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...of 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-...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 Memory and the HDD Module...
...of 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-...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 Memory and the HDD Module...
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... 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 Controller (ENE KB3910SF) 18 U49 BIOS ROM 19 U32 Audio Codec...
... 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 Controller (ENE KB3910SF) 18 U49 BIOS ROM 19 U32 Audio Codec...
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... indicator Indicates the computer's power status 9 Latch Locks and release the lid. Chapter 1 9 tatus of Bluetoothcommunications. 2 Wireless Press to enable/disable Wireless function. # Icon Itemcinodmicmatuonrication buttonD/ esLLcrAigipNhttsicootnomimnduinciactaetitohness. Lights to indicate the # Icon Itemindicator Descriptisotnatus of wireless 3 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices...
... indicator Indicates the computer's power status 9 Latch Locks and release the lid. Chapter 1 9 tatus of Bluetoothcommunications. 2 Wireless Press to enable/disable Wireless function. # Icon Itemcinodmicmatuonrication buttonD/ esLLcrAigipNhttsicootnomimnduinciactaetitohness. Lights to indicate the # Icon Itemindicator Descriptisotnatus of wireless 3 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices...
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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. 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.
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...mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is activated. These buttons are : mail Web browser, ...Empowering Key " "and one user-programmable button. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights ...
...mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is activated. These buttons are : mail Web browser, ...Empowering Key " "and one user-programmable button. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights ...
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...LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Create new power scheme 1. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Choose existing scheme to three of the window. 26... profiles - Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the main screen. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. The new profile will appear on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles...
...LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Create new power scheme 1. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Choose existing scheme to three of the window. 26... profiles - Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the main screen. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. The new profile will appear on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles...
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USB 1.1 Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Built-in ICH6-M 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II (What ...
USB 1.1 Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Built-in ICH6-M 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II (What ...
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System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 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 ...
System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 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 ...
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... Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you 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...
... Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you 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...
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... Module 1. Remove the five screws fastening the DIMM cover. 2. Remove the three screwss fastening the HDD cover. 7. Detach the DIMM cover carefully. 3. Pop out the wireless LAN card and remove it. 6. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD module. 9. Then detach the HDD module carefully. 54 Chapter 3 Disconnect...
... Module 1. Remove the five screws fastening the DIMM cover. 2. Remove the three screwss fastening the HDD cover. 7. Detach the DIMM cover carefully. 3. Pop out the wireless LAN card and remove it. 6. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD module. 9. Then detach the HDD module carefully. 54 Chapter 3 Disconnect...
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5. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 9. Pull the antenna set from the middle cover. 6. Turn over the notebook then remove two screws fastening the LCD module. 56 Chapter 3 Disconnect the keyboard cable. 11. Disconnect the LCD cable. 15. Remove the two screws fastening the launch board. 7. Take out the microphone from the main unit. 14. Tear off the tapes fastening the wireless antenna cable. 13. Then remove the launch board from the main unit. 12. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 10. Remove the keyboard from the middle cover. . 8.
5. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 9. Pull the antenna set from the middle cover. 6. Turn over the notebook then remove two screws fastening the LCD module. 56 Chapter 3 Disconnect the keyboard cable. 11. Disconnect the LCD cable. 15. Remove the two screws fastening the launch board. 7. Take out the microphone from the main unit. 14. Tear off the tapes fastening the wireless antenna cable. 13. Then remove the launch board from the main unit. 12. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 10. Remove the keyboard from the middle cover. . 8.
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...set from the LCD panel on the other side. 11. Remove the two screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless antenna set on one side. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD hinges. 12. Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the LCD assembly... from the inverter. 6. Then remove the LCD hinges from the LCD module. 4. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter. 5. Detach the wireless antenna set . 9. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD panel. 62 Chapter 3 Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect...
...set from the LCD panel on the other side. 11. Remove the two screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless antenna set on one side. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD hinges. 12. Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the LCD assembly... from the inverter. 6. Then remove the LCD hinges from the LCD module. 4. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter. 5. Detach the wireless antenna set . 9. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD panel. 62 Chapter 3 Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect...
