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for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 3610 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3610 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3610 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Intel is ". Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered... all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission ...
... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Intel is ". Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered... all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission ...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
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... most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of this generic service guide. V In such cases, please contact your regional office MAY... or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. 2. If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to extend the functionality of ...
... most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of this generic service guide. V In such cases, please contact your regional office MAY... or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. 2. If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to extend the functionality of ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 11 Launch Keys 12 Touchpad 13 Touchpad Basics ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 11 Launch Keys 12 Touchpad 13 Touchpad Basics ...
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Table of Contents Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 External CD-ROM Drive Check 56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 56 Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index of Error Messages 61 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 64 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 68 Intermittent Problems 71 Undetermined Problems 72 Chpater 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 73 Aspire 3610 Exploded Diagram 74 4
Table of Contents Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 External CD-ROM Drive Check 56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 56 Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index of Error Messages 61 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 64 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 68 Intermittent Problems 71 Undetermined Problems 72 Chpater 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 73 Aspire 3610 Exploded Diagram 74 4
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... support 128MB to 2GB system memory Display T T T T Thim-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at : t15.0" XGA (1024 x 768) t15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) t15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD Intel® GMA 900 graphics with up to 128MB of shared memory supporting, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Dual independent display support...
... support 128MB to 2GB system memory Display T T T T Thim-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at : t15.0" XGA (1024 x 768) t15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) t15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD Intel® GMA 900 graphics with up to 128MB of shared memory supporting, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Dual independent display support...
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Acer SignalUp technology support T WPAN (manufacturing option): integrated Bluetooth® Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with ... Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speakers/line-out port Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor 2 Chapter 1 T WLAN (manufacturing option): integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution;
Acer SignalUp technology support T WPAN (manufacturing option): integrated Bluetooth® Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with ... Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speakers/line-out port Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor 2 Chapter 1 T WLAN (manufacturing option): integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution;
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... PM39LV040-70JCE 31 Touch INT_KB Pad 30 30 B C D DCBATOUT BT+ 16.8V 3A CPU DC/DC ISL6218CV-T 34 2 INPUTS OUTPUTS DCBATOUT VCC_CORE 0.844~1.3V 27A Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. System Block Diagram A CLK GEN. 4 IDT CV125 3 DDR II 400 MHz 11...
... PM39LV040-70JCE 31 Touch INT_KB Pad 30 30 B C D DCBATOUT BT+ 16.8V 3A CPU DC/DC ISL6218CV-T 34 2 INPUTS OUTPUTS DCBATOUT VCC_CORE 0.844~1.3V 27A Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. System Block Diagram A CLK GEN. 4 IDT CV125 3 DDR II 400 MHz 11...
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Board Layout Top View 1 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 2 MIC1 Microphone Cable Connector 3 LID1 Lid Switch Cable Connector 4 BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector 5 KB1 Keyboard Connector 6 TPAD1 Touchpad FFC Connector 4 7 BAT1 Battery Pack Connector 8 U14 ENE KB3910SF C1 9 U20 RTL8100CL 10 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector 11 PCH1 PC Card Slot 12 SPK1 Speaker Set Connector Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 2 MIC1 Microphone Cable Connector 3 LID1 Lid Switch Cable Connector 4 BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector 5 KB1 Keyboard Connector 6 TPAD1 Touchpad FFC Connector 4 7 BAT1 Battery Pack Connector 8 U14 ENE KB3910SF C1 9 U20 RTL8100CL 10 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector 11 PCH1 PC Card Slot 12 SPK1 Speaker Set Connector Chapter 1
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Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 DC1 Power Jack 2 LAN1 Ethernet Port+Modem Jack 3 USB1 USB port 4 CRT1 External Display Connector 5 MDCW Modem Cable Connector 1 6 MDC Modem Board Connector 12 ODD1 ODD Connector 13 FAN1 Fan Connector 14 USB2 USB Port 15 USB3 USB Port 16 USB4 USB Port 17 U49 South Bridge(Intel FW82801FBM F518NC87) Chapter 1 5
Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 DC1 Power Jack 2 LAN1 Ethernet Port+Modem Jack 3 USB1 USB port 4 CRT1 External Display Connector 5 MDCW Modem Cable Connector 1 6 MDC Modem Board Connector 12 ODD1 ODD Connector 13 FAN1 Fan Connector 14 USB2 USB Port 15 USB3 USB Port 16 USB4 USB Port 17 U49 South Bridge(Intel FW82801FBM F518NC87) Chapter 1 5
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7 U35 8 DM2 9 DM1 10 U45 11 HDD CPU Socket DIMM Slot1 DIMM Slot2 North Bridge (Intel 910GML) HDD Connector Jumper Settings 18 U59 ENE CB-1410QF 19 LIN1 Microphone/Line-in Jack 20 LOUT1 Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack 21 U53 BIOS ROM 22 PIN Pin1-Pin8 Pin2-Pin7 Pin3-Pin6 Pin4-Pin5 Description Clear Password No Function No Function No Function 6 Chapter 1
7 U35 8 DM2 9 DM1 10 U45 11 HDD CPU Socket DIMM Slot1 DIMM Slot2 North Bridge (Intel 910GML) HDD Connector Jumper Settings 18 U59 ENE CB-1410QF 19 LIN1 Microphone/Line-in Jack 20 LOUT1 Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack 21 U53 BIOS ROM 22 PIN Pin1-Pin8 Pin2-Pin7 Pin3-Pin6 Pin4-Pin5 Description Clear Password No Function No Function No Function 6 Chapter 1
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ate computer. An Aspire tour After knowing your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like ...
ate computer. An Aspire tour After knowing your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like ...
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Closed Front View # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth® Press to enable/disable Wireless function. indicator communications (manufacturing option). 3 Wireless Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. jack 5 Headphones/ Connects to indicate the status of Bluetooth- communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of wireless indicator LAN communications. (manufacturing option). 4 Microphone/Line-in Accepts input from external microphones. communication button/ ...
Closed Front View # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth® Press to enable/disable Wireless function. indicator communications (manufacturing option). 3 Wireless Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. jack 5 Headphones/ Connects to indicate the status of Bluetooth- communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of wireless indicator LAN communications. (manufacturing option). 4 Microphone/Line-in Accepts input from external microphones. communication button/ ...
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Left View # Icon Item Description 1 3 USB 2.0 Ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 PC Card slot Accepts Type II PC Card. 3 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card for the slot button Right View # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Chapter 1 9 accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 2 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
Left View # Icon Item Description 1 3 USB 2.0 Ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 PC Card slot Accepts Type II PC Card. 3 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card for the slot button Right View # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Chapter 1 9 accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 2 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
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Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a phone line. Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a Fast Ethernet network. Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Rear Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Security Keylock Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Ventilation slots Connects to an AC adaptor. Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Power jack Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a phone line. Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a Fast Ethernet network. Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Rear Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Security Keylock Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Ventilation slots Connects to an AC adaptor. Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Power jack Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Wireless LAN and Houses the computer's WLAN and hard hard disk bay disk (secured with three screws). Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. ...
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Wireless LAN and Houses the computer's WLAN and hard hard disk bay disk (secured with three screws). Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. ...
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... up when the computer is being charged. Launch Keys Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called launch keys. Please see "Acer eManager". Media Activity Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Lights up when the battery .... The are visible even when the LCD display is activated. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run...
... up when the computer is being charged. Launch Keys Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called launch keys. Please see "Acer eManager". Media Activity Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Lights up when the battery .... The are visible even when the LCD display is activated. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run...
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This means the cursor responds as you how to use the touchpad: Chapter 1 13 Launch key Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on its surface.
This means the cursor responds as you how to use the touchpad: Chapter 1 13 Launch key Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on its surface.