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... Keys 19 Special Keys 20 Using a Computer Security lock 21 Using System Utilities 22 Launch Manager 23 Audio 24 Touchpad 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 28 Chapter 2 System Utilities 45 BIOS Setup Utility 45 Information 46 Main 47 Advanced 49 Security 51 Boot... Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 67 Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 68 Disassembling the LCD Module 70 Disassembling the External Modules 72 Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 72 VII
... Keys 19 Special Keys 20 Using a Computer Security lock 21 Using System Utilities 22 Launch Manager 23 Audio 24 Touchpad 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 28 Chapter 2 System Utilities 45 BIOS Setup Utility 45 Information 46 Main 47 Advanced 49 Security 51 Boot... Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 67 Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 68 Disassembling the LCD Module 70 Disassembling the External Modules 72 Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 72 VII
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 System Check Procedures 74 External Diskette Drive Check 74 External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad ... of Error Messages 79 POST Code 82 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 83 Intermittent Problems 86 Undetermined Problems 87 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive 88 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 95 Top View 95 Rear View 96 RTC Jumper 98 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 System Check Procedures 74 External Diskette Drive Check 74 External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad ... of Error Messages 79 POST Code 82 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 83 Intermittent Problems 86 Undetermined Problems 87 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive 88 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 95 Top View 95 Rear View 96 RTC Jumper 98 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
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Note Chapter 1 9 accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive module installed. Left View # Item # Item Description Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; NOTE: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive type. 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
Note Chapter 1 9 accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive module installed. Left View # Item # Item Description Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; NOTE: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive type. 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
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Chapter 1 27 j When the power is turned on, press the drive eject button. Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole.
Chapter 1 27 j When the power is turned on, press the drive eject button. Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole.
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...Reader ( for TM 4600 and AS 1690 ) Specifications Details 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive T One 40GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 60GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 5.25-inch internal remobable optical drive DVD-Dual drive DVD/CD-RW combo drive DVD-Dual Drive (Read) T 24X CD-ROM T 8X DVD+R T 8X... DVD-R T 8X DVD-ROM T 4X DVD-RW T 4X DVD+RW DVD-Dual Drive (Write) T 24X CD-RW T 24X CD-R T 8X DVD+R T 8X DVD-R T 4X DVD+RW T 4X DVD-RW DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (Read) T 24X CD-RW T 24X CD-ROM T 24X CD-R T 8X DVD+R T 8X DVD-R T 8X DVD-ROM T 4X DVD+RW T 4X DVD...
...Reader ( for TM 4600 and AS 1690 ) Specifications Details 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive T One 40GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 60GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 5.25-inch internal remobable optical drive DVD-Dual drive DVD/CD-RW combo drive DVD-Dual Drive (Read) T 24X CD-ROM T 8X DVD+R T 8X... DVD-R T 8X DVD-ROM T 4X DVD-RW T 4X DVD+RW DVD-Dual Drive (Write) T 24X CD-RW T 24X CD-R T 8X DVD+R T 8X DVD-R T 4X DVD+RW T 4X DVD-RW DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (Read) T 24X CD-RW T 24X CD-ROM T 24X CD-R T 8X DVD+R T 8X DVD-R T 8X DVD-ROM T 4X DVD+RW T 4X DVD...
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...is an internal LAN device present. If there is automatically detected by the system. This item will show the model name of DVD/CD-ROM drive installed on system. Chapter 2 Info. If no hard disk present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field This...Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: TOSHIBA MK4025GAS Y4C59830S HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GMA-4080N S3A11 ATi 008.018M.039.000 1A20 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4600 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub - ...
...is an internal LAN device present. If there is automatically detected by the system. This item will show the model name of DVD/CD-ROM drive installed on system. Chapter 2 Info. If no hard disk present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field This...Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: TOSHIBA MK4025GAS Y4C59830S HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GMA-4080N S3A11 ATi 008.018M.039.000 1A20 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4600 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub - ...
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...8592; → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter +Hard Drive Floppy Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Netword Boot . Boot order is top-down using only the top device in each category. indicate device categories. Use to expand/collapses.... Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and onboard LAN device. Use and to load the operating system. Boot This menu ...
