Aspire 3000, 3500, 5000 User Manual

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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.

Chapter 1 System Introduction 1

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

System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Closed front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Touchpad basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Chapter 2 System Utilities 32

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Removing the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad . . . .59

Removing the Speaker Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the Audio Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the VGA Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 66

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Cahpter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88

Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 104

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Appendix C Online Support Information 110

Table of Contents

III

System Introduction

Features

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

Microprocessor

T Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000

T Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000

T Intel

Memory

T 256 MB or 512 MB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 1 GB with dual so DIMM

T 512 KB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel

Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500

series

Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series

modules

Celeron® M processor (Aspire 3500 series);

2 MB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel

Pentium® processor (Aspire 3500 series)

Chapter 1

Data storage

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

T DVD-Dual or Combo drive

Display and graphics

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

-- 15” XGA (1024 X 768)

-- 15.4” WXGA (1280 X 800)

-- 15.4” WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800)

T SiSM661MX integrated 3D graphics with up to 64 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft

7.0

T Dual independent display support

T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

Communication

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

T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

T Wireless LAN (optional): integrated miniPCI 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

T Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth

DirectX®

solution

Audio

T Audio system with two built-in speakers

T Sound Blaster Pro

T Built-in microphone

Chapter 1 1

and MS-Sound compatible

Input devices

Pleaes aware of these two items only for Aspire 3000/5000 case usage :  Note 1: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory  based on system configuration with 512MB system memory Note 2: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 64 MB of shared memory  based on system configuration with 256MB system memory

I/O interface

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

T Three USB 2.0 ports

T Ethernet (RJ-45) port

T Modem (RJ-11) port

T External display (VGA) port

T Microphone/line-in jack

T Headphones/speaker/line-out port

T Type II PC Card slot

T DC-in jack for AC adaptor

keyboard

LED-button

2 Aspire 3000/3500//5000

System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000)

CLK-GEN

ICS 952801

D D

Page 2

3V/5V

C C

Page 22

2.5V/1.25V

B B

1.2V/1.5V

1.8V

Page 23

Page 24

CPU CORE

BATTERY CHARGER

Page 25

Page 26

A A

HOST 200MHz

ZCLK 133MHz

AGP 66MHz

PCI 33MHz

USB 48MHz

REF 14.318MHz

3V_ALWAYS

5VPCU

3V_S5

1.8V_S5

3VSUS

5VSUS

+3V

+5V

15V

2.5VSUS

1.25VREF

+2.5V

DDR_VTT

+1.2V_HT

+1.5V

+1.8V

VCC_CORE

DDR SO-DIMM

HDD

Primary Master

ODD

Secondary Master

USB

3x connector

MINI USB

(BLUETOOTH)

Int. Keyboard

87-Key

Touch Pad

6-Button

Page 19

Page 15

Page 21

DDR 333

ATA 66/100

USB 2.0

CPU

AMD Athlon64

SMT uPGA754

SIS M760GX

(698 PIN BGA)

SIS 963L

(371 PIN BGA)

NS PC97551

Page 3,4Page 5

HyperTransport 16x16 1600MT/s

DVO

Page 6,7,8 Page 9

MuTIOL(1GB/s)

PCI 2.2

MII

AC'97 2.1

Page 11,12,13

LPC

Page 20 Page 20

Thermal

Thermal sensor & Fan

INTA#

LVDS Transmitter

SIS302ELV

133MB/s (33MHZ)

REQ1#, GNT1#

IDSEL : AD17

INTD#

CardBus

TI PCI1410

Page 14

LAN PHY

RTL8201CP

Page 16 Page 16

AC97 Codec

ALC203

Page 17

BIOS

ZL5

Block Diagram

RGB

LVDS

REQ0#, GNT0# INTB#, INTC#

Mini PCI

WLAN 802.11A/G

Transformer

56K MODEM

AMP

MAX9755

Size Document Number Rev

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Date: Sheet

1x D-SUB 15-Pin

15" XGA/WXGA

IDSEL : AD22

Page 15

Page 17

Page 18

PROJECT : ZL5

CRT

Page 10

LCD

Page 10

Antenna

PC Card

1x type-I/II

RJ-45

Page 16

RJ-11MDC1.5

Page 16

MIC-In Jack

Line-In Jack

HP-Out Jack

Int. Speaker

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Chapter 1 3

System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500)

Aspire 3500 is Intel® platform. It has different system block diagram from Aspire 3000/5000. Aspire 3500 system block diagram will be released later.

4 Aspire 3000/3500//5000

Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000)

Top Vie w

[17]

[18]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[28]

[31]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[42]

[16]

[19]

[20]

[24] [25] [26]

[27]

[29] [30]

[32]

[33]

13 Power Jack 14 CRT Connector

15 Battery Connector 16 ODD Connector

17 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector

19 MINI PCI 20 Northbridge M760GX

21 CPU Socket 22 USB Connector

23 USB Connector 24 BIOS ROM

25 EC PC97551 26 RTC Battery

27 DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 LAN PHY RTL8201CP

Chapter 1 5

[35]

[34] [36]

[41]

[37] [38]

[39][40]

29 DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 30 Southbridge 963L

31 PCMCIA Connector 32 HDD Connector

33 USB Connector 34 LineOut Jack

35 Microphone Jack 36 LineIn Jack

37 WLAN Button 38 Bluetooth button

39 Battery LED 40 Power LED

41 Audio Codec ALC203 42 FAN Connector

Bottom View

[02]

[01]

[03]

[07]

[04]

[05]

[06]

[08]

[09]

[10]

[11]

[12]

1 Lid Switch 2 Panel Connector

6 Aspire 3000/3500//5000

3 LED Board Connector 4 Modem Connector

5 Keyboard Connector 6 Bluetooth Module Connector

7 Touchpad Board Connector 8 Internal Microphone Connector

9 Clock Generator 10 PCMCIA Connector

11 MDC Connector 12 Internal Speaker Connector

Chapter 1 7

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

computer.

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

mouse buttons.

6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

computer mouse.

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

the status of the computer and its functions and components.

8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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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 (for selected models)

5 Wireless communication button/

indicator

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

7 Mic-in 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

Chapter 1 9

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

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

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 USB 2.0 port 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.

Chapter 1 11

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

1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

2 Num Lock

(Fn-F11)

3 Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth

4 Power Lights when the computer is on.

5 Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.

Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

drive is active.

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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Launch Keys

"Acer

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

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Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Desired access Num lock on Num lock off

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

keypad.

Windows keys

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

Keys Description

Windows logo key

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

+ <Tab> (Activates 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)

Type the letters in a normal manner.

+ <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.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-

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

Fn-

Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager.

Acer Power Management

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

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

Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

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

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Launches Power Management options.

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

Press any key to return.

Fn-

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

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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To u c h p a d

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.

Touc hpa d b as ic s

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-wa 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.

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

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

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and hold,

Access context menu

Scroll Click and hold to

then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad.

Click once.

as double-clicking a mouse button).

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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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Board Major Chip

Item Controller

System core logic SiS M760GX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3000/5000

SiS M661MX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3500

Audio controller RealTek ALC203 AC 97 Codec

Video controller built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000

built-in SiS M661MX for Aspire 3500

Keyboard controller KB910

CardBus Controller ENE CB712

IEEE Controller VIA VT6301S

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000

Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000

Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series

Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series

CPU package

CPU core voltage Low speed: 0.8V

CPU I/O voltage 1.2V

SMT PGA 754 pin

High speed: 1.5V

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Pheonix BIOS

BIOS Version Aspire 3000 V1.00; Aspire 5000 V1.00; AS3500 V1.00

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size

BIOS package 32 Pin PLCC

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

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

BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW1 settings

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

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Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache size 1024KB/512KB (exclusive)

total effective cache: 1152KB/640KB for Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor (Aspire 5000)

