Microphone Status indicators
Palmrest Click buttons (left, center and right) Touchpad Keyboard

Closed Front View

Item Speaker-out/line-out/ Headphone jack Mic-in jack Speakers Bluetooth communication button/ indicator Wireless communication button/ indicator Power indicator
Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts inputs from external microphone. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetoothcommunications (option only available for TravelMate 3210). Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. Lights when the computer is on.

Battery indicator

Lights when the battery is being charged

Line-in/mic-in jack

Accepts input from external microphones.
Speaker/Line-Out/ Headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
Locks and releases the lid.

Left View

Item External display port
Description Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

S-video/TV-out port

Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (TravelMate 3210 only). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.

Network jack

Modem jack
Connects to a phone line.

Two USB 2.0 ports

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (TravelMate 3210 only). Connects to one Type II PC Card.

IEEE 1394 port

PC Card slot

5-in-1 card reader

Accepts and MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, or xD-Picture card (manufacturing option). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.

Infrared port

Interfaces with infrared devices like infrared printer and IR-aware computer (TravelMate 3210 only). Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
PC Card slot eject button

Right View

Item Optical drive LED indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Ventilation slots Security Keylock
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the opotical drive tray from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Rear Panel

Item Battery bay Power jack
Description Houses the computers battery pack. Connects to an AC adaptor.
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
This is TravelMate 3220 rear view:

Acer ezDock port

Connects to the Acer ezDock (TravelMate 3220 only)

Bottom Panel

Item Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan
Description Houses the computers battery pack. Locks the battery in place. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery release latch Wireless LAN card compartment
Houses the computers main memory. Houses the computers hard disk (secured by two screws). Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computers mini PCI.

Indicators

The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.

Function Cap lock

Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated

Num lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media Activity

Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active.

Bluetooth

Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Wireless LAN

Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
Lights up when the computer is on.

Battery

Lights up when the battery is being charged.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

Launch Keys

Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. The are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key and one user-programmable button.
Press to ru the Acer eManager. Please see Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Launch key Mail Web browser
Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable)

User-programmable

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

Touchpad Basics

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

Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phoenix 3A03 SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification

BIOS password control

Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 1MB for Intel Celeron CPU/2MB for Intel Pentium Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification

System Memory

Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Specification Intel 915GM/PM or Intel 910GML built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 400 MHz/533 MHz 2.5V and 1.25V
Item Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 1284MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1125MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB Total Memory
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BroadCOM BCM5788M(10/100/1000M) TM3210/TM3220; BCM4401KFB(10/100M)TM2400 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2

IR Interface

Item Part name Package VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type Specification
Item Performance Compliant 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Specification

Modem Interface

Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90/V.92 RJ11 Left side Specification

Bluetooth Interface

Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type
Specification built-in Mobile Intel 82801FB (ICH6-M) 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 Mini-USB

Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification built-in Mobile Intel 82801FB (ICH6-M) 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II
Item Chipset Protocol ENE CB712 support MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Specification SEAGATE ST94019A Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS 2/2 1/1 SEAGATE N2 ST960821A Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS 3/4 2/2 SEAGATE N2 ST9808210A Toshiba Pluto MK8025GAS 4/4 2/2 SEAGATE ST9100822A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK1031GAS 4/4 2/2
Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks
Item Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance Specification 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM
Performance Specifications 2MB/8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 373
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%

Combo Drive Interface

Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Philips SCB5265+UJDA770 With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Read: DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-Video, DVD-R (3.95 and 4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVD-RW, MultiSession DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM (optional) CD: 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, Super Video CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CDRW Write: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Specification

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement Input Voltage

DVD-Dual Interface

Item Vendor & model name DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K15RA DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K05RA LiteOn SOSW-833S Panasonic UJ-845 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Specification
Performance Specification
Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format for LiteOn SOSW-833S Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MBytes Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Read: DVD: DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R (3.9G/4.7G), DVD-R multiborders, DVD-R Double Layer, DVD+R, DVD+R multi-sessions, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs with diameter of 8 or 12cm CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session, Karaoke-CD, Video-CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW discs of 8 or 12 cm diameter Read: DVD: DVD-5, 9,10,18, DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD_RAM (4.7G), DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode1 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-R, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Write: DVD: DVD-RAM, DVD-R4.7GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-R, CD-RW (disc at once, sessionat once, track at once, fixed/variable packet writing, multi-session) KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session CD Extra (CD PLUS) Video CD CD text data (Read / Write) CD-R discs (Read / Write) CD-RW discs (Read / Write) DVD-ROM DVD-R Ver.2.00 for General (Read / Write) DVD-R-DL (Read/Write) DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read / Write) DVD+R Ver.1.0 & 1.11& 1.2 (Read/Write) DVD+R -DL Ver1.0 (Read / Write) DVD+RW Ver.1.1 & 1.2 (Read/Write) DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0 & 2.1) (Read only) KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session CD Extra (CD PLUS) Video CD CD text data (Read / Write) CD-R discs (Read / Write) CD-RW discs (Read / Write) DVD-ROM DVD-R Ver.2.00 for General (Read / Write) DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read / Write) DVD+R Ver.1.0 & 1.11& 1.2 (Read/Write) DVD+R -DL Ver1.0 (Read / Write) DVD+RW Ver.1.1 & 1.2 (Read/Write) DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0 & 2.1) (Read only) Load: Manual (SOSW-833S/DVR-K15) Auto (UJ-845/DVR-K05) Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release (Except for UJ-845/DVR-K05) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

Applicable disc format for Panasonic UJ-845
Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K15RA
Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K05RA

Audio Interface

Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity ALC250 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Line-in, CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Yes Yes/2 Specification

Video Interface

Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Specification ATI Mobility RADEON X700 (for discrete models) MBGA 708 pin PCIE x16 Yes

Video Memory

Item Chipset Memory size Interface Specification ATI Mobility RADEON X700 (for discrete models) 64MB/128MB DDR

USB Port

Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control
Specification built-in Mobile Intel 82801FB (ICH6-M) 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 two on the left side; one on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

IEEE 1394 Port

Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type TSB34AB21A 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification

PCMCIA Port

Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus ENE CB712 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification

System Board Major Chips

Item Core logic
Controller Intel 915GM/PM (for TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220)/Intel 910GML (for TravelMate 2400)+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB)
VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio 5-in-1 card reader
ATI Mobility RADEON X700 (for discrete models) BroadCom BCM4401(10/100M for TravelMate 2400); BCM5788M(1G for TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220) TSB34AB21A built-in Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) SMsC LPC 47N217 built-in Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) built-in Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) ENE CB712 ALC250 ENE CB712

Keyboard

Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously KB 910Q 84-/85-key Yes 1. Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 2. Use port replicator then plug a USB/PS 2 keyboard to the USB port/PS 2 port on the port replicator: Yes Specification

Item Vendor & model name Specification BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SANYO 2000mAH UR18650F BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 2000mAH US18650G4 BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 2400mAH US18650G7 BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F
Item Battery Type Pack capacity Li-ion 4800mAh 6cell and 7200mAh 9cell for TravelMate 3210 4000mAh 6cell for TravelMate 2400 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for TravelMate 3210 44.6W 6cell for TravelMate cells in series, 2 series in parallel for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for 9-cell battery 11.1V 12.6+-0.1v Specification

Number of battery cell

Package configuration
Normal voltage Charge voltage

LCD 14.1 inch

Item Vendor & model name Specification QDI: QD14TL01 (Glare) Surface treatment: glare+hard coating 3H Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to +40 (with high humidity more than 90%RH) -25 to +to +40 (with high humidity more than 90%RH) -25 to +to +40 (with high humidity more than 90%RH) -20 to +60 45/45 20/35 45/45 20/35 45/45 20/45 1.25 (5 points) 300 10/15 +3.3V Typ. N/A 440g 320x206x5.channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 1.25 (5 points) 300 10/15 +3.3V N/A 440g 320x206x5.channel LVDS 262,144 N/A 400 5/11 +3.3V N/A 425g 320x206x5.channel LVDS 262,144 14.1 inches 303.7x189.8 1280x800 WXGA 0.2373x0.2373 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 185 14.1 inches 303.7x189.8 1280x800 WXGA 0.2373x0.2373 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 185 QDI QD14TL01 CMO N141I1-L03 CMO N141I1-L02 (nonglare) 14.1 inches 303.3x189.6 1280x800 WXGA 0.2373x0.2373 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 185

LCD Inverter

Item Vendor & model name Delta DAC-07B037 B YEC YNV-C01 SumidaTWS-442-125 Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Vadj=3.3V 9~(max) 1600 (starting voltage) 6.2~6.8 (DAC=0) 45~65K Hz Specification

AC Adaptor

Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 1.7A 240A@115VAC 240A@230VAC 83% min. @115VAC input full load Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz

System Power Management

ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (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 disc may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

Save to Disk (S4)

Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computers BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when Press <F2> to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to enabled. Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
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.
Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security

May 20, 2003 Boot

5:40:09 Exit
----Devices--------------------------------------------------Product Name Manufacture Name BIOS Version VGA Version = TravelMate 3210 = Acer = V1.00 = 3104
-----System------------------------CPU = Intel Pentium 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB
HDD Model Name = HITACHI_DK23EA-40-(PM) HDD Serial Number = 123456789 ATAPI Model Name = UJDA740 DVD/CDROM-(SM) ----Memory-----------------------System Memory = 640 KB
Extended Memory = 256MB Serial Number = ( 32 bytes) Asset Tag = (32 bytes) UUID = (16 bytes) VGA Memory = 128 MB
Setup system date, time. Enable boot logo and get system information.
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. Please note that system information vary in models.
Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 Boot 5:40:09 Exit AM
----Devices--------------------------------------------------Product Name Manufacturer Name BIOS Version VGA Version = TravelMate 3210 = Acer = V1.00 = 3104
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

May 20, 2005 5:40:09 Boot Boot Device ` Exit
----- Boot Device Hard Drive
CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot
Press <Tab> key to select a control. <OK> button or <Enter> key accept entries. <Cancel> button or <ESC> key reject entries. Use spacebar and number keys to change value <Alt> key activates accelerators.
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Nov 26, 2005 5:40:09 Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes
--------------Exit Saving Changes-----------------Press <OK> to save the current
Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes
Setup parameters to CMOS RAM. The system will reboot!!!
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard 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.

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.

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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 Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

General Information

Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. 3. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.
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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

*2 Middle Cover I*4

*2 Wireless LAN Cover

Wireless LAN Cover

*3 DIMM/HDD Cover Memory

*1 Keyboard

ODD Module *4 HDD Module
*4 LCD Module HDD Bracket *1 *13 *3 Upper Case Assembly Bluetooth Module
RTC Battery Lower Case Assembly
Upper Case Lower Case Main Board Assembly Fan

Touchpad Assembly

Speaker Set

*6 VGA Heatsink

*3 CPU Heatsink

*2 Modem Board

Touchpad Bracket

ODD Module CPU *2

ODD Bracket

LCD Module

4 screw caps

*4 LCD Bezel

*2 LCD Inverter

LCD Panel

LCD Assembly

LCD Wire Cable

LCD Brackets

Screw List

Item A B C D E F G H I J K L M N Description SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI CPU SCREW M2.5*6.5 (2.7KG) CPU SCREW M2.5*6.5 (4.5KG) SCRW WH MS+CBZ M2.5+L4 BLACK SCREW M2.5-6 SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 SCREW M2.5X6 SCREW M2-3 SCRW M2.5*L3(NON NYLOK) SCREW M2.5-5 SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 SCREW NI M2*6L
Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. Unlock the battery lock. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the CPU/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module
Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the PCI door. Detach the PCI door.
Disconnect the wireless antennae. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly
1. 2. Remove four screws fastening the main board to the lower case. Turn over the lower case assembly, then remove one screw on the other side as shown.

3. 4. 5.

