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... (XGA) resolution ! Video performance is boosted with on-die level 2 cache 256 MB memory expandable to 1G High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. ! Multimedia ! ! ! ! ! ! 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio...
... (XGA) resolution ! Video performance is boosted with on-die level 2 cache 256 MB memory expandable to 1G High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. ! Multimedia ! ! ! ! ! ! 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio...
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Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's memory upgrade slot. 14 Chapter 1
Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's memory upgrade slot. 14 Chapter 1
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Hard disk activity Hard disk is being accessed. See "Right view" on page 6 for the location for the location of this feature. Optical drive (CD or DVD) is being charged. Audio DJ mode indicators Media Player Audio DJ to Microsoft Media Player is set . Use the wireless networking switch to CD playback. 16 Chapter 1 CD Audio DJ is set to enable or disable this switch. C. Wireless networking Optical drive activity Wireless networking feature is being accessed. Icon Function Description Battery charge Battery is enabled.
Hard disk activity Hard disk is being accessed. See "Right view" on page 6 for the location for the location of this feature. Optical drive (CD or DVD) is being charged. Audio DJ mode indicators Media Player Audio DJ to Microsoft Media Player is set . Use the wireless networking switch to CD playback. 16 Chapter 1 CD Audio DJ is set to enable or disable this switch. C. Wireless networking Optical drive activity Wireless networking feature is being accessed. Icon Function Description Battery charge Battery is enabled.
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... meet LCD lamp current specification. The PWM burst mode is designed to light up the CCFL of LCD for Aspire 1400 notebook. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sony Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 12 4 cells in series, 3 series in parallel...
... meet LCD lamp current specification. The PWM burst mode is designed to light up the CCFL of LCD for Aspire 1400 notebook. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sony Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 12 4 cells in series, 3 series in parallel...
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Settings in this screen. Parameter Low Battery Alarm Panel Close Alarm System Beep Description Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is closed. Options Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled or Enabled Chapter 2 45 Determines whether or not the system will emit a beep on boot up. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the display cover is low. Others The Others screen contains various parameter settings.
Settings in this screen. Parameter Low Battery Alarm Panel Close Alarm System Beep Description Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is closed. Options Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled or Enabled Chapter 2 45 Determines whether or not the system will emit a beep on boot up. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the display cover is low. Others The Others screen contains various parameter settings.
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...the battery pack does not contain enough power to employ in the Aspire 1400 service CD kit. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. System Diagnostic Diskette IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program we used to finish BIOS flash, you with further technical details. The system diagnostic utilities is provided by Acer ...USB_HUP, USB_barcode scanner. 1 New added description. BIOS Phlash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following items for Aspire 1400 is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the ...
...the battery pack does not contain enough power to employ in the Aspire 1400 service CD kit. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. System Diagnostic Diskette IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program we used to finish BIOS flash, you with further technical details. The system diagnostic utilities is provided by Acer ...USB_HUP, USB_barcode scanner. 1 New added description. BIOS Phlash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following items for Aspire 1400 is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the ...
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13. Battery Charge Test Insert AC adapter to the sytem, then run "591NEW2.exe" for testing. 54 Chapter 2
13. Battery Charge Test Insert AC adapter to the sytem, then run "591NEW2.exe" for testing. 54 Chapter 2
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... secure the power board LS-1257 on the upper case are too long may need to the upper case. Remove the battery pack. 4. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. NOTE: Aspire 1400 uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may damage the main board as you secure...
... secure the power board LS-1257 on the upper case are too long may need to the upper case. Remove the battery pack. 4. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. NOTE: Aspire 1400 uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may damage the main board as you secure...
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For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Start Battery Ex2 HDD Module Disconnect FDD FPC Ex1 FDD Module Jx4 HDD Drive Jx2 HDD EMI Plate FDD FPC HDD Connector Panasoni: Ex2 MIT: GX2 FDD ...
For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Start Battery Ex2 HDD Module Disconnect FDD FPC Ex1 FDD Module Jx4 HDD Drive Jx2 HDD EMI Plate FDD FPC HDD Connector Panasoni: Ex2 MIT: GX2 FDD ...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 59 Then remove the battery. Slide the battery latch to the left. 2.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 59 Then remove the battery. Slide the battery latch to the left. 2.
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.... Boot from the keyboard is correctly seated in the following one at a time to "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the main board. Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the connector on page 48. 2. "Check the...Replace the main board. External keyboard If any of the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. Press F2 in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Connect the power adapter and check that the ...
