Multimedia

High-speed DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD-Dual drive MS DirectSound compatible Built-in dual speakers

Connectivity

Intergrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem Four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports 802.11b or 802.11g wireless LAN (manufacturing option) Bluetooth (manufacturing option)
Human-centric design and ergonomics
Rugged, yet extremely portable design Stylish appearance Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad

Expansion

One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots
Upgrageable memory modules

I/O Ports

One Type III or two Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack One parallel port (ECP/EPP) One external monitor port One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One Infrared (FIR)port Four USB 2.0 ports

SYSTEM DC/DC

TPS51020DBT

INPUTS OUTPUTS

5V_S5 5V_S3 5V_S0

YUHINA3A Block Diagram

Project code: 91.40I01.001
DCBATOUT 3D3V_S5 3D3V_S3 3D3V_S0

CLK GEN.

ICS951402AGT

Intel CPU

REVISION

INPUTS

DCBATOUT 1D5V_S0

PCB P/N : 03245-SA

SYSTEM DC/DC TPS5110

: 48.40I01.0SA

Mobile P4 /Northwood /Prescott

OUTPUTS

2D5V_S5

FSB 400/533/800MHz

2D5V_S3

APL5331

1D25V_S0

System Block Diagram

TV OUT

266/333/400MHz

CPU DC/DC
MAX1546AETL 39,CM2843ACIM25
INPUTS OUTPUTS DCBATOUT 42

ATI RC300M

6,7,8,9,10 14

XGA/SXGA+

Micro-P

ATTINY12L-4SI +VCC_CORE

1.3V 44A

ALIK I/F 66MHz

Realtek

10/100Mb

RTL8100C 26/A/4

BAT CONN

1.2V 0.3A
Thermal & 2x FAN G768D 20

PCI BUS 33MHz

CARDBUS

PCI 1520 GHK

MAXIM CHARGER PWR SW

TPS2224A

TWO SLOT

AD CONN

MAX1909

25/B/1

Line In Mic In 31

AC-Link

INVERTER

AC'97 CODEC ALC655

18V 4.0A

ATI IXP150

Mini-PCI 802.11A/B/G

21/B/2 LPC BUS 33MHz

16,17,18,19 25

Power Button EMI

DCBATOUT 35

5V 100mA

PCB LAYER

Eject button LED indicator Emergency eject slot

Speaker

Right Panel

Icon 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). Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors(with FRC technology) at 1024x768 resolution Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network Connects to the phone line
Ventilation slot External display port

USB port (four)

Network jack

Modem jack

Speaker/Line-Out/ Headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphone).

Line-in/Mic-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).

Bottom Panel

# 3 Battery bay
Item Battery release latch Memory compartment
Description Houses the computers battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computers main memory.

Indicators

The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.
The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.
Function Wireless communication button
Description Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is enabled.
Lights when the computer is on.
Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. Lights when the battery is being charged.

Media Activity

Battery Charge

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock (Fn-F11)

Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

+ M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

Hot Keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Hot Key Fn-l

Function Hotkey help
Description Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Accesses the notebook configuration utility.
Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep
Switches between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s

Screen blank

Touchpad toggle

Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Volume up

Increases the sound volume.

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume.

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Hot Key Fn-z

Function Brightness down
Description Decreases the screen brightness.

Functions as the g key.

Functions as the d key.

aGr-Euro

Types the Euro symbol.
The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-international. To verify the keyboard type: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the language tab and click on Details. Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English (United States) is set to United States-International. Click on OK.
If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol: 1. 2. 3. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol.

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.

Performance Specifications
Data transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/ s) Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) Voltage tolerance

100 MB/Sec

100MB/Sec
DC Power Requirements 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 QSI SCR242 Mitsumi SR244W1 Specification
Items 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 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

Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. This menu provides you the information of the system.

Information

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaiton.
Description Note: Aspre 1620, Extensa 2700, TravelMate 2500 and Extnesa 2500 series products do not have floppy disk drive; Extensa 2000 and TravelMate 2000 series have floppy disk drive.
HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number Serial Number UUID Number
This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of this unit. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.

NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled

VGA Memory Fast Boot

Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the systems external video port (for an external CRT or projector).

