Acer TRAVELMATE 2440 SERIES 3640 manuel d'utilisation

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    Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 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[...]

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    II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire 3640/T ravelMate 2440 service gu ide. Date Chapter Up dat es 2006/05/12 Chapter 1 Add “CPU Fan True V alue T able” at page 34.[...]

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    III Copyright Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a ny language or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the[...]

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    IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear 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 avo[...]

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    V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read th e following general info rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o bette r fit local market requireme nts and enhance product c[...]

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    VI[...]

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    VII Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    VIII LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Removing the Memory and the HDD Mo dule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the LCD M[...]

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    Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform and memroy T Intel ® Cel eron ® M Processor 410/420/430 (1MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher T A TI RC410ME+A TI SB460 T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system me mory , upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphic s T[...]

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    2 Chapter 1 T Acer OrbiCam TM integrated 310,000 pi xel CMOS camera, featuring: t 225 degree er gonomic rotation t Acer PrimaLite TM technology T WLAN: inte grated Ac er InviLin k TM 802.1 1b/g WI-Fi ® CER TIFIED TM solution; Acer SignalUp TM technology support T LAN: Fast Ethernet ; W ake-on-LAN ready T Modem: 56K ITU V .9 2 modem with PTT approv[...]

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    Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of BLOCK DIAGRAM A3 14 6 Tuesday, February 14, 2006 <Variant Name> Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of BLOCK DIAGRAM A3 14 6 Tuesday, February 14, 2006 <Variant Name> Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of Acer Inc. 9F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd[...]

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    4 Chapter 1 Board Layout Top View 1 U39 LAN controller RTL8100CL 8 KB1 Keyboard FFC connector 2 U34 PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410 9 LED1 LED FFC connector 3 U29 Clock generator ICS951413 10 TP AD1 T ouch pad FFC connector 4 U17 KBC ENE3910 1 1 WLBTN1 Wireless LAN launch button 5 MIC1 Microphone cable connector 12 BTBTN1 Bluetooth launch button 6 LCD[...]

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    Chapter 1 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 U53 CPU socket 13 MINI1 Wireless LAN Card Slot 2 U51 North bridge A TI RC410ME 14 DM1 DIMM Slot1 3 U57 South bridge A TI SB460 15 DM2 DIMM Slot2 4 Audio Codec ALC883 16 HDD1 HDD connector 5 U49 BIOS ROM MX29L V800[...]

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    6 Chapter 1 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 me mory module, then find out the G70 position on the main board. Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you will need the uppe r DDR2 memory module to boot up the system. 2. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to short the G70 pad and remain the s[...]

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    Chapter 1 7 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new T ravelMate computer . Aspire 3640 front View[...]

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    8 Chapter 1 TravelMate 2440 front view # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 S tatus indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer ’s functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer . 4 T ouchpad T ouch-sen[...]

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    Chapter 1 9 Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 S peakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Bluetooth ® communication button/ indicator Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth- communications. 4 Wire[...]

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    10 Chapter 1 Left View Right View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optic al drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 5 [...]

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    Chapter 1 11 Rear Panel Bottom Panel 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). Battery Powers the computer # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery[...]

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    12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Aspire 3640: T ravelMate 242 0: The power , battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer ’s hard disk (secured[...]

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    Chapter 1 13 NOTE: 1. Charging : The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These bu ttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser , Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button. Press “ [...]

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    14 Chapter 1 T ravelMate 244 0: Touchpad Basics The following teache s you how to use the touchpad: Aspire 3640: Launch key Default application P User-programmable Acer Empowering T echnology (user- programmable) Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application (user-programmable)[...]

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    Chapter 1 15 T ravelMate 244 0: T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor . T Press the left (1) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selecti on and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T apping on the touchpad is the sa me a s clicking the left [...]

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    16 Chapter 1 NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchp ad. Also keep the tou chpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better th e response. T apping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the[...]

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    Chapter 1 17 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embe dded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. Aspire 3640: T ravelMate 244 0: The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop num[...]

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    18 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the comp uter ’s controls like sreen 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 [...]

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    Chapter 1 19 Hot Key Icon Function Descript ion Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager . Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the displa[...]

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    20 Chapter 1 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at th e uppe r-center and/or bottom-ri ght of your keyboard. To t y p e : Aspire 3640: T ravelMate 244 0: The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word proc essor . 2. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> [...]