256KB/128KB (exclusive)

total effective cache: 384KB/256KB for Mobile AMD Sempron processor (Aspire 3000)

512KB for Intel® Celeron® M processor (Aspire 3500)

2MB for Intel® Pentium® M processor (Aspire 3500)

1st level cache control Always Enabled

2nd level cache control Always Enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller built-in CPU

Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000

Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000

Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series

Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series

Onboard memory size 0MB

DIMM socket number 2 Sockets

Supports memory size per socket 256MB

Supports maximum memory size 1024MB

Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 333 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 2.5 V/1.25V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin so-DIMM

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

match the above specifications .

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 To t al Memor y

0MB 256MB 256MB

0MB 512MB 512MB

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

256MB 0MB 256MB

256MB 256MB 512MB

256MB 512MB 768MB

256MB 1024MB 1280MB

512MB 0MB 512MB

512MB 256MB 768MB

512MB 512MB 1024MB

512MB 1024MB 1536MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 To t al Memor y

1024MB 256MB 1280MB

1024MB 512MB 1536MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

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

LAN Interface

Item Specification

Chipset

Supports LAN protocol 10/100

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Right side

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Chipset CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)

Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

Supports modem protocol V.92MDC

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Right side

Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)

Item Specification

Chipset Intel

Data throughput 11M~54M bps

Protocol 802.11 b+g

Interface Mini-PCI type II

Floppy Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name There is no FDD module for this product

Floppy Disk Specifications

Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 2HD (1.44MB)

Sectors/track 9 15 18

Tracks 80 80 80

Data transfer rate (Kbit/s)

Rotational speed (RPM) 300 360 300

Read/write heads 2

Encoding method MFM

Power Requirement

Input Voltage (V) +5V

1 MB 1.6 MB 2 MB

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB) 60000 80000 100000

Bytes per sector 512 512 512

Logical heads 16 16 16

Logical sectors 63 63 63

Drive Format

Logical cylinders 16383 16383 16383

Physical read/write heads

Disks 2/2/4 2/2/4 2

Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8MBytes (8192kbytes) 8MBytes (8192kbytes) 8MBytes

In terf ace ATA- 6 ATA /ATAP I-6 ATA/ATAPI-6

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

DC Power Requirements

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

HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634

Seagate N2 ST960821A

TOSHIBA PLUTO MK6025GAS

3/3/4 4/3/2 4

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

HGST MORAGA IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635

Seagate N2 ST9808210A

TOSHIBA PLUTO MK6025GAS

TOSHIBA PLUTO MK1031GAS

SEAGATE N2 ST9100822A

Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification Remark

Vendor & model name DVD/CDRW TOSHIBA TS-L462A

General Specification

Interface Enhanced IDE (ATAPI)

Disc Diameter 8cm/12cm

Loading Type Drawer Type

Drive Mounting Horizontal/Vertical

Read/Write Read Speed:

Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-ROM Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-RW Write Speed: Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-R Max. 10X(1,500 KB/sec) for CD-RW Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for US-RW

Mounting Orientation Horizontal/Vertical All angles

Buffer Under Run 2MB

Power consumption DC +5v/1.2A

Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

CAV 24X CAV 24X

P-CAV 24X/20X/16X ; CLV 10X/8X/4X CLV 10X/4X P-CAV 24X/16X

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Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification Remark

Media compatibility CD:

120mm CD-ROM (Read Only) 80mm CD 800/700/650/550MB CD-Recordable (Read & Write) 700/650MB CD-Rewritable (Read & Write) 700/650MB High Speed CD-Rewritable (Read & Write)

DVD:

5/9/10/18 DVD-Single/Dual (PTP, OTP)

3.9/4.7G DVD-R (Read Only)

4.7GDVD+R (Read Only) DVD±RW (Read only) 80mm DVD

Format compatibility CD

CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I /FMV (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video

DVD

DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD±RW Play DVD-AUDIO except the case that required CPPM (Content protection for prerecorded Media) Write Method