Option: Auto or Both

LCD Auto Dim
Determines if the system will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to save power when AC is not present. The system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT available (running on battery power).
Option: Enabled or Disabled
PXE Boot from LAN F12 Boot Menu
Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). PXE is the protocal. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. NOTE: If user disables PXE Boot from LAN option in BIOS Setup Utility, this item will be disappeared.

Password on Boot
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Dont forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
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.

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.
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.
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard.

Removing the RTC Battery

1. 2. 3. 4. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it.

Removing the Fan

1. 2. 3. 4. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. Disconnect the fan cable and remove the three screws fastening the fan. Then remove the fan.
Removing the Thermal Module
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the Fan on page 63. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.
Then remove the thermal module.

Removing the Processor

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the RTC Battery on page 63. See Removing the Fan on page 63. See Removing the Thermal Module on page 64. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. Remember to press down the lever as the video shows after you remove the CPU.

Installing the Processor

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the RTC Battery on page 63. See Removing the Fan on page 63. See Removing the Thermal Module on page 64. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.
Removing the Upper Case Assemly
1. 2. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. Disconnect the touchpad cable.
Remove the 5 screws that secure the upper case to the lower case. Then turn over the main unit and remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the upper case.
Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit.
Removing the Touchpad Board
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. See Removing the Keyboard on page 63. See Removing the Upper Case Assemly on page 65. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a plastic tweezers.Then release the touchpad cover lock on the back as the picture shows.
Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Finally remove the touchpad board from the upper case.
Removing the Touchpad Cable
1. 2. See Removing the Battery on page 52. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 56. 66

Use the following procedure 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 can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 2. 3. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).
Go To Power System Check on page 76. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 79 Undetermined Problems on page 87 Error Message List on page 80 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 79 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 79 Intermittent Problems on page 86 Undetermined Problems on page 87

System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check

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 76. 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 76. 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 76. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board Battery cant be charged See Check the Battery Pack on page 78. Battery pack System board

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 Hibernation Mode on page 32. 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 Hibernation Mode on page 32. LCD cover switch System board See Hibernation Mode on page 32. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesnt go higher than 90%. See Hibernation Mode on page 32. LCD cover switch System board 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 Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Keyboard System board Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board System board Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable.

Modem-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board System board Action in Sequence
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see Undetermined Problems on page 87.

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 problem, do the following: 1. 2. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 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 adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See Power System Check on page 76): 1. 2. 3. Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 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. 5. 6. 7. Power-on the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: System board LCD assembly

How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive

CD to Disk Recovery

1. 2. 3. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue.
NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].
Select CD to Disk Revocery.
Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs.
After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below.
Then insert the System CD to the optical drive.
You will see the screen displaying PASS when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.

Disk to Disk Recovery

5. Select Disk to Disk Recovery. Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery. NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to the system.

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 1620. 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.
TravelMate 2000/2500 Exploded Diagram

Picture Adapter

Partname And Description ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN LITEON PA-1131-08AC

Part Number AP.13503.001

ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN LSE 0317A19135 ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN HIPRO OW135F13 Battery RTC BATTERY LONGTRUM

TBD TBD

23.T30V1.001
BATTERY MODULE LI-ON 8CELL SIMPLO

6M.A20V1.001

BATTERY LI-ON 8CELL 2.0MAH SIMPLO BTP-58A1 BATTERY LI-ON 8CELL 2.0MAH SANYO BTP-60A1
BT.T3007.003 BT.T3003.001
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY BATTERY COVER 42.T30V1.001
Boards VGA DAUGHTER BOARD 55.A20V1.001

DC BOARD

55.T30V1.001

Picture

Windows XP Environment Test 69

num lock

Online Support Information 74

Panel 5, 53

Bottom 10
Parallel Port 27 PC Card 11, 28 PCMCIA 28 Power Management 31 Power System Check 32 Processor 19
Removing the Battery Pack 8 RTC 19
Second Level Cache 20 speakers
Standby Mode 31 Super I/O 19 System Check Procedures 31 System Memory 20 System Utilities 34
Temperature 32 Test Compatible Components 68 touchpad
Touchpad Check 34 Troubleshooting 30
Undetermined Problems 43 USB 28 utility

BIOS 34

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