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... Module 66 Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board 66 Removing the ODD Module 67 Removing the LCD Module (including...Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory check 77 Power System Check 77 Touchpad Check 79 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 80 Index of Error Messages ...Bottom View 96 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram 100 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Aspire 5050 Series 112 Aspire 3050 Series 134 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 139 Microsoft® Windows...
... Module 66 Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board 66 Removing the ODD Module 67 Removing the LCD Module (including...Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory check 77 Power System Check 77 Touchpad Check 79 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 80 Index of Error Messages ...Bottom View 96 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram 100 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Aspire 5050 Series 112 Aspire 3050 Series 134 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 139 Microsoft® Windows...
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... 21 20 1 CN6 2 CN8 3 CN11 4 CN10 5 CN9 6 CN7 7 U16 8 U19 9 CN12 10 CN14 RJ45 Connector Fan Connector So-Dimm Connector (4H) So-Dimm Connector (8H) Power Board Connector CRT Connector CPU ATHLON64 North Bridge RS485 S-Video Connector USB Connector Chapter 1 14 CN15 15 CN16 16 CN18 17 CN20 18 CN21 19 CN22...
... 21 20 1 CN6 2 CN8 3 CN11 4 CN10 5 CN9 6 CN7 7 U16 8 U19 9 CN12 10 CN14 RJ45 Connector Fan Connector So-Dimm Connector (4H) So-Dimm Connector (8H) Power Board Connector CRT Connector CPU ATHLON64 North Bridge RS485 S-Video Connector USB Connector Chapter 1 14 CN15 15 CN16 16 CN18 17 CN20 18 CN21 19 CN22...
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...refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Remove the battery pack. 2. Go to main board. 2. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system.... 1. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check...
...refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Remove the battery pack. 2. Go to main board. 2. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system.... 1. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check...
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... cable. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 94. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the power-on page 79. 78 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. T If... following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. T If the problem is not correct, replace the...
... cable. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 94. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the power-on page 79. 78 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. T If... following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. T If the problem is not correct, replace the...
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...not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. After you identify first the problem is applied to room temperature. Chapter 4 79 Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops ... light up , replace the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). Replace the system board. No service actions are correct. 3. Re-install the battery pack. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure 3....
...not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. After you identify first the problem is applied to room temperature. Chapter 4 79 Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops ... light up , replace the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). Replace the system board. No service actions are correct. 3. Re-install the battery pack. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure 3....
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Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on page 77.. System board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Speaker System board Chapter 4 83 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. But you can ... the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter...
Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on page 77.. System board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Speaker System board Chapter 4 83 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. But you can ... the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter...
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...Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive ...(optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard...
...Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive ...(optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard...
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... backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 89 See "Power System Check" on page 77. See "Power System Check" on page 77. LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
... backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 89 See "Power System Check" on page 77. See "Power System Check" on page 77. LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
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... Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation and four short beeps every minute. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation See "Save to execute...no sound comes from actual size. See "Power System Check" on page 79. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk...
... Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation and four short beeps every minute. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation See "Save to execute...no sound comes from actual size. See "Power System Check" on page 79. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk...
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...Default Settings", then reboot system. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. LCD cover..."Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from...
...Default Settings", then reboot system. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. LCD cover..."Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from...
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...is inoperative. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 94 Chapter 4 If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is 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...
...is inoperative. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 94 Chapter 4 If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is 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...
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... 20 1 CN6 2 CN8 3 CN11 4 CN10 5 CN9 6 CN7 7 U16 8 U19 9 CN12 10 CN14 96 RJ45 Connector Fan Connector So-Dimm Connector (4H) So-Dimm Connector (8H) Power Board Connector CRT Connector CPU ATHLON64 North Bridge RS485 S-Video Connector USB Connector 14 CN15 15 CN16 16 CN18 17 CN20 18 CN21 19 CN22 20...
... 20 1 CN6 2 CN8 3 CN11 4 CN10 5 CN9 6 CN7 7 U16 8 U19 9 CN12 10 CN14 96 RJ45 Connector Fan Connector So-Dimm Connector (4H) So-Dimm Connector (8H) Power Board Connector CRT Connector CPU ATHLON64 North Bridge RS485 S-Video Connector USB Connector 14 CN15 15 CN16 16 CN18 17 CN20 18 CN21 19 CN22 20...