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Aspire 3020/5020 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Aspire 3020/5020 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3020/5020 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3020/5020 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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...a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer is ". No part of this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of merchantability or fitness for any defect in...Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Incorporated. III Copyright Copyright © 2005 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, ...
...a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer is ". No part of this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of merchantability or fitness for any defect in...Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Incorporated. III Copyright Copyright © 2005 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, ...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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...in this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). This Service Guide provides you... MUST use the list provided by your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. V In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to provide you should check the most up-to extend the functionality of customer machines.
...in this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). This Service Guide provides you... MUST use the list provided by your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. V In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to provide you should check the most up-to extend the functionality of customer machines.
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... SempronTM processor 2600+/3000+ or higher with 128 KB L2 cache, or T Mobile AMD SempronTM processor 2800+/3100+ or higher with 256 KB L2 cacher Aspire 5020 Series T AMD TurionTM 64 ML-28/ML-32 processor at 1.6/1.8 GHz or higher with 128 KB L1 cache and 512 KB L2 cache, or T AMD...
... SempronTM processor 2600+/3000+ or higher with 128 KB L2 cache, or T Mobile AMD SempronTM processor 2800+/3100+ or higher with 256 KB L2 cacher Aspire 5020 Series T AMD TurionTM 64 ML-28/ML-32 processor at 1.6/1.8 GHz or higher with 128 KB L1 cache and 512 KB L2 cache, or T AMD...
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Acer SignalUp wireless technology support T WPAN (manufacturing option): integrated Bluetooth® Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard ...
Acer SignalUp wireless technology support T WPAN (manufacturing option): integrated Bluetooth® Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard ...
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Board Layout Top View 1 Keyboard Connector 2 Bluetooth Board Connector 3 LCD Cable Connector 4 LED Board Connector 5 Lid Switch 6 Modem Cable Connector 4 7 3 in 1 Connector 8 Speaker Connector 9 Internal Microphone Connector 10 Modem Board Connector 11 Touchpad Board Connector Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 Keyboard Connector 2 Bluetooth Board Connector 3 LCD Cable Connector 4 LED Board Connector 5 Lid Switch 6 Modem Cable Connector 4 7 3 in 1 Connector 8 Speaker Connector 9 Internal Microphone Connector 10 Modem Board Connector 11 Touchpad Board Connector Chapter 1
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13 IR 14 Bluetooth Switch 15 Wireless Switch 28 LAN Cable Connector 29 FAN Connector 30 LAN Cable Connector 6 Chapter 1
13 IR 14 Bluetooth Switch 15 Wireless Switch 28 LAN Cable Connector 29 FAN Connector 30 LAN Cable Connector 6 Chapter 1
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... display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 3 Microphone Internal microphone for our hands when you around yJouustrfnoerwStaTrrtaevres.l.M. ate computer. An Aspire tour After knowing your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like...
... display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 3 Microphone Internal microphone for our hands when you around yJouustrfnoerwStaTrrtaevres.l.M. ate computer. An Aspire tour After knowing your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like...
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communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth- indicator communications (manufacturing option). 3 Wireless Press to audio line-out devices (e.g., Headphone jack speakers, headphones). 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 7 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 8 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 8 Chapter 1 communication button/ Lights to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 ...
communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth- indicator communications (manufacturing option). 3 Wireless Press to audio line-out devices (e.g., Headphone jack speakers, headphones). 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 7 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 8 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 8 Chapter 1 communication button/ Lights to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 ...
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Note: Only one Type II PC Card. button Right View # Item # Icon Description Item Description Chapter 1 9 Note: 7 6-in-1 card reader Accepts and MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, SM or xD-Picture card (manufacturing option). # Icon Item Left View Description # # IIccoonn Item Item Description Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (manufacturing option). 3 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (manufacturing option). 4 3 USB ...
Note: Only one Type II PC Card. button Right View # Item # Icon Description Item Description Chapter 1 9 Note: 7 6-in-1 card reader Accepts and MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, SM or xD-Picture card (manufacturing option). # Icon Item Left View Description # # IIccoonn Item Item Description Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (manufacturing option). 3 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (manufacturing option). 4 3 USB ...
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LED that indicates when an optical disk is being read or written. Power jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Modem jack (RJ-11) Connects to a phone line. 4 Network jack Connects to an AC adaptor. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. # 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Icon Item Security Keylock Description Connects toa Kensington-compatible computer security lock. based network. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD ...
LED that indicates when an optical disk is being read or written. Power jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Modem jack (RJ-11) Connects to a phone line. 4 Network jack Connects to an AC adaptor. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. # 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Icon Item Security Keylock Description Connects toa Kensington-compatible computer security lock. based network. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD ...
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# Icon Item Bottom Panel Description # Item Description # Item Description 1 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan HNeolptse keep the computer cool. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. ...
# Icon Item Bottom Panel Description # Item Description # Item Description 1 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan HNeolptse keep the computer cool. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. ...
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... light shows amber when the battery is activated. The mail and Web buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. NOTE: 1. Please see "Acer eManager". To set to ru the Acer eManager. Launch Keys Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called launch keys. These buttons... be reset by users. Battery Lights up when the computer is active. The are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1
... light shows amber when the battery is activated. The mail and Web buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. NOTE: 1. Please see "Acer eManager". To set to ru the Acer eManager. Launch Keys Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called launch keys. These buttons... be reset by users. Battery Lights up when the computer is active. The are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1
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Touchpad Basics The following teaches you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. Launch key Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. The central location on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you how to use the touchpad: Chapter 1 13
Touchpad Basics The following teaches you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. Launch key Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. The central location on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you how to use the touchpad: Chapter 1 13
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T Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up /down and move left /right. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the second tap to drag the cursor. Click and hold to move the cursor. NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. The touchpad is the same as doubleclicking a mouse button) then hold , then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Access context menu Scroll Click once Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move up or down /left or right a page. These two ...
T Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up /down and move left /right. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the second tap to drag the cursor. Click and hold to move the cursor. NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. The touchpad is the same as doubleclicking a mouse button) then hold , then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Access context menu Scroll Click once Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move up or down /left or right a page. These two ...
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Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Hold while typing letters on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad. Chapter 1 15 When Num Lock is in uppercase. It is on and off. Type the letters in a normal manner. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Lock Keys...
Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Hold while typing letters on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad. Chapter 1 15 When Num Lock is in uppercase. It is on and off. Type the letters in a normal manner. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Lock Keys...
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...help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the...minimize all windows This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. it opens the application's context menu. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right...
...help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; It can also be used with other key in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the...minimize all windows This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. it opens the application's context menu. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right...
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Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the speaker volume. To type: Chapter 1 17 Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and ...
Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the speaker volume. To type: Chapter 1 17 Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and ...