.... Boot from the keyboard is correctly seated in the following one at a time to "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the main board. Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the connector on page 48. 2. "Check the...Replace the main board. External keyboard If any of the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. Press F2 in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Connect the power adapter and check that the ...
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...to the touchpad pointer. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to next step. 6. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to switch board FPC is connected well. 4. Check out the Power Management in the ... PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to correct the problem. If the FFC on recharging or discharging. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on Track Pad PCB. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. If the charge ...
...to the touchpad pointer. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to next step. 6. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to switch board FPC is connected well. 4. Check out the Power Management in the ... PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to correct the problem. If the FFC on recharging or discharging. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on Track Pad PCB. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. If the charge ...
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...Setup Utility and verify the hard disk is attached properly. Display device mismatch. then save and restart the computer. Check the system battery. Main board 74 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 080 110 Error Message... List Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Equipment Configuration Error Real Time Clock Error 1 CMOS Battery Bad 4 CMOS Checksum Error 1 Battery Is Critical Low 1 Incorrect password specified, system halted 1 Error Messages 0200 Failure Fixed Disk 0211 Keyboard error 0212 Keyboard...
...Setup Utility and verify the hard disk is attached properly. Display device mismatch. then save and restart the computer. Check the system battery. Main board 74 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 080 110 Error Message... List Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Equipment Configuration Error Real Time Clock Error 1 CMOS Battery Bad 4 CMOS Checksum Error 1 Battery Is Critical Low 1 Incorrect password specified, system halted 1 Error Messages 0200 Failure Fixed Disk 0211 Keyboard error 0212 Keyboard...
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...your computer. Error Message List Error Messages 02B0 Diskette drive A/B error 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - Main board System unable to EISA CMOS. RTC battery Main board Operating system cannot be found Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity Check 2 nnnn FRU/Action in Sequence Drive A: or B: is attached correctly. ... (try loading the default settings); On older boards, check the cache jummpers. Main board Specific device has an address conflict. RTC battery Main board Memery test failed. Parity error found on the screen. Main board RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. Main ...
...your computer. Error Message List Error Messages 02B0 Diskette drive A/B error 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - Main board System unable to EISA CMOS. RTC battery Main board Operating system cannot be found Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity Check 2 nnnn FRU/Action in Sequence Drive A: or B: is attached correctly. ... (try loading the default settings); On older boards, check the cache jummpers. Main board Specific device has an address conflict. RTC battery Main board Memery test failed. Parity error found on the screen. Main board RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. Main ...
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... indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on page 71. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Ensure every connector is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector... beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker Main board 76 Chapter 4 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Main board. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank.
... indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on page 71. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Ensure every connector is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector... beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker Main board 76 Chapter 4 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Main board. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank.
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...Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 71. See "Power System .../ Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn...
...Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 71. See "Power System .../ Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn...
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...Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears ... resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after closing the LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes...
...Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears ... resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after closing the LCD LCD cover switch Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes...
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... ! If the problem remains, replace the following devices: ! Printer, mouse, and other external devices ! DIMM ! NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Non-Acer devices ! If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Power-off the computer. 2. Visually... 4 81 NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ! Battery pack !
... ! If the problem remains, replace the following devices: ! Printer, mouse, and other external devices ! DIMM ! NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Non-Acer devices ! If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Power-off the computer. 2. Visually... 4 81 NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ! Battery pack !
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Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 82 Chapter 4 Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. Turn off the power and restart the system.
Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 82 Chapter 4 Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. Turn off the power and restart the system.
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Picture No. 008-Logic Upper Partname And Description TOUCHPAD BRACKET Part Number 33.A02V5.002 311-The System HEATSINK BRACKET 33.A02V5.003 002-Logic Upper LED BRACKET 310-The System D-SUB BRACKET 312-The System CPU SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A02V5.004 33.A02V5.005 33.A02V5.006 006-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-R Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles. 34.A02V5.001 007-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-L Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles. 34.A02V5.002 NS BATTERY LATCH 42.A02V5.004 NS BATTERY LATCH KNOB V42.A02V5.005 100 Chapter 6
Picture No. 008-Logic Upper Partname And Description TOUCHPAD BRACKET Part Number 33.A02V5.002 311-The System HEATSINK BRACKET 33.A02V5.003 002-Logic Upper LED BRACKET 310-The System D-SUB BRACKET 312-The System CPU SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A02V5.004 33.A02V5.005 33.A02V5.006 006-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-R Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles. 34.A02V5.001 007-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-L Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles. 34.A02V5.002 NS BATTERY LATCH 42.A02V5.004 NS BATTERY LATCH KNOB V42.A02V5.005 100 Chapter 6