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... printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this printed Service Guide. V Please note WHEN ORDERING... personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional office MAY have a ...
... printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this printed Service Guide. V Please note WHEN ORDERING... personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional office MAY have a ...
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... 55 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 56 General Information 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 61 Removing the HDD 62 Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 62 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 63 Removing the ODD Module 64 Removing the LCD Module 65 Disassembling the...
... 55 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 56 General Information 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 61 Removing the HDD 62 Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 62 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 63 Removing the ODD Module 64 Removing the LCD Module 65 Disassembling the...
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... 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 Check 77 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 78 Index...
... 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 Check 77 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 78 Index...
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... resolution 15.4" WXGA+TFT LCD, supporting 1280x800 pixel resolution 15" SXGA +TFT LCD supporting 1400x1050 pixel resolution (for Aspire 1690 series only) Graphics T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X600 with 64/128MB of video memory (for Aspire 1690 series only) T Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 support T ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0 support T DualViewTM support T External resolution/refresh rate T 2048x1536: 60...
... resolution 15.4" WXGA+TFT LCD, supporting 1280x800 pixel resolution 15" SXGA +TFT LCD supporting 1400x1050 pixel resolution (for Aspire 1690 series only) Graphics T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X600 with 64/128MB of video memory (for Aspire 1690 series only) T Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 support T ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0 support T DualViewTM support T External resolution/refresh rate T 2048x1536: 60...
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...-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 PROTM (for Aspire1690 series only) PC card 95 supported with one...
...-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 PROTM (for Aspire1690 series only) PC card 95 supported with one...
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Bottom View # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk # Item (securDedesbcyraipstciroewn). 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note 12 Chapter 1 NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory a Mini PCI Card.
Bottom View # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk # Item (securDedesbcyraipstciroewn). 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note 12 Chapter 1 NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory a Mini PCI Card.
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Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type Wireless LAN Specification 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for Aspire 1690) 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for suitable VGA type Discreat 915PM UMA 915GM Chapter 1 29 Modem/Bluetooth...any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Memory module combinations . LAN Interface Specification 915PM/915GM 256MB/512MB 2 ...
Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type Wireless LAN Specification 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for Aspire 1690) 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for suitable VGA type Discreat 915PM UMA 915GM Chapter 1 29 Modem/Bluetooth...any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Memory module combinations . LAN Interface Specification 915PM/915GM 256MB/512MB 2 ...
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Storage Item Capacity Optical Drive Options Disc Performance 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 ... DVD-ROM T 4X DVD+RW T 4X DVD-RW DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (Write) T 24X CD-RW T 10X CD-R T Secure Digital (SD) T MultiMedia Card (MMC) T Memory Stick T Memory Stick ProTM Chapter 1 43
Storage Item Capacity Optical Drive Options Disc Performance 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 ... DVD-ROM T 4X DVD+RW T 4X DVD-RW DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (Write) T 24X CD-RW T 10X CD-R T Secure Digital (SD) T MultiMedia Card (MMC) T Memory Stick T Memory Stick ProTM Chapter 1 43
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...and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Item Specific Help [02:19:31] [04/21/2004] , , or 624 KB selects field. Auto: During power on external video..., the power on display Network boot F12 Boot Menu Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. Extended Memory size = Total memory size - 1 MB VGA Memory size = 128MB Customer Logo display will be adjustable during POST. Main This menu provides you the information of system...
...and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Item Specific Help [02:19:31] [04/21/2004] , , or 624 KB selects field. Auto: During power on external video..., the power on display Network boot F12 Boot Menu Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. Extended Memory size = Total memory size - 1 MB VGA Memory size = 128MB Customer Logo display will be adjustable during POST. Main This menu provides you the information of system...
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Start Battery K*2 HDD Cover HDD Module E*2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU *2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover *2 Thermal Module ODD Module *6 ODD Connector Board ODD Holder ODD Drive *3 Middle Cover *2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module *2 ...
Start Battery K*2 HDD Cover HDD Module E*2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU *2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover *2 Thermal Module ODD Module *6 ODD Connector Board ODD Holder ODD Drive *3 Middle Cover *2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module *2 ...
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Remove the RAM/Wireless cover. 3. Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Pop up the memory then remove it . . Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 5. Chapter 3 62 Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it . 4. Remove the HDD cover. 3. Detach the HDD module then remove it. Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 1. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. 2.
Remove the RAM/Wireless cover. 3. Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Pop up the memory then remove it . . Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 5. Chapter 3 62 Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it . 4. Remove the HDD cover. 3. Detach the HDD module then remove it. Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 1. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. 2.
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... supplied. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics...
... supplied. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics...
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... back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 78 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists...
... back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 78 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists...
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... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...
... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...
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... System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - 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: System board DMA Test Failed...
... System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - 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: System board DMA Test Failed...
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... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
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... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby...
... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby...
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...ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD (TM) COVER ASSY S.P. TBD TBD 110 Chapter 6 LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.- LIGHT GREEN SILVER Description Acer P/N ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM 6M.T63V7.014 QDI) ASSY S.P. Illustraion MAINBOARD Item LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA HITACHI TX39D85VC1FAA-LIGHT GREEN ...15.4 IN. LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.- ZL1A 15.4" LCD HINGE (R) ASSY S.P. MAINBOARD 915PM M24P 64MB DOCKING 3 IN 1 W/ PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY ZL2 M24 M/B ASSY S.P. WXGA HITACHI TX39D85VC1FAA LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - ZL1A 15.4" LCD HINGE ...
...ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD (TM) COVER ASSY S.P. TBD TBD 110 Chapter 6 LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.- LIGHT GREEN SILVER Description Acer P/N ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM 6M.T63V7.014 QDI) ASSY S.P. Illustraion MAINBOARD Item LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA HITACHI TX39D85VC1FAA-LIGHT GREEN ...15.4 IN. LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.- ZL1A 15.4" LCD HINGE (R) ASSY S.P. MAINBOARD 915PM M24P 64MB DOCKING 3 IN 1 W/ PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY ZL2 M24 M/B ASSY S.P. WXGA HITACHI TX39D85VC1FAA LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - ZL1A 15.4" LCD HINGE ...
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...-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 512MB 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 1GB 1.25" module, DDR-333 HDD (40GB) 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm HDD 60GB 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm HDD...
...-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 512MB 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 1GB 1.25" module, DDR-333 HDD (40GB) 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm HDD 60GB 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm HDD...