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... 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 Controller (ENE KB3910SF) 18 U49 BIOS ROM 19 U32 Audio Codec...
... 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 Controller (ENE KB3910SF) 18 U49 BIOS ROM 19 U32 Audio Codec...
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Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded Diagram Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 FRU List Category Adapter No. Part Name and Description ADAPTER 65W DELTA SADP-65KB DBE ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA-165002WR ADAPTER 65W LISHIN SLS0335A19A54LF Acer Part No. AP.06501.007 AP.06503.011 AP.06506.003 Battery Boards BATTERY PACK LI 6CELL 2.0MAH SANYO ...BT.00603.014 BT.00604.006 BT.00605.002 BT.00603.012 BT.00604.005 BT.00605.003 BT.00903.004 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG FOXCONN ATHEROS EU WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG FOXCONN BCM4318 54.A74V1.001 54.A74V1.002 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN T60M845.01 54.A56V1.001 ...
Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded Diagram Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 FRU List Category Adapter No. Part Name and Description ADAPTER 65W DELTA SADP-65KB DBE ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA-165002WR ADAPTER 65W LISHIN SLS0335A19A54LF Acer Part No. AP.06501.007 AP.06503.011 AP.06506.003 Battery Boards BATTERY PACK LI 6CELL 2.0MAH SANYO ...BT.00603.014 BT.00604.006 BT.00605.002 BT.00603.012 BT.00604.005 BT.00605.003 BT.00903.004 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG FOXCONN ATHEROS EU WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG FOXCONN BCM4318 54.A74V1.001 54.A74V1.002 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN T60M845.01 54.A56V1.001 ...
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KB.T5007.026 LCD MODULE 14.1" WXGA W/ ANTENNA NONE GLARE INVERTER BOARD 15.4" FOXCONN T62I240.00 6M.TB2V1.011 19.A46V1.003 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 25.TB2V1.001 LCD/INVERTER CABLE 14.1" WXGA 50.TB2V1.006 LCD BRACKET RIGHT Note: Right bracket is the upper one. 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT Note: Left bracket is the lower one 33.TB1V1.004 LCD PANEL 14.1" W/HINGE 60.TB2V1.004 LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/LOGO 60.TB2V1.005 94 Chapter 6 Category LCD Module No. Part Name and Description KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSKAEK1F SV Acer Part No.
KB.T5007.026 LCD MODULE 14.1" WXGA W/ ANTENNA NONE GLARE INVERTER BOARD 15.4" FOXCONN T62I240.00 6M.TB2V1.011 19.A46V1.003 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 25.TB2V1.001 LCD/INVERTER CABLE 14.1" WXGA 50.TB2V1.006 LCD BRACKET RIGHT Note: Right bracket is the upper one. 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT Note: Left bracket is the lower one 33.TB1V1.004 LCD PANEL 14.1" W/HINGE 60.TB2V1.004 LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/LOGO 60.TB2V1.005 94 Chapter 6 Category LCD Module No. Part Name and Description KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSKAEK1F SV Acer Part No.
TravelMate 2420 User's Guide - EN
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... according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 30. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that may cause undesired operation. Also, any interference received, including interference that are included in the user's manual of ...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. If either of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept ...
... according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 30. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that may cause undesired operation. Also, any interference received, including interference that are included in the user's manual of ...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. If either of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept ...
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Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or...window. DC mode To suit your own profiles. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.
Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or...window. DC mode To suit your own profiles. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.
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... to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Closed front view # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator Speakers Line-in jack Microphone-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Indicates the status of... wireless LAN communication. Accepts audio line-in jack Description Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Accepts input from external microphones. 6 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices...
... to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Closed front view # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator Speakers Line-in jack Microphone-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Indicates the status of... wireless LAN communication. Accepts audio line-in jack Description Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Accepts input from external microphones. 6 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices...
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...™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one Type II) External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in jack ...Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity...
...™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one Type II) External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in jack ...Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity...
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... Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. English 17 Indicators The computer has seven easy...
... Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. English 17 Indicators The computer has seven easy...