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Table of Contents Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly 55 General Information 56 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing the HDD and ODD Module 58 Removing the RAM 58 Removing the Keyboard 58 Removing the Wireless and LCD Panel 59 Removing ...-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory Check 68 Power System Check 68 Check the Power Adapter 69 Check the Battery Pack 70 Touchpad Check 70 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Index of Error Messages 72 POST Code 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU...
Table of Contents Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly 55 General Information 56 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing the HDD and ODD Module 58 Removing the RAM 58 Removing the Keyboard 58 Removing the Wireless and LCD Panel 59 Removing ...-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory Check 68 Power System Check 68 Check the Power Adapter 69 Check the Battery Pack 70 Touchpad Check 70 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 71 Index of Error Messages 72 POST Code 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU...
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... for AC adaptor DVI-D port (for TravelMate 4650 series) 124-pin Acer ezDock connector (for TravelMate 4650 series) Battery T T T T T T ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65W,8 cell Li-ion battery pack optional 42W 6 cell Li-ion 2nd battery pack (for TravelMate 4650) 5-hour battery life on -LAN ready (for TravelMate 4650 series) T 10/100 Mbps Fast...
... for AC adaptor DVI-D port (for TravelMate 4650 series) 124-pin Acer ezDock connector (for TravelMate 4650 series) Battery T T T T T T ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65W,8 cell Li-ion battery pack optional 42W 6 cell Li-ion 2nd battery pack (for TravelMate 4650) 5-hour battery life on -LAN ready (for TravelMate 4650 series) T 10/100 Mbps Fast...
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... 533MHz memory upgrades modules Additional 65W AC adaptor Additional eight-cell Li-ion battery pack External USB floppy drive Second 6-cell battery pack (AcerMedia Bay, for TravelMate 4650 series) DVD-Super Multi double layer drive (AcerMedia Bay, for TravelMate 4650 series) Acer ezDock (for TravelMate 4650 series) NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration...
... 533MHz memory upgrades modules Additional 65W AC adaptor Additional eight-cell Li-ion battery pack External USB floppy drive Second 6-cell battery pack (AcerMedia Bay, for TravelMate 4650 series) DVD-Super Multi double layer drive (AcerMedia Bay, for TravelMate 4650 series) Acer ezDock (for TravelMate 4650 series) NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration...
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.... Lights when the computer is being charged. Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights when the battery is on page 10 # Icon Item # Item 1 Speakers 2 Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3 Wireless communication button/indicator 4 Power indicator 5 Battery indicator 6 Latch Description Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Locks and releases the...
.... Lights when the computer is being charged. Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights when the battery is on page 10 # Icon Item # Item 1 Speakers 2 Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3 Wireless communication button/indicator 4 Power indicator 5 Battery indicator 6 Latch Description Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Locks and releases the...
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...) Description Description Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View # Item # Item 1 Memory compartment 2 Hard disk bay 3 Battery release latch 4 Battery bay 5 Cooling fan 6 AcerMedia Bay (for TravelMate 4650 Series) 14 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Helps keep the computer cool. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Houses an optical drive...
...) Description Description Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View # Item # Item 1 Memory compartment 2 Hard disk bay 3 Battery release latch 4 Battery bay 5 Cooling fan 6 AcerMedia Bay (for TravelMate 4650 Series) 14 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Helps keep the computer cool. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Houses an optical drive...
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... above the keyboard, and four indicators at the front panel. Charging: NOTE: 1. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Charg2i.nFgul:lythcehalirgghetds: hows amber when the... LAN communications. Icon Function Description Bluetooth indicator Lights to -read status icons on . 12..BFCauhtlaltyergrcyihnaignr:gdeicda:tor Lights when the battery is activated. Fully charged: Power indicator Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications. Fully charged: 1. Charging: 2. Description...
... above the keyboard, and four indicators at the front panel. Charging: NOTE: 1. The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Charg2i.nFgul:lythcehalirgghetds: hows amber when the... LAN communications. Icon Function Description Bluetooth indicator Lights to -read status icons on . 12..BFCauhtlaltyergrcyihnaignr:gdeicda:tor Lights when the battery is activated. Fully charged: Power indicator Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications. Fully charged: 1. Charging: 2. Description...
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...interface appears, featuring four main settings: Acer "Acer eMePaonwageerMr"aonnapgaegmee1n9t, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. on p Icon Item Description AAcceer r eSettinIgt provides a central l"ocaLtiaonufronmcwhherektoecoynstro"l alol n page 1 AceePorweerMPanoagw emeentrMyouar PnC'as pgoweermscheemnestand maximise battery life. Acer eSetting Acer eRecovery Acer eSettings Acer ePresentation 26 Acer ePowerManagement Chapter 1 Acer ePowerManagement "Launch keys" on page 10 Acer ePoAwceerrMeaPnraegseenmtaetniotn Simplifies resolution settings when connecting...
