Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

Intel 915GM PCI Express chipset Intel Pentium M processor 725A/730/740/750/760/770/780 (2MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) or higher CPU Package is uFPGA 478 Package Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution

Memory

256MB or 512MB of DDRII 400/533 Upgradeable to 2GB Memory by Dual channels of SODIMM 512KB flash ROM BIOS

Display and video

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at: 15.0 XGA TFT LCD, supporting 1024x768 pixel resolution 15.4 WXGATFT LCD, supporting 1280x800 pixel resolution Acer Crystal lBrite (for selected models) ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON X300 with 64/128 MB of GDDR1 VRAM with ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, PCI ExpressTM and DualViewTM Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual independent display External resolution/refresh rate 2048x1536: 75/70/66/60 Hz 1600x1200: 120/100/92/85/76/75/70/66/65/60/58/52 Hz 1280x1024: 160/120/100/90/85/75/74/70/60 Hz 1024x768: 200/160/150/120/100/90/85/75/72/70/60 Hz 800x600: 160/120/100/90/85/75/72/70/60 Hz
Dual speakers and one internal microphone S/PDIF support MS-Sound Compatible Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line-in and microphone-in devices

Storage

40 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5, 9.5mm, UltraDMA-100) Optical drive options: tray type DVD-Dual double-layer or DVD/CD-RW combo Tray type DVD-Dual double-layer drive; Read: 8X DVD-ROM, 6X DVD-R, 6X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+R, 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 24X CD-RW, 24X CD-R; Write: 24X CDR, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 2.4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD-RW DVD/CD-RW combo drive; Read: 24X CD-RW, 24 CD-R, 24X CD-ROM, 8X DVD+R, 8X DVDR, 8X DVD-ROM, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW; Write: 24X CD-RW, 24X CD-R

Communication

56Kbps V.90/92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-ring ready 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet; wake-on-LAN ready WLAN: integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth

I/O Ports

One Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack (AC adapter) One external monitor port One headphones/speaker/headphone-out jack Microphone/line-in jack Three USB 2.0 ports

Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off
NOTE: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed.

Right View

Item PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot
Description Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.

Description Note:

Two USB 2.0 ports
Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network (for selected models).
Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Icon Item Item Icon Item

Icon Item

DescriptionDescription

Icon Icon Icon

Power jack

Connects to an AC adapter.
Description Description Description
External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Security keylock

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Bottom View

Item Hard disk bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock
Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with two screws). Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in place.
Item Cooling fan Memory compartment
Description Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory and Mini PCI Card.

Indicators

Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer and its componetns.

Function

The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: Icon Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock activiy

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media activity

Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad.

Easy-launch buttons

The build-in touchpad is a PS/2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in documents and web pages. The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.

Touchpad Basics

Use the touchpad as follows:
Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use the 4-way scroll (2) 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.

Using the Keyboard

The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
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. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard. When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keyboard can be used. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+tkeys simultaneously. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed.
NOTE: Scroll Lock doesnt work in all applications. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+F12 keys simultaneously. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired action

Num Lock on

Num Lock off

Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.
Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows Keys

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

Key Windows logo key

Description Pressed alone, 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)
+ F1 (opens Help and Support) + F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+ M (minimizes all windows) j + Windows icon + M (undoes the minimize all windows action) + R (opens the Run dialog box) Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the applications context menu.

Hot Keys

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

Hot Key Fn-F1

Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.

Hot Key Fn-F2

Function Acer eSetting
Description Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.

Acer ePowerManagement

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume up

Increases the speaker volume.

Volume down

Decreases the speaker volume.

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness

Special Keys

You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:

The Euro symbol

1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

The US dollar sign

1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the <Dollar> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

Using System Utilities

Acer eManager
Innovative Acer eManagement software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -- Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery.