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    Chapter 1 21 Acer Empowering Technology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T echnology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions an d manage your new Acer notebook. It f eatures the following handy utilities: T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a proje[...]

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    22 Chapter 1 For additional options, cli ck “ Settings ” to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defa ults. T Select what actions will be taken when the cove r is closed or the power button is pressed. T View information about Acer ePow er Management.[...]

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    Chapter 1 23 Acer ePresentat ion Management Acer ePresentation Management le ts y ou project your computer ’s display to an external de vice or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto- detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched ou t when an exter nal display is connecte d to the system.[...]

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    24 Chapter 1 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allo ws you to lock your removable data, optica l and floppy drives to ensure that data can’t be st olen while your notebook is unattended. T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card reade[...]

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    Chapter 1 25 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerf ul utility that d oes away with t he need for re covery disks provided by the manufacturer . The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spac e in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provide[...]

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    26 Chapter 1 For more information, please refer to “Acer eRecovery Management” NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feat ure to burn a backup imag e to CD or DVD. T o ensure the best resul ts when recovering your system using a CD or Ace[...]

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    Chapter 1 27 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimizati on tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides and express optimization method to relea se unused memory and disk space quickly . The user can also enable advanced options fo r full control ove r the following option: T Memory optim[...]

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    28 Chapter 1 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appr opriately mounte d on the top of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to ca pture high-resolution pho tos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully sup ports the Acer Video Conference technology so that y[...]

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    Chapter 1 29 Rot ating the Acer Orbicam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees countercl ock wise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below: For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to ma tch the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel. NOTE: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to [...]

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    30 Chapter 1 Click Options to displ ay the Window , Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the optio ns to change the cap ture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings T Basic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display , then select Camera Settings from the [...]

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    Chapter 1 31 T Device Settings allows you to change the camera brig htness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpne ss, etc. T Advanced Settings allo ws you to achieve gai n control, implemen t image mirror , select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator . T Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adj ust t he [...]

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    32 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only . Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featu re of the notebook, firs t ensure that the second moni to r is connected, then select St art, Control Panel, Disp[...]

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    Chapter 1 33 NOTE: Please ensure that the resol ution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended va lue. Launch Manager Launch Manager allo ws you to set the four ea sy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Y ou can access the Launch Manag er by clicking on S tart > All Progr ams > Launch Manager to start[...]

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    34 Chapter 1 Hardware Specificatio ns and Configurations NOTE: S tage 1-4 is normal situatio n. S tage 5 is prot ection whi le the CPU i s at extremel y high tempe rature or at critical situation. DTS refers to the CPU’s temperature; and Local means the temperature of the IC on the main board. Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Celero[...]

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    Chapter 1 35 NOTE: Above table list s some system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed. Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM S peed 533/677 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V Supports DIMM p[...]

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    36 Chapter 1 Modem Interface Item S pecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V .92 Modem connector type RJ1 1 Modem connector location Right side Bluetooth Inte rface (There is NO Bluetooth interface for this model) Item S pecification Chipset There is NO Bluetooth interface for this model Data throughput 723 bps (fu[...]

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    Chapter 1 37 DC Power Requirements V oltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interfac e Item S pecification V endor & model name HLDS GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 Performance S pecification With CD Diskett e With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mb[...]

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    38 Chapter 1 Performance S pecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec Max 1 1.08Mbytes/sec (for HLDS GMA-4082N) Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE(A T API) compatible Applicable disc format F or HLDS GMA-4082N: Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each D[...]

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    Chapter 1 39 Package Socket 775 and Socket 478 processors supported Interface internal PCIE Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Y es Vid e o M e mo r y Item S pecification Chipset Built-in A TI RC410ME Memory size up to 128MB Interface DDR2 USB Port Item S pecification Chipset Built-in A TI SB460 USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host c[...]

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    40 Chapter 1 Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboard controller ENE KB 3910 T otal number of keypads 88-/89-key Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Y es Battery Item S pecification V en dor & model name Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 Sony (6cell) 2.0 Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 SMP ([...]

