Aspire 1360/1520 Series

Service Guide

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Screen messages NOTE

Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Introduction 1
Features.1 System Block Diagram.3 Board Layout.4 Top View.4 Bottom View.5 Panel.6 Front View.6 Left view.7 Right View.8 Rear Panel.9 Bottom View.10 Indicators.11 Keyboard.12 Special keys.12 Hot Keys.15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations.18

Chapter 2

System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility.32 Navigating the BIOS Utility.33 Information.34 Main.35 Advanced.37 Security.39 Boot.43 Exit.44 BIOS Flash Utility.45

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement
General Information.47 Before You Begin.47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart.48 Removing the Battery.50 Removing the Memory Module.51 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board.52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module.53 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module.53 Removing the LCD Module.54 Removing the Middle Cover.54 Removing the Launch Board.54 Removing the LCD Module.55 Disassembling the LCD Module.57 Removing the LCD Bezel.57 Removing the Inverter Board (15 LCD).57 Removing the 15 TFT LCD.58 Removing the LCD Brackets.59 Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable.59 Removing the LCD Hinges.60 Disassembling the Main Unit.61 Removing the Keyboard.61 Removing the RTC Battery.61
Removing the Fan.61 Removing the Thermal Module.62 Removing the Processor.62 Installing the Processor.63 Removing the Upper Case Assemly.63 Removing the Touchpad Board.64 Removing the Touchpad Cable.64 Removing the VGA Thermal Plate.65 Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate.65 Removing the Second Fan Bracket.66 Removing the ODD Module(1).66 Removing the ODD Module(2).66 Removing the HDD Bracket.67 Removing the Main Board.67 Removing the DC Board.68 Removing the I/O Port Bracket.68 Removing the PCMCIA Slot.69 Removing the Speaker Set.70 System Upgrade Procedure.71 Base Unit to Wireless Unit.71

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting
System Check Procedures.73 External Diskette Drive Check.73 External CD-ROM Drive Check.73 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.73 Memory check.74 Power System Check.74 Touchpad Check.76 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message.77 Index of Error Messages.78 POST Code.81 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message.85 Intermittent Problems.88 Undetermined Problems.89 How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive.90 CD to Disk Recovery.90 Disk to Disk Recovery.93

Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View.98 Bottom View.99

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

114 120

Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram.101
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Appendix B Test Compatible Components Appendix C Online Support Information

Bottom View

Wireless LAN Card Connector Modem Board Connector Modem Cable Connector IEEE 1394 Port
FIR Port DIMM Socket 1 DIMM Socket 2 DC Charger Board Connector
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.

Front View

# Display screen Status indicators
Description Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) provides visual output. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. Turns the computer on and off. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons, the center button serves as a scroll up/ down button. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Inputs data into your computer. Enables the computer to stay cool, even after the prolonged use.
Power button Launch Keys Palmrest Click buttons & 4-way scroll key
Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot

Left view

Icon PC Card slots Eject button Optical drive

Item/ Port

Description Supports two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC Card(s). Eject PC cards from the card slots. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 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. There is a mechancial eject button on the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray. Delivers stereo audio output.
IEEE 1394 port Infrared port
LED indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot

Speaker

Right View

# 3 Speaker

Item/ Port Ventilation slots Security keylock
Description Delivers stereo audio output. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Rear Panel

Port Power Jack
Description Connects to an AC adapter

Parallel port

Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet LAN network
Ventilation slots S-video port External display port

Four USB 2.0 ports

Network jack

Modem jack

Connects to the phone line
Speaker/line-out/ headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers and headphones).

Launch Keys

Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called lauch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user. To set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Icon Mail

Function
Description Launches email application

Web browser

Launches Internet browser application

e P Bluetooth (optional)

User-programmable User-programmable Enables your Bluetooth

Wireless (optional)

Enables your 802.11b/g Wireless LAN.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Board Major Chips

Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller VIA K8N800+VIA VT8235CE NS PC87392 VIA VT1612A NVIDIA GeForceTM FX Go5200 for Aspire 1360 Series NVIDIA GeForceTM FX Go5700 for Aspire 1520 Series Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller RTC LAN Controller/Chipset Memory Controller Bluetooth Controller/Chipset (Does this chipset support voice function??) Modem Controller/Chipset HDD Controller ODD Controller Parallel Port Controller USB Controller PCMCIA Controller Embedded in VT8235CE Embedded in VT8235CE NS PC87392 Embedded in VT8235CE TI PCI 7420 Embedded in VT8235CE Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI PCI 7420 Embedded in VT8235CE 10/100: VIA 6103L; Giga LAN: Realtek 8110SB-32 VIA K8N800 Controller

Processor

Item CPU type CPU package uOG CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher (for Aspire 1360) AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+ to 3400+ or higher (for Aspire 1520) uOG 754 pin 1.5V High speed: 1.2V Low speed: 1.2V => for RAM 2.5V =>for Hypertransport 1.2V
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phoenix BIOS 1.0 Flash ROM 512KB 32 Pin PLCC ACPI 2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.3, Boot Block, PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by switch, see SW1 settings on chapter 5 Specification

BIOS password control

Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 128KB or 256KB for AMD Sempron CPU 1MB for AMD Athlon 64 DTR CPU Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification

100 MB/Sec

100MB/Sec
DC Power Requirements 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%

CD-ROM Interface

Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Brust Data Transfer rate PIO mode 4: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4) Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~2) Ultra DMA mode 2: 33.3MB/sec Max. Access time (typ.) QSIRandom: 90 ms Full Stroke: 180 ms MitsumiRandom: 100 ms Full Stroke: 240 ms Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format 5100 rpm for QSI 5400 rpm for Mitsumi 24X CAV mode 128 KB (built-in) Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-6 QSI: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2, Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R and CD-RW Mitsumi: CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode2) CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 Form 1 and Form2), CD-I (Mode2 Form 1 and Form 2), CD-I Bridge (Photo CD, CD EXTRA), Enhanced CD, CD-RW, CD-R, CD-TEXT Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage +5V[DC]+/-5% Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole QSI SCR242 Mitsumi SR244W1 Specification

DVD-ROM Interface

Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) MKE SR-8177 With CD Diskette Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X) 1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1) 1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2) With DVD Diskette DVD-5: Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec DVD-9/DVD-R: Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec Specification
Item Average Full Access time (typ.) Random CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 msec average max Full Stroke CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max Specification DVD-5: Random 120 msec typical 160 msec average max Full Stroke 270 msec typical 350 msec average max DVD-9: Random 150 msec typical 200 msec average max Full Stroke 340 msec typical 450 msec average max DVD-RAM (2.6G) Random 200 msec typical 300 msec average max Full Stroke 300 msec typical 600 msec average max DVD-RAM (4.7G) Random 180 msec typical 300 msec average max Full Stroke 320 msec typical 700 msec average max Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format 512 kBytes IDE DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G), DVD-RAM (2.6G), DVDRAM (4.7G) CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage +5V[DC]+/-5% Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)

Combo Drive Interface

Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification KME UJDA750 Specification
Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM Write: CD-R CD-RW HS-RW ATAPI Interface: PIO mode 16.6 MB/sec :PIO Mode 4 DMA mode 16.6 MB/sec:Multi word mode 2 Ultra DMA mode 33.3MB/sec: Ultra DMA mode 2 Buffer rate Access time Start up time Stop time Acoustic noise Interface Master/Slave PC compatible Applicable disc format 2MB DVD-ROM 180 ms typ. (1/3 stroke) CD-ROM 130 ms typ. (1/3 stroke) less than 15s less than 6s less than 50 dBA Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) compatible Set by Cable Select (By host) PC2001 compatible CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW, PhotoCD (multiSession), Video CD, CD-Extra(CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (Ver.1.1), DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) Slope Dimensions, Weight 15 degree (Any direction) 128X129X12.7mm (WXDXH) (except protrusion) 200g+- 10g Eject Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole) 4X, 8X (CLV), Max 16X, MAX 24X (ZCLV) 4X (CLV) 4X,8X, 10X (CLV) MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec) Specification

Type a password in the Enter New Password field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 40

Removing a Password

Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u. 41 Chapter 2
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
Item Specific Help +Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Network Boot Use <> or <> to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the list, or <F5> move it down the list. Press <ESC> to escape the menu

The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes
Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.

BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat-bladed screw driver Phillips screw driver Tweezers Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver Hexed Screw Driver 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. NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 240/250). Please refer to the disassembling procedures instead of the images. Some of the images below contain the parts used in TravelMate 240/250, but not in Aspire 1360/1520.

General Information

Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. 4. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. If the operational charge does not work, see Check the Battery Pack on page 76.

Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. Power off the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure

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 (POST) Error Message
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 89. 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

Error Message List

Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive 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 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 see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 73. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 73. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 73. Unlock external keyboard Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 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
Error Messages Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error 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 on page 73. 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 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 Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict None BIOS ROM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board FRU/Action in Sequence

No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 74. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 74. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST. No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board

POST Code

Code 02h 03h 04h 06h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 16h 17h 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 26h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 30h 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 3Ch 3Dh 42h 45h 1-4-1-1 1-3-4-1 1-3-4-3 1-3-1-1 1-3-1-3 1-2-2-3 Beeps POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization
Code 46h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 50h 51h 52h 54h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 2-2-3-1 2-1-2-3
POST Routine Description Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

U93 DM1 DM2 BAT1

SW Settings

SW1-8 Chkpw Enable Bootblock Enable X ON ON X SW2-7 SW3-6
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1360/1520. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for 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 change is made, 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 repair and service of customer machines. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.
Aspire 1360/1520 Exploded Diagram

Aspire 1360

Picture Adapter N/S N/S Battery N/S RTC BATTERY LONGTRUM 23.T30V1.001 ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN LITEON PA1900-05QA ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP90SB TBD TBD No. Partname And Description Part Number
BATTERY MODULE LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO

6M.A36V1.001

N/S N/S
BATTERY LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO BTP-60A1

BT.T3003.001

BATTERY LI 8CELL SIMPLO BTP-58A1 BT.T3007.003
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY BATTERY COVER (The cover should be silver not black) 42.A30V1.001
Boards VGA BOARD NV36-64M(DIP) TBD

DC-DC CHARGER BOARD

55.T30V1.001
Picture No. Partname And Description WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG FOXCONN Part Number 54.A36V1.001
MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.10(01) MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD AMBIT T60M665.00
54.09011.544 54.09061.001

LAUNCH BOARD

55.T30V1.002
Cables POWER CORD 10A 125V US COVER SWITCH CABLE 27.01518.311 50.A30V1.004

LAUNCH BOARD CABLE

50.T30V1.011
MODEM CABLE 2PIN 2CONNECTOR 55MM

50.41T11.002

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly MODEM COVER W/SCREWS 42.A20V1.001

HINGE CAP RIGHT

42.A30V1.002
Picture No. Partname And Description HINGE CAP LEFT Part Number 42.A30V1.003

HDD SUPPORT BRACKET

33.A30V1.002
OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPORT BRACKET

33.A30V1.001

2ND FAN BRACKET

33.A20V1.002

TOUCHPAD COVER

42.A30V1.004

MIDDLE COVER HOOK

31.A20V1.001

UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH CABLE & TOUCHPAD CABLE & SCROLL KEY

60.A36V1.002

MIDDLE COVER W/LAUNCH BOARD

AC Adapter (3 pin)

