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... Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module . .51 Removing the Optical Module 51 Removing the HDD Module 51...
... Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module . .51 Removing the Optical Module 51 Removing the HDD Module 51...
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... processor T Memory upgradeable up to 2GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots (only one slot for user accessible) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display T T T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true colour up to a television or display...
... processor T Memory upgradeable up to 2GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots (only one slot for user accessible) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display T T T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true colour up to a television or display...
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...the opening of the fan. 9 Personal identification Insert a business card or similar-sized slot indentification card to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk ... compartment Houses th computer's main memory. 8 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to presonalize your computer. Chapter 1 11 justmanuals.com
...the opening of the fan. 9 Personal identification Insert a business card or similar-sized slot indentification card to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk ... compartment Houses th computer's main memory. 8 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to presonalize your computer. Chapter 1 11 justmanuals.com
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Lights gree when the power is on the front of the computer. Lights orange when the battery is closed. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is charging. 12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. And two on and orange when the computer is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media Activity Power Battery Lights when the disc or optical drive is in standby mode.
Lights gree when the power is on the front of the computer. Lights orange when the battery is closed. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is charging. 12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. And two on and orange when the computer is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media Activity Power Battery Lights when the disc or optical drive is in standby mode.
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... keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously NS 87570 C4 DARFON 84-/85-/88- key Yes Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Simplo/Sanyo Li-ion 4400 Ah 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in -one card...
... keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously NS 87570 C4 DARFON 84-/85-/88- key Yes Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Simplo/Sanyo Li-ion 4400 Ah 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in -one card...
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... to 264VAC, 47Hz to 63Hz 75W, 19V (18.8V, min to 20V, max), 4A (0A, min to 4A, max) System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Battery Item Package voltage 14.8V Specification LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display...
... to 264VAC, 47Hz to 63Hz 75W, 19V (18.8V, min to 20V, max), 4A (0A, min to 4A, max) System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Battery Item Package voltage 14.8V Specification LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display...
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... Weight I/O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 330(W) x 272(D) x 31.8(H)mm 6.64lbs (3.01kg) for 15.1"LCD model with battery One Card bus type II slot One RJ-11 jack for 56Kbps fax/modem One RJ-45 jack for LAN One DC-in jack for...NTSC/PAL) output port 4-in-1 Card Reader (Manufacture optional) FIR (Fast Infred) port 100-pin expansion port supporting Acer EasyPort or I/O port replicator One Plastic There are 9 LEDs totally: Caps lock, Num lock, media activity, power, battery, InviLink, Bluetooth, 4-in-1 status, and optical disc access indicators Power 30 Chapter 1
... Weight I/O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 330(W) x 272(D) x 31.8(H)mm 6.64lbs (3.01kg) for 15.1"LCD model with battery One Card bus type II slot One RJ-11 jack for 56Kbps fax/modem One RJ-45 jack for LAN One DC-in jack for...NTSC/PAL) output port 4-in-1 Card Reader (Manufacture optional) FIR (Fast Infred) port 100-pin expansion port supporting Acer EasyPort or I/O port replicator One Plastic There are 9 LEDs totally: Caps lock, Num lock, media activity, power, battery, InviLink, Bluetooth, 4-in-1 status, and optical disc access indicators Power 30 Chapter 1
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... required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 43 justmanuals.com Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash...
... required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 43 justmanuals.com Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash...
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Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. NOTE: Ferrari 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 46 Chapter 3
Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. NOTE: Ferrari 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 46 Chapter 3
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For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Hx2 HDD Door Hx2 Dimm Door HDD Module Memory Hx2 Mx3 Keyboard Ox4 Middle Cover Sx4 LCD Module Hx3 Function Key Board Hx2 PCI Door ...
For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Hx2 HDD Door Hx2 Dimm Door HDD Module Memory Hx2 Mx3 Keyboard Ox4 Middle Cover Sx4 LCD Module Hx3 Function Key Board Hx2 PCI Door ...
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Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2.
Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2.
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.... 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 64 Chapter 4 63 justmanuals.com Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A ...loose connection can cause an error. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1....
.... 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 64 Chapter 4 63 justmanuals.com Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A ...loose connection can cause an error. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1....
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...PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is not a hardware problem. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. This symptom is working. 3. Re-install the battery pack. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work , do the following figure 3. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady ... 5. Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. See the following : From Software: 1. If no, then go to ...
...PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is not a hardware problem. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. This symptom is working. 3. Re-install the battery pack. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work , do the following figure 3. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady ... 5. Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. See the following : From Software: 1. If no, then go to ...
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... System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 62 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC batter Main baord. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous...Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board. 66 Chapter 4 Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Main board. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key ...
... System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 62 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC batter Main baord. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous...Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board. 66 Chapter 4 Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Main board. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key ...
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Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 63 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board ... Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 63 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 63 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board ... Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 63 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
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...board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD...board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on...
...board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD...board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on...
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... Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System... Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 64. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check ...
... Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System... Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 64. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check ...
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... Default Settings" then reboot the system. Run printer self-test. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Check if the battery is low. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence ... doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Main board Peripheral-Related ...
... Default Settings" then reboot the system. Run printer self-test. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Check if the battery is low. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence ... doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Main board Peripheral-Related ...
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... of the failure is inoperative. If any problems are supported by the computer. 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 PC Cards 4. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 63): 1. If the problem does not recur...
... of the failure is inoperative. If any problems are supported by the computer. 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 PC Cards 4. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 63): 1. If the problem does not recur...
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Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 3 2 4 5 6 7 Chapter 5 18 1 17 16 8 10 9 11 12 13 15 14 1 U4 CPU socket 2 CN1 S-video port 3 CN4 CRT 4 CN3 Printer port 5 CN30 EazyPort connector 6 CN2 RJ45 7 CN2 RJ11 8 CN6 Power jack 9 CN8 LCD connector 10 CN15 DIMM Socket 11 CN17 Optical drive connector 12 CN19 Keyboard connector 13 CN20 Main battery connector 14 U14 FIR 15 CN21 HDD connector 16 CON1 PCMCIA slot 17 CN16 IEEE 1394 port 18 CN9, Four USB ports (from top to CN11, bottom) CN13, CN14 Chapter 5 85 justmanuals.com
Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 3 2 4 5 6 7 Chapter 5 18 1 17 16 8 10 9 11 12 13 15 14 1 U4 CPU socket 2 CN1 S-video port 3 CN4 CRT 4 CN3 Printer port 5 CN30 EazyPort connector 6 CN2 RJ45 7 CN2 RJ11 8 CN6 Power jack 9 CN8 LCD connector 10 CN15 DIMM Socket 11 CN17 Optical drive connector 12 CN19 Keyboard connector 13 CN20 Main battery connector 14 U14 FIR 15 CN21 HDD connector 16 CON1 PCMCIA slot 17 CN16 IEEE 1394 port 18 CN9, Four USB ports (from top to CN11, bottom) CN13, CN14 Chapter 5 85 justmanuals.com