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... BIOS Utility 34 Info 35 Main 36 System Devices 38 Security 39 Boot 43 Exit 44 BIOS Flash Utility 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 General Information 48 Before You Begin 48 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 52 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module . .53 Removing the Optical Module 53 Removing the HDD Module 53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 53 Removing the LCD Module 54 Disassembling the Main Unit 55 Remove the function key board and the keyboard...
... BIOS Utility 34 Info 35 Main 36 System Devices 38 Security 39 Boot 43 Exit 44 BIOS Flash Utility 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 General Information 48 Before You Begin 48 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 52 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module . .53 Removing the Optical Module 53 Removing the HDD Module 53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 53 Removing the LCD Module 54 Disassembling the Main Unit 55 Remove the function key board and the keyboard...
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... Device Check 64 Memory check 65 Power System Check 65 Touchpad check 66 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 67 Index of Error Messages 68 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 70 Intermittent Problems 74 Undetermined Problems 75 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 77 Top View 77 Bottom View 79 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 81 TravelMate 660 Series 92 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration...
... Device Check 64 Memory check 65 Power System Check 65 Touchpad check 66 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 67 Index of Error Messages 68 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 70 Intermittent Problems 74 Undetermined Problems 75 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 77 Top View 77 Bottom View 79 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 81 TravelMate 660 Series 92 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration...
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... slot for user accessible) T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) T Smart Card interface with the user in microphone High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay) Connectivity T High-speed fax/data modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T Fast infrared wireless communication T Four (4) USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports T IEEE 1394 port T Invilink 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) T Bluetooth...
... slot for user accessible) T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) T Smart Card interface with the user in microphone High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay) Connectivity T High-speed fax/data modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T Fast infrared wireless communication T Four (4) USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports T IEEE 1394 port T Invilink 802.11b or 802.11a/g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) T Bluetooth...
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Front Open View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 Icon 1 Item Display screen Launch keys Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Special keys for sound recording. Internal microphone for launching Internet browser, E-mail program and frequently used programs. Located at the top of the keyboard are designated as you would with a desktop PC. They are five buttons. P1, P2 and P3 launch user-programmable applications; The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Comfortable support area...
Front Open View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 Icon 1 Item Display screen Launch keys Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Special keys for sound recording. Internal microphone for launching Internet browser, E-mail program and frequently used programs. Located at the top of the keyboard are designated as you would with a desktop PC. They are five buttons. P1, P2 and P3 launch user-programmable applications; The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Comfortable support area...
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... Fn-F7 Power Options Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Turns the internal touchpad on page 25. Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to save power. See "Power management" on and off. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hot keys. System Property Displays the System Property. Turns the display screen backlight off . Hot Key Fn...
... Fn-F7 Power Options Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Turns the internal touchpad on page 25. Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to save power. See "Power management" on and off. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hot keys. System Property Displays the System Property. Turns the display screen backlight off . Hot Key Fn...
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... control 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 Phoenix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 1024KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
... control 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 Phoenix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 1024KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
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... System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Memory size is fixed to control the settings in these cases. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Otherwise it will be displayed or not; This is because the user is connected on display LCD Auto Dim Description Format/Option Sets the system time. shows Summary Screen is disabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any external display device is...
... System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Memory size is fixed to control the settings in these cases. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Otherwise it will be displayed or not; This is because the user is connected on display LCD Auto Dim Description Format/Option Sets the system time. shows Summary Screen is disabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any external display device is...
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... before the system halts. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. When set . This feature is available to enable the Password on HDD is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the uer password. Press Enter to enabled. Settings in this screen. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set to set the user password. If you forget your password, you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric...
... before the system halts. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. When set . This feature is available to enable the Password on HDD is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the uer password. Press Enter to enabled. Settings in this screen. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set to set the user password. If you forget your password, you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Use...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Use...
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... top cover shielding. 2. Chapter 3 57 Disconnect the speaker set cable. 9. Remove one screw that fasten the HDD bracket. 12. Unscrew the four screws that fastens the main board. 7. Then take out the main board from the lower case assembly, first press the PCMCIA card button. 10. Remove another screw that secure the thermal module. 4. Remove one screw holding the 4-in-1 card reader, then remove it. 3. Remove...
... top cover shielding. 2. Chapter 3 57 Disconnect the speaker set cable. 9. Remove one screw that fasten the HDD bracket. 12. Unscrew the four screws that fastens the main board. 7. Then take out the main board from the lower case assembly, first press the PCMCIA card button. 10. Remove another screw that secure the thermal module. 4. Remove one screw holding the 4-in-1 card reader, then remove it. 3. Remove...
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... module is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. If the system can power off . Main board 70 Chapter 4 Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work LCD is overheat (Heat sink or fan). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Next, enter BIOS utility to running "Load Default Settings...
... module is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. If the system can power off . Main board 70 Chapter 4 Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work LCD is overheat (Heat sink or fan). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Next, enter BIOS utility to running "Load Default Settings...
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.... Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 66. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise...
.... Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 66. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise...
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... standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. USB does not work . Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. Main board Battery fuel...
... standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. USB does not work . Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. Main board Battery fuel...
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... intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. If no more errors. 74 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at...
... intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. If no more errors. 74 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at...
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... you need them. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists...
... you need them. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists...
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... Index Disassembly Battery Pack 50 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 55 Floppy Disk Drive 59 Procedure Flowchart 49 Display 3 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 64 External Diskette Drive Check 64 F Features 1 features 93 Flash Utility 45 Floppy Disk removing the 59 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 81 H Hard disk 25 HDD 25 Hot Keys 13 I Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 74 J Jumper and Connector Locations 77 Top View 77 K Keyboard 29 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...
... Index Disassembly Battery Pack 50 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 55 Floppy Disk Drive 59 Procedure Flowchart 49 Display 3 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 64 External Diskette Drive Check 64 F Features 1 features 93 Flash Utility 45 Floppy Disk removing the 59 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 81 H Hard disk 25 HDD 25 Hot Keys 13 I Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 74 J Jumper and Connector Locations 77 Top View 77 K Keyboard 29 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...
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viii Launch Manager BIOS Utility 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently-asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 79 Contents 54 54 55 57 60 61 62 62 62 65 71
viii Launch Manager BIOS Utility 3 Troubleshooting my computer Frequently-asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) Before you call Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 79 Contents 54 54 55 57 60 61 62 62 62 65 71
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... operations: PlatinumSecure Options, Smart Card Manager, and Change Password. From the menu that your warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer. If you can serve as follows: 1 Insert your lost or damaged. It provides user authentication with Acer's service center is extremely important when replacing your System CD and reinstall from unauthorized access. Double-click on the Windows desktop. If your Smart Card user manual. Your Acer notebook...
... operations: PlatinumSecure Options, Smart Card Manager, and Change Password. From the menu that your warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer. If you can serve as follows: 1 Insert your lost or damaged. It provides user authentication with Acer's service center is extremely important when replacing your System CD and reinstall from unauthorized access. Double-click on the Windows desktop. If your Smart Card user manual. Your Acer notebook...
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...; User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. Entering passwords When a password is removed from unauthorized access. See "BIOS Utility" on the list, and the site will be accessed without the Hard Disk Password. Important! If you made, by preventing unauthorized access to access the BIOS Utility. Similarly, type the first letter(s) of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the Password on boot-up...
...; User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. Entering passwords When a password is removed from unauthorized access. See "BIOS Utility" on the list, and the site will be accessed without the Hard Disk Password. Important! If you made, by preventing unauthorized access to access the BIOS Utility. Similarly, type the first letter(s) of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the Password on boot-up...
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... 57 Frequently-asked questions The following is a list of your system and make necessary fixes. Press any key to restart the system. • The operating system files may be set to the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Remove or replace it may be too low. I slid the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not...
... 57 Frequently-asked questions The following is a list of your system and make necessary fixes. Press any key to restart the system. • The operating system files may be set to the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. Remove or replace it may be too low. I slid the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not...