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release

Power Requirement

Input Voltage DC +5V+/- 5% (operation)

DC +5V+/- 8% (start up)

DVD-RW Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name TOSHIBA TS-L532A

Performance Specification

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DVD-RW Interface

Item Specification

Transfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode

Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Applicable disc format Read:

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Power Requirement

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

MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600kB/s) 4X, 8X (CLV), MAX. 24X(ZCLV) 4X (CLV) 4X, 8X, 10X (CLV) 8X, 10X(CLV), MAX. 16X (ZCLV)

16.6MB/s: PIO mode4

16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2

33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2

copy-protected DVD discs, CD-ROM, CD audio, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/+R, DVD-R/+R, DVD-RW/+RW, 4.38GB DVD-RAM, CD-DA discs, CD-ROM discs, CD-R discs, CD-RW discs

Write: CD-R, CD-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC203

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex

Compatibility AC97 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec

Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes

Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0

DMA channel 1

Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11

Video Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000

built-in SiS M661MX for Aspire 3500

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Video Interface

Item Specification

Video memory size up to 128MB for Aspire 3000/5000

up to 64MB for Aspire 3500

Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V,

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO

Graph interface 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus

Maximum resolution LCD 1600X1200 (UXGA)

Maximum resolution CRT 2048X1536@60HZ

Video Resolutions Mode

Monitor Resolution Hz

2D Display Mode

640x480 120

800x600 120

1024x768 120

1152X864 120

1280X1024 120

1600x1200 85

1920x1080*16:9 75

1920x1200 75

1920x1440 75

2048x1536 60

Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors.

NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R)

2000 and Windows(R)ME. The complete list of resolutions depends on the driver version and operating system. NOTE: resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor.

USB Port

Item Specification

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 2.0

Number of USB port 3

Location Two on the right side; one on the front side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller

Supports card type Type II (No Tpye III)

Number of slots One type II

Access location Right side

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ17)

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Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller EC NS PC97551 keyboard controller

Keyboard vendor Darfon

Total number of keypads 88-/89-key

Windows keys Yes

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name SANYO

PANASONIC

SANYO LI-ION 4UR18650F-2-QC141

SIMPPLO

Battery Type Lithium-ION

Pack capacity 4400mAH

Nominal voltage 14.8V

Number of battery cell 8

Package configuration 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic

4S1P for Sanyo QC141 and SIMPPLO

Package voltage 41.8V / 9.6V

LCD

Item Specification

Vendor & model name SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01-G

Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.4inch 15.4inch

Active Area (mm) 331.2(H)x207.0(V) 331.2(H)x207.0(V)

Display resolution (pixels) WXGA (1080x800) WXGA (1080x800)

Pixel Pitch 0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm 0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm

Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical stripe RGB vertical stripe

Display Mode Normally white Normally white

Surface Treatment Haze 0 (Glare), Hardness 3H Hard coating (2H) glare+ Anti

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity not show not show

Contrast Ratio 300 300

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD not show not show

Typical Power Consumption (watt) 3.7 (for backlight unit) Total 5.26 @LCM circuit 1.12,

Weight not show 590

Physical Size(mm) 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D)

Support Color Native 262K colours 262K colours

)

GLARE

200 185

25(rise+falling) 30(rise+falling)

LG LP154W01-A3 GLARE

reflective treatment of the front polarizer

backlight input 4.14

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LCD

Item Specification

Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left

Vertial: Upper/Lower

Temperature Range( C)

Operating

Storage (shipping)

45/45 15/35

0 to 50

-20 to -60

60/60 40/50

0 to 50

-20 to -60

AC Adapter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name DELTA SADP-65KB BFD

LITE-ON PA-1650-02 Q2 19V

HIPRO HP-OK066B13QT

Input Requirements

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

Nominal frequency (Hz) 50-60

Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63

Input voltage range (Vrms) 90-270

Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter

Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured at maximum

Output Ratings (CV mode)

DC output voltage 19V

Noise + Ripple 300mVp-pmax (20 MHz bandwidth)

Load 0(min) 3.16A(max)

Output Ratings (CC mode)

DC output voltage 19V +/-1.0V for CV mode

Constant current mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A

Dynamic Output Characteristics

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

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

Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 24V

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

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

Dielectric Withstand Voltage

Primary to secondary 3000Vac

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

1.5 A @ 110Vac

1.0 A @ 240Vac

is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively.

load under 115Vac.

