Acer 7530 manuel d'utilisation

Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire 7230/75 30/7530G Series service g uide. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without th[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to av[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGUR A TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enhance product c[...]

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64[...]

IX T able of Contents Replacing the SD Dummy Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Troubleshooting 129 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD T urion™ X2 Ultra d ual-core processor* • AMD T urion™ X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual -co re pr ocessor* • Mob[...]

2 Chapter 1 Audio • Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one su bwoofer* supporting low-frequency effects • T rue5.1-channel surround sound output • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • Built-in microphone Dimensions and Weight • 402 (W) x 297 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm [...]

Chapter 1 3 • 4 USB 2.0 port s • HDMI™ port with HDCP support* • Consumer infrared (CIR ) po rt • External display (VGA) port • RF-in jack* • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support* • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-1 1) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • T em[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram PCI-E X1 X1 X1 Mini PCI-E Card (Wireless LAN) (NEW CARD) Express Card (10/100/GigaLAN) LAN BroadCom PCIE-LAN RJ45/RJ11 BCM5787/5764 USB2.0 Ports Bluetooth CCD SATA2 SATA - HDD Keyboard LAYER 4 : IN2 PCB STACK UP LAYER 5 : VCC LAYER 1 : TOP LAYER 6 : GND LAYER 2 : SGND1 USB2.0 KBC (WPCE775CA0DG) LPC HDA ODD(PATA) LAY[...]

Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e Web camera fo r video communication (only for certain models). 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD)[...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View 8 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer Finge rNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 T ouch Pad T ouch-sensitive pointing device whi ch funct[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left View No. Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Ethernet (RJ-4 5) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). 4 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g. external moni tor , LCD projector). 5[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right View Rear View No. Icon Item Description 1 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 5 Optical drive eject but[...]

Chapter 1 9 Bottom View No. Icon Item Description 1 Subwoofer Emits low frequency sound output (only for certain models). 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the co mputer's hard disk (secu red [...]

10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators . T he front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arg ed: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyb oard are appl[...]

Chapter 1 11 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the T ouc h Pad wi th Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the T ouch Pad (1) to move the cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the T ouch Pad to perform selection and execution functions. [...]

12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated[...]

Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close th e S tart men[...]

14 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functi on Description <Fn> + <F1>[...]

Chapter 1 15 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-center an d/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard . NOTE: Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Eu[...]

16 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bi o-Protection Fi ngerprint Solu tion is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Micr osoft Windows ope rating system. Utilizing the uniquen ess of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fin gerprint Solution has inco r[...]

Chapter 1 17 Double (vertical), T riple (primary at left), T riple (pri mary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently . Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allo win g two displays to be partitioned independently . AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVis[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttli ng 50% : On =97C; Off=88C • OS Shut down: 105C • H/W Shut down: 1 10C • Fan default 3.5V Item Specification CPU type AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Gri ffin Series - T urion / Sempron); HT3 (1.2~2.6 G T/s) (Bandwidth: 9.6GB/S to 20.8GB/s ) 1.8G[...]

Chapter 1 19 Core Logic Item Specification T ype NVidia MCP77MH MCP77MH (North Bridge + South Bridge) Package MCP77M is a 27 × 27 package with 836 balls and a 0.8 mm ball pitch. Features The NVIDIA nForce® MCP77 famil y of graphics, media and communications processors (GMCP) are the notebook industry's first single-chip soluti ons providing [...]

20 Chapter 1 Crystal and Oscillator Features (continued) • Fast A T A-133 IDE controller • NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID with support for RAID 0, RAID 1 • IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC for 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet. RGMII for Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/ Ethernet, aria. MII for Fast Ethernet/Ethernet • ASF 2.0 support fo[...]

Chapter 1 21 System Memory Memory Combinations Item Specification Memory controller Built-in Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 4G fo r 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) Supports DIMM type DDR II SDRAM memory interface design Supports DIMM S peed 533/677 M[...]

22 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Item Specifications V endor Western Digital Model Name WD1200BEVS WD1600BEVS WD2500BEVS Capacity (MB) 120,034 160,041 250,059 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 Data heads 3 3 4 Drive Format Disk No. 1 2 2 S p indle speed (RPM) 5400 5400 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface S[...]

Chapter 1 23 Super-Multi Driv e Module Thermal Sensor Control BIOS Item Specification V end or & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, T oshiba Digi/TS-L633A Performance S pecific ation With CD Diskette Wit h DVD Disket te T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SA T A [...]

24 Chapter 1 LCD 17.0” KBC Item Specification V endor/mode l name Samsun g L TN170BT07-G01 Active Area (mm) / Screen Diagonal (mm) 367.20(H) x 229.50 (V) 17.0” diagonal Display resolution (pixels) 1440 x 900 (Wide XGA+) Pixel Pitch 0.2 55(H) x 0.255(V) (TYP .) Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical stripe Display Mode Normally white T ypi cal White Lum[...]

Chapter 1 25 VGA Subsystem Item Specification Chipset NVidia Graphic Package nVIDIA MCP77 Features • Dual Head Display Contro lle r • Full NVIDIA® nView™ multi-display technology capability , with two independent display controllers supporting a combination of any tw o of the following CRT , TV ,L VDS and HDMI/DVI/DP interfaces • Each cont[...]

26 Chapter 1 Memory Card Reader Item Specification T ype Realtek RTS5158E (One-LUN USB 2.0 Card Controller) Package 48-pi n LQFP (size= 9x9mm) Features • The RTS5158E is an ultimate throughput USB 2.0 compliant card reader controller that i ntegrates USB 2.0 T ransceiver , MCU, SIE, regulators and memory card access units into a single chip. • [...]

Chapter 1 27 IR Audio Interface LAN Interface Bluetooth Inte rface Keyboard Item Specification T ype EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS IRM-V038/TR1-P Features • High immunity against ambient light. • Long reception distance. • Suitable burst length =>10 pulses/burst. • Low voltage and low power consumption. Item Specification Audio Controller R ealt[...]

28 Chapter 1 MDC Card Camera Finger Prin t Board Battery Item Specification Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Li nk 5100/5300 Features • The modem supports ITU-T V .92, V .90, V .34 (33600 bits/s), V .32bis and fal lbacks. • It also supports V .42 LAPM, MNP 2-4 error correction. • V .44, V .42bis and MNP 5 data compression. • Send and receive r[...]

Chapter 2 29 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

30 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spee d of the system. CPU S p eed This field shows the speed of the CPU. IDE Model Name This field shows the mode[...]

Chapter 2 31 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your 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. Pa[...]

32 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjus ti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to[...]

Chapter 2 33 Enable Multimedia T imer Enable [ Ye s ] or Disable [No] Multimedia T imer support. N/A W atchdog Timer Disable or Enable the OS W atchdog Timer using ACPI WDA T . N/A Hammer Configuration Enter the Hammer Configuration menu. • HT -LDT Frequency •H T - L D T W i d t h • DDR2 Memory Frequency • LS T able loadin g • ISO Flow Co[...]

34 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries be fore the sys[...]

Chapter 2 35 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a password in the “Ente r New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphan[...]

36 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current passw or d in the Enter Curr en t Pa ssw or d field and press Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm Ne[...]

Chapter 2 37 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Ph o e n ixBI O S Se tu p U til i ty I nfor mat i on M ai n Adv anc ed Sec uri t y Bo o t Po w e r Ex it It em S pec i [...]

38 Chapter 2 Power The Power screen allows th e user to configure various CPU and power management op tions and device wakeup behavior . The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter setting s. Parameter Description Optio n C1E Configuration Enable or Disable C1[...]

Chapter 2 39 PCI Clocks Enable all PCI cl ocks or lock down all PCI clocks to Port 80. Enabled or Auto AltVid Enable or disable AltVid functionality . Disabled or Enabled ASPM (L0s/L1s) Enable or disable Active S tate Power Management (ASPM) states for L0s and L1. Disa bled or Enabled PCIE Lane Swizzle Enable or disable PCIE Lane Swizzle for PCIE x[...]

40 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load Setup De[...]

Chapter 2 41 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you sho[...]

42 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD /BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, HDD password error code displays. See the ima ge below . T o reset the HDD p assword, run HDD_PW .EXE as follows: 1. Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Press 2. 3. Select one upper-case string fr[...]

Chapter 2 43 Remove BIOS Pas sword: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three time s, System Disabled displa ys on the screen. See the image below . T o reset the BIOS pa ssword, run BIOS_PW .EXE as follows: 1. Key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list.[...]

44 Chapter 2 3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy , 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password.[...]

Chapter 3 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the follow ing tool s: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge[...]

46 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 4. Remove the batte[...]

Chapter 3 47 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo ve the keyboard, th [...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock p osition. 3. Slide and hold the batte ry release latch to the rele ase posi tion (1), the n slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 49 2. Pull it out from the slot. Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory , HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. 3. Carefully open the memory cover . 4. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. HDD2 Cover Memory Cover HDD1 Cover[...]

Chapter 3 51 5. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the battery . See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the Memory Module cover . See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 4. Remove the DIMM module.[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the MXM Module 1. Remove the battery . See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the four securing screws. 3. Grasp the mo du l e and rem ove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype MXM Module M2.5*9 (NL) 4[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the TV Tuner module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover . See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50. 3. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Remove the two securing screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Tv T uner Module M2*3 (NL) 2[...]

54 Chapter 3 5. Remove the TV T uner module. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a T urbo RAM module. 6. Remove the bracket from the module. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the battery . See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the Tv T uner module. See “Removing the TV Tuner module” on page 53. [...]

Chapter 3 55 4. Move the cables to avoid damagi ng th em, and remove th e two securing screws to release the WLAN board. 5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 2[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the HDD1 cover . See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50. 3. Remove the two securing screws. 4. Use the pull-tab to lift up the HDD module to remove. NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on[...]

Chapter 3 57 5. Remove the four screws (two on each side) securing the HDD to the carrier . 6. T urn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up. 7. Remove the connector from the HDD. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*0.5+3.5 4[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Loosen the captive screw securing th e ODD modul e and remove the ODD cap. 3. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and re move the ODD modu le. 4. Grasp the mo du l e and pull out from th e ma in unit.[...]

Chapter 3 59 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject th e ODD tray . 7. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*2.5 2[...]

60 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Switch Cover M2.5*3 4 86.T25V7.012 M2.5*6.5 5 86.ARE07.001 Switch Board M2*3 2 86.ARE07.002 Modem Module M2*3 2 86.ARE07.002 LCD Module M2.5*6.5 2 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*6.5 4 86.ARE07.00 1 M2.5*3 1 86.T25V7.012 Upper Cover M2.5*6.5 1 1 86.[...]

Chapter 3 61 Launch Board M2*3 4 86.ARE07.002 S peaker M2.5*6.5 4 86.ARE07.001 eKey Board M2*3 2 86.ARE07.00 2 Bluetooth Board M2*3 1 86.ARE07.002 Subwoofer M2.5*3 4 86.T25V7.012 ExpressCard Module M2*3 2 86.ARE07.002 Mainboard M2.5*6.5 1 86.ARE07.001 CPU Fan M2.5*6.5 1 86.ARE07.001 Step Screw Quantity Part No.[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover ma y cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are us ed to remove the Switch Cover . 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. 3. T urn the comp[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the Switch Board 1. Remove the Switch Cover . See “Rem oving the Switch Cover” on page 62. 2. Lift the locking lever and remove th e FF C cable on the left as shown. 3. Disconnect both cables on the right as shown. 4. Remove the two securing screws from the Switch Board and lift the board clear . Ste p Size Quantity Screw [...]

64 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the Switch Cover . See “Rem oving the Switch Cover” on page 62. 2. Grasp the keyboard and turn it over to expose the FFC cable. 3. Lift up the locking lever and remove the FFC cable. 4. Remove the keyboard and place it on a clean surface.[...]

Chapter 3 65 Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 64. 2. Remove the two securing screws. 3. Using a plastic pry , partially lift up the module to expose the conne ctor. 4. While holding the cable in place, pull the module away and remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2[...]

66 Chapter 3 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORT ANT : Ensure the Antenna Cab les are fre e of any obstru ctions before attempting to fully re move them from the lower base. 1. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Modu le” on page 54. 2. Remove the memory cover . See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50. 3. Remov[...]

Chapter 3 67 6. Gently pull the MIC cable through the HDD housing. 7. T urn the computer on its side, and feed the cables through to the upperside. 8. Pull the cables completely through.[...]

68 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the Memory Cover . See “Removing the Low er Covers” on page 50. 2. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Modu le” on page 54. 3. Disconnect the Antenna, MIC and S peaker cables. See “Removing the Antenna, MI C and S p eaker Cables” on page 66. 4. Remove the two securing screws from[...]

Chapter 3 69 6. Disconnect the LCD back l ight cable as sho wn. 7. Remove the single ground screw and four securing screws (two each side) connectin g th e LCD module. 8. Carefully remove the LCD module from th e chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*6.5 (NL) Red Callout 4 Ground M2.5*3 (NL) Blue Callout 1[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 2. Place the computer upside down and remove t he remaining eleven screws on the bottom panel. 3. T urn the computer over and remove the securing screw from the keyboard plate. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M 2.5*6.5 1 1 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T [...]

Chapter 3 71 4. Remove the keyboard plate. If necessary , use a plastic pry to lift the plate. 5. Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. IMPORT ANT : When removing cables, al ways hold the cable by the p ull-tab or by the connector . Do not pull the cable itself to prevent stripping. Disconnect A as sho wn. Release the securing lat[...]

72 Chapter 3 6. Remove the four securing screws from the upper cover . Release the securing latches and disconnect C as shown. Release the securi ng latches and disconnect D as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect E as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*3 4[...]

Chapter 3 73 7. Grasp the Upper Cover by the hinge socket and pry it open. Do not lift the cover completely off. NOTE: Do not try to pry open more than one edge at a time. 8. While holding the cover open, pul l through any remaining cables. 9. Grasp the cover by the opposite edge and lift up to remove the Upper Cover .[...]

74 Chapter 3 Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. Remove the U pper Cover . See “Rem oving the Uppe r Cover” on p age 70 . 2. Disconnect the cable as shown . 3. Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown. 4. Remove the four securing screw fr om the Finger Print Reader board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Print Reader M2*3 4[...]

Chapter 3 75 5. Remove the bracket from the board. 6. Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover .[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the Touch Pad 1. Remove the U pper Cover . See “Rem oving the Uppe r Cover” on p age 70 . 2. Disconnect the T ouch Pad cable from the T ouch Pad board. IMPORT ANT : The T ouch Pad cannot be removed individually . T o repl ace the T ouch Pad, replace the entire Upper Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 77 Removing the Launch Board 1. Remove the U pper Cover . See “Rem oving the Uppe r Cover” on p age 70 . 2. Lift up the locking latch and remove the FFC cable as shown. 3. Remove the four screws from the Launch Board. 4. Remove the Launch Board from the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Launch Board M2*3 4[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. Remove the U pper Cover . See “Rem oving the Uppe r Cover” on p age 70 . 2. Remove four securing scre ws connecting the S peaker Module. 3. Remove the S peaker Module from the upper cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S peaker Module M2*6 4[...]

Chapter 3 79 Removing the eKey Board 1. Remove the U pper Cover . See “Rem oving the Uppe r Cover” on p age 70 . 2. T urn the Upper Cover upside down and remove the two securi ng screws connectin g the eKey board. 3. Disconnect the eKey Board cable. 4. Remove the board as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype eKey Board M2*3 2[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth board 1. Remove the U pper Cover . See “Rem oving the Uppe r Cover” on p age 70 . 2. Remove the securing screw from the Bluetooth board. 3. Disconnect the mainboard to bluetooth cable as sh own. 4. Disconnect the cable from the mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth Board M2*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the Subwoofer Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 70. 2. Remove the four securing screw s from the Subwoofer Modu le. 3. Grasp the cable by the end and guide it ou t of its housing as shown in th e fo llowing images. IMPORT ANT : The housing guides are hooked to hold th e cable in place. Do not pull the cable[...]

82 Chapter 3 4. Grasp the Subwoofer Module and lift it up to remove.[...]

Chapter 3 83 Removing the ExpressCard Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 70. 2. Disconnect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module. IMPORT ANT : Do not grasp th e cable itself to prevent frayin g. 3. Remove the two securing screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ExpressCard Module M2*3 2[...]

84 Chapter 3 4. Lift the ExpressCard module away from the upper cover .[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the U pper Cover . See “Rem oving the Uppe r Cover” on p age 70 . 2. Disconnect the two cables co nnected to the motherboard. 3. Remove the securing screw from the Mainboard. 4. Pull the edge of the lower base outw ard and lift the motherboard up to remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard [...]

86 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU Fan Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainb oard” on page 85. 3. T urn the Mainboard right side up, and place it on a clean surface. 4. Using tweezers, grip the cable connector and disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard. IMPORT ANT : Do not gri[...]

Chapter 3 87 6. Lift the cover to expose the single securing screw . Remove the screw . 7. Lift the Fan module clear of the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype CPU Fan Module M2.5*6.5 1[...]

88 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU 1. Remove the CPU Fan Module. See “Removing the CPU Fan Module” on page 86. 2. Using a flat screwdriver , turn the CPU socke t latch clockwise 180° to release the CPU. k 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 89 LCD Module Disa ssembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5 6 86 .ARE0 7.001 Camera Module M2*3 1 86.ARE07.002 LCD Panel M2 .5*6.5 6 86.ARE07.0 01 LCD Brackets M2*3 8 86.ARE07.002[...]

90 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Modul e” on page 68. 2. Remove the six rubber covers and screws. 3. S t arting from the inside edges, pry the i nside of th e bezel upwards from the panel. Continue moving left until the bezel is removed. If necessary , use a pla s ti c pry to release the corner[...]

Chapter 3 91 4. Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module.[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. 3. Lift up the Inverter Board and remove.[...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the Camera Module. 3. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Camera Module M2*3 1[...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Panel 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Remove the six securing scr ews from the LCD Module . 3. Disconnect the left and right sides of the Inverter cable. 4. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel M2.5*6.5 6[...]

Chapter 3 95 5. Grasp the panel by both ends and lift to remove.[...]

96 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Remove the LCD Panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel ” on page 94. 2. T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads. 3. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T [...]

Chapter 3 97 4. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel as shown.[...]

98 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw hole s (four on each side) on the LCD Pane l as shown. 2. Secure the LCD b rackets to the LCD panel. 3. T urn the panel over . Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown .[...]

Chapter 3 99 4. Align the LCD Panel cable as shown and press down to secure in place. 5. T ake care to insert the top of the panel fist and then angle the it in place. 6. Place the LCD Panel in the back cover . 7. Secure the LCD mod ule with the six securing screws.[...]

100 Chapter 3 8. Connect the left and right Inverter cables. 9. Connect the camera cable .[...]

Chapter 3 101 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. S t arting from the bottom, loca te the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module, 2. Replace the six screws and the rubber screw caps provided.[...]

102 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket as shown. 2. Using a plastic screw driver , lock the CPU in the socket as shown. 1. Replace the Fan module on the Mainboard. 2. Lift the cover to replace the[...]

Chapter 3 103 3. T ighten the four (4 ) captive screws on the heatsink. 4. Connect the Fan cable to the Ma inboard.[...]

104 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Pull the edge of the lower base outward and insert the motherboa rd in the l ower base. 2. Repla ce the securing screw on the Mainboard. 3. Connect the two cables on the mainboard side. 1. Insert the module into the alig nment pin and press down to secure. 2. Connect the Bluetoo[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the ExpressCard Module 1. Replace the ExpressCard module on the upper cover . 2. Replace the two securing screws. IMPORT ANT : The correct location of the ExpressCard Module scr ews is illustrated in the following image. Do not insert the screws in the rema ining screw sockets. They are locations for upper cover scre ws. 3. [...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the Subwoofer Module 1. Grasp the Subwoofer Module and insert in the lower base. 2. Insert the cables u nder the housing g uide as shown. 3. Replace the four securing screws on the Subwoofer Mo dule.[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover . 2. Remove the bracket from the board. 3. Replace the four securing screw on the Finger Print Reader boa rd . NOTE: Move back the cabli n g to allo w for easier access to the screw socket s.[...]

108 Chapter 3 4. Connect the two FFC cables as shown. 5. Connect the cable as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 109 Replacing the eKey Board IMPORT ANT : T ake note of the eKey button when installing. It must face down and th e cable connector up in order to install the module correctly . 1. Locate and replace the board as shown. 2. Connect the eKey Board ca ble and replace the two securing screws.[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 Replacing the Touch Pad IMPORT ANT : The T ouch Pad cannot be removed individually . T o repl ace the T ouch Pad, replace the entire Upper Cover . 1. Connect the T ouch Pad cable as shown Replacing the Launch Board 1. Replace the Launch Board on the upper cover. 2. Replace the four securing screws. 3. Insert the FFC flush with the co[...]

Chapter 3 111 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader board on the Upper Cover . 2. Replace the bracket on the board. 3. Replace the four securing screw on the Finger Print Reader boa rd . NOTE: Move back the cabli n g to allo w for easier access to the screw socket s.[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 4. Connect the two FFC cables as shown. 5. Connect the cable as shown. Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Locate the upper cover over the lower base taking note of the screw sockets.[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 2. Angle the right end of the Upper Cover in place, and insert any remaining cables through the lower base as shown. 3. Set the Upper Cover down on the lower base. 4. Replace the four securing screws on the Upper Cover .[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 5. Connect the five cables to the mainboard as shown. IMPORT ANT : When replacing cables, alw ays hold the cabl e by the pull-tab or by the connector . Do not hold the pull by the cable itself to prevent stripping. Connect A as shown. Conne ct B as shown. Connect C as shown. Connect D as shown. A B C D E[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 7. Replace the securing screw on the keyboard plate. 8. T urn the computer upside down and replace the eleven securing screws on the bottom panel to attach the bottom and lower covers. Connect E as shown. 6. Angle the keyboard plate and insert as shown.[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 1. Replace the LCD Module on the Lower Case as shown. 2. Replace the single ground screw and four securing screws (two each sid e) connecting the LCD module. 3. Replace the LCD Interface and back light cables as shown .[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORT ANT : Ensure that all cables pass through the Mainboard and are accessible from the underside of lower cover . 1. Insert the cabling through the housi ng as shown. 2. Ensure that the cabling is tucked in and secured. 3. T urn the computer on its side, feed cables through to the und[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 4. Place the computer upside down, and insert the MIC and S peaker cables through the HDD housing. 5. T ake note of the cabling arrangement . Ensure that the cabling is secured as show n to prevent damage. 6. Connect the MIC and spea ker cables.[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 7. Gently pull the Antenna Cabl es through the HDD ho using. Replacing the Modem Module 1. Angle the Modem Module a s shown and attach to the connector . 2. Insert the module and replace the two securing screws.[...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Replace the keyboard cable to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2. T urn the keyboard over and place the front edge first in the mounting. 3. Press down on the areas marke d below to secure in p lace.[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the Switch Board 1. Reseat the Switch Board and replace the two securing screws. 2. Connect both cables on the right as shown. 3. Replace the FFC cable on the left as shown and close the locking latch.[...]

122 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Replace the Switch cover , and press down to secure in place. 2. T urn the computer over and re place the nine securing screws.[...]

Chapter 3 123 Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Eject the ODD tray a nd press the cover i nto the tray , bottom edge first, to secure. 2. Turn ODD Module around and secure bracket with two screws. 3. Slide Module in chassis and pre ss until Module is flush with chassis. 4. Replace the ODD Cap and secure the single cap[...]

124 Chapter 3 3. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure the carrier . 4. Insert the HDD, left side fi rst, and push down to locate the in terface correctly . 5. Replace the two securing screws.[...]

Chapter 3 125 Replacing the WLAN Board Replacing the TV Tuner Module 1. Insert the WLAN board in to the socket. 2. Push the board down and replace the two securing screws. 3. Replace the two antenna ca ble s. NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to co nnector designation: TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black. 1. Attach the bracket to the module. [...]

126 Chapter 3 Replacing the MXM Module Replacing the DIMM Modules 3. Replace the two securing screws. 4. Replace the antenna cable. 1. Insert the MXM board in to the socket. 2. Replace the four securin g screws. 1. Insert DIMM in to the socket. 2. Press down to locate DIMM correctly . 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second DIMM module.[...]

Chapter 3 127 Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray 1. Replace the HDD2 cover . 2. Replace the HDD1 cover . 3. Replace the Memory cover . 4. Secure the te n captive screws in the covers. 1. Insert the ExpressCard dummy as shown . 2 . Push in to the slot unt i l fl ush with the chassis cover .[...]

128 Chapter 3 Replacing the SD Dummy Tray Replacing the Battery 1. Insert the SD dummy as shown. 2. Push into the slot until flush wi th the chassis cover . 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1), insert battery in to the main unit (2). 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock position. 1 2[...]

Chapter 4 129 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2[...]

130 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly c[...]

Chapter 4 131 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On [...]

132 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the proble m. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 46. 3. If extensive p[...]

Chapter 4 133 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

134 Chapter 4 Touch Pad Failure If the To u c h P a d doe sn’t work, perform the following action s on e at a time to correct the problem. Do no t replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 135 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

136 Chapter 4 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no op erate correctl y , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that th[...]

Chapter 4 137 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac ti ons one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista S tartup Repair Utility: a. insert the Wind[...]

138 Chapter 4 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not p lay when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn cor[...]

Chapter 4 139 a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a device displa ys a down arrow , right-cl ick on the device and click Enable . b. Double-click DVD/C D-RO M dri ves . If the device displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and click Enable . c. Check that th ere are no yellow exc l amation marks against the items in l D E A[...]

140 Chapter 4 b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK . d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the foll owing act[...]

Chapter 4 141 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actio ns one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the followin g actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

142 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: EasyTouch Button Failure If the Ace r EasyT ouch buttons fail, perform the following action s one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 143 MediaTouch Button Failure If the Acer MediaT ouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to corre ct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerp rint Reader fails, pe rform th e following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do no t replace a non-defective FRU[...]

144 Chapter 4 Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 145 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries a nd confirm there is a goo d connection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alt[...]

146 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do[...]

Chapter 4 147 POST Codes Tables These tables describe the chipset and core POST c odes, functions, phases, and componen ts for the POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST . POST Code Fu nction Phase Component 0xA0 MRC Entry PEI chipset/MRC 0x01 Enable MCHBAR PEI chipset/MRC 0x02 Ch[...]

148 Chapter 4 0x32 Program the Egress port ti mings PEI chipset/MRC 0x33 Program the Memory IO registers PEI chipset/MRC 0x34 Perform step s required before JEDEC PEI chipset/MRC 0x35 Perform JEDEC memory init ialization for all memo ry rows PEI chipset/MRC 0x36 Setu p DRAM control register for normal operation and enable PEI chipset/MRC 0x37 Do ZQ[...]