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    Chapter 1 41 T y pical Power Consumption (wa tt) N/A 4. 02 (for backlight unit only) N/A Weight 420 (440max) 425 425 Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.0x6.0 317.3x242.0x5.9 3 17.3x242.0x6.5 Electrical Interface 1 channel L V D S 1 channel L VDS 1 channel L VDS Support Color 262,144 262,144 2 62,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Lef t V er tial[...]

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    42 Chapter 1[...]

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    Chapter 2 43 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 optim ized, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter confi guration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please a[...]

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    44 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, Sy stem Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). T T o change the value of a parameter , pre ss p or q . T A plus sign (+)[...]

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    Chapter 2 45 Information NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model na me of HDD installed on primary IDE master . IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the seri al number of HDD installed on primary[...]

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    46 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main S e c u r i t y B o o[...]

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    Chapter 2 47 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and sugge sted parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each de vice will not be shown if t he device control is set to d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Descriptio[...]

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    48 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information M a i n Boot Item Specific Help User Password is : Clear Supervisor Password is : Clear Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Password on Boot [Disabled] Supervisor Password[...]

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    Chapter 2 49 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and sugge sted parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries be fore the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you ma y have to return your notebook co mputer to y[...]

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    50 Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Sup ervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current pa ssword in the Ent er Current Passw ord field and pr ess e . 3. Press e twice without typing anyth ing in the Enter New Password and Confirm New P[...]

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    Chapter 2 51 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup W arning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

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    52 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information M a i n S e c u r i t y E x i t Item Specific Help +Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Driv[...]

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    Chapter 2 53 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save yo ur changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit ut ility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load[...]

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    54 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T 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 should crea[...]

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    Chapter 3 55 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat[...]

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    56 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin 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. Remove the battery pack.[...]

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    Chapter 3 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic re presentation on the entire disassembly se quence and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must fi rst rem ove the keyboard, then disassemble the ins[...]

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    58 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description Part Number A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot x4) C CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) 86.00D01.230 D CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) 86.00D02.230 E SCREW M2.5-6 86.9A323.6R0 F SCRW M2.5*L8(NON NYLOK) 86.9A323.8R0 G SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 86.[...]

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    Chapter 3 59 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery .[...]

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    60 Chapter 3 Removing the Wireless LAN Card /the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Remove the five screws fastening the DIMM cover . 2. Detach the DIMM cover carefully . 3. Pop out the memory carefully . 4. Disconnect wireless main and auxiliary antenna from the wirel ess LAN card. 5. [...]

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    Chapter 3 61 Removing the ODD Module 1. First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown. 2. Push the ODD module outwa rds then remove it. Removing the LCD Module 1. Detach the middle cover from the main uiit carefully . 2. Disconnect the launch board FFC from the launch board . 3. Remove the middle cover (with launch boar d and micro phon[...]

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    62 Chapter 3 5. T ake out the micropho ne from the middle cover . 6. Remove the two screws fastening the launch board. 7. Then remove the launch board from the middle cover . . 8. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 9. T urn over the keyboard as shown. 10. Disconnect the keyboard cabl e. 11 . Remove the keyboard from the main unit. 12. T ear off[...]

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    Chapter 3 63 16. Remove two screws fastening the LCD hinges. 17. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit.[...]

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    64 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the touchpad cable and t he LED FFC from the main board. 2. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom as shown. 3. Detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly carefully . Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 4. T urn ov[...]

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    Chapter 3 65 11 . Remove the two screws holding the speaker set. 12. T ake out the speaker set from the lower case. 13. Remove the three screws fastening the system fan. 14. Detach the fan from the lower case. 15. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then detach the RTC battery . 16. Disconnect the launch board FFC from the main board. 17. Disconnect t[...]

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    66 Chapter 3 20. Remove the five screws fastening the heatsink. 21. Remove the heatsink from the ma in board. 22. Use a flat-headed screwdrive r to release the CPU socket lock. 23. Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully . Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1. Remove the two screws fastening the LED board. 2. The remove th e LED board from [...]

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    Chapter 3 67 5. Remove the four screws fastening the touchpad bracket. 6. Remove the touchpad bracket (with touchpad). 7. Detach the touchpad from the touchpad bracke.t[...]

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    68 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter . 5. T ake out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover , then disconnect the LCD cable from the inver[...]

