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... Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module . .51 Removing the Optical Module 51 Removing the HDD Module 51...
... Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module . .51 Removing the Optical Module 51 Removing the HDD Module 51...
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... processor T Memory upgradeable up to 2GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots (only one slot for user accessible) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display T T T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true colour up to a television or display...
... processor T Memory upgradeable up to 2GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots (only one slot for user accessible) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display T T T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true colour up to a television or display...
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...: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Personal identification Insert a business card or similar-sized slot indentification card to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration...
...: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Personal identification Insert a business card or similar-sized slot indentification card to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration...
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Media Activity Power Battery Lights when the disc or optical drive is charging. 12 Chapter 1 Lights orange when the battery is activated. Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is closed. And two on and orange when the computer is in standby mode. Lights gree when the power is activated. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is on the front of the computer.
Media Activity Power Battery Lights when the disc or optical drive is charging. 12 Chapter 1 Lights orange when the battery is activated. Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is closed. And two on and orange when the computer is in standby mode. Lights gree when the power is activated. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is on the front of the computer.
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... BCM4306KFB TI PCI4510 RealTek ALC202 M220V0315 Synaptics TM41P-353 Vishay TFU6102F Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Simplo/Sanyo Li-ion 4400 Ah 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Chapter ...1 27 justmanuals.com key Yes Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously NS 87570 C4 DARFON 84...
... BCM4306KFB TI PCI4510 RealTek ALC202 M220V0315 Synaptics TM41P-353 Vishay TFU6102F Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Simplo/Sanyo Li-ion 4400 Ah 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Chapter ...1 27 justmanuals.com key Yes Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously NS 87570 C4 DARFON 84...
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....8/6.0 2 channel LVDS 262,144 colors 60/60 60/45 0 to +50 -25 to +65 AC Adaptor Item Model number Input rating Output rating Specification LITE- Battery Item Package voltage 14.8V Specification LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display...
....8/6.0 2 channel LVDS 262,144 colors 60/60 60/45 0 to +50 -25 to +65 AC Adaptor Item Model number Input rating Output rating Specification LITE- Battery Item Package voltage 14.8V Specification LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display...
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... Weight I/O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 330(W) x 272(D) x 31.8(H)mm 6.64lbs (3.01kg) for 15.1"LCD model with battery One Card bus type II slot One RJ-11 jack for 56Kbps fax/modem One RJ-45 jack for LAN One DC-in jack for...NTSC/PAL) output port 4-in-1 Card Reader (Manufacture optional) FIR (Fast Infred) port 100-pin expansion port supporting Acer EasyPort or I/O port replicator One Plastic There are 9 LEDs totally: Caps lock, Num lock, media activity, power, battery, InviLink, Bluetooth, 4-in-1 status, and optical disc access indicators Power 30 Chapter 1
... Weight I/O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 330(W) x 272(D) x 31.8(H)mm 6.64lbs (3.01kg) for 15.1"LCD model with battery One Card bus type II slot One RJ-11 jack for 56Kbps fax/modem One RJ-45 jack for LAN One DC-in jack for...NTSC/PAL) output port 4-in-1 Card Reader (Manufacture optional) FIR (Fast Infred) port 100-pin expansion port supporting Acer EasyPort or I/O port replicator One Plastic There are 9 LEDs totally: Caps lock, Num lock, media activity, power, battery, InviLink, Bluetooth, 4-in-1 status, and optical disc access indicators Power 30 Chapter 1
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... or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 43 justmanuals.com If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS...
... or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 43 justmanuals.com If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS...
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Remove the battery pack. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 46 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. NOTE: Ferrari 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1.
Remove the battery pack. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 46 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. NOTE: Ferrari 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1.
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Start Battery Hx2 HDD Door Hx2 Dimm Door HDD Module Memory Hx2 Mx3 Keyboard Ox4 Middle Cover Sx4 LCD Module Hx3 Function Key Board Hx2 PCI Door ...
Start Battery Hx2 HDD Door Hx2 Dimm Door HDD Module Memory Hx2 Mx3 Keyboard Ox4 Middle Cover Sx4 LCD Module Hx3 Function Key Board Hx2 PCI Door ...
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Release the battery lock. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. 50 Chapter 3
Release the battery lock. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. 50 Chapter 3
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... error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to main board. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged...in the following power sources: 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 64 Chapter 4 63 justmanuals.com Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the...
... error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to main board. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged...in the following power sources: 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 64 Chapter 4 63 justmanuals.com Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the...
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... 1. Check out the Power Management in the computer. Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if... is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is working. 3. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. See the following figure 3. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If no, then go to next step. 6. This self-acting pointer...
... 1. Check out the Power Management in the computer. Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if... is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is working. 3. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. See the following figure 3. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If no, then go to next step. 6. This self-acting pointer...
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... configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 62 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC batter Main baord. Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default...
... configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 62 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC batter Main baord. Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default...
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Main board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 63 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board ... every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on an...
Main board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 63 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board ... every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on an...
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... LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms... or vertical lines displayed. Verify OS in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. If...
... LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms... or vertical lines displayed. Verify OS in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. If...
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... power on page 64. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Action in Sequence Power option in upper case Main board Chapter 4 73 ... assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is damaged. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin...
... power on page 64. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Action in Sequence Power option in upper case Main board Chapter 4 73 ... assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is damaged. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin...
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...Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Touchpad does not work correctly. External display does not work . Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. USB does not work . Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Main board Peripheral... then reboot system. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Run printer self-test. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. ...
...Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Touchpad does not work correctly. External display does not work . Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. USB does not work . Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Main board Peripheral... then reboot system. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Run printer self-test. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. ...
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... of the following FRU one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly Chapter 4 77 justmanuals.com...
... of the following FRU one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly Chapter 4 77 justmanuals.com...
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Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 3 2 4 5 6 7 Chapter 5 18 1 17 16 8 10 9 11 12 13 15 14 1 U4 CPU socket 2 CN1 S-video port 3 CN4 CRT 4 CN3 Printer port 5 CN30 EazyPort connector 6 CN2 RJ45 7 CN2 RJ11 8 CN6 Power jack 9 CN8 LCD connector 10 CN15 DIMM Socket 11 CN17 Optical drive connector 12 CN19 Keyboard connector 13 CN20 Main battery connector 14 U14 FIR 15 CN21 HDD connector 16 CON1 PCMCIA slot 17 CN16 IEEE 1394 port 18 CN9, Four USB ports (from top to CN11, bottom) CN13, CN14 Chapter 5 85 justmanuals.com
Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 3 2 4 5 6 7 Chapter 5 18 1 17 16 8 10 9 11 12 13 15 14 1 U4 CPU socket 2 CN1 S-video port 3 CN4 CRT 4 CN3 Printer port 5 CN30 EazyPort connector 6 CN2 RJ45 7 CN2 RJ11 8 CN6 Power jack 9 CN8 LCD connector 10 CN15 DIMM Socket 11 CN17 Optical drive connector 12 CN19 Keyboard connector 13 CN20 Main battery connector 14 U14 FIR 15 CN21 HDD connector 16 CON1 PCMCIA slot 17 CN16 IEEE 1394 port 18 CN9, Four USB ports (from top to CN11, bottom) CN13, CN14 Chapter 5 85 justmanuals.com