eMachines Notebook User Guide (All Series)
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... of times the region code has been set will automatically play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of that region only. Important! Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the online help for more information. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject... the DVD disk. Please refer to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of a different region into...
... of times the region code has been set will automatically play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of that region only. Important! Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the online help for more information. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject... the DVD disk. Please refer to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of a different region into...
eMachines Notebook User Guide (All Series)
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Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports ...Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to more serious problems require opening up...
Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports ...Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to more serious problems require opening up...
eMachines D620 Series Quick Guide
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... your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN communication indicator Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 10 Power...
... your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN communication indicator Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 10 Power...
eMachines D620 Series Quick Guide
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... memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 14" WXGA 1280 x 800 ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter...
... memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 14" WXGA 1280 x 800 ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter...
Service Guide
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...-in AMD RS690MC (Marketing name: ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics, integrated graphics card) Storage Subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive Audio • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers • High Definition Audio support • Built-in microphone...
...-in AMD RS690MC (Marketing name: ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics, integrated graphics card) Storage Subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive Audio • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers • High Definition Audio support • Built-in microphone...
Service Guide
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... the battery is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 4 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive...
... the battery is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 4 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive...
Service Guide
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... Codec CX-20561-15Z N/A (no PCMCIA card reader avaialbe on this model) ATI RS690MC+Marvell8040 N/A (no modem function available on this model) Winbond WPC8773L Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor Model Name Form factor and Interface type Capacity (GB) Sector size (Bytes) Data heads Data disks Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar...
... Codec CX-20561-15Z N/A (no PCMCIA card reader avaialbe on this model) ATI RS690MC+Marvell8040 N/A (no modem function available on this model) Winbond WPC8773L Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor Model Name Form factor and Interface type Capacity (GB) Sector size (Bytes) Data heads Data disks Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar...
Service Guide
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data buffer (MB) Media transfer rate (Mbytes/s, max) Interface transfer rate (Mbytes/s, max) Voltage tolerance Specification 8 775 150 5V(DC) +/- 5% 8 794 (MK3252GSX) N/A 5V(...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data buffer (MB) Media transfer rate (Mbytes/s, max) Interface transfer rate (Mbytes/s, max) Voltage tolerance Specification 8 775 150 5V(DC) +/- 5% 8 794 (MK3252GSX) N/A 5V(...
Service Guide
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... on the secondary IDE channel. This model is present. Model name of the system. Product name of the ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive installed in the system. Visible only when an internal LAN device is AMD platform, please refer to finish good units for actual 40... HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Version number of the keyboard controller. Version number of the BIOS setup utility. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. Speed of the VGA firmware. Version number of the processor currently installed in different...
... on the secondary IDE channel. This model is present. Model name of the system. Product name of the ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive installed in the system. Visible only when an internal LAN device is AMD platform, please refer to finish good units for actual 40... HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Version number of the keyboard controller. Version number of the BIOS setup utility. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. Speed of the VGA firmware. Version number of the processor currently installed in different...
Service Guide
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Press Enter to configure the user password. Chapter 2 43 Indicates whether a hard disk drive password has been assigned. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu...password has been assigned. Indicates whether a user password has been assigned. Enables or disables security check during POST. Press Enter to configure the hard disk drive password. Security Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Secondary MAS.Disk ...
Press Enter to configure the user password. Chapter 2 43 Indicates whether a hard disk drive password has been assigned. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu...password has been assigned. Indicates whether a user password has been assigned. Enables or disables security check during POST. Press Enter to configure the hard disk drive password. Security Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Secondary MAS.Disk ...
Service Guide
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TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS Ax4 Bx1 LOWER COVER UNPLUG POWER CABLES Ex1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE Cx2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES HARD DISK DRIVE MODULE Fx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET OPTICAL DISK DRIVE HDD MODULE HARD DISK DRIVE RUBBER ENCLOSURE Dx2 HARD DISK DRIVE BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screw List A B C D E F Screw M2 x L4 M2 x L18 M2 x L3 M3 x L4 M2.5 x L6...
TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS Ax4 Bx1 LOWER COVER UNPLUG POWER CABLES Ex1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE Cx2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES HARD DISK DRIVE MODULE Fx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET OPTICAL DISK DRIVE HDD MODULE HARD DISK DRIVE RUBBER ENCLOSURE Dx2 HARD DISK DRIVE BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screw List A B C D E F Screw M2 x L4 M2 x L18 M2 x L3 M3 x L4 M2.5 x L6...
Service Guide
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on this model does not have the rubber enclosure as above images show. 54 Chapter 3 NOTE: To prevent damage to it . NOTE: The HDD on page 51. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 51. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 51. 4. Pull the HDD module out by pulling on the mylar attached to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it , gently slide-out the HDD module from its bay.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on this model does not have the rubber enclosure as above images show. 54 Chapter 3 NOTE: To prevent damage to it . NOTE: The HDD on page 51. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 51. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 51. 4. Pull the HDD module out by pulling on the mylar attached to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it , gently slide-out the HDD module from its bay.
Service Guide
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...found Power-on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. • Mainboard • Reconnect the hard disk drive connector. • Run "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. • Hard disk drive • Mainboard 92 Chapter 4 Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on ...BIOS Setup Utility. • Mainboard • Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Hard disk drive • Mainboard • Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page ...
...found Power-on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. • Mainboard • Reconnect the hard disk drive connector. • Run "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. • Hard disk drive • Mainboard 92 Chapter 4 Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on ...BIOS Setup Utility. • Mainboard • Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Hard disk drive • Mainboard • Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page ...
Service Guide
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... but system runs • correctly. • Check or do the following in sequence: Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD Mainboard Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Mainboard Ensure every connector...
... but system runs • correctly. • Check or do the following in sequence: Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD Mainboard Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Mainboard Ensure every connector...
Service Guide
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... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
Service Guide
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...; Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 89. • Battery pack • Power adapter • Hard disk drive & battery connection board • Mainboard • Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 89. •... Battery pack • Power adapter • Hard disk drive & battery connection board • Mainboard 98 Chapter 4 Check or do the following in sequence • Run "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup...
...; Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 89. • Battery pack • Power adapter • Hard disk drive & battery connection board • Mainboard • Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 89. •... Battery pack • Power adapter • Hard disk drive & battery connection board • Mainboard 98 Chapter 4 Check or do the following in sequence • Run "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup...
Service Guide
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... Run "Load Setup Defaults" in sequence • Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Mainboard LCD cover switch Mainboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Mainboard Chapter 4 99 Battery can't be charged Check or do the following in sequence Keyboard (if control...; PCMCIA slot assembly • Mainboard PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Mainboard Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
... Run "Load Setup Defaults" in sequence • Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Mainboard LCD cover switch Mainboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Mainboard Chapter 4 99 Battery can't be charged Check or do the following in sequence Keyboard (if control...; PCMCIA slot assembly • Mainboard PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Mainboard Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
Service Guide
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...External display does not work . Check or do the following in BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot system. • Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. • Press Fn+F5 to switch to LCD or CRT • Mainboard • Mainboard • Run printer self...Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). • Battery pack • Mainboard • Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. • Hard disk connection board • Mainboard Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Power Management-...
...External display does not work . Check or do the following in BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot system. • Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. • Press Fn+F5 to switch to LCD or CRT • Mainboard • Mainboard • Run printer self...Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). • Battery pack • Mainboard • Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. • Hard disk connection board • Mainboard Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Power Management-...
Service Guide
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... problem persists, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • PC cards 4. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one...
... problem persists, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • PC cards 4. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one...
Service Guide
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... DESCRIPTION ACER PART NO. FAN 14" FAN SUNON 23.TK501.001 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY N/A HDD BRACKET ASSY HDD BRACKET 33.N2401.002 YUKON HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE N/A HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST9120817AS LF F/ W:3.AAA HDD 120GB SGT SATA ST9120817AS KH.12001.032 HEATSINK 116 N/A HDD 120GB 5400RPM HDD 120GB TOSHIBA...
... DESCRIPTION ACER PART NO. FAN 14" FAN SUNON 23.TK501.001 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY N/A HDD BRACKET ASSY HDD BRACKET 33.N2401.002 YUKON HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE N/A HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST9120817AS LF F/ W:3.AAA HDD 120GB SGT SATA ST9120817AS KH.12001.032 HEATSINK 116 N/A HDD 120GB 5400RPM HDD 120GB TOSHIBA...