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...number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. If, ...for repair and service of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. This...
...number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. If, ...for repair and service of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. This...
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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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... 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 Aspire 2020 only) S-video for output to 2GB with dual SODIMM modules NOTE:... designed with a thinner profile due to the use only) ATI Radeon 9700 with 64MB DDR VGA Memory (for model with Discrete VGA only) ATI Radeon 9700 with 128MB DDR VGA Memory (for model with Aspire 2020 only) Supports simultaneous display on board T Two 256MB of DDR333 SODIMM (200-pin/2.5V/1.25V)...
... 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 Aspire 2020 only) S-video for output to 2GB with dual SODIMM modules NOTE:... designed with a thinner profile due to the use only) ATI Radeon 9700 with 64MB DDR VGA Memory (for model with Discrete VGA only) ATI Radeon 9700 with 128MB DDR VGA Memory (for model with Aspire 2020 only) Supports simultaneous display on board T Two 256MB of DDR333 SODIMM (200-pin/2.5V/1.25V)...
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... audio 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 Discrete VGA...
... audio 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 Discrete VGA...
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... 9700 with 64MB DDR VGA Memory (for model with Discrete VGA only) ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9700 with 128MB of external DDR video RAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 2020 only) Simultaneous LCD and CRT display at 2040x1536 pixel resolution DuralViewTM support Aspire cinema vision video encoded technology Aspire clear vision video input optimisation...
... 9700 with 64MB DDR VGA Memory (for model with Discrete VGA only) ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9700 with 128MB of external DDR video RAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 2020 only) Simultaneous LCD and CRT display at 2040x1536 pixel resolution DuralViewTM support Aspire cinema vision video encoded technology Aspire clear vision video input optimisation...
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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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.../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 baud rate (bps) Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification 56K V.92 for ... combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Specification 10/100 Mbps (Aspire 2010) 10/100/100 Mbps (Aspire 2020) RJ45 Rear side .
.../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 baud rate (bps) Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification 56K V.92 for ... combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Specification 10/100 Mbps (Aspire 2010) 10/100/100 Mbps (Aspire 2020) RJ45 Rear side .
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... system. This field reports the VGA version of processor. 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 ...16 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 reports the BIOS version of the Hard Disk. This item allows the serial ...
... system. This field reports the VGA version of processor. 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 ...16 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 reports the BIOS version of the Hard Disk. This item allows the serial ...
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Memory Parameter Base Extended VGA BIOS Version Description This field reports the base memory size of the system. Chapter 2 44 This field reports the extended memory size of system. This field reports the VGA BIOS version of system.
Memory Parameter Base Extended VGA BIOS Version Description This field reports the base memory size of the system. Chapter 2 44 This field reports the extended memory size of system. This field reports the VGA BIOS version of system.
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...Copy the Flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not ready as it becomes corrupted. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to run the Flash utility. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, .... Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer Aspire 2010/2020 series notebook machine.
...Copy the Flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not ready as it becomes corrupted. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to run the Flash utility. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, .... Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer Aspire 2010/2020 series notebook machine.
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...using each of these devices do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the DIMM is to be tested. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the main board. Connect the power adapter and check that power is correctly... is supplied. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. You may test the memory with this computer: T Embedded Numeric Keypad T External keyboard If any of the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. Replace the ...
...using each of these devices do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the DIMM is to be tested. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the main board. Connect the power adapter and check that power is correctly... is supplied. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. You may test the memory with this computer: T Embedded Numeric Keypad T External keyboard If any of the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. Replace the ...
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... CHECKSUM INVALID RUN SCU" "RAM ERROR AT LOCATION xxxxxx: WROTE: xxxx READ: xxxx" Keyboard controller failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. CMOS data error, probably due to respond or no keyboard is listed first. This index can also help you make changes in the computer... battery power loss. The most likely cause is connected. NOTE: Most of them display information about connected devices. Some of the error messages occur during memory test at the indicated location.
... CHECKSUM INVALID RUN SCU" "RAM ERROR AT LOCATION xxxxxx: WROTE: xxxx READ: xxxx" Keyboard controller failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. CMOS data error, probably due to respond or no keyboard is listed first. This index can also help you make changes in the computer... battery power loss. The most likely cause is connected. NOTE: Most of them display information about connected devices. Some of the error messages occur during memory test at the indicated location.
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...been changed after -- Beep Code N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Message Description "PARITY ERROR AT UNKNOWN Parity error during memory test at unknown LOCATION" location. "NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER Timer 0 of the Suspend-to -Disk partition found . "CLOCK NOT TICKING CORRECTLY" The system clock...does not working correctly. KEY" "BOOT SECTOR 0 HAS CHANGED" The boot sector of a virus attack. RUN SCU" The system memory size does not match with the CMOS record. "MACHINE IS LOCKED - No Suspend-to -Disk partition is not enough. REBOOTING" ...
...been changed after -- Beep Code N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Message Description "PARITY ERROR AT UNKNOWN Parity error during memory test at unknown LOCATION" location. "NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER Timer 0 of the Suspend-to -Disk partition found . "CLOCK NOT TICKING CORRECTLY" The system clock...does not working correctly. KEY" "BOOT SECTOR 0 HAS CHANGED" The boot sector of a virus attack. RUN SCU" The system memory size does not match with the CMOS record. "MACHINE IS LOCKED - No Suspend-to -Disk partition is not enough. REBOOTING" ...
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...-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Main board 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...
...-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Main board 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/...