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    Chapter 3 69 13. T ake out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel. 14. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD. 15. T ear off the t ape fastening the LCD cabl e and detach the LCD cable from the LCD. 16. Remove the two screws h olding the wireless a ntenna set to the L CD panel. 17. T ake out the wireless ante nna set from the LCD panel. 18. Remove the [...]

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    Chapter 3 71 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD bracket. 2. Remove the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD fix holder bracket. 2. Then remove the ODD fix holder bracket. 3. Reove the two screws fastening the ODD rail bracket then [...]

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    Chapter 4 71 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. V erify the symptom s by attemp[...]

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    72 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the pro blem to a controller , dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled, dia gnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the dri ve or cause the driv[...]

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    Chapter 4 73 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing o peration. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen , or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to mai n board. 2. Go to the di[...]

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    74 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter . 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board. T If the problem i[...]

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    Chapter 4 75 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Me ter , co nfirm that if the parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapt[...]

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    76 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the s equ ence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the original part back in the [...]

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    Chapter 4 77 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Err or (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:x xxxh (R:xxxxh, W :xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Erro[...]

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    78 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then r eboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility . RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run “Load Default Settings” in BIO[...]

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    Chapter 4 79 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequen ce No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 73.. Ensure every connector is connect ed tightly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on in[...]

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    80 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interru pt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chip set with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU cache 0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values [...]

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    Chapter 4 81 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h T est keyboard 54h Set k[...]

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    82 Chapter 4 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPT ABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1-2 [...]

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    Chapter 4 83 D2h Unknown interrupt Code Beeps E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Mu lti Processor EAh Initialize OEM special co de EBh Initialize PI[...]

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    84 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjuste d LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, the n reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if[...]

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    Chapter 4 85 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 75. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequ[...]

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    86 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 88. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go hig her than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until pow er off, then charge battery). Battery pack System[...]

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    Chapter 4 87 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing 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 t[...]

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    88 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic pr oblems does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, wh ich installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V eri fy that all attached [...]

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    Chapter 5 89 Top View 1 U39 LAN controller RTL8100CL 8 KB1 Keyboard FFC connector 2 U34 PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410 9 LED1 LED FFC con nector 3 U29 Clock generator ICS951413 10 TP AD1 T ouch pad FFC connector 4 U17 KBC ENE3910 1 1 WLBTN1 Wireless LAN launch button 5 MIC1 Microphone cable connector 12 BTBTN1 Bluetooth launch button 6 LCD1 LCD cable[...]

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    90 Chapter 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 U53 CPU socket 13 MINI1 Wireless LAN Card Slot 2 U51 North bridge A T I RC410ME 14 DM1 DIMM Slot1 3 U57 South bridge A TI SB460 15 DM2 DIMM Slot2 4 Audio Codec ALC883 16 HDD1 HDD connector 5 U49 BIOS ROM MX29L V8[...]

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    Chapter 5 91 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 me mory module, then find out the G70 position on the main board. Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you will need the uppe r DDR2 memory module to boot up the system. 2. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to short the G70 pad and remain the [...]

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    Chapter 6 93 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repla ceable Unit) list ing in global configurations of Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering fo r parts to re pair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date information available on[...]

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    94 Chapter 6 Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Exploded Diagram Aspire 3640/T ravelMate 2440 FRU List Category No. Part Name and D escription Acer Part No. Adapter ADAPTER 65W DEL T A SADP-65KB DBE AP .06501.007 ADAPTER 65W LITEON P A-1650- 02WR AP .06503.01 1 ADAPTER 65W LISHIN SLS0335A19A54LF AP .06506.003 Battery BA TTERY P ACK LI 6CELL 2.0MAH SANYO B[...]

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    Chapter 6 95 BLUETOOTH MODULE FOXCONN BCM2045 Note: Th e blueto oth modu le does not contain the black mylar as the image shows.. 54.TB2V1.001 BT MODULE FOXCONN BCM2045 V00 54.A74V1.003 Cables MODEM CABLE 50.TCZV1.006 LED CABLE 50.TCZV1.001 TOUCHP AD CABLE 50.TCZV1.00 2 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TCZV1.003 POWER CORD 2.5A 125V USA 27.01518.781 POWER CORD 1[...]

