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...repair and service of customer machines. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered ...in this generic service guide. V This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to provide you should check the...
...repair and service of customer machines. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered ...in this generic service guide. V This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. 2. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to provide you should check the...
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...Check Procedures 71 External Diskette Drive Check 71 External CD-ROM/DVD ROM Drive Check 71 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 72 Power System Check 72 Check the Power Adapter 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 Touchpad Check 74 Display Check 74 ... Board 97 Media Board 98 LED Board 99 Bottom Board 100 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 101 Exploded Diagram 102 Aspire 2010 Parts List 103 Aspire 2020 Parts List 109 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 113 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 114 Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test...
...Check Procedures 71 External Diskette Drive Check 71 External CD-ROM/DVD ROM Drive Check 71 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 72 Power System Check 72 Check the Power Adapter 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 Touchpad Check 74 Display Check 74 ... Board 97 Media Board 98 LED Board 99 Bottom Board 100 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 101 Exploded Diagram 102 Aspire 2010 Parts List 103 Aspire 2020 Parts List 109 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 113 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 114 Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test...
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...of-use 16:10 viewing ratio, 185 nits or higher Console display for Arcade media playback status Intel® Extreme Graphics Technology (for Aspire 2010 use of DDR333 SODIMM (200-pin/2.5V/1.25V) connector,upgradeable to 2GB with dual SODIMM modules NOTE: (Small Outline-DIMM) A DIMM module with... cache, 400MHz FSB, supporting Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology T 30GB and up Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive T 512KB Flash BIOS ROM Memory T 256MB of DDR333 memory, upgradeable to 2GB with dual SODIMM modules T 0MB DDR RAM on external LCD or CRT One LED console display for multimedia status (for...
...of-use 16:10 viewing ratio, 185 nits or higher Console display for Arcade media playback status Intel® Extreme Graphics Technology (for Aspire 2010 use of DDR333 SODIMM (200-pin/2.5V/1.25V) connector,upgradeable to 2GB with dual SODIMM modules NOTE: (Small Outline-DIMM) A DIMM module with... cache, 400MHz FSB, supporting Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology T 30GB and up Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive T 512KB Flash BIOS ROM Memory T 256MB of DDR333 memory, upgradeable to 2GB with dual SODIMM modules T 0MB DDR RAM on external LCD or CRT One LED console display for multimedia status (for...
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.../85/75/72/70/60/56 Hz Multimedia T Built-in optical drive (Tray loading DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD Super-Mulit Drive Aspire 2010 only) T Built-in optical drive (Slot-loading DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD Super-Multi or Tray-loading DVD Dual Drive...enjoyment) output jacks (for Aspire 2020 only) T Aspire virtual surround sound ( for Aspire 2010 only) T Aspire virtual surround sound with built-in sub-woofer (for Aspire 2020 only) Storage T T 30/40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive 4-in-1 card reader, supporting : T MultiMedia Card (MMC) T Secure Digital (SD) T SmartMedia T Memory Stick (For module with ...
.../85/75/72/70/60/56 Hz Multimedia T Built-in optical drive (Tray loading DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD Super-Mulit Drive Aspire 2010 only) T Built-in optical drive (Slot-loading DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD Super-Multi or Tray-loading DVD Dual Drive...enjoyment) output jacks (for Aspire 2020 only) T Aspire virtual surround sound ( for Aspire 2010 only) T Aspire virtual surround sound with built-in sub-woofer (for Aspire 2020 only) Storage T T 30/40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive 4-in-1 card reader, supporting : T MultiMedia Card (MMC) T Secure Digital (SD) T SmartMedia T Memory Stick (For module with ...
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... display at 2040x1536 pixel resolution DuralViewTM support Aspire cinema vision video encoded technology Aspire clear vision video input optimisation technology MPEG-2 DVD hardware-assisted capability S-Video/TV-out support (NTSC/PAL) Expansion T PC card slot enables a range of add-on options T Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394...
... display at 2040x1536 pixel resolution DuralViewTM support Aspire cinema vision video encoded technology Aspire clear vision video input optimisation technology MPEG-2 DVD hardware-assisted capability S-Video/TV-out support (NTSC/PAL) Expansion T PC card slot enables a range of add-on options T Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394...