8KV (at contact discharge)

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AC Adapter

Item Specification

Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements:

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

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

EMI Requirements:

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

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

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

Power Management

Power Saving Mode Phenomenon

Standby Mode

Enter Standby Mode when

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

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

Hibernation Mode

Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when

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

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

Display Standby Mode

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

Hard Disk Standby Mode

Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time.

T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up

T All power shuts off

T The display shuts off

T Hard disk drive is in standby mode.

(spindle turned-off)

Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Package storage

Humidity

Operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing

Non-operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked)

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

Vibration

°C

+0~+35

-20~+65

-20~+65 °C

°C

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Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Operating (unpacked) Operation vibration: 1.0G ,X,Y,Zaxis, 30 minutes/axis

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

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

50~500Hz: 2.0G

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

62.6~500Hz: 4.0G

Mechanical Specification

Item Specification

Dimensions 364(W) x 279(D) x 33.9/38.98 (H)mm

14.3 X 11 x 1.3/1.5 inches

Weight 6.08 Ibs (2.76kg) for 15” XGA LCD model

6.17 lbs (2.8kg) for 15.4” WXGA LCD model

I/O Ports Three USB 2.0 ports

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Modem (RJ-11) port

External display (VGA) port

Microphone/line-in jack

Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

Type II PC Card slot

DC-in jack for AC adaptor

Drive Bays One

Material Plastic

Indicators LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock

LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator

Switch Power

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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.

. Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type : CPU Speed :

HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name :

ATAPI Serial Number None

System BIOS Ver

VGA BIOS Ver

KBC Ver

Serial Number

Asset Tag Number N/A

Produce Name

Manufacturer Name: Acer

UUID:

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←

Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+

V1.0

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Aspire 3000

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Select Menu Enter Select

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

22 Byte

32 Byte

16 Byte

16 Byte 32 Byte

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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 vary in models.

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Information

→

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

. Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type : CPU Speed :

HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name :

ATAPI Serial Number None

System BIOS Ver

VGA BIOS Ver

KBC Ver

Serial Number

Asset Tag Number N/A

Produce Name

Manufacturer Name: Acer

UUID:

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←

Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+

V1.0

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Aspire 3000

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

22 Byte

32 Byte

16 Byte

16 Byte 32 Byte

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

ATAPI Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard

disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.

ATAPI Serial Number This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.

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

UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.

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

Info.

Main

Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

System Time: [15:56:48]

System Date: [03/18/2005]

System Memory: 640 KB

Extended Memory: 446MB

Video Memory [64 MB]

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 [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu

D2D Recovery

USB BIOS Legacy

[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 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

Fast 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.

USB BIOS Legacy Support Enables or disables legacy USB devices under

DOS mode.

Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time

year)

System Date

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Auto or Both

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Disabled or Enabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

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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Security

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info. Main Advanced Boot

Security

Item Specific Help

Exit

Supervisor Password Is: Clear

User Password Is: Clear

Primary HardDisk Security: HDD Master ID:

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Passord

Set HDD Password

Clear

43883445

[Enter]

When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled.

To change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it

Password on Boot

[Disabled]

back on.

Press [Enter] to input, change, or disable hard drive passwords.

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 This feature is available to user when

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

Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not

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

Clear or Set

Disabled or Enabled

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

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

Setting a Password

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

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

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

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

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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:

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.

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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.

