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Bottom View 1 SW1 Lid Switch 3 CN2 Launch Board Connector 5 CN7 Keyboard Connector 7 CN5 Touchpad Board Connector 9 U17 Clock Generator 11 CN9 MDC Connector 13 CN13 Power Jack 15 CN14 Battery Connector 17 CN17 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 19 U11 North Bridge Chapter 1 2 CN1 LCD Connector 4 CN3 Modem Connector 6 CN4 Bluetooth Module Connector 8 CN6 Internal Microphone Connector 10 U4 PCMCIA Connector 12 CN11 Internal Speaker Connector 14 CN12 CRT Connector 16 CN15 Optical Disk Drive Connector 18 CN26 Wireless LAN Controller 20 U13 CPU Socket 5
Bottom View 1 SW1 Lid Switch 3 CN2 Launch Board Connector 5 CN7 Keyboard Connector 7 CN5 Touchpad Board Connector 9 U17 Clock Generator 11 CN9 MDC Connector 13 CN13 Power Jack 15 CN14 Battery Connector 17 CN17 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 19 U11 North Bridge Chapter 1 2 CN1 LCD Connector 4 CN3 Modem Connector 6 CN4 Bluetooth Module Connector 8 CN6 Internal Microphone Connector 10 U4 PCMCIA Connector 12 CN11 Internal Speaker Connector 14 CN12 CRT Connector 16 CN15 Optical Disk Drive Connector 18 CN26 Wireless LAN Controller 20 U13 CPU Socket 5
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21 CN20 USB Connector 23 U19 BIOS ROM 25 CN22 RTC Battery 27 U1 LAN Chipset RTL8100CL 29 U18 South Bridge 31 CN25 HDD Connector 33 CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack 35 CN30 Line-in Jack 37 SW2 Bluetooth Button 39 LED1 Power LED 41 U10 Fan Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) 26 CN18 Memory Socket 1 28 CN19 Memory Socket 2 30 CN24 PCMCIA Connector 32 CN27 USB Connector 34 CN29 Microphone Jack 36 SW3 WLAN Button 38 LED2 Charger LED 40 U22 Audio Codec 6 Aspire 1640
21 CN20 USB Connector 23 U19 BIOS ROM 25 CN22 RTC Battery 27 U1 LAN Chipset RTL8100CL 29 U18 South Bridge 31 CN25 HDD Connector 33 CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack 35 CN30 Line-in Jack 37 SW2 Bluetooth Button 39 LED1 Power LED 41 U10 Fan Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) 26 CN18 Memory Socket 1 28 CN19 Memory Socket 2 30 CN24 PCMCIA Connector 32 CN27 USB Connector 34 CN29 Microphone Jack 36 SW3 WLAN Button 38 LED2 Charger LED 40 U22 Audio Codec 6 Aspire 1640
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... Bluetooth communication (optional). Accepts audio line-in jack Description Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Left view 8 Aspire 1640 Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera). Accepts...(optional). USB 2.0 port Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Lights up when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged. 4 # Ite5m 6 7 # Item 8 9 Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (for selected models) DesWcriirpetleiosns communication ...
... Bluetooth communication (optional). Accepts audio line-in jack Description Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Left view 8 Aspire 1640 Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera). Accepts...(optional). USB 2.0 port Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Lights up when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged. 4 # Ite5m 6 7 # Item 8 9 Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (for selected models) DesWcriirpetleiosns communication ...
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...'s main memory. 10 Aspire 1640 Houses the computer's battery pack. Security keylock Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Helps keep the computer cool. Locks the battery in place. Bottom view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory...
...'s main memory. 10 Aspire 1640 Houses the computer's battery pack. Security keylock Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Helps keep the computer cool. Locks the battery in place. Bottom view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory...
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... the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . 5 Battery Lights when the battery is being charged. Charging: the light shows amber when the...
... the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . 5 Battery Lights when the battery is being charged. Charging: the light shows amber when the...
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... Total number of keypads Windows keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously KBC NS97551 Darfon 88-/89-key Yes Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Nominal voltage Number of battery cell Specification SANYO PANASONIC PANASONIC (RoHS) SANYO LI-ION 4UR18650F-2-QC141 SIMPPLO SONY Lithium-ION 4400mAH 14.8V 8 Chapter...
... Total number of keypads Windows keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously KBC NS97551 Darfon 88-/89-key Yes Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Nominal voltage Number of battery cell Specification SANYO PANASONIC PANASONIC (RoHS) SANYO LI-ION 4UR18650F-2-QC141 SIMPPLO SONY Lithium-ION 4400mAH 14.8V 8 Chapter...
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Battery Item Package configuration Package voltage Specification 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic 4S1P for Sanyo QC141,SIMPPLO and SONY 41.8V / 9.6V LCD Item Vendor & model ... Inrush currenct Nominal frequency (Hz) LITE-ON PA-1650-02QR LI SHIN SLS0335A19A57LF DELTA SADP-65KB Specification 3.42A 50A @ 115Vac 100A @ 230Vac 50-60 26 Aspire 1640
Battery Item Package configuration Package voltage Specification 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic 4S1P for Sanyo QC141,SIMPPLO and SONY 41.8V / 9.6V LCD Item Vendor & model ... Inrush currenct Nominal frequency (Hz) LITE-ON PA-1650-02QR LI SHIN SLS0335A19A57LF DELTA SADP-65KB Specification 3.42A 50A @ 115Vac 100A @ 230Vac 50-60 26 Aspire 1640
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.../axis 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to power off , Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator 28 Aspire 1640
.../axis 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to power off , Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator 28 Aspire 1640
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... the BIOS 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. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 Use the Phlash utility to...
... the BIOS 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. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 43 Chapter 2 Use the Phlash utility to...
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... flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery *2 HDD Cover HDD Module *2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU E*2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover ODD Module *2 back side *4 left/right side ODD Connector...
... flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery *2 HDD Cover HDD Module *2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU E*2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover ODD Module *2 back side *4 left/right side ODD Connector...
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Then remove the battery pack. Slide the battery latch as shown. 3. Chapter 3 50 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2.
Then remove the battery pack. Slide the battery latch as shown. 3. Chapter 3 50 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2.
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Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem... NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T... "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics...
Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem... NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T... "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics...
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See the following : T Replace the System board. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 70. 69 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If ...
See the following : T Replace the System board. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 70. 69 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If ...
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... the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time...you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Replace the touchpad. 3. Chapter 4 70 Power off the computer. 2. Check out the Power Management in the computer. If the charge ...
... the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time...you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Replace the touchpad. 3. Chapter 4 70 Power off the computer. 2. Check out the Power Management in the computer. If the charge ...
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... will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS...System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System CMOS checksum bad - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. ...
... will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS...System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System CMOS checksum bad - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. ...
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..." in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID:...Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 67. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device...
..." in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID:...Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 67. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device...
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.... Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. System board No beep during POST. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence... and LCD is blank. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LED board. System board.
.... Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. System board No beep during POST. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence... and LCD is blank. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LED board. System board.
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...in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system...
...in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system...
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... LCD. LCD cover switch System board See "S4 Sleeping State" on page 70. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 28. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "S4 Sleeping State" on page 28.... Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from standby mode after ...
... LCD. LCD cover switch System board See "S4 Sleeping State" on page 70. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 28. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "S4 Sleeping State" on page 28.... Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from standby mode after ...
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...diskette drives. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System...Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard ...
...diskette drives. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System...Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard ...