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... applications. Intel® PentiumTM IV processor with on-die level 2 cache 256 MB memory expandable to 1G High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. ! Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display...
... applications. Intel® PentiumTM IV processor with on-die level 2 cache 256 MB memory expandable to 1G High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. ! Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display...
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Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's memory upgrade slot. 14 Chapter 1
Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's memory upgrade slot. 14 Chapter 1
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Wireless networking Optical drive activity Wireless networking feature is being charged. Optical drive (CD or DVD) is set . See "Right view" on page 6 for the location for the location of this feature. CD Audio DJ is being accessed. Use the wireless networking switch to enable or disable this switch. Audio DJ mode indicators Media Player Audio DJ to CD playback. 16 Chapter 1 C. Hard disk activity Hard disk is set to Microsoft Media Player is being accessed. Icon Function Description Battery charge Battery is enabled.
Wireless networking Optical drive activity Wireless networking feature is being charged. Optical drive (CD or DVD) is set . See "Right view" on page 6 for the location for the location of this feature. CD Audio DJ is being accessed. Use the wireless networking switch to enable or disable this switch. Audio DJ mode indicators Media Player Audio DJ to CD playback. 16 Chapter 1 C. Hard disk activity Hard disk is set to Microsoft Media Player is being accessed. Icon Function Description Battery charge Battery is enabled.
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The effective brightness is a function of LCD for Aspire 1400 notebook. Wide range 9V to21V input voltage. 2. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sony Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 12 4 cells in series, 3 series in parallel 14.8v LCD Inverter Specification...
The effective brightness is a function of LCD for Aspire 1400 notebook. Wide range 9V to21V input voltage. 2. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sony Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 12 4 cells in series, 3 series in parallel 14.8v LCD Inverter Specification...
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Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is closed. Parameter Low Battery Alarm Panel Close Alarm System Beep Description Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the display cover is low. Determines whether or not the system will emit a beep on boot up. Others The Others screen contains various parameter settings. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this screen. Options Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled or Enabled Chapter 2 45
Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is closed. Parameter Low Battery Alarm Panel Close Alarm System Beep Description Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the display cover is low. Determines whether or not the system will emit a beep on boot up. Others The Others screen contains various parameter settings. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this screen. Options Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled or Enabled Chapter 2 45
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...the BIOS is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. The system diagnostic utilities is required for the following items for Aspire 1400 is not completely loaded. To better fit local service requirements, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the bootable ... The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. BIOS Phlash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is provided by Acer Headquarters. New features or options ! If the battery pack does not contain enough power to it in other diagnostic program. Fellow the steps below to see ...
...the BIOS is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. The system diagnostic utilities is required for the following items for Aspire 1400 is not completely loaded. To better fit local service requirements, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the bootable ... The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. BIOS Phlash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is provided by Acer Headquarters. New features or options ! If the battery pack does not contain enough power to it in other diagnostic program. Fellow the steps below to see ...
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13. Battery Charge Test Insert AC adapter to the sytem, then run "591NEW2.exe" for testing. 54 Chapter 2
13. Battery Charge Test Insert AC adapter to the sytem, then run "591NEW2.exe" for testing. 54 Chapter 2
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... before you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 4. The two screws that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 56 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly ...procedure, make sure you secure the power board to the upper case. NOTE: Aspire 1400 uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may damage the main board as you use the right screws.
... before you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 4. The two screws that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 56 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly ...procedure, make sure you secure the power board to the upper case. NOTE: Aspire 1400 uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may damage the main board as you use the right screws.
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Start Battery Ex2 HDD Module Disconnect FDD FPC Ex1 FDD Module Jx4 HDD Drive Jx2 HDD EMI Plate FDD FPC HDD Connector Panasoni: Ex2 MIT: GX2 FDD ...
Start Battery Ex2 HDD Module Disconnect FDD FPC Ex1 FDD Module Jx4 HDD Drive Jx2 HDD EMI Plate FDD FPC HDD Connector Panasoni: Ex2 MIT: GX2 FDD ...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 59 Then remove the battery. Slide the battery latch to the left. 2.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 59 Then remove the battery. Slide the battery latch to the left. 2.
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...to "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the computer using each of these devices do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. Boot from the keyboard is supplied by this computer: ! Go to correct the problem. Remove the... battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Replace the keyboard. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 3. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. Power System Check ...
...to "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the computer using each of these devices do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. Boot from the keyboard is supplied by this computer: ! Go to correct the problem. Remove the... battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Replace the keyboard. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 3. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. Power System Check ...
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...See the following : From Software: 1. If the voltage is not a hardware problem. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. 72 Chapter 4 This helps you use a discharged.... 4. If yes, then replace touch pad PCB. Replace switch board. 7. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, ...
...See the following : From Software: 1. If the voltage is not a hardware problem. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. 72 Chapter 4 This helps you use a discharged.... 4. If yes, then replace touch pad PCB. Replace switch board. 7. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, ...
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... 072 080 110 Error Message List Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Equipment Configuration Error Real Time Clock Error 1 CMOS Battery Bad 4 CMOS Checksum Error 1 Battery Is Critical Low 1 Incorrect password specified, system halted 1 Error Messages 0200 Failure Fixed Disk 0211 Keyboard error 0212...- see if fixed disk is attached properly. Check the system battery. then save and restart the computer. Main board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery Main board Run "Load Setup Defaults" in Sequence Hard disk ...
... 072 080 110 Error Message List Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Equipment Configuration Error Real Time Clock Error 1 CMOS Battery Bad 4 CMOS Checksum Error 1 Battery Is Critical Low 1 Incorrect password specified, system halted 1 Error Messages 0200 Failure Fixed Disk 0211 Keyboard error 0212...- see if fixed disk is attached properly. Check the system battery. then save and restart the computer. Main board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery Main board Run "Load Setup Defaults" in Sequence Hard disk ...
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...NVRAM (CMOS) data. You may have to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Main board System unable to write to replace the cache. RTC battery Main board Memery test failed. then save and restart your computer. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it displays . Chapter 4 75 On...BIOS Setup Utility Check if the diskette drive is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. then save and restart the computer. RTC battery Main board Operating system cannot be found on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it on system bus. See "External Diskette...
...NVRAM (CMOS) data. You may have to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Main board System unable to write to replace the cache. RTC battery Main board Memery test failed. then save and restart your computer. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it displays . Chapter 4 75 On...BIOS Setup Utility Check if the diskette drive is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. then save and restart the computer. RTC battery Main board Operating system cannot be found on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it on system bus. See "External Diskette...
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See "Power System Check" on page 71. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 71. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Speaker Main ... blank. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on an external CRT. Main board No beep during POST.
See "Power System Check" on page 71. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 71. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Speaker Main ... blank. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on an external CRT. Main board No beep during POST.
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...LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board Main board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms ...Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Main board Chapter 4 77 See "Power System Check" on page 72. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board ...
...LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board Main board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms ...Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Main board Chapter 4 77 See "Power System Check" on page 72. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board ...
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... Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. DIMM Main board Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms... switch Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the LCD. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from...
... Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. DIMM Main board Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms... switch Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the LCD. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from...
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... Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Power-on page 71): 1. Non-Acer devices ! Battery pack ! If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the...
... Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Power-on page 71): 1. Non-Acer devices ! Battery pack ! If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the...
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Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 82 Chapter 4 Turn off the power and restart the system.
Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 82 Chapter 4 Turn off the power and restart the system.
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Picture No. 008-Logic Upper Partname And Description TOUCHPAD BRACKET Part Number 33.A02V5.002 311-The System HEATSINK BRACKET 33.A02V5.003 002-Logic Upper LED BRACKET 310-The System D-SUB BRACKET 312-The System CPU SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A02V5.004 33.A02V5.005 33.A02V5.006 006-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-R Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles. 34.A02V5.001 007-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-L Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles. 34.A02V5.002 NS BATTERY LATCH 42.A02V5.004 NS BATTERY LATCH KNOB V42.A02V5.005 100 Chapter 6
Picture No. 008-Logic Upper Partname And Description TOUCHPAD BRACKET Part Number 33.A02V5.002 311-The System HEATSINK BRACKET 33.A02V5.003 002-Logic Upper LED BRACKET 310-The System D-SUB BRACKET 312-The System CPU SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A02V5.004 33.A02V5.005 33.A02V5.006 006-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-R Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles. 34.A02V5.001 007-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-L Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles. 34.A02V5.002 NS BATTERY LATCH 42.A02V5.004 NS BATTERY LATCH KNOB V42.A02V5.005 100 Chapter 6