Chapter 4 149 Core POST Codes The following table details the core POST codes and functions used in the POST . 0xF3 #define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_FINDCENTER (CalibrateRcvenF orGroup) PEI chipset/MRC 0xFZ #define MEM_ERR_TYPE (S1 1, S04) PEI chipset/MRC 0xF5 #define MEM_ERR_RA WCARD (S1 1) PEI chipset/MRC 0xF A #define MEM_ERR_SFF (ProgWrioDll) PEI ch ipset[...]

150 Chapter 4 0x82 Initialize the CPU Crisis Recovery Core 0x89 Set Huge Segment Crisis Recovery Core 0x83 Initialize system timer Crisis Recovery Core 0x84 Initialize system I/O Crisis Recovery Core 0x88 Initialize Multi Processor Crisis Recovery Core 0x8A Initia lize OEM special code Cri sis Recovery Core 0x8B Initia lize PIC and DMA Crisis Recov[...]

Chapter 4 151 0x09 TCG lo g event failed DXE TCG 0x09 Setup e vent log failed DXE TCG 0x12 TIS set active locali ty failed DXE TCG 0x12 TIS reli nquish active locality fa iled DXE TCG 0x12 TIS wai t command rea dy failed (prepare to send) DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abo rt 'send 'command due to timeout DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abo rt 'sendAndGo 'c[...]

152 Chapter 4 0x1A Initia lize DMA command regi ster with these setting s: 1. Memory to memory disabled 2. Channel 0 hold address disabled 3. Controller enabled 4. Normal timing 5. Fixed priority 6. Late write selection 7. DREQ sense active 8. DACK sense active low . LBT Core 0x22 Re se t the keyboard. LBT Core 0x40 T est A20 line LBT Core 0x67 Qui[...]

Chapter 4 153 0x4C Sha dow video BIOS ROM if specified b y Setup, and CMOS is valid and the previous boot was OK. LBT Core 0x59 Register POST Display Services, fonts, and languages with the POST Dispatch Manager . LBT Core 0x57 Initialize 139 4 Firewire LBT Core 0xD6 Initia lize PC ca rd LBT Core 0x58 T est for unexp ected interrupts. First do an S[...]

154 Chapter 4 0x6A Di splay external cache size on the scre en if it is non- zero. LBT Core 0x6C Di splay shadow message LBT Core 0xCA post EISA ini t L BT Core 0x70 Check flags in CMOS and in the TrustedCore data area for errors detected during POST . Display error messages on t he screen. LBT Core 0x72 Check status bits to s ee if configuration p[...]

Chapter 4 155 0x8B Setup interrupt vector and present bit in Equipment byte. LBT Core 0x95 1. Check CMOS for CD-ROM drive present 2. Activate the drive by checking for media present 3. Check sector 1 1h (17) for Boot Record V olume Descriptor 4. Check the boot catalog for validity 5. Pick a boot entry 6. Create a S pecification Packet LBT Core 0x92[...]

156 Chapter 4 0xB5 F ade out OEM Logo or post string LBT Core 0xC5 End hotkey detection (Server BIOS ) LBT Core 0xBE If BCP option is enabled, clear the screen before booting. LBT Core 0xB6 If password on boot is ena bled, a call is made to Setup to check password. If the user does not enter a valid password, Setup does not return. LBT Core 0xBC Cl[...]

Chapter 5 157 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View No. Jumper Descriptio n No. Jumper Description 1 CN5 MODEM CONN. 10 LED2 BA TTERY LED 2 CN7 FINGER CONN. 1 1 LED1 SYSTEM LED 3 CN6 TOUCH P AD CONN. 12 U1 TRANSFORMER 4 CN8 NEW CARD CONN. 13 U2 LAN CHIP 5 CN10 BLUE TOOTH CONN. 14 CH1 LCD CONN. 6 U17 CARD READER CHIP 15 CN3 SWITCH BOAR D CONN. 7 U[...]

158 Chapter 5 Bottom View No. Jumper Descriptio n No. Jumper Descrip tion 1 PJ1 DC JACK 15 CN30 SUBWOOFER CONN. 2 CN1 1 RJ5 CONN. 16 U34 CIR 3 CN12 DOCKING CONN. 17 CN28 2nd HDD C ONN. 4 CN14 F AN CONN. 18 CN33 MINI CARD 5 CN15 CRT CONN. 19 VR1 VOLUME WHEEL 6 CN16 MXM CONN. 20 CN 31 CARD READER 7 CN17 HDMI CONN. 21 CN26 1st HDD CONN. 8 CN18 USB CON[...]

Chapter 5 159 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 7230/7530/7530G . Aspire 72 30/7530/753 0G provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password Check [...]

160 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system [...]

Chapter 6 161 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FR U (Field R epla ceable Unit) listing in global configur ations of Aspire 7230/7530/7530G . Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-t[...]

162 Chapter 6 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 1 LCD Bezel 60.AR907.005 15 1st HDD Door 42.AR907.00 3 2 LCD Bracket L 33.AR907.007 16 1st HDD KH.12004.007 3 LCD Cable 50.AR907.002 17 Card Reader Cable 50.TPK07.00 2 4 Middle Cover 42.AR907.001 18 Card Reader 55.ARL07.001 5 Keyboard KB.[...]

Chapter 6 163 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List Category Description Ac er Part No. Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DEL T A SAD P-65KB DF A AP .06501.013 ADAPTER 65W LITEON P A-1650-02 AC LF AP .06503.016 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OK065B13 AP .0650A.010 ADAPTER DEL T A 90W ADP-90SB BBEA LF AP .09001.013 ADAPTER LITE-ON 90W 19V BLUE P A-1900-24AR LED LF AP .[...]

164 Chapter 6 SWITCH BOARD 55.ARL07.003 TOUCHP AD BOARD 55.ARL07.004 TOUCHP AD BOARD W/FP 55.ARL07.0 05 EMPOWER BOARD 55.ARL07.006 MSI VGA Card nVidia NB9M-GS DDRII 256M 400MHz 32*16 MXM I w/ HDCP w/ Intersil PowerIC VG .9MG06.001 MSI VGA Card nVidia NB9P-GS DDRIII 512M 800MHz 32*32 MXM II w/ HDCP w/ Intersil PowerIC VG .9PG06.00 2 Cable PWR CORD V[...]

Chapter 6 165 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly MIDDLE COVER 42.AR907.001 UPPER CASE W/SPEAKER, FFC, CA BLE, TP FOR NON- FP 60.AS307.001 UPPER CASE W/SPEAKER, FFC, CA BLE, TP FOR FP 60.AR907.001 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SUB-WOOF ,RJ1 1 W/O TV 60.AR907.002 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SUB-WOOF ,RJ1 1,TV OUT CABLE 60.AS307.002 RAM COVER 42.ARL07.001 HDD COVER -1 42.AR907.00[...]

166 Chapter 6 CPU/Processor CPU AMD T urionX2 ZM80 PGA 2.1G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TZM02.800 CPU AMD T urionX2 ZM82 PGA 2.2G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TZM02.820 CPU AMD SempronM SI40 PGA 2.0G 512K 638 25W Griffin B1 KC.SSI02.400 CPU AMD T urionX2 ZM84 PGA 2.3G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TZM02.840 CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL60 PGA 1.9G 1M 638 35W Griffin B[...]

Chapter 6 167 HDD HDD TOSHIBA 5400rpm 120GB MK1246GSX Leo BS SA T A I LF F/W:LB213J KH.12004.007 HDD WD 5400rpm 120GB WD1200BEVS-22UST0 ML1 25 SA T A LF F/W:01.01A01 KH.12008.019 HDD(160G) ST9160827AS 9DG133-188 STN B/S SEAGA TE F/W: 3.AAA KH.16001.0 29 HDD TOSHIBA 5400rpm 160GB MK1646GSX Leo BS SA T A I LF F/W:LB1 13J KH.16004.002 HDD HGST 2.5&quo[...]

168 Chapter 6 Keyboard Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black US International Hebre w KB.INT00.478 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black US Internationa l KB.INT00.478 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black UK KB.INT00.480 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Tu r k i s h KB.INT0 0.481 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS B[...]

Chapter 6 169 LCD LCD MODULE 17.1 IN WXGAG IMR HOLO 3D CCD W/ ANTENNA 6M.ARL07.001 LCD AUO 17.1" W XGA+ Glare B170PW06 V2 LF 220nit 8ms LK.17105.009 LCD SAMSUNG 17.1" WXGA+ Glare L TN170BT07 -G01 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.17106.004 INVERTER BOARD 19.TPK07.001 LCD CABLE FOR CCD 50.AR907.002 LCD COVER IMR HOLO 3D W/CCD CABLE MIC ANTENNA 60.ARL[...]

170 Chapter 6 LCD BEZEL P AINTING FOR CCD 60.AR907.0 05 LCD BRACKET W/HING E - R 33.AR907.0 06 LCD BRACKET W/HING E - L 33.AR907.007 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 MainBoard MAINBOARD UMA MCH77MH/GIGALAN W/CARD READER W/O CPU RAM MB.ARL06.001 MAINBOARD DIS MCP77MH/GIGALAN W/CARD READER W/O CPU RAM M B.ARH06.00 1 Memory SO-DIMM DDRII 667 NANY A 1GB NT[...]

Chapter 6 171 Screw List NAME PLA TE AS7530 47.ARL07.002 LCD GLOSS RUBBER P AD 47.AR907.002 RUBBER FOOT 47.AR907.003 RUBBER FOOT LOW 47.AR907.004 Speaker SPEAKER 23.AR907.001 Category Descriptio n Part No. SCREW M2.5*6.5 86.ARE07.001 SCREW M2*3 86.ARE07.002 SCWER M2.5*3 86.T2 5V7.012 SCREW M3*0.5+3.5 86.A03V7.01 1 SCERW M2*2.5 86.A03V7.007 Category[...]

Appendix A 172 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU BT AS7530G- 822G16Mi WW WW S2.ARH0X.001 AS7530G-822G16Mi VHP32A WW1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*1G/160/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 2 B T 2 . 0 AS7530G- 704G32Mi EMEA Germany LX.ARH0X.037 AS7530G-704G32Mi VHP32A TDE1 MC 9MG[...]

173 Appendix A AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Middle East LX.ARH0X.061 AS7530G-703G32Mi EM VHP32A TME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN15 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Middle East LX.ARH0X.058 AS7530G-703G32Mi EM VHP32A TME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_AR23 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA UK LX.ARH0X.048 AS7530G-[...]

Appendix A 174 AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.ARH0X.090 AS7530G-703G3 2Mi VHP32A TEU4 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FI12 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.ARH0X.087 AS7530G-703G3 2Mi VHP32A TEU3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_RU21 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.ARH0[...]

175 Appendix A AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA South Africa LX.ARH0X.1 12 AS7530G-703G32Mi EM VHP32A TZA2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN16 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA South Africa LX.ARH0X.1 13 AS7530G-703G32Mi EM VHP32A TZA1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FR23 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Denmark LX.ARH0X.1 1[...]

Appendix A 176 AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA France LX.ARH0X.1 16 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32AFR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FR23 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Germany LX.ARH0X.1 17 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32ADE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_DE13 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Belgium LX.ARH0X.108 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP[...]

177 Appendix A AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Israel LX.ARH0X.073 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32AIL1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_HE1 1 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA It aly LX.ARH0X.071 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32AIT1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_IT12 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G32Mi EMEA Switzerland LX.ARH0X.051 AS7530G-703G32Mi V[...]

Appendix A 178 AS7530G- 703G25Bi EMEA S pain LX.ARH0X.021 AS7530G- 703G25Bi VHP32A TES1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_ES22 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G25Bi EMEA Greece LX.ARH0X.022 AS7530G-703G25Bi VHP32A TGR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EL32 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G25Bi EMEA Greece LX.ARH0X.023 AS7530G-703G25Bi VH[...]

179 Appendix A AS7530G- 703G25Bi EMEA Middle East LX.ARH0X.027 AS7530G-703G25Bi EM VHP32A TME9 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FR22 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G25Bi EMEA Middle East LX.ARH0X.028 AS7530G-703G25Bi EM VHP32A TME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_AR23 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 703G25Bi EMEA Middle East LX.ARH0X.029[...]

Appendix A 180 AS7530G- 704G25Bi EMEA Sp ain LX.ARH0X.138 AS7530G-704G25Bi VHP32A TES1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_ES22 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 704G25Bi EMEA Portugal LX.ARH0X.139 AS7530G-704G2 5Bi VHP32A TPT1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_PT12 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 704G25Bi EMEA Slovenia/ Croatia LX.ARH0X.140 AS7530G-[...]

181 Appendix A AS7530G- 704G25Bi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.ARH0X.146 AS7530G-704G2 5Bi VHP32A TEU3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_RU1 1 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 704G25Bi EMEA Sweden/ Finland LX.ARH0X.150 AS7530G-704G25Bi VHP32A TSE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FI12 AT R M 7 0 N AS7530G- 704G25Bi EMEA Russia LX.ARH0X.151 AS7[...]

Appendix A 182 AS7530G- 704G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 704G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 704G32Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 704G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 604G[...]

183 Appendix A AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32[...]

Appendix A 184 AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32[...]

185 Appendix A AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32[...]

Appendix A 186 AS7530G- 703G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G32Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G[...]

187 Appendix A AS7530G- 704G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 704G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 704G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 704G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G[...]

Appendix A 188 AS7530G- 704G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 704G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 704G25Bi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG AS7530G- 703G25Mi N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS N NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG Model LCD[...]

Appendix B 189 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Rega[...]

190 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test V end or Ty p e D escription Adapter T est F0000183 DEL T A CN 90W Adapter DEL T A 90 W 1.7x5.5x1 1 ADP-90SB BBEA LF level 4 F0000183 DEL T A CN 90W -DE Adapter DEL T A 90W 1.7x5.5x1 1 ADP-90SB BBEN (for OBL S pec.) L V4 LF 10001023 LITE-ON 90W Ad apter LITE-ON 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Blue P[...]

Appendix B 191 CPU T est 22554573 AMD AAQL60 C P U AMD Athlon6 4X2 QL60 PGA 1.9G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 22554573 AMD A TRM70 CPU AMD T urionX2 RM70 PGA 2.0G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 22554573 AMD A TUZM80 C PU AMD T urionX2 ZM80 PGA 2.1G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 22554573 AMD A TUZM82 C PU AMD T urionX2 ZM82 PGA 2.2G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 22554573 AMD A TUZ[...]

192 Appendix B 60001994 WD N320GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT -22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1 60002005 HGST SG N500GB5.4KSH HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500 GB HTS545050KT A300 Bronco K SA T A LF F/W:C60G HDD2 T est 60002036 SEAGA TE N120GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair SA T A LF F/W:3.AAA 600[...]

Appendix B 193 Memory T est 60001993 NANY A SO1GBII6 SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64U8HB0BN-3C (0.09U) 60001993 NANY A SO1GBII6 Memory NANY A SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64UH8D0F N-3C LF 64 *16 0.07um 60002215 SAMSUNG SO1GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864QZ3-CE6 LF 60002045 HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HYMP1 12[...]

194 Appendix B VGA T est 60001915 NVIDIA 9MGSHM NVIDIA 9MGSHM w/ HDCP V oIP T est 10000286 WISTRON BT V oIP Xpress Wistron Acer Xpress Card Phone Kit Rev 2.0 VRAM T est 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER 256M-GD2 256M-GD2 Wireless Antenna T est 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER PIF A PIF A WLAN T est 23707801 FOXCONN TW 3rd WiFi BG Foxconn FOX_A TH_XB63 Foxconn At hero[...]

Appendix C 195 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help yo u repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However[...]

196 Appendix C[...]

197 A AFLASH Utility 41 B Battery Pack 48 BIOS package 23 ROM size 23 ROM type 23 vendor 23 Version 23 BIOS Utility 29–41 Advanced 32 Boot 37 Exit 40 Navigating 29 Onboard Device Configur ation 35 Power 37, 38 Save and Exit 40 Security 34 System Security 40 Bluetooth board 80 Board Layout Top View 157 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module 93 caps[...]

198 LCD Brackets 96 LCD Failure 133 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 89 LCD Panel 94 lower covers 50 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 60 Mainboard 85 media access on indicator 10 MediaT ouch Button Failure 143 Memory Check 130 Model Definition 172 Modem Boar d 65 Modem Failure 141 N No Display Issue 131 Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indic[...]