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

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Boot

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info. Main Advanced Security Exit

Boot

Item Specific Help

CD-ROM/DVD Drive

Floppy Devices

+Hard Drive

Network Boot

+ and - indicate device categories. Use <Enter> to expand/collapses.

Boot order is top-down using only the top device in each category.

Use <F6> and <F5> to move highlighted item up and down.

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

Info. Main Advanced Security Boot

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Dicarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit

Item Specific Help

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.

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

T Flat-bladed screw driver

T Phillips screw driver

T Tweezers

T Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver

T Hexed Screw Driver

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

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

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General Information

Before You Begin

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

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

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

NOTE: Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may

need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

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

Start

Battery

HDD Module Hinge Caps

HDD

HDD Holder

HDD BracketODD Module

Dimm Cover

Memory

Lower Case

Assembly

FDD Module

ODD Support

Bracket

*3 *3

*11

CPU Heatsink

Plate

Wireless LAN

Modem Cover

Modem Board

Keyboard

Antenna

*3*1*1*4

VGA Heatsink

Plate

Upper Case

Assembly

RTC Battery

Touchpad

Cover

Touchpad

Button Pad

Middle Cover

LCD Module

Disconnect

Wireless LAN

Antenna

Card

Launch Board

Mini PCI Card

Plate

Thermal Module

CPU

ODD Bracket ODD

*2 *4

DC Board PCMCIA Slot

Speaker Set

Main Board

Touchpad

Cable

Touchpad Scroll Key

Upper Case

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LCD Module

4 LCD

Cushions

LCD Bezel

Inverter

LCD

LCD Coaxial

Cable

LCD Brackets

Screw List

Item Description

A SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00

B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL)

C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL)

D SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL

E SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL

F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI

G SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL

LCD Panel

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Removing the Battery

1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery.

Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover.

3. Then remove the HDD cover.

4. Pull the HDD module backwards as shown.

5. Remove the HDD module.

Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module

1. Remove two screw securing the HDD bracket.

2. Remove the other two screw on the other side.

3. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket.

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Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.

3. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module.

4. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver.

5. Then remove the ODD module.

Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module

1. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket.

2. Then remove the ODD bracket.

Removing the Memory

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover.

3. Pop out the memory.

4. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket.

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Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Middle Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. Open the notebook as image shows.

3. Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it.

Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. Remove the four screws securing the keyboard.

4. Turn the keyboard over as shown.

5. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.

Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. Remove the three screws securing the system fan.

5. Disconnect the fan cable.

6. Then detach the fan from the main unit.

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7. Remove the four screws securing the CPU thermal module.

8. Then remove the CPU thermal module.

NOTE: Please remove the screws in the order that the image indicates. Start from 4, 3, 2 then 1. When you

reassemble the CPU thermal module, secure the screws as the order: 1, 2, 3 then 4. This can help you average the force to each screw, therefore the CPU module can be secured well.

9. Release the CPU lock with a flat headed screw driver.

10. Then detch the CPU from the socket carefully.

Removing the Wireless LAN Card

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. Pop out the wireless LAN card.

4. Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae.

5. Then remove the wireless LAN card from the main unit.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. Disconnect the inverter cable with a flat headed screw driver.

5. Take out the LVDS cable then disconnect the LVDS cable.

6. Tear off the tape securing the wireless LAN antennae then release the antennae.

7. Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the rear side.

8. Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the bottom.

9. Then detach the LCD module carefully.

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Disassembling the LCD Module

Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU” on page 53.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 54.

6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55.

7. Detach the two rubber pads and the two screw pads.

8. Remove the four screws securing the LCD bezel.

9. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.

10. Remove the nine screws securing the LCD to the LCD panel.

11. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel.

12. Disconnect the LCD inverter cable.

13. Discnnect the LCD inverter board.

14. Turn over the LCD.

15. Disconnect the LCD cable.

16. Remove the four screws securing the right LCD bracket, then remove the right bracket.

17. Remove the four screws securing the left LCD bracket, then remove the left bracket.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Removing the Upper Case Assembly

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50..