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Aspire 2010 Front Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Headphone-in Jack Connects headphones for audio output. 2 Microphone-in Jack Connects an external microphone for audio input 3 4 in 1 Card Reader Supports: T Memory Stick T MultiMediaCard T SecureDigital T SmartMedia 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid 5 Bluetooth Button Starts Bluetooth functionality 6 Wireless Button Turns an internal wireless device on or off 8 Chapter 1
Aspire 2010 Front Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Headphone-in Jack Connects headphones for audio output. 2 Microphone-in Jack Connects an external microphone for audio input 3 4 in 1 Card Reader Supports: T Memory Stick T MultiMediaCard T SecureDigital T SmartMedia 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid 5 Bluetooth Button Starts Bluetooth functionality 6 Wireless Button Turns an internal wireless device on or off 8 Chapter 1
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Aspire 2010 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards 2 Hard Disk Bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard drive. 3 Memory Compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer's memory. 4 Battery Release Latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery Pack The computer's removable battery Chapter 1 13
Aspire 2010 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards 2 Hard Disk Bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard drive. 3 Memory Compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer's memory. 4 Battery Release Latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery Pack The computer's removable battery Chapter 1 13
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Aspire 2020 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI slot 2 Hard Disk Bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard disk drive 3 Memory Compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer's memory 4 Battery Release Latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery Pack The computer's removable battery 6 Sub-Woofer Outputs low/mid range audio 20 Chapter 1
Aspire 2020 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI slot 2 Hard Disk Bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard disk drive 3 Memory Compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer's memory 4 Battery Release Latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery Pack The computer's removable battery 6 Sub-Woofer Outputs low/mid range audio 20 Chapter 1
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...Always enabled Fixed in write-through Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Intel 855GME 128MB/256MB/...512MB/1GB 2 sockets 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 333MHz 2.5V 200-pin SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations ...
...Always enabled Fixed in write-through Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Intel 855GME 128MB/256MB/...512MB/1GB 2 sockets 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 333MHz 2.5V 200-pin SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations ...
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... connector type LAN connector location Specification 10/100 Mbps (Aspire 2010) 10/100/100 Mbps (Aspire 2020) RJ45 Rear side . Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256/512MB 0 MB 256MB/512MB 256/512MB 256MB 512MB/768MB 256/512MB 512MB 768MB/1024MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Modem / Bluethooth Interface Item Data modem data...
... connector type LAN connector location Specification 10/100 Mbps (Aspire 2010) 10/100/100 Mbps (Aspire 2020) RJ45 Rear side . Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256/512MB 0 MB 256MB/512MB 256/512MB 256MB 512MB/768MB 256/512MB 512MB 768MB/1024MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Modem / Bluethooth Interface Item Data modem data...
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... First field reports the model name of the Hard Disk. Insyde Software SCU 5:40:09 AM Main Advanced ----Devices Product Name = Aspire 2010 Manufacture Name = Acer System BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA BIOS Version = HDD Model Name = HITACHI_DK23EA-40 HDD Serial Number = 8D4648 ATAPI Model Name... bytes) Security May 20, 2003 Boot Exit -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® M CPU Speed = 1600 MHz ----Memory Base Memory = 640 KB Extended Memory = 255MB VGA Memory = 64 MB Setup system date, time. This field will show the model name of system. If there is automatically detected by ...
... First field reports the model name of the Hard Disk. Insyde Software SCU 5:40:09 AM Main Advanced ----Devices Product Name = Aspire 2010 Manufacture Name = Acer System BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA BIOS Version = HDD Model Name = HITACHI_DK23EA-40 HDD Serial Number = 8D4648 ATAPI Model Name... bytes) Security May 20, 2003 Boot Exit -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® M CPU Speed = 1600 MHz ----Memory Base Memory = 640 KB Extended Memory = 255MB VGA Memory = 64 MB Setup system date, time. This field will show the model name of system. If there is automatically detected by ...
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Chapter 2 44 This field reports the extended memory size of system. This field reports the VGA BIOS version of the system. Memory Parameter Base Extended VGA BIOS Version Description This field reports the base memory size of system.
Chapter 2 44 This field reports the extended memory size of system. This field reports the VGA BIOS version of the system. Memory Parameter Base Extended VGA BIOS Version Description This field reports the base memory size of system.
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... T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it is not ready as it becomes corrupted. However, system diagnostic utility is ready. 57 Chapter 2 Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Copy the...If the battery pack does not contain enough power to CSD website as soon as service CD released. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer Aspire 2010/2020 series notebook machine. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash. 1.
... T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it is not ready as it becomes corrupted. However, system diagnostic utility is ready. 57 Chapter 2 Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Copy the...If the battery pack does not contain enough power to CSD website as soon as service CD released. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer Aspire 2010/2020 series notebook machine. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash. 1.
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... Chapter 4 72 then check that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to correct the problem. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Power System Check To verify...an unexpected character appears, make sure that power is fully installed into the connector. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not provide memory test program. The following one at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to be tested. Currently, we do the following auxiliary...
