TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Extensa 5420 User's Guide
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... cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by other risks. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Unplug this product. • Use...
... cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from unexpected noise produced by other risks. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Unplug this product. • Use...
TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Extensa 5420 User's Guide
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... to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. It is not...
... to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. It is not...
TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Extensa 5420 User's Guide
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... + + to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the computer. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that may...
... + + to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the computer. Remove or replace it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that may...
TravelMate 5520, 5520G, 5220, 5220G and Extensa 5120 and Extensa 5420 User's Guide
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... toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you from previously created CD and DVD backups. this disc will burn...
... toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you from previously created CD and DVD backups. this disc will burn...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... Utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models 26 NTI Shadow 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Launch Manager 28 Norton Internet Security 28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 30 System Utilities 39 BIOS Setup Utility 39 Navigating the BIOS Utility 40 Information 41 Main 42 Advanced 44 Security 45 Boot 49 Exit 50 BIOS Flash Utility 51 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 52 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 57 Disassembly Requirements 57 General Information 58 Pre-disassembly Instructions 58 Disassembly Process 58 External Module Disassembly...
... Utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models 26 NTI Shadow 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Launch Manager 28 Norton Internet Security 28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 30 System Utilities 39 BIOS Setup Utility 39 Navigating the BIOS Utility 40 Information 41 Main 42 Advanced 44 Security 45 Boot 49 Exit 50 BIOS Flash Utility 51 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 52 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 57 Disassembly Requirements 57 General Information 58 Pre-disassembly Instructions 58 Disassembly Process 58 External Module Disassembly...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... Pad Board Module 86 Removing the main board 89 Removing the Speaker Modules 91 Removing the USB Board 92 LCD Module Disassembly Process 94 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 94 Main Screw List 94 Removing the LCD Bezel 95 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 96 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 97 Removing the LCD Brackets 98 Removing the Left and Right Hinge 98 Removing the Antennas 99 Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera 100 Troubleshooting 103 System Check Procedures 104 External...
... Pad Board Module 86 Removing the main board 89 Removing the Speaker Modules 91 Removing the USB Board 92 LCD Module Disassembly Process 94 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 94 Main Screw List 94 Removing the LCD Bezel 95 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 96 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 97 Removing the LCD Brackets 98 Removing the Left and Right Hinge 98 Removing the Antennas 99 Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera 100 Troubleshooting 103 System Check Procedures 104 External...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off . Increases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Decreases the sound volume. Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The...
... Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off . Increases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Decreases the sound volume. Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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 Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
... 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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 Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the Optical device installed in software...
... F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the Optical device installed in software...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk drive password Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The password length can opt to set , this group happened. Shows the setting of parameters. When set the supervisor password. Use the w andy keys to set , this screen. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Retype the password...
... password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk drive password Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The password length can opt to set , this group happened. Shows the setting of parameters. When set the supervisor password. Use the w andy keys to set , this screen. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Retype the password...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Press e. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Changing a Password 1. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password...
... User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Press e. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Changing a Password 1. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...
... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. K If you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2 Select "2" 3. Choose one upper-case string K Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. See the image below.
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. K If you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2 Select "2" 3. Choose one upper-case string K Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. See the image below.
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 77. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 4. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 75. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on page 62. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Chapter 3 79 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2.
See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 77. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 4. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 75. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on page 62. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Chapter 3 79 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2.
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 104. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive...
... CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 104. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in 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 CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in 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 CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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... I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts...
... I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts...
TravelMate 5520G Service Guide
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...execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 105. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 105. 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 Missing pels...
...execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 105. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 105. 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 Missing pels...
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... Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 105. See "Power System Check" on page 38. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive...
... Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 105. See "Power System Check" on page 38. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive...
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... hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 38. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Enabled. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Windows...
... hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 38. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Enabled. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Windows...
