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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. 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. Left View # Item # Item Description Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive;
Note Chapter 1 9 accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive module installed. 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. Left View # Item # Item Description Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical 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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... are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This item will show the Asset Tag number of DVD/CD-ROM drive installed on Primary IDE master. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type:: CPU Speed: Intel (R) Pentium (R) M ...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 ...
... are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This item will show the Asset Tag number of DVD/CD-ROM drive installed on Primary IDE master. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type:: CPU Speed: Intel (R) Pentium (R) M ...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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... ← → 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 . Use and to load the operating system. Description + and - Use to expand/ collapse. Bootable devices includes the distette...order is top-down using only the top device in module bay and onboard LAN device. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices ...
... ← → 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 . Use and to load the operating system. Description + and - Use to expand/ collapse. Bootable devices includes the distette...order is top-down using only the top device in module bay and onboard LAN device. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices ...
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...Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. See if CD-ROM Test is to CD-ROM Test. 3. Keyboard... does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 74 Chapter 4 Replace the main board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the error still remains: 1. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears...
...Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. See if CD-ROM Test is to CD-ROM Test. 3. Keyboard... does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 74 Chapter 4 Replace the main board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the error still remains: 1. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears...
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Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. 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 Reconnect the ...execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems...
Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. 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 Reconnect the ...execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems...
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...-off the computer. 2. 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. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Visually...
...-off the computer. 2. 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. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Visually...
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Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to build NAPP Master HDD. The system will start to continue. 4. Then boot up the system. 3. Please press any key to preload the system, please click [Y]. 88 Chapter 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.
Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to build NAPP Master HDD. The system will start to continue. 4. Then boot up the system. 3. Please press any key to preload the system, please click [Y]. 88 Chapter 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.
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Place one Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. After you place the Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Chapter 4 89 This step is to create image files to the system, you finish all Recovery CDs. 5. Select CD to Disk Revocery. 6.
Place one Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. After you place the Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Chapter 4 89 This step is to create image files to the system, you finish all Recovery CDs. 5. Select CD to Disk Revocery. 6.
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You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 90 Chapter 4 Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8. 7.
You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 90 Chapter 4 Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8. 7.
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Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Chapter 4 91 The system will start to Disk Recovery 1. Please press any key to build NAPP Master HDD. Then boot up the system. 3. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. 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. Chapter 4 91 The system will start to Disk Recovery 1. Please press any key to build NAPP Master HDD. Then boot up the system. 3. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. NAPP CD will ask you if you want to continue. 4. Disk to preload the system, please click [Y].
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Select Disk to the system. 6. 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. NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to Disk Recovery. 5. This step is to create image files to the optical drive. Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery. Put the Recovery CD to the system, you finish all Recovery CDs. 92 Chapter 4
Select Disk to the system. 6. 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. NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to Disk Recovery. 5. This step is to create image files to the optical drive. Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery. Put the Recovery CD to the system, you finish all Recovery CDs. 92 Chapter 4
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Then insert the System CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. 7. Chapter 4 93 After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive.
Then insert the System CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. 7. Chapter 4 93 After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive.
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... Part Name DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW242C SWAP DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW242C OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-SWAP DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR QSI Description ZL1 COMBO (QSI SBW242C) W/MB ASSY S.P. Acer P/N 6M.T50V7.001 KO.02407.014 55.T50V7.003 42.T50V7.007 ... S.P. 6M.T50V7.002 KO.02406.008 55.T50V7.003 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 (PIO) ASSY S.P. ZL1A COMBO BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ...
... Part Name DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW242C SWAP DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW242C OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-SWAP DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR QSI Description ZL1 COMBO (QSI SBW242C) W/MB ASSY S.P. Acer P/N 6M.T50V7.001 KO.02407.014 55.T50V7.003 42.T50V7.007 ... S.P. 6M.T50V7.002 KO.02406.008 55.T50V7.003 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 (PIO) ASSY S.P. ZL1A COMBO BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ...