Indicators. 14 Easy-launch Buttons. 15 Touchpad. 16

Touchpad Basics. 16

Acer Empowering Technology. 17
Acer eDataSecurity Management. Acer eLock Management. Acer ePerformance Management. Acer eRecovery Management. Acer eNet Management. Acer ePower Management. Acer ePresentation Management.

Acer OrbiCam. 26

Launching the Acer OrbiCam. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings. Capturing photos or videos. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam. Enabling the Acer VisageON. 29

Acer GraviSense. 32

Using Acer GraviSense. 32 Protecting the HDD. 32 Anti-Theft. 32
Using the System Utilities. 34
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible). 34 Launch Manager. 35
Hardware Specifications and Configurations. 36
Chapter 2 System Utilities 45

BIOS Setup Utility. 45

Invoking BIOS Setup. 45

Buttons. 46

Hotkeys. Launch Buttons. Power Button. Lid Switch. Auto-Dim. 47
Information Menu. 48 Main Menu. 49 Advanced Menu. 51 Security Menu. 52 Boot Menu. 54 Exit Menu. 55
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 56

General Information. 56

Before You Begin. 56
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart. 57 Disassembly Procedure. 59

IX TOC

Removing the Battery Pack. Removing the HDD Module. Removing the Memory and the MiniPCI Card. Disassembling the Main Unit. Disassembling the LCD Module. Disassembling the ODD Module. Disassembling the CCD Module. Disassembling the HDD Module.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71
System Check Procedures. 72
External Diskette Drive Check. External CD-ROM Drive Check. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. Memory Check. Power System Check. Check the Power Adaptor. Check the Battery Pack. Touchpad Check. 73 74
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message. 75
Index of Error Messages. 75
POST Code. 78 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message. 79 Intermittent Problems. 82 Undetermined Problems. 83
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84
Top View of Main Board. 84
Part One of Top View. 85 Part Two of Top View. 85 Part Three of Top View. 86

Bottom View. 87

Part One of Bottom View. 87 Part Two of Bottom View. 88 Part Three of Bottom View. 88
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 89

Exploded Diagram. 90

Parts. 91
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features

Operating System

Windows VistaTM Capable Windows VistaTM Premium Ready Genuine Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Genuine Windows XP Professional (SP2) Genuine Windows XP Home Edition (SP2)

Platform

Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, featuring: Intel CoreTM Duo processor T2300/ T2400/ T2500/ T2600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/ 1.83/ 2.0/ 2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for TravelMate 8200 series) Intel CoreTM 2 Duo processor T5500/ T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/ 1.83GHz, 667MHz FSB), or T7200/ T7400/ T7600 (4MB L2 cache, 2/ 2.16/ 2.33GHz, 667MHz) (for TravelMate 8210 series) Intel 945PM (Calistoga) Express Chipset with ICH7M-DH

System Memory

512MB/1GB or 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual channel support)

Display and Graphics

15.4 WSXGA + TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colors, simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM support ATI MobilityTM Radeon X1600 with 256MB of GDDR3 VRAM, ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and PCI Express support Dual ViewTM support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel resolution at 70Hz refresh rate Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution on non-interlaced CRT display MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support DVI-D (true digital video interface) support

Storage Subsystem

80/100/120/160GB SATA hard disk drive with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer MediaBay for hot-swappable optical drive modules 8X DVD-Super Multi double layer 1X Blue-Ray drive
5-in-1 card reader, Secure Digital (SD), MultimediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PROTM, (MS-PRO) and xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

Chapter 1

I/O Interface
124-pin Acer ezDock port ExpressCardTM /34 slot Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port DVI-D port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out with S/PDIF support Fast infrared (FIR) port PC Card slot (one Type II) 34 mm PCI Express Card slot SmartCard slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS-Pro/xD-Picture CardTM) DC-in jack for AC adaptor

Communication

Acer Video Conference featuring Acer Orbicam and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone Acer Orbicam 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted) featuring: 225-degree ergonomic rotation Acer VisageON technology Acer PrimaLite technology
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval, Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) support; Wake-on-LAN support WLAN: Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology support

Power Subsystem

ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 87W 7800mAh 9-cell Li-Ion battery pack and optional 42W 3800mAh Li-Ion 2nd battery pack Acer QuicChargeTM technology: 80% charge in 1 hour 2-hour rapid charge with system off 2.5-hour charge-in-use

Three-pin 90W AC adaptor

Intel high-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital sound system Audio system with two built-in speakers (1.5W) Built-in microphone Sound Blaster Pro and MS-Sound compatible

Weight and Dimensions

3 kg (6.6 lbs.) 364 (W) x 271 (D) x 26.3/38 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.66 x 1.03/1.49 inches)

ZC1 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

X'TAL 14.318MHZ
EV@: Stuff when external VGA used SH@: Stuff when SATA HDD used PH@: Stuff when PATA HDD used

Clock Generator

ICS954310BGLF P25 P2 P3,P4

Yonah/Merom 479 uFCPGA

Thermal Sensor

533/667 MHZ FSB

P25 P23
VRAM X 4(GDDR3) 256MB/500MHZ DVI

EZ4 Docking Connector

PCI-Express X 2

TV out / CRT

Switch

P25,26

PCIE1~2 , Lan
TFT LCD Panel 15.4" WSXGA+

LVDS VGA

P18,P19,P20,P21, P22,P24

X'TAL 27M

PCI-Express 16X Lan

VGA ATI M56P

CALISTOGA-945PM 1466 FCBGA

P6,P7,P8,P9,P10,P11

Dual Channel DDR2 533/667 Mhz
DDR II SODIMM0 DDR II SODIMM1

P12,P13

Ser & Par Port

PS2 , VGA, DVI

SPDIF,SM BUS P32

10/100/1G

MAX4892

P25,P28

DMI X4 interface

MiniCard / WLAN

PCI-Express

New Card

ICH7-M Digital Home

652 BGA USB 2.0

P14,P15,P16,P17 SMBUS

Bluetooth

USB6 Camera Module(1.3M) USB7 P25 P29 Media-Bay ODD/2nd HDD/2nd Battery P35

PCI Bus interface

X'TAL24.576MHZ

X'TAL 6M

X'TAL 25M X'TAL 32.768KHZ
6 in 1 Cardreader (SMSC 2228) P31

USB Port x 4

USB0~3 P29

Int MIC

G-SENSOR
PCMCIA+1394 +Cardreader Controller

Intel Tekoa GigaLAN

82573E

O2 711MP1

Azalia

X'TAL 32.768K OSC 48MHZ

Audio Amplifier Maxim Max 9750
Azalia Audio Controller Realtek ALC883

SPI FLASH

P30,P31

Transformer

KBC PC97551

Block Diagram

IEEE 1394 Port

Smart card

PCMCIA Slot

Fan Header

MIC Jack

Line in

G sensor
Primary Battery Secod Battery Phone Jack

P37 P37

P45,P46

Speaker

Azalia MDC

Touch Pad (Dual-Point)

Super I/O NS PC87383

TPM 1.2

P38 (Option)

P40 P28

Document Number

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Rev 1A

Outlook View

Open View

Just for Starters.

# 9 10

Description

Display screen Microphone Palmrest Camera Easy-launch buttons Power button Status indicators Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right)
Displays computer output, also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD). Serves as an internal microphone for sound recording. Serves to support your palms and wrists when you use the computer. Captures photos and videos. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns"Easy-launch buttons"computer. on and turns off the on page 24 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Serves to key in the data. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a four-way scroll button.
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
Closed Icon Item # Front View
"Launch keys" on page 10

Item Icon

Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Locks and releases the LCD panel.

Icon N/A N/A

Speakers Latch
Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10

Icon Item

Power indicator Description Lights up when the computer is on.

Battery indicator

Indicates the computers battery status.

Item 5-in-1 card reader

"Launch
Description Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSPro), MultiMediaCard keys" on page 10 (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD). Only one card can operate at any given time.

Description Note:

Line-in jack Microphone jack Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/ PDIF support Bluetooth communication button/ indicator Wireless
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts inputs from an external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Slide to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications. (optional) Slide to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to Description indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. Description (optional) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer).

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys, each with its own status indicator.

Lock key

Lock Key Caps Lock
<Fn> Num Lock + <F11> <Fn> + <F11>
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keyboard is in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

<Fn> + <F12>

Embedded Numeric Keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the right part of the keycaps.
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

<Shift> <Fn>

<Fn>
Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad
<Fn> + <F11> Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad
Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys. Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad. N/A

Num Lock off

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.

Main keyboard keys

Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key
This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button. It launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: + Tab: Activates the next Taskbar button. + E: Opens the My Computer window.

Key Description

+ F1: Opens Help and Support.

< < < <

> + <Tab>: > + <E>: > + <F1>: > + <F>: + <R>:
+ F: Opens the Find (All Files dialog box).
< < < < > + <Tab>: > + <E>:
+ R: Opens the Run dialog box. + M: Minimizes all windows.

+ <R>:

> + <F1>: > + <F>:
Shift + action. Application key
+ M: Undoes the minimize all windows (

> + <M>:

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It opens the applications context menu.

<Shift> + <

Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

# Item Description

The power, battery, Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are on even when the LCD panel is closed.
Icon Function Description

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Description Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Item Num Lock

Media activity Power
Glitters when the hard disk or optical drive is active. Lights when the computer is on.

Battery

Lights when the battery is being charged.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication

Wireless LAN

1. Charging: 2. Fully charged:
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication

Easy-launch Buttons

"Acer There are four buttons located above the keyboard. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are one
user-programmable button, web browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key. Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and Internet programs, they can be"Launch Manager" onTo set46 web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer redefined by users. page the Launch Manager.
Empowering Technology" on page 1

Easy launch button

Easy-launch button

Default application

Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
"Easy-launch buttons" "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 on page 10

Mail Web browser P

E-mail application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable

Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

Touchpad Basics

Use the touchpad as follows:
(2) Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. (1) (4)
Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad (2) is the same as clicking the left button. (3) Use the four-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of windows applications.

Function Execute Left button (1) Quickly click twice. Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Click once Click and hold to move up/down/left/ right. Center button (3)

Select Drag

Click once Click and hold. Then slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection.
Access context menu Scroll
Note: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touchpads responsiveness.
Acer Empowering Technology
Acers innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions and manage the notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry setting. Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently.
For more information, press the key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function.
Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption and decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt and decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the filespecific password. The supervisor password is a master password that can decrypt any file on the system. The file-specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file. Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt for a supervisor password and default file-specific password. This file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt the encrypted files! Be sure to safeguard all related password.

Acer eLock Management

Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allow you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can not be stolen while your notebook is unattended. Removable data devices: includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive devices: includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. Floppy disk drives: 3.5-inch disks only.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set at first. Once set, you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices. The lock(s) will be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks cancelled. Note: If you lose the password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting the notebook or taking the notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down the password.
Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: Memory optimization: releases unused memory and checks memory usage. Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization: improves the usability and performance of the Windows XP system.
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the systems HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides: Password protection Recovery of applications and drives Image or data backup: Backup to HDD (set recovery point) Backup to CD or DVD Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults) Recovery from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point) Recovery from CD or DVD
Image or data recovery tools:
Note: If the computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Managements System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering the system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except external Acer ODD, if equipped), including the Acer ezDock.

Model Drive Specification Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector) Physical read/write head Discs Spindle Speed (RPM) Internal transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.) ATA data transfer mode supported

ST9120821AS 57.6 150

ST9120824AS 2

ST98823AS 2

SATA 1.0, SATA II PIO modes 0-4 Multiword DMA modes 0-2 Ultra DMA modes 0-5.56 12.5 14.Mbytes +5V: 1.1A 5 to 55oC (operating), -40 to 70oC (nonoperating) 20oC (operating), 30oC (nonoperating) 5% to 90% (operating), 5% to 95% (nonoperating) 30% per hour max. 2.4 (typical), 2.6 (max) 1.0 G (0 to peak, 5-500 Hz) 5 Gs (0 to peak, 5-500 Hz) 1 per 1014 bits read, max. 37
Bytes per sector Average latency Average seek, read (msec. typical) Average seek, write (msec. typical) Cache buffer Startup current (typical, peak) Ambient temperature Temperature gradient (oC per hour max.) Relative humidity Relative humidity gradient Drive acoustics, sound power (bels) idle Shock, operating (Gs max. at 0.5 msec.) Shock, nonoperating (Gs max. at 2 msec.) Vibration, operating Vibration, nonoperating Nonrecoverable read errors
Seagate Seek power (typical) Read/write power (typical) Idle mode, lower power (typical) Standby mode Sleep mode Voltage tolerance 2.20 watts Read: 1.90 watts; Write: 2.30 watts 0.80 watts 0.28 watts 0.28 watts +5.0V +/- 5%
Item Chip Package Power Feature Clock synthesizer 64-pin TSSOP 3.3V
Description ICS954310BGLF or pin compatible device
Spread spectrum function support, for reducing EMI SM bus interface support 133/166 MHz for CPU and GMCH 100 MHz clock buffer for GMCH, ICH7M, PCI-E device, SATA and Docking station 96MHz GMCH 48MHz for USB clock inside ICH7M 33MHz PCI clock for PC device, SIO, LPC 14.31818MHz for ICH7M and audio

Item Feature

Description 14.31818MHz crystal for clock chip 32.768KHz for RTC inside ICH7M and HS97551 24.576MHz/48MHz O2MICRO OZ711MP1 27MHz crystal for ATI VGA M56P 25MHz crystal for GigaLAN 82573E (Tekoa)
Item Chipset Feature Intel 945PM (Calistoga)
Description DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design No DDR RAM on board Two DDR SODIMM slots Maximum memory up to 2GB for 32bit OS, 4GB for 64bit OS (with two 1GB/2GB SODIMM)
Item Chip Package Interface Andigilog aSC7511 Eight-pin SSOP I2C bus, address: 98h
Item Vendor Version ROM type Package Block size Supply current Phoenix v2.002e
SST 39VF080, one MB CMOS Boot block Flash Memory 40-pin TSOP 64KB per block Active current: 15 mA (typical) Standby current: 4 uA (typical)
Item Chip Package Feature BGA 708-pin
Description ATI M56P with VRAM 128MB/256MB PCI-E interface support 3D graphics texturing enhancements Integrated transform and lighting Integrated two channels of 24bit LVDS transmitter to support up to SXGA LCD Integrated TV decoder to support S-video with both PAL and NTSC through EZ-4 128MB/256MB DDR3 memory DVD-ready motion compensation for MPEG-2 Full ACPI compliant ZV port support

Advanced Menu

Serial port A: Infrared Port: Parallel port: Mode:
[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ECP]

Item Specific Help

Configure serial port A using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub - Menu
Serial Port A: Disabled: No configuration Enabled: User configuration Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration. Disabled: No configuration Enabled: User configuration BIOS or OS chooses configuration. Disabled: No configuration Enabled: User configuration Auto BIOS or OS chooses configuration.

Infrared Port:

Parallel Port:
Mode: It permits to set the mode for the parallel port. There are four modes: output only, bi-directional, EPP and ECP.

Security Menu

Info. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit
Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on boot:
Clear Clear Clear 19893803 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled]
Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.
The system supports three levels of password protection. The password support consists of a Supervisor Password, User Password, and Hard Disk Password. All the passwords are stored in a non-volatile storage device (EEPROM). All the passwords will obey the following rules: All the passwords can be set or cleared in BIOS Setup Security screen. The password entry consists of eight alphanumeric characters. At least one character must be assigned. The valid keys are listed in the table below: Symbol Character A-Z 0-9 = [ ]. , ; Symbol Name letters A to Z (not case sensitive) numerical characters dash equal sign left bracket right bracket period comma semi-colon
Symbol Character / \ slash

Symbol Name back slash

The users can not change or remove password during resuming from S4. The max. number of times to retry the password is limited to three. Supervisor Password controls the access of the whole BIOS Setup Utility. If the Supervisor Password is set, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the password when the users press <F2> for entering BIOS Setup Utility. If the Supervisor Password is set and Password on boot is enabled, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the password when the system is powered on or resumes for S4 state. If the users fail three times consecutively in password verification, the system will be hung up and the users need to manually power off the system. If the User Password is set, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the password when the users press <F2> for entering BIOS Setup Utility. If the Supervisor Password is not set at first, the User Password can not be set. If the Supervisor Password is cleared, the User Password will be cleared, too. If the User Password is set and Password on boot is enabled, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the password when the system is powered on or resumes for S4 state. If the users fail three times consecutively in password verification, the system will be hung up and the users need to manually power off the system. Highlight the item and press Enter, a dialog box will be shown to ask the users to enter new password and confirm new password. If the users want to reset password, a current password will be required to be tapped in at first. If the current password is correct, the users are permitted to enter new password and confirm new password for verification. If the verification is OK, the password setting will be complete after the users press Enter. If the password entered does not match the current password, a dialog box will be shown to ask to reenter the password.

Error Message Failure Fixed Disk
FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. Unlock external keyboard Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS ROM System board
Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Error Message System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System battery is dead Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System timer error DIMM System board DIMM System board

FRU/Action in Sequence

Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. See External Diskette Drive Check. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board

Real time clock error

Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error
Incorrect Drive A type - run Setup System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict

Serial or parallel port device problems.
Symptom/Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Touchpad does not work.
Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board System board
Symptom/Error Internal modem does not work correctly.
Action in Sequence Modem phone port modem combo board System board
Note: If you can not correct the problems according to the anterior tables, see Undetermined Problems.

Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which devices fail, which devices are incorrectly installed, whether a short circuit happens, or whether the system is inoperative. Note: Verify if all devices attached are supported by the computer. Note: Verify if the power supply used at the time of failure is operating correctly. You can refer to Power System Check. Follow the procedures below to isolate the failing FRU. Do not isolate non-defective FRU. 1. Power off the computer. 2. Visually check the devices. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery Pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM / Diskette drive module PC cards
4. Power on the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failed FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. System board LCD assembly
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View of Main Board

Chapter 5

Part One of Top View

Part Two of Top View

Part Three of Top View
Item CN20 CN21 CN22 CN23 CN24 CN25 CN26 CN28 CN29 CN30 CN31

Description SVIDEO Docking DVI-D CRT connector mini card connector RJ45 W/ LED Battery connector (seven pin) Fan connector Media connector (M/B side) DDR2 (9.2MM) DDR2 (5.2MM)
Item CN32 CN33 CN37 CN38 U37 U40 U41 U43 U44 U48 U57
Description RTC battery connector (two pin) HDD connector (22 pin SATA) Connector SMD FFC 30 pin Bluetooth module connector (five pin) V-RAM V-RAM VGA chip CPU North bridge South bridge BIOS

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Part Two of Bottom View
Part Three of Bottom View
Item CN02 CN03 CN04 CN05 CN06 CN07 CN08 CN09 CN10 CN12 CN14 Chapter 5
Description Mic connector (two pin) Main board to button board FFC connector (16 pin) LCD connector (40 pin) daughter board cable to main board (10 pin) Keyboard FFC connector (25 pin) Touchpad FFC connector (four pin) USB USB Smart card FFC connector PCMCIA card header Five-in-one card reader
Item CN15 CN16 CN17 CN18 CN19 U06 U10 U28 SW02 SW03
Description Speaker connector (four pin) 1394 (four pin) SPDIF (line out) Audio jack/line in Audio jack/mic V-RAM V-RAM IR module Slider switch Slider switch
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of Travelmate 8210/ 8200 series. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering the parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that when ordering FRU parts, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number is changed, it will NOT be noted on the printed service guide. For Acer authorized service providers, your Acer office may have a different part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed service guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for service. Note: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose them properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.

Chapter 6

Exploded Diagram

Features

The features of Travelmate 8200 are itemized as below:

Platform

Intel CentrinoTM Mobile Technology features: Intel Pentium M Yonah (dual core) processor 20/30/40/50/60 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/ 1.83/2.0/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) Intel 945PM (Calistoga) Express Chipset with ICH7M-DH Wireless solution: integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG network connection (dualband tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, Acer SignalUp wireless technology support

Memory

256/512MB or 1GB of DDR2 533/667 memory, Upgradeable to 2GB for 32bit OS, 4GB for 64bit OS by using two SODIMM modules

Display and Graphics

15.4 WSXGA + TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution (262K colours), simultaneous multi-window via Acer GridVista support ATI M56P with 128/256MB of DDR video RAM, ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and PCI ExpressTM support Dual ViewTM support External resolution / refresh rate
2048 x 1536: 60/66/70/75/85 Hz 1600 x 1200: 60/70/85/100/120 Hz 1280 x 1024: 60/70/75/85/90/100/120/150/160/200 Hz 1024 x 768: 60/70/72/75/85/90/100/120/160/200 Hz 800 x 600: 60/70/72/75/85/90/100/120/160/200 Hz
MPEG-2 / DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video / TV-out (NTSC / PAL) support DVI-D (true digital video interface) support Camera
1.3 Megapixel high resolution CMOS Streaming video indicator MSN 7.0 full screen support With face tracking and RightLightTM Technology

Storage

60/80/100/120 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive Serial ATA with Native Command Queuing (NCQ) support Acer DASP2 with HDD protection technology AcerMedia Bay for hot-swappable optical drive modules
8X DVD-Super Multi double layer 2nd HDD (Raid 0, 1 support) 2nd battery (2.5 hours battery life extend)
Five-in-one card reader, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PROTM, (MS-Pro) and xD-Picture CardTM

I/O Interface

124-pin Acer ezDock connector Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-video / TV-out (NTSC / PAL) port DVI-D port Microphone jack Line-in jack Headphones / speaker / line-out / Speaker out / SPDIF support Fast infrared (FIR) port PC Card slot (on Type II) 34 mm PCI Express Card slot SmartCard slot Five-in-one card reader (SD / MMC / MS / MS-Pro / xD-Picture CardTM) DC-in jack for AC adaptor

USB Port x 4

USB0~3 P29

Int MIC

G-SENSOR
PCMCIA+1394 +Cardreader Controller
Azalia Audio Controller Realtek ALC883

Intel Tekoa GigaLAN

82573E

O2 711MP1

Azalia

X'TAL 32.768K OSC 48MHZ

SPI FLASH

P30,P31

Transformer

KBC PC97551

Audio Amplifier Maxim Max 9750

Block Diagram

IEEE 1394 Port

Smart card

PCMCIA Slot

Fan Header

MIC Jack

Line in

G sensor
Primary Battery Secod Battery Speaker

P45,P46

Touch Pad (Dual-Point)

P40 P28

(Option)

Document Number

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Rev 1A

Phone Jack

Azalia MDC

Super I/O NS PC87383

TPM 1.2

Outlook View
A general introduction of ports and indicators allow you toJust for Starters. connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.

Open View

Description

No. 9 10

Item Display screen Microphone Palmrest Camera Easy-launch buttons Power button Status indicators Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons
Description Displays computer output, also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD). Serves as an internal microphone for sound recording. Serves to support your palms and wrists when you use the computer. Captures photos and videos. Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Turns on and turns off the computer.
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that shows the status of the computer's functions and components. Serves to key in the data. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a four-way scroll button.
"Launch keys" on page 10

# Item Description

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10

Closed Front View

Item Latch
Description Locks and releases the LCD panel.

Icon N/A # N/A

Icon Speakers Item Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. "Launch keys" on page 10

Icon Item

Power indicator DescriptionLights when the computer is on.

