Cable-Connect PS/2 Numeric Keypad option, TI Part No.

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2581381-0001, can be attached to the ext ern al PS/2 Port. A parallel de vi ce can be attached to the noteb o ok’s external 25 -pin

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parallel port (EPP/ECP compatible). Serial RS-232 Port for attaching any serial device

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External VGA Port for driving an external color monitor

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Third Party External PS/2 keyboard (or external mouse)

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Three audio jacks (line-in/out and microphone in)

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Notebook Expansion Capabilities

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1.5

The Extensa Series Notebook Computers use modular design and built-in test features to reduce the mean time to repair. A power on self test automatically verifies the operational state of the primary circuits and a powerful suite of diagnostic tests are available to further test selected parts of the system.

1.6

The Extensa Series Notebooks are modular in design and can be disassembled for maintenance purposes using a standard set of flat-bladed, Phillips-head and hexagonal screwdrivers. The major assemblies that comprise a typical notebook in the Extensa family are shown in Figure 1-7 and briefly described in the following paragraphs.

General Description

Standard Test Features

Notebook Assemblies and Subassemblies

Display Assembly

Memory Expansion Sockets

Floppy Drive Assembly

Charger/Power Supply Board

Speaker Assembly

LED/Switch Board Assembly

Main Board Assembly

Hard Drive Cover

Battery Board

Floppy Drive Assembly

Top Case Assembly

TouchPad Assembly

Pentium CPU

Hard Drive Assembly

Hard Drive Outer Cover

Battery End Cover

Battery Pack

Bottom View

Figure 1-7 Notebook Assemblies

1.6.1

Cover-Display Assembly

The Cover-Display Assembly contains the LCD screen and associated high voltage power supply and video circuitr y. The Cover-Display Assembly contains several field-re placeable com ponents inclu ding:

LCD Assembly

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Cable Assemblies

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Inverter Board

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Contrast Board

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General Description

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The Display A ssembly attaches to the System Base Assembly through four top mounted screws.

1.6.2

As shown in Figure 1-7, the majo ri ty o f th e notebook’s field-repl aceable units (FRUs) are located in the system base assembly. These FRUs include:

Main Board Assembly

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Hard Disk Drive Assembly

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Up to two Dual Inline Memory Modules

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Floppy Drive Assembly

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Power Supply Board Assembly

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Battery Board Assembly

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Battery Pack Assembl y

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Top Case Assembly

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Touchpad Assembly

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System Base Assembly

Keyboard Assembly (removed in Figure 1-7 for clarity)

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Battery Board Assembly

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1.7

Extensa 51x Series Notebook

Specifications

Specifications for the Extensa 51x Series Notebooks are provided in Table 1-3.

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Table 1-3 Extensa 51x Notebook Features

Specifications Model 510 Model 515

Memory:

Standard

:8 MB 8 MB

Maximum

Display

LCD Type: Simultaneous LCD/Ext.

VGA Video RAM Size:

Video Bus

Keyboard/Point Device

Ergonomic Keyboard Built-In Touchpad

Storage

Floppy Drive Hard Drive

Interfaces

: 3.5", 1.44 MB 3.5", 1.44 MB

: 540 or 810 Million Byte 540 or 810 Million Byte

40 MB 40 MB

10.4" Dual Scan Color 10.4" Dual Scan Color Yes Yes

1 MB 1 MB VLBUS with Graphics Accelerator VLBUS with Graphics

Accelerator

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Serial (RS-232) Port Parallel Port

(EPP/ECP),

Yes

External VGA Port External PS/2 Port

PCMCIA Support

Software

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions

: 11.7" (L) x 1.7" (H) x 8.2" (W) 11.7" (L) x 1.7" (H) x 8.2" (W)

Weight

* Weight specifications do not include AC Adapter

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Y es Type I/II/III Type I/II/III

U.S. Version Non-U.S. Versions

only (International Load) 297 mm (L) x 45.5 mm (H) x 215

mm (W)

: Dual Load

: Windows 95

Windows 95, plus application software (Refer to Table 1-1)

297 mm (L) x 45.5 mm (H) x 215 mm (W)

Approx. 5.9 lbs. (2.6 8 kg) * Approx. 5.9 lbs. (2.68 kg) *

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All Extensa 51x Series products meet the following standards:

Underwriter’s Lab (UL) Standard 1950 (safety)

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Underwriter’s Lab (UL), CN Listed (C22.2 No. 950) (safety)

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EN60950, TUV Rheinl and (safety)

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FCC CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart J, FCC Level B (EMI/RFI )

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Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) ICES Class B

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(EMI/RFI) CISPR-22/EN55022 Class B (EMI/RFI)

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CE Mark

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Agency Approvals

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General Description

Installation

2.1

This section contains u npacking and preparation for use instructions for the Extensa 51x Series Notebook Computers.

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The packaging diagram for the notebook computer is shown in Figure 2-1. Unpack the computer using the following instructions:

1. Carefully cut the tape that seals the top flap of the shipping carton.

2. Remove the computer and the accessories from the main shipping

3. Remove all protective coverings from the computer.

. Remove the ho lding tape and open up the accessory bo x; remove the

Note:

Introduction

Unpacking Instructions

carton.

contents.

Save the shipping containers and packaging for later reuse.

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If you have no options to install at this time, skip to Paragraph 2.3. Otherwise, continue with Paragraph 2.3.1.

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Note:

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Caution: The Dual Inline Memory Module contains components that are sensitive to static electricity. When handling the module and the inte rnal parts of the computer, protect against static electricity by using wrist or ankle groundin g straps and grounded working mats. When moving or storing items, use the anti-static bags supplie d with the items.

1. Ensure that the notebook is powered off and that the AC Adapter and

2. Remove the DIMM module(s) from its shipping container.

Installing Notebook Options

Installing Dual Inline Memory Module(s)

If not installing RAM Expansion option at this time, skip to the next

internal battery pack is removed from the notebook.

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3. Release the Keyboard by pulling the keyboard release tabs forward (tabs are located un derneath the Ctrl and right arrow ke ys).

4. Disengage the Keyboard using a straight blade screwdriver and gently lifting up along the front edge of the keyboard.

5. Using the back edge of the keyboard as a hinge, lift the front edge of the keyboard up and lay it against the display.

Insert the edge of the DIMM Board into the lower connector (refer to

Figure 2-1). Use a rocking motion to fully insert the module. Push downward on each side of the DIMM module until it snaps in place.

7. Repeat the procedure in Step 6 (upper connector) to install the second DIMM module.

8. Replace the keyboard assembly and any other components removed in Step 1.

This completes the expansion memory module installation procedure.

Slide Keyboard Release Tabs toward front of notebook.

Using a small flat blade screwdriver, gently pry keyboard up along the front edge.

Tilt the keyboard back against the display

Insert the SIMM modules into the two Main Board memory connectors

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Figure 2-1 Installing Additional Memory

Installation

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The Notebook has provisions for two Type I/Type II or one Type III PCMCIA option card. Use the following procedure to install a PCMCIA option:

1. Review the installatio n instructions supplied with the PCMC IA option card(s).

2. Open the PCMC IA compartment co ver on the left side of the note bo ok.

3. To insert a PCMCIA card, ali gn the card with the socket and slide the

card into the s ocket until it locks into p la ce.

4. To eject a PCMCIA card, first ensure that the notebook is not accessing the memory card or device. Under Windows 95, go to the Control Panel, PC Card, and direct the card to stop before removing card.

Installing PCMCIA Options

PCMCIA Connector Door

Figure 2-2 Installing PCMCIA Options

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2.3.3

An optional numeric keyboard can be attached to the notebook via the notebook PS/2 connector as shown in Figure 2-3.

Installing the Optional Numeric Keypad

External PS/2 Port (Mouse/Keyboard Port)

External Numeric Keypad Option

Figure 2-3 Installing the Numeric Keypad option

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The standard configuration of the Extensa Notebo o k is equipped with a single battery pack that is inserted from the front right side of the computer.

To remove or replace the batt ery pac k, fo l low the steps below.

1. Power off the notebook, being sure to save your data first.

2. Locate the battery do o r ( r ig ht side of notebook n ear t he fron t) . Press

3. Insert a new or recharged b attery pack into the batt ery co mpartment

Installing the Battery Pack(s)

the battery door inward and slide the door toward the front of the notebook; remove the battery door.

bay. Make sure that the contacts are facing up and to the rear of the compartment. Check the la bel (facing up when inserted) indicating the positive and negative p oles of the battery.

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