Launch keys on page 20

Acer eSetting

Launch keys on p

Acer ePresentation

Item Acer

Description Provides a central location from which to control all
Acer ePowerManagementand maximize battery life. ePowerManagement your PCs power schemes

Launch keys on page

Acer Helps Acer eSetting you to quickly and easily connect to networks eNetManagement in variety of location. Acer eRecovery

Acer eRecovery

Acer ePowerManagement Acer ePresentation It takes the hassle out of making presentations.
Acer eRecovery system crash. event of a
It backs up your files preventing data loss in the

Acer Acer eRecovery

It is an easy way to manage the settings and security of your eSetting PC.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allowsAcer the two launch keys located above the keyboard. you to set ePowerManagement You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. 20
Start All Programs Launch Manager
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Item CPU type Specification Intel Pentium M Processor at 1.5 ~2.13 GHz or higher Intel Celeron M Processor at 1.3~1.5 GHz or higher CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage uFPGA 478 Depend on DVI 1.2V

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller
System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller IrDA controller DVI controller PCMCIA/ card reader / 1394 controller DDR-soDIMM controller BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control L2 Cache
Intel 915PM / ICH6-M Intel 915GM / ICH6-M KBC (97551), LPC interface Conexant Codec ATI M22P ICH6-M KBC 97551 SIO 87383 CH7307 TI PCI7411 915PM/915GM
Specification Phoenix Phoenix First BIOS Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual
Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control
Built-in CPU 2 MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled
System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Memory module combinations. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type Wireless LAN RJ45 InviLink. 802.11b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN connector location. Modem/Bluetooth Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth 56K ITU V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval Wake-on-Ring ready RJ11 Right side Bluetooth 2.0 module (TravelMate 4020 is Bluetooth 1.2 module) Specification Right side Specification 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection 915PM/915GM 256MB/512MB MB 2GB DDRII SDRAM standard 400/533 MHz 1.8V You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification

Item Chipset for suitable VGA type Video RAM Size ATI M229 64/128MB Discrete
USB Port Item USB compliancy level OHCI Number of USB port Location 2.0 USB 2.Right Side *2 Front Side *Specification

Specification

Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity
AC 97 Codec Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC99/2100, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0 CD 48 KHz Yes Yes / 2
PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus PCI7411 Type II One type-II Right Side No Yes Specification
Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads KBC 97551 Standard keyboard w launch button embeded 88-89 keys Acer Fine TouchTM keyboard with 5-degree curve Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button 12 function keys Yes four cursor keys two Windows keys Hotkey controls embedded numberic keypad international language suppor Four easy-launch buttons Internet browser email with LED Empowering key one user-programmable button Two front access LED buttons WLAN LED button Bluetooth LED button Specification
Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Panasonic/Sanyo Li-ion 65Wh 3.7V/cell/2000mAh High discharge rate 8-cell(65W) 4-cell(32W) Package configuration Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive Terminal ID : Identify Pin (Note 1) B/I : Battery-In Pin TS : Connect to Thermister SMD : SMBus data interface I/O pin SMC : SMBus clock interface I/O pin GND : Battery Negative Terminal Specification
LCD :15.4" WXGA Item Vendor & model name CMO N154I1-L09 LPL LP154W01A5 15.4 TFT WXGA (1280*800) 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes Specification Hitachi TX39D85V C1FAA 15.4 TFT WXGA (1280*800) 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes Samsung LTN154X3L01 15.4 TFT WSXGA (1280*800) 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes QDI QDI15TL0201 15.4 TFT WSXGA (1280*800) 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes
Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution 15.4 TFT WXGA (1280*800) 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes
Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms)

Optical Specification

Electrical Specification 3.3.3.3.3.3 735
LCD:15XGA Item Vendor & model name AU B150XG02 V.LG LP150X08-A3 Specifications Samsung LTN150XBL03-CHitachi TX38D81VC1 CAB Rev.C 15 CMO N150X3-L07
Mechanical Specification LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution 15 15
TFT XGA (1024*768) 16.7 million
Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/ Standby control Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms)
Optical Specification keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes
Electrical Specification 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3
AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Specification Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 60W 65W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 4-hour battery life (support intel GFX) 3-hour battery life (support ATI X600) 1.5-hour quick-charge, 3.5-hour charge-in use Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) 26 1.8A max@3.5A/100Vac and 240 Vac 47 - 63 Chapter 1

Details

AC Adapter Item Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Inrush current 47 - - 264 The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 100Vac(60Hz) and 240Vac(50Hz) respectively. High efficiency 85% minimum, at 100~240Vac AC input, full load, warm-up condition. Offers constant voltage 19.0V output source with 150W max output power capacity. 300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load 0 A (min.) 18.0 ~ 20.0 7.9A 3 sec. (@115 Vac and 230Vac full load) 5ms min. (@115 Vac input, full load) 25V Output can be shorted without damage, and auto recovery 15kV (at air discharge) 8kV (at contact discharge) 4242 Vdc for 1 second60uA at 240Vac/60Hz 1. FCC class B requirements (USA) 2. VDE class B requirements (German) 3. VCCI classII requirements (Japan) 3.5A (max.) Specification
Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Output current Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant output Start-up time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements

Dynamic Output Characteristics
Power Management ACPI Mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Sleeping State (S3) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. CPU Power Down VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system. 27

Sleeping State (S4)

Dimensions and Weight Item Deminsions Weight 6.6lbs (3kg) Details 360(W) x 273(D) x 27~32 (H)mm
Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Altitude 20% ~ 80% without condensation Operating sea level 0 to 10,000ft Storage sea level 0 to 40,000ft +5 ~ +35C -20 ~ +65C (storage package) Specification
Model Name Data Storage Physical Per drive, formatted Data Heads Number of Disks Logical Configuration Heads Cylinders User Sectors/Track at zone 0 Logical Blocks (LBA) Data Transfer Rate Max transfer rate to host Seek Time Track-to-track Average Maximum
MK4025GAS ,KA100A, 40GB 40.007GB 2
Pluto MK6025GAS 60GB 60.0116GB 4
Pluto MK8025GAS, 8MB, 80GB 80.012GB 4

16,383

63 78,140,160 100MB/sec

63 117,210,240 100MB/sec

63 156,301,488 100MB/sec

2ms 12ms 22ms

2ms 12ms 22ms TOSHIBA
Model Name Data Storage Physical Per drive, formatted Data Heads
TOSHIBA Number of Disks Logical Configuration Heads Cylinders User Sectors/Track at zone 0 Logical Blocks (LBA) Data Transfer Rate Max transfer rate to host Seek Time Track-to-track Average Maximum 2ms 12ms 22ms 2ms 12ms 22ms 2ms 12ms 22ms 100MB/sec 100MB/sec 100MB/sec 16

16,2 2

63 78,140,160

63 117,210,240

63 156,301,488
TOSHIBA Nominal Power Requirements Logic Start Seeking Reading/Writing Idle Standby Sleep Other Rotational Speed Average Latency Interface Buffer Dimensions/Weight: Height Width Depth Weight Ambient Temperature: Operating Non-Operating Shipping Vibration and Shock 41 - 131 F (5 to 55 C) -4 - 140 F (-20 to 60 C) -40 - 158 F (-40 to 70 C) 41 - 131 F (5 to 55 C) -4 - 140 F (-20 to 60 C) -40 - 158 F (-40 to 70 C) 41 - 131 F (5 to 55 C) -4 - 140 F (-20 to 60 C) -40 - 158 F (-40 to 70 C) 0.37" (9.5mm) 2.75" (69.85mm) 3.94" (100mm) 3.35 oz (94g) 0.37" (9.5mm) 2.75" (69.85mm) 3.94" (100mm) 3.56 oz (101g) 0.37"(9.5mm) 2.75" (69.85mm) 3.94"(100mm) 3.49 oz (99g) 4,200rpm 7.14ms ATA-2/3/4/5/6 8MB 5,400rpm 5.56ms ATA-5 16MB Physical & Environmental Specs 4,200rpm 7.14ms ATA-2/3/4/5/6 8MB +5V( 5 %) 4.7watts 2.6watts 2.3watts 0.9watts 0.25watts 0.1watts +5V( 5 %) 5.0watts 2.9watts 2.5watts 1.05watts 0.25watts 0.1watts +5V( 5 %) 4.7watts 2.6watts 2.3watts 0.9watts 0.25watts 0.1watts

Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit. Disconnect the fan cable.
Remove the four screws that secure the thermal module. Pull the thermal module outwards then remove it.
NOTE: The edge of the thermal module as shown is very sharp. Be very careful as you remove the thermal module.

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Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the CPU lock. Remove the CPU from the socket carefully. Chapter 3

Removing the ODD Module

1. 2. Remove the three screws holding the middle cover. Detach the middle cover carefully.
Turn over the keyboard as shown. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board then remove the keyboard.
Remove the screw that fastens the ODD module.
6. Turn over the notebook computer then detach the ODD module carefully. NOTE: When you reattach the ODD, please make sure you attach the ODD module completely to the main unit. Otherwise, you can not fasten the screw and the screw may damage the main board.

Removing the LCD Module

1. 2. Remove the three screws holding the keyboard cover. Open the LCD module as the picture shown then detach the keyboard cover from the main unit.
Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown. Turn over the keyboard as shown and disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Pull out the antenna set with a tweezers then take out the antenna set from the main unit.

6. 7. 8.

Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable. Remove the four screws holding the right and the left hinge. Two on each side. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit.
Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the switch board. Remove the switch board. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board.

4. 5. 6.

Disconnect the bluetooth cable. Remove the five screws that secure the upper case. Remove the eighteen screws on the bottom as shown.
Detach the upper case assembly and place it next to the lower case assembly. Disconnect the microphone cable then remove the upper case assembly.
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
1. 2. 3. Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC. Disconnect the touchpad board to main board FFC. Then detach the touchpad board to main board FFC from the touchpad board.
Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad board. Remove the touchpad board from the upper case. Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC.

7. 8. 9.

Remove the touchpad board to touchpad FFC from the uppwer case assembly. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad bracket. Detach the touchpad bracket from the upper case assembly.

From Hardware:

If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesnt work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. 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 can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
Power-on Self-Test Error Messages
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see Undetermined Problems on page 77. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

Index of Error Messages

Error Code List
Error Codes 006 Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error) 110 <No error code> Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show. <No error code> Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message. Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error

Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Inverter board System board Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter 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 on page 63. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board The system doesnt power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 63. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board The system doesnt power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 63. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board
Symptom / Error Battery cant be charged Battery pack System board Action in Sequence See Check the Battery Pack on page 63.

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

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

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 Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. See Sleeping State (S4) on page 27. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesnt enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See Sleeping State (S4) on page 27. LCD cover switch System board See Sleeping State (S4) on page 27. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See Sleeping State (S4) on page 27. LCD cover switch System board Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Symptom / Error Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesnt go higher than 90%. Action in Sequence Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery) Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board

Part Name DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW242C OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-SWAP DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR QSI DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME UJDA760 SWAP DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KME UJDA760 OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-SWAP DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR KME DVD DUAL MODULE QSI SDW-082 SWAP DVD DUAL DRIVE QSI SDW-082 F/W : ? OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-SWAP DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR QSI
Description ZI6 COMBO SBW-242C S/P-QSI ZL1 CD ROM/B ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ZL1A COMBO BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. ZL1 COMBO (KME UJDA-760) W/MB ASSY S.P. ZL1A COMBO (KME UJDA-760) S.P. ZL1 CD ROM/B ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ZL1A COMBO BEZEL (KME) ASSY S.P. ZL2 DVD DUAL (QSI SDW-082) W/MB ASSY S/P ZL1A DVD DUAL (QSI SDW-082) S.P. ZL1 CD ROM/B ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ZL1A DVD DUAL BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. ZL3 DVD DUALPIONEER (DVRK15RA) ASSY W/OMB S/P ZL2 DVD DUAL PIONEER (DVRK15RA) S.P. ZL1A DVD HOLDER (FIX) ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD DUAL BEZEL ASSY W/P (GB) S/P ZL6 DVD DAUL (L/ O,SOSW-833) ASSY S.P.

Acer P/N KO.02407.014

55.T50V7.003
42.T50V7.007 42.T50V7.008

6M.T50V7.002

KO.02406.008
42.T50V7.007 42.T50V7.009

TBD 55.T50V7.003

42.T50V7.007 42.T50V7.010
DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR-K15RA G BASE DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVR-K15RA D. LAYER G BASE OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX DVD DUAL BEZEL G BASE DVD DUAL MODULE LITE-ON SOSW-833 DL G BASE

6M.A51V7.002

KU.00805.012
42.T51V7.003 42.A51V7.005

6M.T66V5.003

Part Name DVD DUAL DRIVE LIET-ON SOSW-833 DL G BASE OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-SWAP DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR LITE-ON
Description ZL6 DVD RW(DUAL) SOSW-833S S.P. ZL1 CD ROM/B ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ZL1A DVD DUAL BEZEL (LITON) ASSY S.P. Toshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A

Acer P/N KU.00804.012

42.T50V7.007 42.T50V7.012
HDD/Hard Disk Drive Toshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A KH.04004.002
SEAGATE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/W:3.05 TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025GAS TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025GAS SEAGATE N2 (50) 60GB 4200RPM, ST960821A HGST MORAGA 80GB 4200RPM, IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635 TOSHIBA PLUTO 80GB 4200RPM, MK8025GAS, 8MB SEAGATE N2 (50) 80GB 4200RPM, ST9808210A TOSHIBA PROTEUS 60GB 5400RPM, MK6026GAX PA202G HGST MORAGA+ 60GB 5400RPM, HTS541060G9AT00 A56J HGST MORAGA+ 80GB 5400RPM, HTS541080G9AT00 TOSHIBA PROTEUS 80GB 5400RPM, MK8026GAX
SEAGATE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/W:3.05 HGST MORAGA 60GB 4200RPM, IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025GAS SEAGATE N2 (50) 60GB 4200RPM, ST960821A HGST MORAGA 80GB 4200RPM, IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635 TOSHIBA PLUTO 80GB 4200RPM, MK8025GAS, 8MB SEAGATE N2 (50) 80GB 4200RPM, ST9808210A TOSHIBA PROTEUS 80GB 5400RPM, MK8026GAX HGST MORAGA+ 60GB 5400RPM, HTS541060G9AT00 HGST MORAGA+ 80GB 5400RPM, HTS541080G9AT00 TOSHIBA PROTEUS 80GB 5400RPM, MK8026GAX

Acer P/N 6M.T63V7.013

LK.1540D.003 19.T50V7.001 50.T50V7.006 33.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.005 60.T50V7.006 60.T50V7.103

6M.T63V7.014

LK.15406.005
19.T50V7.001 50.T50V7.006 33.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.005 60.T50V7.006 60.T50V7.103
Part Name LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA HITACHI TX39D85VC1FAALIGHT GREEN SILVER LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA HITACHI TX39D85VC1FAA LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE 15.4 IN. - L LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE 15.4 IN. - R LCD BEZEL W/ RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.LIGHT GREEN SILVER
Description ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM HITACHI) ASSY S.P. NEW COLOR ZL2 15.4" LCD (HITACHI) PANEL ASSY S.P. ZL1A LCD INVERTER ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA CABEL ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD HINGE (L) ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD HINGE (R) ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD BEZEL ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD (TM) COVER ASSY S.P. NEW COLOR ZL3A M/B (UMA)ASSY S/P

Acer P/N 6M.T63V7.015

LK.15404.003
MAINBOARD MAINBOARD 915GM UMA W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY LB.TAH06.001
MEMORY MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG335C2 MEMORY DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG335C3 512MB Micron SODIMM DDR333 512MB MT8VDDT6464HDG335C1 (.11u), MEMORY DDR333 512MB SAMSUNG M470L6524BT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG335C2 MEMORY DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG335C3 512MB Micron SODIMM DDR333 512MB MT8VDDT6464HDG335C1 (.11u), MEMORY DDR333 512MB SAMSUNG M470L6524BT0-CB3 KN.25602.012

KN.25604.016

KN.2560B.008

KN.25604.009

KN.51204.013

KN.5120B.006

Part Name SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB UNIFOSA U30512AAUIQ652AWMEMORY DDR333 1GB ELPIDA EBD11UD8ADDA
Description SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB UNIFOSA U30512AAUIQ652AWSO-DIMM DDR333 1GB ELPIDA EBD11UD8ADDA ZL1A SPEAKER ASSY S.P.

Acer P/N KN.5120H.001

KN.1GB09.002
SPEAKER SPEAKER SET 23.T50V7.001
HEATSINK THERMAL MODULE ZL2 CPU HEATSINK ASSY 60.T63V7.003
VGA HEATSINK FOR DISCRETE W/PAD VGA HEATSINK FOR DISCRETE W/PAD VGA HEATSINK FOR UMA W/PAD MISCELLANEOUS NAME PLATE TM4020 RUBBER FOOT LCD SCREW RUBBER PAD LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD WEIGHT SAVER 2nd HDD BASE W/ CONNECT 2nd HDD COVER 2nd HDD BRACKET KIT SCREW SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NINYLOK SCREW I2.5*3MBNIH(M2.5L3)
ZL2 SINK VGA ASSY W/ NB ZL2 SINK VGA ASSY W/ NB ZL2 SINK VGA ASSY W/O NB ZL3A NAME PLATE S/ P ZL1A RUBBER FOOT S.P. ZL1A RUBBER PADUP S.P. ZL1A RUBBER PAD-2 S.P. ZL1 WEIGHT SAVER S.P. ZL1 2ND HDD BASE ASSY S.P. ZL1 2ND HDD COVER ASSY S.P. ZL1 2ND BRACKET ASSY S.P. ET2S SCREW MM2.0X3.0 SPARE PART ZG1S I2.5*3MBNIH(M2.5L3) S/P