Battery indicator

Lights when the battery is being charged.
Five-in-one card reader "Launch
Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card (MMC), Secure keys" on page 10 Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card NOTE: Only one card can operate at any given time.
Audio-in jack Microphone Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/ PDIF support
Accepts audio line-in devices. Accepts inputs from an external microphone. Connects to audio line-out devices.
Bluetooth Slide to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to communication button/ indicate the status of Bluetooth communications. indicator (manufacturing option) Wireless

Icon Icon

communications Item Item button/indicator Four-pin IEEE 1394 port Infrared port
Slide to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate theDescription LAN communications. status of wireless Description (manufacturing option) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Interfaces with infrared devices.

# Icon Item Description

# Icon Left View

Item Security key lock

Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security Descriptionlock. Connect to USB 2.0 devices. Connects to a phone line.
Two USB 2.0 ports Modem (RJ-11) port
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Optical disk drive Optical disk access indicator Optical disk drive eject button Emergency eject hole 34 mm PCI Express Card PC Card slot PC Card slot eject button Accepts CDs or DVDs, depending on the optical disk type. Lights up when the optical disk drive is active. Ejects the drive tray from the drive. Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. Accepts a 34 mm PCI Express Card. Accepts one Type II PC Card Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Right View

No. # 5

Icon # Icon Icon

Item Item Item
SmartCard slot Item Two USB 2.0 ports
Description Description Description Note: Accepts the Travelmate SmartCard. Description
Connect to USB 2.0 devices.
Description Note: Description

Item Item

Ventilation slots

Keep the Note:

computer stay cool.
Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected model). Connects to an external display device.

Rear View

Icon Item Icon

# Icon Item

Item DVI-D port
Supports digital video connections. Description

Item 124-pin port

(Replicator connector)
Connects Description to Acer ezDock. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Powers the computer. Connects to an AC adapter.
S-video port / TV out port N/A Battery Power jack

Bottom View

Battery lock Battery bay Battery release latch. Optical drive bay release latch. Optical drive bay Hard disk bay Acer DASP (disk AntiShock Protection) Wireless LAN and memory compartments Ventilation slots and cooling fan
Locks the battery in position. Houses the computers battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Releases the optical drive for removal. Houses the computers optical drive. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by two screws). Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. Houses the computer's Wireless LAN and main memory. Keep the computer cool.

Using the Keyboard

The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys, each with its own status indicator.

Lock key

Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock Fn + F11 Scroll Lock Fn + F12
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keyboard is in numeric mode.

<Fn> + <F11>

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. scroll Lock does <Fn> + <F12>not work with some applications.

Desired access

Num Lock on

Num Lock off

<Shift> <Fn>

<Fn>

Embedded Numeric Keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the right part of the keycaps.
Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad
Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold Shift while using cursorcontrol keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad. N/A
Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys
Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.

<Fn> + <F12>

Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Windows key

This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button. It launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
<Shift> <Fn> + Tab: Activates the next Taskbar button.
+ E: Opens the My Computer window. <Fn> + F1: Opens Help and Support.
+ F: Opens the Find (All Files dialog box). + R: Opens the Run dialog box. + M: Minimizes all windows. Shift + Application key

< < < <

> + <Tab>: > + <E>: > + <F1>: > + <F>:

+ M) action.

+ M: Undoes the minimize all windows (
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It opens the applications context menu.
+ <R>: < > + <M>: > + <M>:

<Shift> + <

Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey

Function
<Fn> + <F1> Icon Hotkey
Hotkey <Fn> + <F1>
Hotkey <Fn> + <F1> Icon <Fn> + <F1>
<Fn> + + <F1> <Fn> <F2>
"Acer eManager" on Description page 20 <Fn> <Fn> <F1> Hotkey ++<F1> Icon Function Function Description Description page 20 "Acer eManager" on"Acer eManager" on Hotkey Hotkey + Key IconIcon Function Description Function Description <Fn> <F2> <Fn> +Hot<F1> Icon page 20 <Fn>+ Fn+<F3> + + + <F2> <F3> page 20 <Fn><F1> +<F1> <Fn> <Fn> + <F1> Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. <Fn> <Fn> F1 "Acer eManager" on <Fn> <F3> <Fn> ++<F2> "Acer eManager" on <Fn> <F2>

Advanced Settings sharpness, etc.
Zoom/Face Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select Advanced Track Settings
Device Settings Advanced Settings
image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.

Zoom/Face Track Settings

Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face
tracking feature on or off. Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip.
NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/ webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.
Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The Face Tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions.
NOTE: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently.
To enable the Acer VisageON:
1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu.

VisageON

The VisageON window appears as below:
2. Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face
tracking settings and options in the right section.

Single User Multiple

Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: Users
1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up
menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users face in the Users capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera.

All the passwords can be set or cleared in BIOS Setup Security screen. The password entry consists of eight alphanumeric characters. At least one character must

be assigned.

