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... Main 47 Advanced 49 Security 51 Boot 54 Exit 55 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 56 General Information 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 61 Removing the HDD 62 Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 62 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 63 Removing the ODD...
... Main 47 Advanced 49 Security 51 Boot 54 Exit 55 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 56 General Information 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 61 Removing the HDD 62 Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 62 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 63 Removing the ODD...
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... External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad Check 77 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 78 Index of Error Messages 79 POST Code 82 Index of Symptom-to-FRU...
... External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad Check 77 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 78 Index of Error Messages 79 POST Code 82 Index of Symptom-to-FRU...
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Battery T T T 8-cell of Li-ion battery pack, (4400mAh,65W) 4-cell of Li-ion battery pack, (2200mAh,32W) 65W AC adaptor 19V 3.42A Weight (with battery) T 6.6 lbs (3 kg) Dimensions T 360(W) x 273(D) x 27/32(H) mm Environment T Temperature T Operating: 5o C ~ 35o C T Non-operating: -20o C ~ 65o C T Humidity ( non-condensing) T Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH T Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH Chapter 1 3
Battery T T T 8-cell of Li-ion battery pack, (4400mAh,65W) 4-cell of Li-ion battery pack, (2200mAh,32W) 65W AC adaptor 19V 3.42A Weight (with battery) T 6.6 lbs (3 kg) Dimensions T 360(W) x 273(D) x 27/32(H) mm Environment T Temperature T Operating: 5o C ~ 35o C T Non-operating: -20o C ~ 65o C T Humidity ( non-condensing) T Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH T Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH Chapter 1 3
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... 2.5VSUS +2.5V +1.8V MVREF_DM SMDDR_VTERM 1.5V_S5 1.5V / 1.05V / 1.8V +1.5V Page : 37 AGP_VCC (+1.5V) 1.2VCCT VTT CPU CORE Page : 34 +1.2V Page : 38 BATTERY CHARGER Page : 39 BATTERY SELECT Page : 40 VCC_CORE VGA_CORE 2.5V_VGA CLOCK GEN ICS ICS954201 Page : 2 Centrino DOTHAN CELEROM-M CRANE2 ( ZL3 ) INTEL Mobile_479 CPU Page : 3 , 4 HOST BUS 533MHz HOST...
... 2.5VSUS +2.5V +1.8V MVREF_DM SMDDR_VTERM 1.5V_S5 1.5V / 1.05V / 1.8V +1.5V Page : 37 AGP_VCC (+1.5V) 1.2VCCT VTT CPU CORE Page : 34 +1.2V Page : 38 BATTERY CHARGER Page : 39 BATTERY SELECT Page : 40 VCC_CORE VGA_CORE 2.5V_VGA CLOCK GEN ICS ICS954201 Page : 2 Centrino DOTHAN CELEROM-M CRANE2 ( ZL3 ) INTEL Mobile_479 CPU Page : 3 , 4 HOST BUS 533MHz HOST...
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... 10 11 N/A Speaker/Line-Out/ Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Latch Locks and releases the lid. Description 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Icon Item # 1## #N#/A IIIcccIoocoIcnoonnnn IteImtIetImetSempemakerIstem 2 Infrared port # Icon Item # Icon Item Description DesLcerDiftpeatnisocdnrriipghtDtiosepnesackDrerispedtDesileicovsercnrrisipptetirtoeinooaundio output. Item USB 2.0 port...
... 10 11 N/A Speaker/Line-Out/ Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Latch Locks and releases the lid. Description 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Icon Item # 1## #N#/A IIIcccIoocoIcnoonnnn IteImtIetImetSempemakerIstem 2 Infrared port # Icon Item # Icon Item Description DesLcerDiftpeatnisocdnrriipghtDtiosepnesackDrerispedtDesileicovsercnrrisipptetirtoeinooaundio output. Item USB 2.0 port...
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...'s hard disk (seDcueresdcrbiypatisocnrew). 2 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for TravelMate 4600 only) 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 7 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. latch (for TravelMate 4600 only) 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. (for removal of...
...'s hard disk (seDcueresdcrbiypatisocnrew). 2 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for TravelMate 4600 only) 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 7 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. latch (for TravelMate 4600 only) 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. (for removal of...
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Description 1. Even when the cover is on. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Item Power Icon Function Battery indicator Description Lights when the computer is closed, the state or features can still be seen. In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is being charged. Chapter 1 17 Lights when the battery is charging. 2.
Description 1. Even when the cover is on. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Item Power Icon Function Battery indicator Description Lights when the computer is closed, the state or features can still be seen. In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is being charged. Chapter 1 17 Lights when the battery is charging. 2.
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... "Launch manage the settings and security keys" o Acer eSettinof gyour PC. Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery 22 Chapter 1 Using System Utilities Acer eManager Innovative Acer eManagement software is an easy way to control all AceePorweerMPanoagw emeentrMyouar PnC'as pgoweermscheemnestand maximise battery life. At the press of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings...
... "Launch manage the settings and security keys" o Acer eSettinof gyour PC. Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery 22 Chapter 1 Using System Utilities Acer eManager Innovative Acer eManagement software is an easy way to control all AceePorweerMPanoagw emeentrMyouar PnC'as pgoweermscheemnestand maximise battery life. At the press of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings...
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Keyboard 12 function keys Item Four easy-launch buttons Two front access LED buttons Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Specification T four cursor keys T two Windows keys T Hotkey.../Sanyo Li-ion 65Wh 3.7V/cell/2000mAh High discharge rate 8-cell(65W) 4-cell(32W) Package configuration BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive Terminal ID : Identify Pin (Note 1) B/I : Battery-In Pin TS : Connect to Thermister SMD : SMBus data interface I/O pin SMC : SMBus clock interface I/O pin GND...
Keyboard 12 function keys Item Four easy-launch buttons Two front access LED buttons Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Specification T four cursor keys T two Windows keys T Hotkey.../Sanyo Li-ion 65Wh 3.7V/cell/2000mAh High discharge rate 8-cell(65W) 4-cell(32W) Package configuration BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive Terminal ID : Identify Pin (Note 1) B/I : Battery-In Pin TS : Connect to Thermister SMD : SMBus data interface I/O pin SMC : SMBus clock interface I/O pin GND...
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... name Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 60W Details 65W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) T 4-hour battery life (support intel GFX) T 3-hour battery life (support ATI X600) T 1.5-hour quick-charge, 3.5-hour charge-in use Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100Vac, full load) 1.8A max...
... name Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 60W Details 65W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) T 4-hour battery life (support intel GFX) T 3-hour battery life (support ATI X600) T 1.5-hour quick-charge, 3.5-hour charge-in use Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100Vac, full load) 1.8A max...
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... together as you have to remove the HDD, the heatsink cover to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. IO Bezel Battery The screws that you disassemble the system for your reference. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the...
... together as you have to remove the HDD, the heatsink cover to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. IO Bezel Battery The screws that you disassemble the system for your reference. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the...
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Detach the HDD module 1 then you will see. Screw Type M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*3 M2.5*3 Location Remove the IO bezel then 2 you will see. Quantity Chapter 3 58 Remove the battery then you 1 will see. Remove the HDD cover then 1 you will see . Remove the heatsink cover 1 then you will see .
Detach the HDD module 1 then you will see. Screw Type M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*3 M2.5*3 Location Remove the IO bezel then 2 you will see. Quantity Chapter 3 58 Remove the battery then you 1 will see. Remove the HDD cover then 1 you will see . Remove the heatsink cover 1 then you will see .
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... want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. Start Battery K*2 HDD Cover HDD Module E*2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU *2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover *2 Thermal Module ODD Module *6 ODD Connector Board ODD Holder...
... want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. Start Battery K*2 HDD Cover HDD Module E*2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU *2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover *2 Thermal Module ODD Module *6 ODD Connector Board ODD Holder...
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Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: This chapter is base on Aspire 1410 and Aspire 1680 to edit. Since they have the similar disassemble and reassemble procedures. 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack. 61 Chapter 3
Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: This chapter is base on Aspire 1410 and Aspire 1680 to edit. Since they have the similar disassemble and reassemble procedures. 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack. 61 Chapter 3
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... check in the test items. 3. Go to main board. 2. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied. 3. Press F2 in the message window. Connect the power adapter and check that ...doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 76 T "Check the...
... check in the test items. 3. Go to main board. 2. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied. 3. Press F2 in the message window. Connect the power adapter and check that ...doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 76 T "Check the...
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... Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 87.
... Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 87.
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...time. Power off the computer. 2. Replace the system board. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. See the following figure 3. If the charge indicator still does not light up... charger board. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Replace the touchpad. 3. From Hardware: 1. If the...
...time. Power off the computer. 2. Replace the system board. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. See the following figure 3. If the charge indicator still does not light up... charger board. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Replace the touchpad. 3. From Hardware: 1. If the...
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...or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. 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 be shown ...before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM...
...or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. 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 be shown ...before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM...
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...System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS...the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID:...
...System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS...the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID:...
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... board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Speaker System board Chapter 4 81 Power source...
... board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Speaker System board Chapter 4 81 Power source...