2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.

3. See “Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module” on page 51.

4. See “Removing the Memory” on page 51.

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

6. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on the

bottom.

7. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly.

8. Disconnect the touchpad cable.

9. Disconnect the power board cable.

10. Then detach the upper case assembly.

Removing the Power Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.

3. See “Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module” on page 51.

4. See “Removing the Memory” on page 51.

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

6. Remove the two screws securing the power board.

7. Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board.

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Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.

5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.

6. Pull back the tape covering the touchpad FFC.

7. Disconnect the touchpad FFC the remove it.

8. Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket.

9. Slide the touchpad bracket back as shown.

10. Then remove the touchpad bracket.

11. Use a flat headed screw driver to detach the touchpad board.

12. Then detach the touchpad carefully.

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Removing the Speaker Set

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.

5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.

6. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable.

7. Disconnect the CIR receiver cable.

8. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable.

9. Disconnect the speaker set cable.

10. Then detach the speaker set from the lower case.

Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.

5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.

6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.

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7. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board assembly.

8. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case.

9. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket.

10. Then remove the SW DJ board.

Removing the Audio Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.

5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.

6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.

7. See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60.

8. Remove the screw securing the audio board.

9. Detach the audio board FFC.

10. Release the CIR receiver cable.

11. Then detach the audio board.

Removing the VGA Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

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2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.

5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.

6. Remove the three screws securing the VGA thermal module.

7. Then detach the VGA thermal module.

Removing the Modem Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.

5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.

6. Remove the two screws securing the modem board.

7. Disconnect the modem board connector.

8. Disconnect the modem board cable then remove the board.

Removing the Main Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.

5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.

6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.

7. See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60.

8. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 61.

9. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Module” on page 61.

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10. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62.

11. Remove the two nut screws securing the main board.

12. Press the PCMCIA card button.

13. Remove the dummy card.

14. Remove the two screws securing the main board to the lower case.

15. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully.

Removing the Control Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.

4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.

5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.

6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.

7. See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60.

8. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 61.

9. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Module” on page 61.

10. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62.

11. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 62.

12. Turn over the main board as shown.

13. Disconnect the control board antenna.

14. Pop out the control board then remove it.

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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 68.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 71

“Undetermined Problems” on page 83

“Error Message List” on page 72

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 71

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 71

“Intermittent Problems” on page 82

“Undetermined Problems” on page 83

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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 69

T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 70

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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 83.

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 70.

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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.

Touc hpa d C he ck

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 83.

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 67.

Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 67.

Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 67.

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.

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 67.

Setup Utility

System board

RTC battery

System board

RTC battery

System board

BIOS ROM

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 68.

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 68.

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

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Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes

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

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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 68.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board

System Check” on page 68.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board

System Check” on page 68.

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 70.

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

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system will not enter hibernation 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.

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.

Press Fn+

Touchpad

Keyboard

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.

LCD cover switch

System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

System board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.

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 83.

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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 68):

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

Top Vi e w

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[17]

[18]

[21]

[22]

[28]

[31]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[42]

[16]

[19]

[20]

[24] [25] [26]

[27]

[29] [30]

[32]

[33]

13 (PJ1) Power Jack 14 (CN12) CRT Connector

15 (CN14) Battery Connector 16 (CN15) ODD Connector

17 (U18) 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 (CN16) RJ45 & RJ11 Connector

19 (CN17) MINI PCI 20 (U20) Northbridge M760GX

21 (U21) CPU Socket 22 (CN18) USB Connector

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[35]

[34] [36]

[41]

[37] [38]

[39][40]

23 (CN19) USB Connector 24 (U22) BIOS ROM

25 (U23) EC PC97551 26 (BT1) RTC Battery

27 (CN20) DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 (U25) LAN PHY RTL8201CP

29 (CN21) DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 30 (U26) Southbridge 963L

31 (CN22) PCMCIA Connector 32 (CN23) HDD Connector

33 (CN24) USB Connector 34 (CN26) LineOut Jack

35 (CN25) Microphone Jack 36 (CN27) LineIn Jack

37 (SW2) WLAN Button 38 (SW3) Bluetooth button

39 (LED2) Battery LED 40 (LED1) Power LED

41 (U30) Audio Codec ALC203 42 (CN13) FAN Connector

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[05]

[06]

[07]

[08]

[01]

[02]

[03]

[04]

1 (SW1) Lid Switch 2 (CN1) Panel Connector

3 (CN2) LED Board Connector 4 (CN3) Modem Connector

5 (CN4) Keyboard Connector 6 (CN5) Bluetooth Module Connector

7 (CN6) Touchpad Board Connector 8 (CN7) Internal Microphone Connector

9 (U12) Clock Generator 10 (U13) PCMCIA Connector

11 (CN9) MDC Connector 12 (CN11) Internal Speaker Connector

[09]

[10]

[11]

[12]

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Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 3000/3500/

5000. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise

Authorization).

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

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

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

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Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram

Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List

Adapter

NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP-

65KB BF 19V

NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON PA-

1650-02 Q2 19V

NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN HIPRO HP-

OK066B13QT

Battery

AP.06501.005

AP.06503.006

AP.06506.001

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Board

NS BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A

4UR18650F-2-QC140

BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P

4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE

BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S1P 2.2A 4UR18650F-2-QC141

BATTERY SIMPPLO PACK LI-ION 4S1P 2.0A

NS MODEM BOARD 56K(MDC)

T60M893.03 S.P.

NS BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENNA 54.T48V7.001

NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD FOXCONN

ABT_BRM4318BG

BT.T5003.001

BT.T5005.001

BT.T5003.002

BT.00407.001

54.T72V7.001

54.A51V7.002

Cable

NS LAUNCH BOARD 55.T50V7.001

NS TOUCH PAD BOARD 55.T50V7.002

NS FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB 50.T50V7.001

NS MODEM CABLE 50.A510V7.001

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Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly

NS POWER CORD US (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.001

POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.003

POWER CORD KOERA ( Pin) 27.T23V7.006

POWER CORD EU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.002

POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.004

POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.005

POWER CORD- SWISS 27.A03V7.007

POWER CORD AU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.008

POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.006

POWER CORD AF (3 PIN) 27.T48V7.001

5 MIDDLE COVER W/BUTTON 42.A27V7.001

6 UPPER CASE W/TP,CABLE, TP

BRACKET, MIC, BLUETOOTH CABLE

11 LOWER CASE W/SPEAKER 60.A51V7.002

NS I/O BEZEL 42.T51V7.001

13 DIMM/WIRELESS COVER 42.A51V7.001

60.A51V7.001

12 HEATSINK COVER W/O DOCKING 42.A51V7.002

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Aspire 3000, 3500, 5000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Revision History

Copyright

Disclaimer

Table of Contents

System Introduction

Features

System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000)

System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500)

Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000)

Top Vie w

Bottom View

Panel

Front view

Closed front view

Left view

Right view

Rear view

Bottom view

Indicators

Launch Keys

Using the keyboard

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows keys

Hot Keys

Special keys

To u c h p a d

Touc hpa d b as ic s

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Information

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

BIOS Flash Utility

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

General Information

Before You Begin

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

Removing the Battery

Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module

Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module

Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module

Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module

Removing the Memory

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Middle Cover

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU

Removing the Wireless LAN Card

Removing the LCD Module

Disassembling the LCD Module

Removing the LCD Bezel

Disassembling the Main Unit

Removing the Upper Case Assembly

Removing the Power Board

Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad

Removing the Speaker Set

Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly

Removing the Audio Board

Removing the VGA Thermal Module

Removing the Modem Board

Removing the Main Board

Removing the Control Board

Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Memory check

Power System Check

Touc hpa d C he ck

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

Index of Error Messages