...interface appears, featuring four main settings: Acer "Acer eMePaonwageerMr"aonnapgaegmee1n9t, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. on p Icon Item Description AAcceer r eSettinIgt provides a central l"ocaLtiaonufronmcwhherektoecoynstro"l alol n page 1 AceePorweerMPanoagw emeentrMyouar PnC'as pgoweermscheemnestand maximise battery life. Acer eSetting Acer eRecovery Acer eSettings Acer ePresentation 26 Acer ePowerManagement Chapter 1 Acer ePowerManagement "Launch keys" on page 10 Acer ePoAwceerrMeaPnraegseenmtaetniotn Simplifies resolution settings when connecting...
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... 12 function keys Four easy-launch buttons Two front access LED buttons Specification KB 910 Standard keyboard w launch button embeded T Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with 5degree curve, 88/89-key Windows keyboard T Ergonomically-centerd touchpad pointing device with 4-way Internet scroll function Yes... browser T email with LED T Empowering key T one user-programmable button T WLAN LED button T Bluetooth LED button Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Specification Sony/Panasonic/Sanyo Li-ion ...
... 12 function keys Four easy-launch buttons Two front access LED buttons Specification KB 910 Standard keyboard w launch button embeded T Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with 5degree curve, 88/89-key Windows keyboard T Ergonomically-centerd touchpad pointing device with 4-way Internet scroll function Yes... browser T email with LED T Empowering key T one user-programmable button T WLAN LED button T Bluetooth LED button Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Specification Sony/Panasonic/Sanyo Li-ion ...
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... Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 60W Details 65W 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 42W 6-cell Li-ion 2nd battery pack T 5-hour battery life on Intel 915GM models T 3.5-hour charge-in-use T 2.5-hour rapid charge Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100Vac, full load) 1.8A...
... Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 60W Details 65W 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 42W 6-cell Li-ion 2nd battery pack T 5-hour battery life on Intel 915GM models T 3.5-hour charge-in-use T 2.5-hour rapid charge Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100Vac, full load) 1.8A...
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.... Dimensions and Weight Item Deminsions Weight Details 336.4 x 284.5 x 32 mm ( with ID )-34.5 mm 2.84kg(6.26 lbs) 15°® SXGA+, 8-cell Li-Ion Battery / DVD burner (With ID) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Altitude Specification 0°C ~ +40°C -20 ~ +65°C (storage package) 20% ~ 80...
.... Dimensions and Weight Item Deminsions Weight Details 336.4 x 284.5 x 32 mm ( with ID )-34.5 mm 2.84kg(6.26 lbs) 15°® SXGA+, 8-cell Li-Ion Battery / DVD burner (With ID) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Altitude Specification 0°C ~ +40°C -20 ~ +65°C (storage package) 20% ~ 80...
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General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disassemble the system for your reference. Please pay attention to the explanation below is for service purpose. NOTE: The screws used to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to secure bottom case and upper case are more than one type. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. The image below . 56 Chapter 3 Please group same type of screw together as you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disassemble the system for your reference. Please pay attention to the explanation below is for service purpose. NOTE: The screws used to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to secure bottom case and upper case are more than one type. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. The image below . 56 Chapter 3 Please group same type of screw together as you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack.
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Unlock the battery lock. 2. Chapter 3 57 Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Unlock the battery lock. 2. Chapter 3 57 Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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...the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start...the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Press F2 in the message window. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate ...
...the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start...the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Press F2 in the message window. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate ...
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... measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 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. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined...
... measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 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. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined...
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...problem. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. ... screen for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to the touchpad pointer. Replace the touchpad....
...problem. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. ... screen for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to the touchpad pointer. Replace the touchpad....
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... System board Chapter 4 72 "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS...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. System CMOS checksum bad - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary ...
... System board Chapter 4 72 "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS...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. System CMOS checksum bad - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary ...
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...Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System ...time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - 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...
...Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System ...time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - 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...
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... 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). Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter ID LCD... connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 68. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Speaker System board Chapter 4 74
... 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). Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter ID LCD... connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 68. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Speaker System board Chapter 4 74
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... System Check" on page 68. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator... on page 68. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 68. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board Chapter 4 76 Hold and press...
... System Check" on page 68. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator... on page 68. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 68. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board Chapter 4 76 Hold and press...
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... on page 34. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher ...Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery) Battery pack System board 77 Chapter 4
... on page 34. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher ...Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery) Battery pack System board 77 Chapter 4