... Chapter 4 72 then check that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to correct the problem. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Power System Check To verify...an unexpected character appears, make sure that power is fully installed into the connector. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not provide memory test program. The following one at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to be tested. Currently, we do the following auxiliary...
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... RUN SCU" "CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID RUN SCU" "RAM ERROR AT LOCATION xxxxxx: WROTE: xxxx READ: xxxx" Keyboard controller failed during memory test at the indicated location. The RAM failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur ...ROM CHECKSUM INCORRECT" BIOS ROM checksum failed. "DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" DMA controller does not work properly. N/A No RAM installed. NOTE: Most of memory installed. No video device found. Chapter 4 76 CMOS data error, probably due to be replaced when servicing a computer. Others may indicate a ...
... RUN SCU" "CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID RUN SCU" "RAM ERROR AT LOCATION xxxxxx: WROTE: xxxx READ: xxxx" Keyboard controller failed during memory test at the indicated location. The RAM failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur ...ROM CHECKSUM INCORRECT" BIOS ROM checksum failed. "DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" DMA controller does not work properly. N/A No RAM installed. NOTE: Most of memory installed. No video device found. Chapter 4 76 CMOS data error, probably due to be replaced when servicing a computer. Others may indicate a ...
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...the Suspend-to -Disk partition found . The capacity of the clock timer controller does 0" not generate system interrupts correctly. "MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED The memory size has changed , probably because of the hard disk has been changed after -- No Suspend-to -Disk partition failed. ... "Suspend-to -Disk operation. 77 Chapter 4 No Suspend-to -Disk partition size TOO SMALL!" "PARITY ERROR AT LOCATION Parity error during memory test at the XXXXXX" indicated location. "CLOCK NOT TICKING CORRECTLY" The system clock does not working correctly. "TIME/DATA CORRUPT - RUN SCU...
...the Suspend-to -Disk partition found . The capacity of the clock timer controller does 0" not generate system interrupts correctly. "MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED The memory size has changed , probably because of the hard disk has been changed after -- No Suspend-to -Disk partition failed. ... "Suspend-to -Disk operation. 77 Chapter 4 No Suspend-to -Disk partition size TOO SMALL!" "PARITY ERROR AT LOCATION Parity error during memory test at the XXXXXX" indicated location. "CLOCK NOT TICKING CORRECTLY" The system clock does not working correctly. "TIME/DATA CORRUPT - RUN SCU...
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..." on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every...
..." on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every...
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PHOTO FAN HEATSINK POINTING DEVICE READER SPEAKER SCREWS PARTNAME MAINBOARD DISCRETE 64MB W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY MAINBOARD UMA W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY ACER P/N LB.A2402.001 LB.A2402.002 FAN 23.A14V5.001 THERMAL MODULE 60.A14V5.004 TOUCHPAD 56.A14V5.001 4 IN 1 CARD READER BOARD 55.A14V5....
PHOTO FAN HEATSINK POINTING DEVICE READER SPEAKER SCREWS PARTNAME MAINBOARD DISCRETE 64MB W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY MAINBOARD UMA W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY ACER P/N LB.A2402.001 LB.A2402.002 FAN 23.A14V5.001 THERMAL MODULE 60.A14V5.004 TOUCHPAD 56.A14V5.001 4 IN 1 CARD READER BOARD 55.A14V5....
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Optical Drive Memory Wireless LAN Battery Mainboard Adapter Description Model Number Acer P/N QSI 12.7mm Tray Type DVD/CDRW combo 24/24/ SBW-242C (for KO.02407.013 24,8X Drongo3/4) Pnansonic 12.7mm tray Type DVD/...
Optical Drive Memory Wireless LAN Battery Mainboard Adapter Description Model Number Acer P/N QSI 12.7mm Tray Type DVD/CDRW combo 24/24/ SBW-242C (for KO.02407.013 24,8X Drongo3/4) Pnansonic 12.7mm tray Type DVD/...
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Optical Drive Memory Wireless LAN Battery Mainboard Adapter Description Model Number Acer P/N QSI 12.7mm Tray Type DVD/CDRW combo 24/24/ SBW-242C (for KO.02407.013 24,8X Drongo3/4) Pnansonic 12.7mm tray Type DVD/...
Optical Drive Memory Wireless LAN Battery Mainboard Adapter Description Model Number Acer P/N QSI 12.7mm Tray Type DVD/CDRW combo 24/24/ SBW-242C (for KO.02407.013 24,8X Drongo3/4) Pnansonic 12.7mm tray Type DVD/...