Disconnect the speaker cable. Detach the main board assembly from the lower case carefully. Remove the three screws fastening the VGA board.
Disconnect the VGA board assembly from the main board. Remove the three screws fastening the VGA themal to the VGA board.Detach the main board assembly from the lower case carefully. (Follow the order indicated by the numbers: 3, 2 then1. Please reverse the order when you assemble the system). 53
Detach the VGA thermal from the VGA board.
Disconnect the modem cable from the main board.
10. Remove the two screws fastening the modem board as shwon. 11. Disconnect the modem board from the main board.
12. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board. 13. Remove the two screws holding the speaker set to the lower case. 14. Take out the speaker set from the lower case. This completes the main unit disassembly.
Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the four screw caps as shown. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module.
Remove the screw fastening the LCD inverter. Disconnect the LCD cable and disconnect the inverter cable, then remove the inverter. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD assembly to the LCD panel.
Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD left bracket then remove it. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD right bracket.
10. Then remove the LCD right bracket. 11. Tear off the mylar and disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD then remove the cable.
Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. Then take the hard disc drive out of the HDD bracket.
Disassembling the ODD Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the ODD bracket. Remove the ODD bracket from the optical disc drive module.

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapters instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal. 5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. 58 Chapter 4

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Check the Battery Pack on page 60
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 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 If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

From Hardware:

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. 4. 5. 6. 7. After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB connects properly. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then replace switch board. If no, then go to next step. Replace touch pad PCB. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.

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Message NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER 0 UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF MEMORY - RUN SCU TIME/DATA CORRUPT - RUN SCU MACHINE IS LOCKED - TURN KEY BOOT SECTOR 0 HAS CHANGED Suspend-to-Disk partition MISSING! Hard Disk ERROR! Suspend-to-Disk partition signature NOT FOUND! Suspend-to-Disk partition size TOO SMALL! MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED -REBOOTING
Description Timer 0 of the clock timer controller does not generate system interrupts correctly. The system memory size does not match with the CMOS record. The time/date information in CMOS is invalid. The keyboard operation is locked. The boot sector of the hard disk has been changed, probably because of a virus attack. No Suspend-to-Disk partition found. Access to the Suspend-to-Disk partition failed. No Suspend-to-Disk partition signature found. The capacity of the Suspend-to-Disk partition is not enough. The memory size has changed after previous Suspend-to-Disk operation.
CLOCK NOT TICKING CORRECTLY The system clock does not working correctly.
Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Codes
POST Code Boot Loader--BLOAD.ASM 0A 0F CC 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 22 DIAG_SYSTEM_INIT DIAG_A20_DISABLE DIAG_INIT_CHIPSET DIAG_TEST_RAM DIAG_MOVE_BB_LOADER DIAG_EXECUTE_IN_DRAM DIAG_USER_FLASH_CHECK DIAG_SHADOW_BIOS DIAG_CHECKSUM_BIOS DIAG_NORMAL_BOOT DIAG_CRISIS_BOOT DIAG_FATAL_ERROR DIAG_CRISIS_BEGIN DIAG_RESUME_RAM_ERROR DEBUG_MISC_RESET DEBUG_CS_FAST_A20_RESET DEBUG_POST_SIGNAL_POR DEBUG_CS_CHIP_INIT DEBUG_OEM_ISA_VGA_SEARCH DEBUG_HWIO_SETUP_CTC1 DEBUG_OEM_SET_CMOS_REGS DEBUG_CS_MEMORY_SIZE DEBUG_POST_TEST_RAM DEBUG_GEN_TEST_ROMS DEBUG_HWIO_RESET_INTS DEBUG_VIDEO_VIDEO_INIT DEBUG_VIDEO_EQUIP_INIT DEBUG_VIDEO_COLOR_INIT DEBUG_VIDEO_BW_INIT DEBUG_HWIO_TEST_DMA_PAG DEBUG_KEYB_SELFTEST_CTLR DEBUG_KEYB_RESET_KEYBOARD DEBUG_POST_CHECK_CMOS_RA M Boot started, check motherboard power is stable. Disable A20 through A20 Initialize Chipset Test the basic 640k RAM Move boot load segment into the RAM program execution from DRAM Test print port for check crisis option is enable or disable Decompress the system BIOS, and Shadow System BIOS to RAM Checksum System BIOS ROM Jump to the reset point Proceed with Crisis Boot, first initial super I/O and boot device Fatal Error, like the RAM error or ROM error Start process the Crisis recovery procedure Resume SMRAM not Found Disable internal cache ram, and reset cpu Turn off FASTA20 for post, and check have keyboard Initial PIC enable INT and Signal Power On Reset Initialize the Chipset and hook PCI BIOS Search For ISA Bus VGA Adapter, from address c000 to e000 Initialize Counter and Timer chip User register config through CMOS Size Memory, and detect memory timing, setup memory controllor Initialize and test the first 64k memory checksum the system ROM Reset PIC's status Initialize Video Adapter(s),and check vga rom and vga ram Initialize Video (6845 Regs),set display mode Initialize Color Adapter, and setup display reg. Initialize Monochrome Adapter, and setup display reg. Send out some value, to test 8237A Page Registers Send self test command (AAH) to test Keyboard controller. If o.k. return (55h) Test Keyboard Controller and initialize keyboard controller. Send test petten to Check CMOS Ram Macro Name Description

POST DIAG -- BIOSPINE.ASM
POST Code 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 32 33

Macro Name

Description
DEBUG_POST_TEST_BATT_CMOS_ Test Battery Fail & check CMOS X-SUM SUM DEBUG_HWIO_TEST_DMA_CTLRS DEBUG_HWIO_INIT_8237 DEBUG_POST_INIT_VECS DEBUG_RAM_QUICK_SIZE DEBUG_RAM_PROT_ENTRY_1 DEBUG_RAM_SIZE_DONE DEBUG_RAM_PROT_EXIT DEBUG_CS_SHADOW_SETUP DEBUG_VIDEO_EQUIP_INIT_INIT DEBUG_VIDEO_BW_SEARCH DEBUG_VIDEO_COLOR_SEARCH DEBUG_VIDEO_SIGNON DEBUG_OEM_CONFIG_KBD_CTL DEBUG_KEYB_PRESENT_TEST DEBUG_KEYB_TEST_IRQ1 DEBUG_KEYB_TEST_CMD Use DMA to copy data for Test the DMA controllers Initialize 8237A Controller Install and Initialize interrupt Vectors Enter memory protect mode, use change RAM bank to do RAM Quick Sizing Memory protected mode entered safely Test the basic 640k ram , RAM test completed Protected mode exit successful Shadow system and video BIOS to RAM, if CMOS requests shadow Going To Initialize 6845 CRT controllor Search For Monochrome Adapter Search For Color Adapter Signon messages displayed For special initialize of keyboard controller Test the keyboard controllor , If Keyboard Present Clear keyboard buffer and send keyboard command to test Keyboard Interrupt Send keyboard command to turn off keyboard LED and Test some Keyboard Command Byte TEST memory procedure, for test, blank and count all RAM Eneter the memory protected mode for test all expand memory Test and blank all memory complete Switch the memory from Protected mode to real mode Disable A20 status for memory test finish Setup Cache Controller Check and test the timer 0 interrupt function is Working test for RTC ticking Install and initialize the hardware vectors Clear keyboard buffer for search and Init the Mouse Send keyboard command to Update keyboard NUMLOCK status special init of COMM and LPT ports Configure the COMM and LPT ports According cmos data to initialize the floppies Scan and initialize the hard disk, and display the result n crt Search option rom from c800 to e000 and to Initialize option ROMs

3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 42 43

DEBUG_RAM_FULL_TEST DEBUG_RAM_PROT_ENTRY_2 DEBUG_RAM_TEST_DONE DEBUG_RAM_PROT_EXIT_2 DEBUG_KEYB_OUTPUT_PORT DEBUG_CS_CACHE_SETUP DEBUG_HWIO_TEST_PERIODIC DEBUG_GEN_CHECK_RTC DEBUG_GEN_INIT_HARD_VECS DEBUG_MOUSE_INIT DEBUG_KEYB_SET_LEDS_1 DEBUG_OEM_DEVICE_CONFIG DEBUG_CS_CONFIG_PORTS DEBUG_FLOP_INIT DEBUG_WINI_INIT DEBUG_HWIO_ROM_INIT