The valid keys are listed in the table below:
Symbol Character A-Z 0-9 = [ ].
Symbol Name letters A to Z (not case sensitive) numerical characters dash equal sign left bracket right bracket period
Symbol Character , ; / \ comma
Symbol Name semi-colon slash back slash
The users can not change or remove password during resuming from S4. The max. number of times to retry the password is limited to three.
Supervisor Password: Supervisor Password controls the access of the whole BIOS Setup Utility. If the Supervisor Password is set, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the password when the users press <F2> for entering BIOS Setup Utility. If the Supervisor Password is set and Password on boot is enabled, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the password when the system is powered on or resumes for S4 state. If the users fail three times consecutively in password verification, the system will be hung up and the users need to manually power off the system. User Password: If the User Password is set, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the password when the users press <F2> for entering BIOS Setup Utility. If the Supervisor Password is not set at first, the User Password can not be set. If the Supervisor Password is cleared, the User Password will be cleared, too. If the User Password is set and Password on boot is enabled, the system will pop up the password dialog box to ask for the password when the system is powered on or resumes for S4 state. If the users fail three times consecutively in password verification, the system will be hung up and the users need to manually power off the system. Set Supervisor Password / User Password:
1. Highlight the item and press Enter, a dialog box will be shown to ask the users to enter
new password and confirm new password.
2. If the users want to reset password, a current password will be required to be tapped in at

first. If the current password is correct, the users are permitted to enter new password and confirm new password for verification. If the verification is OK, the password setting will be complete after the users press Enter.
3. If the password entered does not match the current password, a dialog box will be shown to
ask to re-enter the password. Password on Boot: It allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to boot.

Boot Menu

Item Specific Help 1: USB KEY: 2: USB FDC: 3: USB HDD: FUJITSU MHT2040AH-(USB 2. 4: IDE 0: ST98823ASIDE S 5: IDE 1: 6: IDE 2: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4082N 7: USB CDROM: 8: PCI LAN: IBA GE Slot 0300 v1230 Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. <+> and <-> moves the device up or down. <f> and <r> specifies the device fixed or removable. <x> exclude or include the device to boot. <Shift + 1> enables or disables a device. <1- 4 > Loads default boot sequence.
This menu allows the users to decide the order of bootable devices to load the operating system. It identifies all the bootable devices in the system and attempts to boot them in the order specified. Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the hard disk and the CD-ROM/DVD drive in module bay and onboard LAN device.

Exit Menu

Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Saving Changes: It allows the users to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system. Exit Discarding Changes: The users can exit the Setup not to save changes. Load Setup Defaults: It allows the users to load default values in CMOS Setup. Discard Changes: The users can discard previous changes in CMOS Setup. Save Changes: The users can save current changes in CMOS Setup.
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the tools below: Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Plastic flat head screw driver Hexagonal driver Tweezers
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

General Information

Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, you have to make sure that:

5. 6. 7.

Remove the two screws fastening the keyboard. Detach the keyboard carefully then turn it over as shown. Disconnect the keyboard then remove the keyboard.
Disconnect the LCD cable. Pull out the wireless antenna set from the main unit carefully.
10. Disconnect the microphone line and take it out from the main unit carefully.
11. To detach the LCD module, you have to remove the four screws fastening the LCD hinges and

the main unit.

12. There is a metal ring fastened on the right hinge. Do not mismatch when reassembling. 13. Then detach the LCD module. 14. Disconnect the touchpad cable.
15. To separate the upper case from the main unit, you have to remove seven screws fastening the
upper and lower case assembly.
16. Then remove the 18 screws on the bottom side of the main unit holding the upper and lower
cases. One of these 18 screws secures the fan (marked in red).
17. Finally, remove the two hexagonal screws on the rear side of the main unit. 18. Now detach the upper case from the main unit.
19. Release the connector and disconnect the Smart Card reader cable. 20. Disconnect the USB board cable. 21. Disconnect the speaker set cable. 22. Disconnect the other USB board cable on the bottom side of the main unit.
23. Disconnect the fan cable. 24. Remove the two screws fastening the fan. 25. Then detach the fan.
26. Remove the two screws fastening the modem board. 27. Detach the modem board from the main board carefully then disconnect it. 28. Remove the screw fastening the main board. 29. Separate the main board from the lower case carefully.
30. Disconnect the RTC battery on the main board then detach it. 31. Release the five screws fastening the heatsink then detach the heatsink. 32. Release the screw fastening the CPU by rotating the screw counter clockwise then detach the
33. Remove the screw fastening the charge board then detach it from the main board.
34. Remove the three screws fastening the Smart Card reader then detach the Smart Card reader

from the lower case.

35. Pull the latch backwards softly and detach the USB board from its position. 36. Then disconnect carefully the four-pin USB cable, 10-pin USB cable and modem cable. 37. Detach the bluetooth module from the upper case.
38. Disconnect the click-button cable then remove it. 39. Disconnect the cable linking the click buttons and touchpad then remove it. 40. Remove the three screws fastening the click-button bracket then detach the click-button

bracket.

41. Remove the four screws fastening the touchpad bracket then detach the touchpad bracket.
42. Then detach the touchpad. 43. Finally, remove the three screws securing the LED board then detach the LED board from the

middle cover.

