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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 ... 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 99 Exploded...
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 ... 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 99 Exploded...
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...line-in, microphone-in and SPDIF devices Built-in two 1.5W speakers MS-Sound Compatible Line-out (SPDIF supported for Aspire 1690 series only) Storage T T T T T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive 4-in-1 card reader, supporting MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick® , and Memory Stick...92 AC-Link modem card (MDC) T 10/100Mbps or Giga LAN on board (for Aspire1690 series only) T 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for Aspire 3510 series only) T WLAN 802.11b/g or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless T with Mini-PCI interface (for Aspire1690 series only) T Built...
...line-in, microphone-in and SPDIF devices Built-in two 1.5W speakers MS-Sound Compatible Line-out (SPDIF supported for Aspire 1690 series only) Storage T T T T T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive 4-in-1 card reader, supporting MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick® , and Memory Stick...92 AC-Link modem card (MDC) T 10/100Mbps or Giga LAN on board (for Aspire1690 series only) T 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for Aspire 3510 series only) T WLAN 802.11b/g or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless T with Mini-PCI interface (for Aspire1690 series only) T Built...
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... positioned at the front of the computer and its componetns. Num Lock activiy Lights when Num Lock is active. Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Chapter 1 15 The three indicatorIscolnocateFudnactbioonve the keyDbeoscarripdtpiornovide the following status information: Icon Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock...
... positioned at the front of the computer and its componetns. Num Lock activiy Lights when Num Lock is active. Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Chapter 1 15 The three indicatorIscolnocateFudnactbioonve the keyDbeoscarripdtpiornovide the following status information: Icon Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock...
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... Compatibility Card 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...
... Compatibility Card 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...
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...there is automatically detected by the system. This will show the model name of DVD/CD-ROM drive installed on Primary IDE master. Info. The DVD/CD-ROM model name is no hard disk present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on Primary IDE master. Chapter 2...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 - ...
...there is automatically detected by the system. This will show the model name of DVD/CD-ROM drive installed on Primary IDE master. Info. The DVD/CD-ROM model name is no hard disk present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on Primary IDE master. Chapter 2...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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To change , or disable hard drive password. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. Parameter Set HDD ... at first: Set Supervisor Password Enter current password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 52 Chapter 2 The formats of the password are as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be enabled. Press [Enter] to enter setup. The following suboptions are highlighted and press "Enter", a window similar to boot. Option Enter...
To change , or disable hard drive password. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. Parameter Set HDD ... at first: Set Supervisor Password Enter current password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 52 Chapter 2 The formats of the password are as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be enabled. Press [Enter] to enter setup. The following suboptions are highlighted and press "Enter", a window similar to boot. Option Enter...
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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. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-...ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Use and to move highlighted item up and down . 54 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and...
...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. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-...ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Use and to move highlighted item up and down . 54 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and...
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Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1. Push the ODD holder as the picture shows. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the optical disc drive and the ODD holder. 3. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Detach the ODD holder. 5. Remove the four screws as shown. 4. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket. Disconnect the ODD connector board then remove it. Chapter 3 72
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1. Push the ODD holder as the picture shows. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the optical disc drive and the ODD holder. 3. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Detach the ODD holder. 5. Remove the four screws as shown. 4. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket. Disconnect the ODD connector board then remove it. Chapter 3 72
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... system, not show . Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. System board Chapter 4 79 Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does...Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message.
... system, not show . Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. System board Chapter 4 79 Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does...Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message.
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...in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. 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 IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Operating ...
...in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. 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 IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Operating ...
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Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Error ...
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Error ...
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... connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD ...
... connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD ...
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...PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. ...DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't...
...PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. ...DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't...
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...87. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not ...Touchpad does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Reconnect...
...87. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not ...Touchpad does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Reconnect...
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... by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. 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. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time. NOTE: Verify that all of...
... by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. 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. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time. NOTE: Verify that all of...
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Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. NAPP CD will ask you if you want to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Then boot up the system. 3. Please press any key to preload the system, please click [Y]. 88 Chapter 4 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to build NAPP Master HDD. The system will start to continue. 4.
Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. NAPP CD will ask you if you want to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Then boot up the system. 3. Please press any key to preload the system, please click [Y]. 88 Chapter 4 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to build NAPP Master HDD. The system will start to continue. 4.
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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. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8.
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8. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 94 Chapter 4
8. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 94 Chapter 4
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....T5007.003 KB.T5007.004 KB.T5007.005 KB.T5007.006 105 ZL1A K/B ERGO-TAIWAN ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-KOREA ASSY S.P. Illustration HDD/Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Chapter 6 Part Name Description Acer P/N Toshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A SEAGATE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/ W:3.05 TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025GAS TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM...
....T5007.003 KB.T5007.004 KB.T5007.005 KB.T5007.006 105 ZL1A K/B ERGO-TAIWAN ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-KOREA ASSY S.P. Illustration HDD/Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Chapter 6 Part Name Description Acer P/N Toshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A SEAGATE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/ W:3.05 TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025GAS TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM...