Acer Travelmate 4070, Travelmate 4080 Service Manual

TravelMate 4070/4080 Series

Service Guide

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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.

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.

System Introduction

Features

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

Platform

T Intel

Memory

T 256 MB/512 MB of DDRII 533 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules

Centrino® mobile technology, featuring:

T Intel

Pentium® M 725A/735A/740/750/760/770/780 processor (2MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.70/

1.73/1.86/2.0/2.13/2.26 GHz, 400/533 MHz FSB)

T Intel

915GM/915PM Express chipsets

PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi

CERTIFIED

Celeron M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)

solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology

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Data storage

T 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk

T DVD-Dual double-layer drive

T DVD/CD-RW combo drive

T DVD Super Multi double-layer

Display and graphics

T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at

-- 15” XGA (1024 X 768)

-- 15.4” WXGA (1280 X 800) supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via

Acer GridVista

T Intel

T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

T Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz

915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and up to

128 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft

915PM with ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1300 HyperMemoryTM 256/512MB, supporting ATI

PowerPlay

5.0 Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, DualViewTM

DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent display

Communication

T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready

T LAN: PCI/PCI Express

T Wireless LAN: integrated miniPCI Acer InviLink

supporting Acer SignalUP

T Wireless PAN: integrated Bluetooth

gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

wireless technology

802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution;

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Audio

T Audio system with two built-in speakers

T Intel

T Sound Blaster Pro

T S/PDIF2 (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

T Built-in microphone

Input devices

T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch

T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button

T Four easy-launch buttons

T Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth

I/O interface

T Three USB 2.0 ports

T PC Card slot (one Type II)

T External display (VGA) port

T Microphone-in jack

T Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

T Ethernet (RJ-45) port

T Modem (RJ-11) port

T DC-in jack for AC adaptor

High-Definition audio support

and MS-Sound compatible

keyboard

LED-button

Environment

T Temperature:

T Operating: 5 C to 35 C; Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C

T Humidity (non-condension):

T Operating: 20% to 80%; Non-operating: 20% to 80%

°° °°

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System Block Diagram

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Board Layout

Top View

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Bottom View

1 SW1 Lid Switch 2 CN1 LCD Connector

3 CN2 Launch Board Connector 4 CN3 Modem Connector

5 CN7 Keyboard Connector 6 CN4 Bluetooth Module Connector

7 CN5 Touchpad Board Connector 8 CN6 Internal Microphone Connector

9 U17 Clock Generator 10 U4 PCMCIA Connector

11 CN9 MDC Connector 12 CN11 Internal Speaker Connector

13 CN13 Power Jack 14 CN12 CRT Connector

15 CN14 Battery Connector 16 CN15 Optical Disk Drive Connector

17 CN17 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 18 CN26 Wireless LAN Controller

19 U11 North Bridge 20 U13 CPU Socket

21 CN20 USB Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector

23 U19 BIOS ROM 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O

Connector)

25 CN22 RTC Battery 26 CN18 Memory Socket 1

27 U1 LAN Chipset RTL8100CL 28 CN19 Memory Socket 2

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29 U18 South Bridge 30 CN24 PCMCIA Connector

31 CN25 HDD Connector 32 CN27 USB Connector

33 CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack 34 CN29 Microphone Jack

35 CN30 Line-in Jack 36 SW3 WLAN Button

37 SW2 Bluetooth Button 38 LED2 Charger LED

39 LED1 Power LED 40 U22 Audio Codec

41 U10 Fan Connector

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Panel

This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators.

Front view

# Item Description

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

output.

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3 Keyboard For entering data into you computer.

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

5 Click buttons (Left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right

6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

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

8 Easy-Launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

computer.

mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

computer mouse.

the status of the computer and its functions and components.

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Closed front view

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

2 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on.

3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged.

output.

4 Bluetooth communication button/

indicator

5 Wireless communication button/

indicator

6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD

7 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

8 Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,

9 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (optional).

Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional).

player, stereo walkman).

speakers, headphones).

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

Left view

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# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs

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

3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.

4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

depending on the optical drive type.

turned off.

Right view

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot

2 PC card slot Accepts one Type II CardBus PC Card.

3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

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

4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based

5 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.

6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

network.

prolonged use.

Rear view

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# Icon Port Description

1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.

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

monitor, LCD projector).

3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

Bottom view

# Item Description

1 Hard disc bay Houses the computer’s hard disc (secured by a screw).

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

3 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.

5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

6 Memory comparment House the computer’s main memory.

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Indicators

The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.

Icon Function Description

Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical

drive is active.

Power Lights when the computer is on.

Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth

communication.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth

communication.

NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging.

NOTE: 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode.

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Easy-Launch Buttons

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Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They

are mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key “ “, and one user-programmable button.

Press “ “ to run the Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set ot email and internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Launch key Default application

P User-programmable

Acer eManager (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.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock

Num Lock <Fn>+<F11>

]

Scroll Lock <Fn>+<F12>

[

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

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

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

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

or down arrow keys respectively.

[ does not work with some applications.

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

Desired access Num lock on Num lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys.

keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows keys

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

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Keys Description

Windows logo key

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

+ <Tab> (Activates the next Taskbar button)

+ <E> (Opens the My Computer window)

+ <F1> (Opens Help and Support)

+ <F> (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box)

+ <R> (Opens the Run dialog box)

+ <M> (Minimizes all windows)

<shift>+ +< M> (Undoes the minimize all windows)

Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the

application’s context menu.

Hot Keys

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

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

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-

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

Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in the eManager set by the

Acer Empowering key..

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-

Power Management Launches Power options.

Fn-

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

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

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

Press any key to return.

Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Special keys

You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese keyboard) of your keyboard. To type:

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The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of

the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).

NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the

keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).

NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and suuport.

Touchpad basics

The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:

* Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.

* Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchapd is the same as clicking the left button.

* Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Touchpad (2) Center button (3)

Execute Click twice quickly. Tap twice (at the same speed

as double-clicking a mouse button).

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and hold,

then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad.

Access context menu

Scroll Click and hold to

Click once.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

move up/down/left/ right.

NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The

touchpad is sensitive to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Taping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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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 protexts 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 passowrd and the filespecific password. The supervisor passwork is a “master” password that cna decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you cna 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 encryped 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 deivces - 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 anAcer Customer Serivce 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 netebook, 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.

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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move fromone location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings.

Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

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 batery mode.

4. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK.

5. The new profile will appear on the main screen.

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