Disassembling the LCD Module

1. 2. 3.

Detach the six LCD screw rubber cushions and remove the six screws fastening the LCD bezel. Then carefully detach the LCD bezel. Detach inverter board then disconnect the LCD backlight cable and the inverter cable.

4. 5. 6.

Remove the four screws securing the LCD bracket. Disconnect the CCD module. Detach the LCD.

7. 8. 9.

Remove the two screws fastening the LCD right bracket and detach the bracket. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD left bracket and detach the bracket. Carefully detach the tapes then disconnect the LCD cable.
10. Remove the two screws fastening the antenna set. 11. Then carefully detach the antenna set from the LCD panel.
12. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD panel latch. 13. Take out the left LCD panel latch lock with tweezers. 14. Take out the right LCD panel latch lock with tweezers. 15. Then remove the latch.
16. Remove the screw fastening the CCD module. 17. Detach the CCD module carefully from the LCD panel.
Disassembling the ODD Module
Remove the four screws fastening the ODD holder and detach the ODD holder. Insert a screwdriver or a clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical disk drive as shown Then detach the ODD bezel.
Disassembling the CCD Module
Detach the CCD module holder. Separate the cases of the CCD module. Remove the two screws fastening the CCD board and detach the CCD board.
Disassembling the HDD Module
Remove the two screws securing the HDD bracket and detach the HDD bracket.

Troubleshooting

Please use the following procedures as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options may occur errors or invalid responses. 1. 2.
Obtain the detailed fail symptoms as many as possible. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate, running the diagnostic tests or repeating the same operation.

System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or diskette. A writable, diagnostic diskette is required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached. Multiple labels may cause damage to the drive or make the drive fail. 1. 2. 3.
Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. See if FDD test is passed as the programs run the FDD test. Follow the instructions in the message window.

Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adaptor and check the power supply. Disconnect the power adaptor and install the battery pack, then check the power supply.
If you think there is a power supply problem, please go to Check the Power Adaptor and Check the Battery Pack in this chapter.

Check the Power Adaptor

Unplug the power adaptor cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adaptor cable. See the illustration and follow the procedures below.
pin 1: +19V to +20.5V pin 2: 0V, ground
If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adaptor. If the voltage is within the range:
(1) Replace the system board. (2) If the problem is still not resolved, see Undetermined Problems.
(3) If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adaptor does not always indicate a defect. 3. 4.
If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adaptor for continuity and correct installation. If the operational charge does not work, see Check the Battery Pack.

Check the Battery Pack

Follow the procedures below to check the battery pack. From software, this helps to identify the problem is on recharging or discharging.
Check the Power Management in Control Panel. Then confirm that the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.
Repeat the step 1 and step 2 for both battery and adaptor. Power off the system. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between terminals one (+) and seven (-). There are seven terminals totally. See the illustration below.
From hardware, this helps to identify whether you should replace the battery pack or not.
If the voltage is still less than 7.5V after recharging, replace the battery.
If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack. After the battery pack returns to room temperature, reinstall it to the system. If the charge indicator does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the AC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad does not work, follow the procedures one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.
Reconnect the touchpad cables. Replace the touchpad. Replace the system board.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement will occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem.
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in Error Message List, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.

Real time clock error

Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error
Incorrect Drive A type - run Setup System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict
Allocation Error for device
Error Message Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check. Ensure every connector is connected correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check. Reconnect the LCD connector. Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board FRU/Action in Sequence
Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict
Operating system not found
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST. No beep during POST but system runs correctly.

POST Code

Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h 1 Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset. Initialize the bridge. Initialize the CPU. Initialize the system timer. Initialize system I/O. Check force recovery boot. Checksum BIOS ROM. Go to BIOS. Set Huge Segment. Initialize Multi Processor. Initialize OEM special code. Initialize PIC and DMA. Initialize Memory type. Initialize Memory size. Shadow Boot Block. System memory test. Initialize interrupt vectors. Initialize Run Time Clock. Initialize video. Initialize System Management Mode. Output one beep before boot. Boot to Mini DOS. Clear Huge Segment. Boot to Full DOS.
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom/Error LCD backlight doesn't work. LCD is too dark. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. LCD contrast cannot be adjusted. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board

Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly. Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom/Error Power shuts down during operation. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board
The system doesnt power on.
Symptom/Error The system doesnt power-off. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board See Check the Battery Pack. Battery pack System board

Battery cant be charged.

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA). PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom/Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error The system will not enter hibernation. The system does not enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn + F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board
Symptom/Error The system does not enter standby mode after closing the LCD. The system does not resume from hibernation mode. The system does not resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Battery fuel gauge in Windows does not go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch System board Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board Action in Sequence
Remove battery pack and let it cool for two hours. Refresh battery (continue to use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board
System hangs intermittently.
Peripheral-Related Symptoms