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    96 Chapter 6 LOWERCASE W/SPEAKER 60.TCZV1.001 S peaker SPEAKER 23.TCZV1.003 Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly MIDDLE COVER W/MICROPHONE (TRA VELMA TE) 60.TCZV1.003 MIDDLE COVER W/MICROPHONE (ASPIRE) 60.ADKV1.003 FRONT COVER 42.TCZV1.003 DIMM COVER 42.TCZV1.002 HDD COVER 42.TCZV1.001 TOUCHP AD BRACKET 33.TCZV1.00 1 UPPER CASE (TRA VELMA TE) 60.TCZV1.002 U[...]

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    Chapter 6 97 COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.TB2V1.001 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER 33.TB2V1.003 OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FO R COMBO 42.TB2V1.003 COMBO MODULE 24X HLDS GCC- 4244N LF 1.00AB W/O BEZEL KO.0240A.005 COMBO MODULE 24X LITEON SOSC-2485K W/O BEZEL KO.02409.015 CPU/Processor CPU CEL-M370 1.5GMHZ INTEL KC.NV001 .370 CPU DOTHAN7[...]

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    98 Chapter 6 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER 33.TB2V1.003 OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FOR DUAL 42.TB2V1.003 42.TB2V1.004 (TM) DVD-RW DRIVE 8X S-MUTI HLDS GSA-4082N W/O BEZEL KU.0080D.017 DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL LITEON SOSW-833S W/O BEZEL KU.00804.012 DUAL PIO/DVR-K16RA AG1 NOBZ LF KU.00805.019 DUAL P AN/UJ-850 AG1 NOBZL LF KU.00807[...]

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    Chapter 6 99 HDD 60GB SEAGA TE ST96812A KH.06001.004 HDD 60GB SEAGA TE ST960812A KH.06001.003 HDD 60GB TOSHIBA MK6025GAS KH.06004.004 HDD 60G TOSHIBA KH.0600 4.007 HDD 60GB HGST HTS541260H9A T00 KH.06007.010 HDD 60GB WD WD600UE-22HCT0 KH.06008.002 HDD MODULE 80G TBD HDD BRACKET 33.TB2V1.004 HDD 80G TOSHIBA MK8025GAS KH.08004.003 HDD 80G HIT ACH I H[...]

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    100 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M06 PORTUGA KB.A2707.012 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0A ARABIA KB.A2707.013 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0C CZECH KB.A2707.016 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0D DANISH KB.A2707.019 KEYBOARD 89KEY NSK-H30M0E DARFON IT AL Y KB.A2707.009 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0F FRENCH KB.A2707.010 KEYBOARD 89KEY DA[...]

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    Chapter 6 101 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0D DANISH KB.T5007.019 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0E IT AL Y KB.T5007.009 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0F FRENCH KB.T5007.010 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0G GERMAN KB.T5007.008 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0H HB KB.T5007.024 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0L GK KB.T5007.023 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK[...]

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    102 Chapter 6 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 25.TCZV1.00 1 LCD/INVERTER CABLE 14.1" WXGA 50.TCZV1.004 LCD BRACKET RIGHT Note: Right bracket is the upper one. 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT Note: Left bracket is the lower one 33.TB1V1.004 LCD P ANEL 14.1" W/HINGE 60.AA6V1.004(Aspire) 60.TB2V1.004(TravelMate) 60.TCZV1.005(TravelMate) LCD BEZEL [...]

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    Chapter 6 103 LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.TB1V1.004 LCD P ANEL 14.1" W/HINGE 60.TB2V1.004 LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/LOGO 60.TB2V1.005 HINGE P ACK LEFT/RIGHT 6K.TB2V1.001 LCD 14.1" WXGA CMO N141I1-L03 GLARE LK.1410D.005 LCD 14.1" WXGA QDI QD14TL01-02 GLARE 420G LK.14109.005 LCD 14.1" WXGA AU B141EW01 V .0 GLAR[...]

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    104 Chapter 6 LCD SCREW RUBBER LCD RUBBER CUSHION 47.A46V1.002 LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.TB1V1.001 NAME PLA TE 40.ADKV1.001 NAME PLlA TE (TM) 40.TCZV1.001 Screws SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 SCREW MACH W AFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 SCRW M2*L3 BLACK 86.00C31.220 SCRW M2 X 2 86.00C34.620 SCR M2.5*12L B-ZN NYLOK I-HEAD 86.5A353 .120 SCREW M2.5[...]

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