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... Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-...Flash Utility 48 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 General Information 50 Before You Begin 50 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 51 Removing the Battery Pack 53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module 54 Removing the...
... Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-...Flash Utility 48 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 General Information 50 Before You Begin 50 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 51 Removing the Battery Pack 53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module 54 Removing the...
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Board Layout Top View 1 SW1 2 LEDB1 3 KB1 4 TPAD1 Switch LED Board Cable Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Cable Connector 7 BLUE1 8 U39 9 RTC1 10 U40 5 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 11 SPKR1 6 LAUNCH1 Launch Board Cable Connector Bluetooth Cable Connector LAN Connector: RTL8100CL RTC Battery Connector Keyboard Controller: ENE CB1410QF Speaker Set Cable Connector 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 SW1 2 LEDB1 3 KB1 4 TPAD1 Switch LED Board Cable Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Cable Connector 7 BLUE1 8 U39 9 RTC1 10 U40 5 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 11 SPKR1 6 LAUNCH1 Launch Board Cable Connector Bluetooth Cable Connector LAN Connector: RTL8100CL RTC Battery Connector Keyboard Controller: ENE CB1410QF Speaker Set Cable Connector 4 Chapter 1
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... Modem Cable Connector 1 6 CRT1 External Display Port 7 MDC Modem Board Connector 8 U41 CPU Socket 9 U38 North Bridge () 10 FAN1 System Fan Cable Connector 11 BAT1 Battery Connector 12 U South Bridge () 13 ODD1 ODD Connector 14 WIN1 Wireless LAN Card Slotr 15 DM1 DIMM Slot1 16 DM3 DIMM Slot2 17 U44 Keyboard...
... Modem Cable Connector 1 6 CRT1 External Display Port 7 MDC Modem Board Connector 8 U41 CPU Socket 9 U38 North Bridge () 10 FAN1 System Fan Cable Connector 11 BAT1 Battery Connector 12 U South Bridge () 13 ODD1 ODD Connector 14 WIN1 Wireless LAN Card Slotr 15 DM1 DIMM Slot1 16 DM3 DIMM Slot2 17 U44 Keyboard...
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with S/PDIF support 7 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 8 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status 9 Latch Locks and release the lid. Chapter 1 9 Lights to indicate the # Icon Itemindicator Descriptisotnatus of wireless 3 Speakers ...
with S/PDIF support 7 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 8 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status 9 Latch Locks and release the lid. Chapter 1 9 Lights to indicate the # Icon Itemindicator Descriptisotnatus of wireless 3 Speakers ...
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Powers the computer # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Cooling fan Description Locks the battery in jack External display (VGA) port Battery Bottom Panel Description Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Connects to an AC adapter. Helps keep the computer cool. 4 Rear Panel Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # 1 Icon Item DC-in position. Chapter 1 11
Powers the computer # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Cooling fan Description Locks the battery in jack External display (VGA) port Battery Bottom Panel Description Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Connects to an AC adapter. Helps keep the computer cool. 4 Rear Panel Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # 1 Icon Item DC-in position. Chapter 1 11
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3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
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... the hard disc or optical drive is activated. Lights up when the battery is on. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. NOTE... to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Lights up when the computer is being charged. They are called easy-launch buttons. Chapter 1 13 Indicates the status of ...
... the hard disc or optical drive is activated. Lights up when the battery is on. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. NOTE... to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Lights up when the computer is being charged. They are called easy-launch buttons. Chapter 1 13 Indicates the status of ...
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... files from being accessed by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by unauthorized persons. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on...
... files from being accessed by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by unauthorized persons. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on...
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... The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the main...
... The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the main...
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... 802.11 b+g PCMCIA 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 Normal voltage Charge voltage Controller Intel® 910GML+ICH6-M Built in Intel®910GML RealTek 8110CL Built in...
... 802.11 b+g PCMCIA 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 Normal voltage Charge voltage Controller Intel® 910GML+ICH6-M Built in Intel®910GML RealTek 8110CL Built in...
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... to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related...
... to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related...
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack. 50 Chapter 3
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack. 50 Chapter 3
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For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 ...on bottom side A*2 on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad Assembly N*3 C*1 86.9A353.3R0*2 D*2 North Bridge Plate CPU Heatsink...
For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 ...on bottom side A*2 on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad Assembly N*3 C*1 86.9A353.3R0*2 D*2 North Bridge Plate CPU Heatsink...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 53 Unlock the battery lock. 2.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 53 Unlock the battery lock. 2.
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Detach the fan from the modem board as shown. Disconnect the modem cable from the lower case. 15. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then detach the RTC battery. 16. Disconnect the modem cable from the main board. 19. Disconnect the modem board from the main board. 18. Remove the two screws holding the speaker set from the main board. 17. Take out the speaker set . 12. Remove the three screws fastening the system fan. 14. Chapter 3 59 Disconnect the launch board FFC from the lower case. 13. 11.
Detach the fan from the modem board as shown. Disconnect the modem cable from the lower case. 15. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then detach the RTC battery. 16. Disconnect the modem cable from the main board. 19. Disconnect the modem board from the main board. 18. Remove the two screws holding the speaker set from the main board. 17. Take out the speaker set . 12. Remove the three screws fastening the system fan. 14. Chapter 3 59 Disconnect the launch board FFC from the lower case. 13. 11.
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Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. If you suspect a power ... failing operation. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 68 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 69 Chapter 4 67 NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. then check that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Go to main...
Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. If you suspect a power ... failing operation. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 68 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 69 Chapter 4 67 NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. then check that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Go to main...
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... power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 82. T If the voltage is within the range, do the following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step. If the operational charge...
... power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 82. T If the voltage is within the range, do the following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step. If the operational charge...
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...a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for a short time. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software...: 1. Replace the touchpad. 3. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following figure 3. From Hardware: 1. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is ...
...a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for a short time. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software...: 1. Replace the touchpad. 3. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following figure 3. From Hardware: 1. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is ...
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... Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard locked - Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input... Device Check" on page 66. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut...
... Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard locked - Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input... Device Check" on page 66. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut...
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... with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 72 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ ... Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility.
... with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 72 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ ... Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility.