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...Express® T Dual independent display T 16.7 million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 3650) T Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 3650) Storage subsystem For Aspire 3650: T 40/60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-...: T 60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys...
...Express® T Dual independent display T 16.7 million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 3650) T Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 3650) Storage subsystem For Aspire 3650: T 40/60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-...: T 60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys...
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Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button 10 SW7 11 SW2 12 SW5 13 SW3 14 JP13 15 JP12 16 JP9 17 IR1 18 JP8 Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchpad Left Button Internal Microphone Connector Internal Speaker Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button 10 SW7 11 SW2 12 SW5 13 SW3 14 JP13 15 JP12 16 JP9 17 IR1 18 JP8 Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchpad Left Button Internal Microphone Connector Internal Speaker Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector 4 Chapter 1
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... hands when you around your computer. Chapter 1 9 Front view Aspire 5610: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Buttons for launching frequently used programs... Easy-launch buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Comfortable support...
... hands when you around your computer. Chapter 1 9 Front view Aspire 5610: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Buttons for launching frequently used programs... Easy-launch buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Comfortable support...
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... computer output. Turns the computer on and off. 10 Chapter 1 For entering data into your computer. Buttons for sound recording. TravelMate 4260: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for our hands when you use...
... computer output. Turns the computer on and off. 10 Chapter 1 For entering data into your computer. Buttons for sound recording. TravelMate 4260: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for our hands when you use...
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Chapter 1 17 cooling fan Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for TravelMate 4260 only) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Release the battery for removal. 4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.
Chapter 1 17 cooling fan Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for TravelMate 4260 only) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Release the battery for removal. 4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.
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...computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are called easy-launch buttons. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Indicates the ...status of 3G communication. Aspire 5650: 18 Chapter 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the...
...computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are called easy-launch buttons. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Indicates the ...status of 3G communication. Aspire 5650: 18 Chapter 1 The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the...
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... a calculator (complete with some applications. Hold while using cursor-control keys. 20 Chapter 1 Num Lock Off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or...Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Num Lock On Type numbers in numeric mode. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on...
... a calculator (complete with some applications. Hold while using cursor-control keys. 20 Chapter 1 Num Lock Off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or...Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Num Lock On Type numbers in numeric mode. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing .... Key Windows key Applicati on key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Desired Access Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing .... Key Windows key Applicati on key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Desired Access Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu...
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... hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Please... refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Chapter 1 23 To type: Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hot Key Fn-z Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness ...
... hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Please... refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Chapter 1 23 To type: Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hot Key Fn-z Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness ...
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... CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology, Legacy 1394 Device support, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel® Pentium® M 945GM/945PM Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in...
... CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology, Legacy 1394 Device support, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel® Pentium® M 945GM/945PM Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in...
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... Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification...Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M ENE CB714 Realtek ALC883 Specification ENE KB 910Q 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Sony (8cell) Sanyo (8cell) Li-ion 4800 mAH 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in ...
... Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification...Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M ENE CB714 Realtek ALC883 Specification ENE KB 910Q 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Sony (8cell) Sanyo (8cell) Li-ion 4800 mAH 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in ...
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...speed of the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to different models. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of devices installed on... : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...
...speed of the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to different models. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of devices installed on... : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...
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... The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 ...Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side LCD Module C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side...
... The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 ...Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side LCD Module C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side...
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Push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Remove the screw fastening the keyboard. 4. First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture). 2. Open the LCD module as shown. 2. Detach the mini cover from the main unit carefully. 3. Then turn over the keyboard as shown. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the ODD Module 1. Detach the middle cover from the main unit. 14. Remove the screw holding the mini cover. 15. Removing the LCD Module 1.
Push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Remove the screw fastening the keyboard. 4. First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture). 2. Open the LCD module as shown. 2. Detach the mini cover from the main unit carefully. 3. Then turn over the keyboard as shown. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the ODD Module 1. Detach the middle cover from the main unit. 14. Remove the screw holding the mini cover. 15. Removing the LCD Module 1.
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M2.5*15(NL) for yellow circles; Then turn the notebook to the front side. Chapter 3 65 Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom. 7. Then detach the entire LCD module from the main board. 6. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main unit carefully. Take out the antenna then disconnect the LCD cable (See the middle and the right images). 8. Remove four screws fastening the LCD module (M2.5*10(NL) for red circles). 9. 5.
M2.5*15(NL) for yellow circles; Then turn the notebook to the front side. Chapter 3 65 Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom. 7. Then detach the entire LCD module from the main board. 6. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main unit carefully. Take out the antenna then disconnect the LCD cable (See the middle and the right images). 8. Remove four screws fastening the LCD module (M2.5*10(NL) for red circles). 9. 5.
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...System board. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to a controller,... select the test device: 1. See if CD-ROM Test is passed as the program runs to a controller, driver, or diskette. If the keyboard cable connection is required. The following one label attached to it . External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to correct...
...System board. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to a controller,... select the test device: 1. See if CD-ROM Test is passed as the program runs to a controller, driver, or diskette. If the keyboard cable connection is required. The following one label attached to it . External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to correct...
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...in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time..., then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Keyboard locked - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110...
...in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time..., then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Keyboard locked - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110...
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...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
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... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
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... has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen...
... has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen...