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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3640 front View 7 TravelMate 2440 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch... 53 BIOS Flash Utility 54 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Before You Begin 56 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 57 Removing the Battery Pack 59 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the VII
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3640 front View 7 TravelMate 2440 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch... 53 BIOS Flash Utility 54 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Before You Begin 56 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 57 Removing the Battery Pack 59 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the VII
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... RJ1 23 BAT1 Wireless LAN Card Slot DIMM Slot1 DIMM Slot2 HDD connector Line-in Jack Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack Line-in Jack RTC battery System fan connector RJ11 and RJ45 ports System battery module connector Chapter 1 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample.
... RJ1 23 BAT1 Wireless LAN Card Slot DIMM Slot1 DIMM Slot2 HDD connector Line-in Jack Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack Line-in Jack RTC battery System fan connector RJ11 and RJ45 ports System battery module connector Chapter 1 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample.
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.... # Icon Item Description 4 Wireless Press to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 # Icon ItemBluetooth® DesPcrriepstsiotno enable/disable Bluetooth function. with S/PDIF support 8 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 9 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status 10 Latch Locks and release the lid. # Item Closed Front View Description "Easy-launch buttons...
.... # Icon Item Description 4 Wireless Press to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 # Icon ItemBluetooth® DesPcrriepstsiotno enable/disable Bluetooth function. with S/PDIF support 8 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 9 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status 10 Latch Locks and release the lid. # Item Closed Front View Description "Easy-launch buttons...
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Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Connects to an AC adapter. Powers the computer # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Cooling fan Description Locks the battery in jack External display (VGA) port Battery Bottom Panel Description Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Chapter 1 11 6 Rear Panel Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # 1 Icon Item DC-in position.
Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Connects to an AC adapter. Powers the computer # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Cooling fan Description Locks the battery in jack External display (VGA) port Battery Bottom Panel Description Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Chapter 1 11 6 Rear Panel Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # 1 Icon Item DC-in position.
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Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Aspire 3640: TravelMate 2420: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 12 Chapter 1 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Aspire 3640: TravelMate 2420: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 12 Chapter 1 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
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... Buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are four buttons. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Lights up when the battery is being charged. NOTE: 1. Aspire 3640: Chapter 1 13 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when the computer is activated. They are pre-set...
... Buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are four buttons. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Lights up when the battery is being charged. NOTE: 1. Aspire 3640: Chapter 1 13 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when the computer is activated. They are pre-set...
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.... 4. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for you to turn the following handy utilities: T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. To create new power profile 1. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select "Password...
.... 4. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for you to turn the following handy utilities: T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. To create new power profile 1. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select "Password...
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... utility has auto-execution function. 54 Chapter 2 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the...
... utility has auto-execution function. 54 Chapter 2 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the...
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Remove the battery pack. 56 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
Remove the battery pack. 56 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
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Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on ... that need to remove the system board, you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad Assembly N*3 C*1 86.9A353.3R0*2 D*2 North Bridge Plate CPU Heatsink...
Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on ... that need to remove the system board, you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad Assembly N*3 C*1 86.9A353.3R0*2 D*2 North Bridge Plate CPU Heatsink...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Chapter 3 59 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Chapter 3 59 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board as shown. Remove the three screws fastening the system fan. 14. Disconnect the modem cable from the main board. 18. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then detach the RTC battery. 16. Take out the speaker set . 12. Chapter 3 65 Disconnect the launch board FFC from the main board. 19. Disconnect the modem board from the main board. 17. Detach the fan from the lower case. 13. 11. Remove the two screws holding the speaker set from the lower case. 15.
Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board as shown. Remove the three screws fastening the system fan. 14. Disconnect the modem cable from the main board. 18. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then detach the RTC battery. 16. Take out the speaker set . 12. Chapter 3 65 Disconnect the launch board FFC from the main board. 19. Disconnect the modem board from the main board. 17. Detach the fan from the lower case. 13. 11. Remove the two screws holding the speaker set from the lower case. 15.
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... the instructions in the test items. 4. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. Press F2 in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop ... sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 74 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 75 Chapter 4 73 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following...
... the instructions in the test items. 4. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. Press F2 in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop ... sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 74 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 75 Chapter 4 73 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following...
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... the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the power-on page 75. 74 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable...
... the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the power-on page 75. 74 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable...
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...than 50% of time. If the voltage is applied to the touchpad pointer. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. No service actions are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. See... the following : From Software: 1. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the touchpad cables....
...than 50% of time. If the voltage is applied to the touchpad pointer. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. No service actions are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. See... the following : From Software: 1. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the touchpad cables....
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... Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Code... BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect password is dead - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no...
... Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Code... BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect password is dead - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no...
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... Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. 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...in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 72. System board Previous boot incomplete - Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - DIMM ...
... Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. 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...in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 72. System board Previous boot incomplete - Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - DIMM ...
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LED board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board No beep during POST. Speaker System board Chapter 4 79 Reconnect the DIMM. No beep, power-on indicator turns on ... List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
LED board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board No beep during POST. Speaker System board Chapter 4 79 Reconnect the DIMM. No beep, power-on indicator turns on ... List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
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...Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 73. Hold and press the power switch... for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
...Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 73. Hold and press the power switch... for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
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... drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 41. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk... connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 41. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. ...
... drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 41. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk... connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 41. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. ...