135W: Hipro Adapter 135W Lite-on ADT 135W 3P19V PA-1131 Y3 REV02 Delta ADT 19V135W3P ADP-135DB BBB YU 90W: Lite-on ADT 19V90W3P PA-1900-05QA EGRT Delta ADT 19V90W3P ADP-90SB BBE EGRT
Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100base
SANYO BTP-60A1 SIMPLO BTY PK Panasonic 3Com Etherlink III 3C589D IBM EtherJet CardBus Intel Ether Express Pro/100 Mobile Adapter MBLA3200 Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/Bit CBE-10/100BTX
Multifunction Card (Combo) LAN Token Ring Wireless LAN Card
3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethenet 10/100 + Modem 56 IBM Token Ring 16/4 Adapter II IBM Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter Intel Pro-Wireless LAN PC Card Proxim Skyline 802.11a Cardbus PC Card Cisco Aironet 350 series Wireless Lan Card NeWeb Wireless Lan Card 802.11b
Modem Adapters Modem (up to 56K) 3Com Megahertz 56K Modem PC Card Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 IBM 56K Double Jack Modem ISDN I/O Peripheral I/O - Display Acer 211c 21 Viewsonic PFAcer FPTFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14 Compaq Color Monitor NET Color Monitor 20 Mozo 17 TFT LCD I/O - Projector I/O - Legacy (Parallel) Printer/ Scanner NEC MultiSync MT-1040 Canon BJC-600J Epson Stylus Color 740 Parallel Interface HP DeskJet 890C HP DeskJet 880C Parallel Interface HP LaserJet 6MP HP LaserJet 2200 I/O - IR Printer HP LaserJet 6MP use IR HP LaserJet 2200 use IR Nokia 7210 US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card
Item I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse
Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface
I/O - Legacy (PS2/Serial) Keyboard/ Mouse
IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard Acer PS2 keyboard Acer KB-101A IBM Numeric Keypad III IBM Numeric Keypad Acer Mouse IBM PS2 Mini Mouse IBM PS2 Mouse Logitech Cordless MouseMan Wheel PS2 interface Logitech Serial Mouse M-M35 Microsoft InteliMouse PS2 interface Microsoft InteliMouse Optical PS2 interface Logitech First Mouse Three Button Serial Mouse

I/O - USB (Printer/Scanner)
Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface HP DeskJet 880C USB interface Canon CanonScan D1250 (USB 2.0, JP OS only) HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner
I/O - USB (Speaker/Joystick))
JS USB Digital Speaker Panasonic USB Speaker EAB-MPC57USB AIWA Multimedia Digital Speaker Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro Joystick Logitech WingMan RumblePad

I/O - USB Camera

Intel Easy PC Camera Logitech QuickCam Express Internet Logitech QuickCam Home PC Video Camera Orange Micro USB 2.0 Web Cam
I/O - USB Storage Drive I/O-USB Flash Drive
Logitech CDRW +DVDROM combo USB interface Iomega USB Zip 250MB IBM 32MB USB Memory key Apacer USB Handy Drive 32MB Apacer USB Handy Drive 256MB

I/O - USB Hub

Belkin 4 Port USB Hub Eizo I Station USB Hub Elecom USB Hub 4 Port Sanwa USB Hub 4 Port 4 Port Hub USB 2.0
I/O - Access Point (802.11b)
Hitachi DC-CN3300 Lucent RG-1000 Lucent WavePoint-II Cisco Aironet 350 Orinoco AP-500
I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a)
Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000
Item PCMCIA PCMCIA - ATA IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Sandisk Flash Card 20MB

Specifications

Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Apacer SD Card 256MB Transcend SD Card 32MB Hagiwara sys-com SD Card 256MB PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller Adaptec USB2CONNECT PCMCIA - 1394 Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus CB1394/DVC Pixela 1394 Cardbus PC Card PIX-PCMC/FW1 PCMCIA-SCSI PCMCIA - Bluetooth Adaptec 1408 or B SCSI CB NewMedia Bus Toaster SCSI II IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card
Appendix C Online Support Information
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides User's manuals Training materials Main manuals Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists Chips TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. Also contained on this website are: Detailed information on Acer's International Travellers Warranty (ITW) Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your technical queries. We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.