...8592; → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter +Hard Drive Floppy Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Netword Boot . Boot order is top-down using only the top device in each category. indicate device categories. Use to expand/collapses.... Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and onboard LAN device. Use and to load the operating system. Boot This menu ...
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... as the program runs to it . If the error still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to a controller, driver, or diskette....reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 74 Chapter 4 Replace the keyboard. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to correct the problem. If the error still remains: 1. Boot ...
... as the program runs to it . If the error still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to a controller, driver, or diskette....reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 74 Chapter 4 Replace the keyboard. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to correct the problem. If the error still remains: 1. Boot ...
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... Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence... Reconnect the keyboard cable. External display does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Enter ...
... Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence... Reconnect the keyboard cable. External display does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Enter ...
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... operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace 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. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE...
... operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace 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. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE...
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The system will start to Disk Recovery 1. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Please press any key to build NAPP Master HDD. NAPP CD will ask you if you want to continue. 4. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to preload the system, please click [Y]. 88 Chapter 4 Then boot up the system. 3.
The system will start to Disk Recovery 1. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Please press any key to build NAPP Master HDD. NAPP CD will ask you if you want to continue. 4. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to preload the system, please click [Y]. 88 Chapter 4 Then boot up the system. 3.
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Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive. After you will see the display below. Chapter 4 89 5. Select CD to the drive at one Recovery CD to Disk Revocery. 6. Place one time till you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. This step is to create image files to the system, you finish all Recovery CDs.
Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive. After you will see the display below. Chapter 4 89 5. Select CD to the drive at one Recovery CD to Disk Revocery. 6. Place one time till you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. This step is to create image files to the system, you finish all Recovery CDs.
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Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 90 Chapter 4 7.
Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 90 Chapter 4 7.
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Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. The system will start to Disk Recovery 1. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Chapter 4 91 Then boot up the system. 3. Please press any key to build NAPP Master HDD. NAPP CD will ask you if you want to continue. 4. Disk to preload the system, please click [Y].
Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. The system will start to Disk Recovery 1. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Chapter 4 91 Then boot up the system. 3. Please press any key to build NAPP Master HDD. NAPP CD will ask you if you want to continue. 4. Disk to preload the system, please click [Y].
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Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Put the Recovery CD to Disk Recovery. This step is to create image files to the system. 6. Select Disk to the optical drive. NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to the system, you finish all Recovery CDs. 92 Chapter 4 5.
Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Put the Recovery CD to Disk Recovery. This step is to create image files to the system. 6. Select Disk to the optical drive. NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to the system, you finish all Recovery CDs. 92 Chapter 4 5.
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Chapter 4 93 After you will see the display below. 7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive, you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive.
Chapter 4 93 After you will see the display below. 7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive, you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive.
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...CD ROM/B ASSY S.P. ZL1A COMBO BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. Acer P/N 6M.T50V7.001 KO.02407.014 55.T50V7.003 42.T50V7.007 42.T50V7.008 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME UJDA-760 SWAP DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE....003 42.T50V7.007 42.T50V7.009 DVD DUAL MODULE QSI SDW-082 SWAP DVD DUAL DRIVE QSI SDW-082 F/W : ? ZL1 CD ROM/B ASSY S.P. ZL1A DVD DUAL BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. ZL2 DVD DUAL(PIO DVR...MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-SWAP DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR QSI DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR-K14RA SWAP DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVR-K14RA F/ W : ? ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE...
...CD ROM/B ASSY S.P. ZL1A COMBO BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. Acer P/N 6M.T50V7.001 KO.02407.014 55.T50V7.003 42.T50V7.007 42.T50V7.008 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME UJDA-760 SWAP DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE....003 42.T50V7.007 42.T50V7.009 DVD DUAL MODULE QSI SDW-082 SWAP DVD DUAL DRIVE QSI SDW-082 F/W : ? ZL1 CD ROM/B ASSY S.P. ZL1A DVD DUAL BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. ZL2 DVD DUAL(PIO DVR...MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-SWAP DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR QSI DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR-K14RA SWAP DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVR-K14RA F/ W : ? ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE...