Acer 3610 manual

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    Aspire 3610 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 3610 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates 2005/07/21 Chapter 1 Revise information on “H ardware S p ecification and Configurations”. 2005/10/24 Chapter 1 Revise battery vendor and specification on page 24.[...]

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    III Copyright Copyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage 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 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[...]

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    V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing 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 better fit local market requirements and enhance prod uct co[...]

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    VI[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    4 T able of Contents Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platf orm and memroy T Intel ® Pentium ® M 725A Pro cessor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6GHz, 400MHz FSB) T Intel ® Cel eron M 360/370/380 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/1 .60GHz, 400MH z FSB) T Intel ® 910 GML+ICH6M T T wo DIMM slots support 128MB to 2GB system memory D[...]

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    2 Chapter 1 T WLAN (manufactu ring option) : integrated Acer InviLink TM 802.1 1b/g WI-Fi ® CERTIFIED TM solution; Acer SignalUp techn ology support T WP AN (manufacturing option): integrated Bluetooth ® Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T S tylish a ppearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable l[...]

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    Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram A A B B C C D D E E 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. MORAR SB BLOCK DIAGRAM Custom 14 0 Thursday, June 09, 2005 Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of MORAR SB BLOCK DIAGRAM Custom 14 0 Thur[...]

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    4 Chapter 1 Board Layout To p V i e w 1 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 7 BA T1 Battery Pack Connector 2 MIC1 Micr ophone Cable Connector 8 U14 ENE KB3910SF C1 3 LID1 Lid Switch Cable Connector 9 U20 R TL8100CL 4 BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector 10 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector 5 KB1 Keyboard Connector 1 1 PCH1 PC Card Slot 6 TP AD1 T ouchpad FFC Connector 12[...]

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    Chapter 1 5 Bottom V iew NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 DC1 Power Jack 12 ODD1 ODD Connector 2 LAN1 Ethernet Port+Modem Jack 13 F AN1 Fan Conne ctor 3 USB1 USB port 14 USB2 USB Port 4 CRT1 External Display Connector 15 USB3 USB Port 5M D C W 1 Modem Cable Connector 16[...]

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    6 Chapter 1 Jumper Settings 7 U35 CPU Socket 18 U59 ENE CB-1410QF 8 DM2 DIMM Slot1 19 LIN1 Microphone/Line- in Jack 9 DM1 DIMM Slot2 20 LOUT1 Headphones/S peakers/Line -Out Jack 10 U45 North Bridge (Intel 910GML) 21 U53 BIOS ROM 1 1 HDD HDD Connector 22 PIN Description Pin1-Pin8 Clear Password Pin2-Pin7 No Function Pin3-Pin6 No Function Pin4-Pin5 N[...]

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    Chapter 1 7 An Aspire tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new T ravelMate computer . Front V iew # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button T urns the computer on and off. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 4 Keyboa[...]

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    8 Chapter 1 Closed Front V iew # Icon Item Description 1 S peakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth ® communication button/ indicator Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth- communications (manufacturing option). 3 Wireless communication button/ indicator Press to enab[...]

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    Chapter 1 9 Left V iew Right V iew # Icon Item Description 1 3 USB 2.0 Ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 PC Card slot Accepts T ype II PC Card. 3 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card for the slot # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical driv[...]

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    10 Chapter 1 Re a r P a n e l # Icon Item Description 1 Security Keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor . 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a Fast Ethernet network. 4 Modem (RJ-1 1) port Connects to a phone line. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB ca[...]

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    Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. # Item Description 1 Memor y bay Houses the computer ’s main memory . 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Batter y release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery ba y Hou[...]

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    12 Chapter 1 The power , battery an d wireless communication status indicators are visible even when th e LCD display is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging : The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fu lly charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Launch K eys Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are fo ur buttons. These butto[...]

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    Chapter 1 13 To u c h p a d The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move yo ur finger across the surface of the touchpad. The centra l loca tion on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. To u c h p a d B a s i c s The following teaches you how to use the touch[...]

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    14 Chapter 1 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 as clicking the left button. T Use the 4-[...]

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    Chapter 1 15 Using the K eyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock K eys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated b[...]

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    16 Chapter 1 Hot K eys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’ s controls like sreen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold th e < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Key Icon Description Windows key Pressed alone, this ke[...]

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    Chapter 1 17 Special K ey Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at th e upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To t y p e : Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen , external monitor (if connected) and bo th. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display sc[...]

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    18 Chapter 1 The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> symbol at the upper-cente r of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the <Dol[...]

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    Chapter 1 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Pentium ® M 725A Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6GHz, 400MHz FSB) Intel ® Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/ 1.60GHz, 400MHz FSB) Core logic Intel ® 910GML+ICH6M CPU package Intel sock etable 478pin Micro-BGA CPU core volta[...]

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    20 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists s ome 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. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB [...]

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    Chapter 1 21 Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 wh en SIG specification is ratified). Interface USB 1.1 Connector type Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g (optional device) Item S pecification Chipset Atheros/Broadcom Data throughput 1 1~54 Mbps Protocol 802.1 1b+g Interface Mini-PCI [...]

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    22 Chapter 1 Performance S pecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE(A T API) compatible Applicable disc format DVD: DV D-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, D VD-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW , DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) [...]

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    Chapter 1 23 Compatibility AC97 Mixed sound source Line-in, CD V oice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo Sampling rate 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Internal microphone Y es Internal speaker / Quantity Y es/2 Vid eo I n te rf a c e Item S pecification Chipset Built-in Intel ® 910GML Package 35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA Interface internal PCIE[...]

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    24 Chapter 1 VGA Built in Intel ® 910GML LAN RealT ek 81 10CL USB 2.0 Built in ICH6-M Super I/O controller This mode l does not employ Super I/O c ontroller since it does not have FIR, IEEE 1394 function MODEM Built-in ICH6-M Bluetooth Broadcom Wireless 802.1 1 b+g Atheros/Broadcom PCMCIA ENE CB1410 Audio ALC655 Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboa[...]

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    Chapter 1 25 T ypical White Luminance (cd/m 2 ) also called Brightness 180 (5 point average) 150 (5 point average) 160 150 Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A 70 Contrast Ratio 300 300 250 Response T ime (Optical Rise T i me/Fall Ti m e ) m se c 24/1 1 15/35 8/17 10/2 5 Nominal Input V oltage VDD +3.3V T yp. +3.3V 3.3V T ypical Power C onsumption (watt) 5[...]

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    26 Chapter 1 Support Color 262K 262K 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left V ertia l: Upper/Lower 45/45 15/35 45/45 15/35 45/45 15/35 T e mperature Range( C) Operating S torage ( shipping) 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 LCD Inverter Item S pecification V endor & model name[...]

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    Chapter 2 29 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 already properly configu red and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please al[...]

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    30 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 th e value of a parameter , press p or q . T A plus sign (+)[...]

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    Chapter 2 31 Inf ormation 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 primar[...]

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    32 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 33 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l 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 Description[...]

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    34 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 35 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 system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you ma y have to return your notebo ok computer to y[...]

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    36 Chapter 2 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 p assword in the Enter Current Passwor d field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anyth ing in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the[...]

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    Chapter 2 37 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

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    38 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 an d 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 Dri[...]

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    Chapter 2 39 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 your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit ut ility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load [...]

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    40 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e 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 cre[...]

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    Chapter 3 41 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble th e computer , you ne ed the following tool s: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic [...]

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    42 Chapter 3 General Inf ormation Bef ore Y ou 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 43 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequen ce 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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    44 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 W AFER 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 45 R emoving the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery .[...]

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    46 Chapter 3 R emoving the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module R emoving the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Remove the three screws fastening the HDD cover . 2. Detach the HDD cover carefully . 3. Disconnect the wireless antenna. 4. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it. (N ote: This enginee ring sampl[...]

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    Chapter 3 47 3. Pop out the memory . 4. Remove the memory from the DIMM socket. R emoving the ODD Module 1. Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown. 2. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push th e ODD module outwards then remove it. R emoving the LCD Module 1. Open the notebook as the impage shows. 2. Detach the middle cover carefully as [...]

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    48 Chapter 3 . 6. Pull out the wireless LAN antenna from the main uni t as shown. 7. T ake out the LCD cabl e from the ma in unit then disconne ct the cable. 8. Remove two screws fastening the LCD module. 9. Remove another two screw s on the bottom as shown. 10. Then detach the entire LCD module cautiously . .[...]

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    Chapter 3 49 Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board. 2. Disconnect the microphone cable then remove the microphone . 3. Remove one screw holding the upper case and the low er case assembly . 4. Then remove 13 screws on the bottom as shown. NO[...]

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    50 Chapter 3 3. Detach the touchpad bracket carefully . 4. Then detach the touchpad from the touchpad bracket. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the bluetooth cable then remove the bluetooth modul e. 2. Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board. 3. Remove two screws fastening the main board to the lower case. 4. Remove [...]

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    Chapter 3 51 8. Disconnect the modem board cable from the main board. 9. Remove the two screws holding the m odem board then detach the modem board. 10. Disconnect the modem cable fro m the modem bo ard. 11 . Remove the three screws holding the CPU heatsink then remove it. 12. Use a flat heade d screwdriver to re lease the CPU socket lock (se e two[...]

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    52 Chapter 3 15. Remove the three screws fastening the speaker set. 16. T ear off the tape holding the speaker set. 17. T ake out the sp eaker set from the lower case. This completes main uni t disassembly .[...]

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    Chapter 3 53 Disassembling the LCD Module 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 fro m the LCD cover , then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter . 6. Disconnect[...]

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    54 Chapter 3 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws holding th e HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket.[...]

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    Chapter 4 55 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 symptoms by attempt[...]

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    56 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette D rive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled, diagnostic 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 drive [...]

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    Chapter 4 57 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 dia[...]

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    58 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 59 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 Mete r , conf irm that if t he 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, fo r both battery and ada[...]

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    60 Chapter 4 Power-O n Self-T est (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 equence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the ori ginal part back in th[...]

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    Chapter 4 61 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:xxxx h (R:xxxxh, W:xx xxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Erro[...]

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    62 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used 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 BIOS[...]

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    Chapter 4 63 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 57.. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on in[...]

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    64 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify R eal Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interru pt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with i nitial 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 65 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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    66 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 b oards 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 67 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 code EBh Initialize PIC[...]

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    68 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FR U Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted 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 69 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 59. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assemb ly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Seq[...]

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    70 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 72. 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[...]

  • Page 77

    Chapter 4 71 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[...]

  • Page 78

    72 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled 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 erify that all attached d[...]

  • Page 79

    Chapter 6 73 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configura tions of Aspire 3610. Refer to this chapter w henever ordering for p arts to repair or for RMA (R eturn Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-date information avai lable on your regional[...]

  • Page 80

    74 Chapter 6 Aspire 3610 Exploded Diagram Aspire 3610 FR U List ADAPTER N/A ADAP T ER 65W HIPRO HP- OK066B13WI AP .0650A.005 N/A ADAPTER 65W LITEON P A-1650- 02WE AP .06503.008 N/A ADAPTER 65W DEL T A SADP-65KB DBE AP .06501.007 BA TTERY 21 BA TTERY P ACK LI+ 4CELL 2.0MAH SANYO BT .00403.005 BA TTERY P ACK LI+ 4CELL 3.0MAH SMP BT .00407.002 BT A TT[...]

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    Chapter 6 75 N/A WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.1 1BG FOXCONN A THEROS EU 54.0309C.01 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.1 1BG FOXCONNBCM4318 MURA 54.0309D.002 22 BLUETOOTH BOARD WNC BC92035 56.25004.041 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BCM2045 56.25020.001 N/A TOUCHP AD BOARD SYNP A TICT M61PUF1G372 56.17004.071 N/A MODEM BOARD FOXCONN T60M845.01 54.0901 1.641 CABLE N/A TOU[...]

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    76 Chapter 6 7 UPPER CASE W/COVER SWITCH CABLE 60.4E101.001 N/A PCMCIA DUMMY CARD 42.4C518.001 N/A TOUCHP AD BR ACKET 60.4C510.002 5 DIMM COVER 60.4E105.001 N/A HINGE P ACK 15.4" LEFT/RIGHT 6K.4C5CS.001 COMBO Drive 10 COMBO MODULE 24X 65.4E104.001 N/A OPTICAL BRACKET 33.4C51 1.002 N/A ODD BEZEL 60.4E108.001 Aspire 3610 FR U List[...]

  • Page 83

    Chapter 6 77 N/A CDR W/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X PHILIPS SCB5265 W/O BEZEL KO.02403.007 CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X TOSHIBA TS-L462C W/O BEZEL KO.02404.005 CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X LITEON SOSC-2483K W/O BEZEL KO.02409.006 CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X HLDS GCC-4244N W/O BEZEL KO.0240A.004 COMMUNICA TION MODULE N/A WIRELESS ANTENNA 25.90225.001 N/A BLUETOOTH [...]

  • Page 84

    78 Chapter 6 FA N 4 FA N 23.10122.001 HARD DISK DRIVE 9 HDD MODULE 40G 65.4E102.001 N/A HDD BRACKET 60.4E107.001 N/A HDD 40G 4200PRM SEAGA TE ST94019A KH.04001.010 HDD 40G TOSHIBA MK4025GAS KH.04004.005 HDD 40G HIT ACHI HTS424040M9A T00 KH.04007.012 HDD 40G WD WD 400UE-00HCT0 KH.04008.020 HDD 40G SAMSUNG MP0402H KH.0400B.002 HDD MODULE 60G 65.4E101[...]

  • Page 85

    Chapter 6 79 8 LCD MODULE 15" XGA 65.4E106.001 N/A INVERTER BOARD 15.4" DARFON 19.21066.002 N/A LCD BRACKET 15" RIGHT Note: The image displays LCD bracket right and left. 33.4C503.001 N/A LCD BRACKET 15" LEFT Note: The image displays LCD bracket right and left. 33.4C504.001 N/A LCD CABLE 15" XGA FVC 50.4C510.001 N/A LCD BEZ[...]

  • Page 86

    80 Chapter 6 N/A LCD 15" XGA LG LP150X08-TLA2 LK.15008 .019 LCD 15" XGA QDI QD150XL06-L3 LK.15009 .008 8 LCD MODULE 15.4" WXGA 65.4E107.01 1 N/A INVERTER BOARD 15.4" DARFON 19.21066.002 N/A LCD BRACKET 15.4" RIGHT 33.4C501.002 N/A LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT 33.4C502.002 N/A LCD CABLE 1 5.4" TFT WX GA 50.4C509.001 N/A [...]

  • Page 87

    Chapter 6 81 N/A SDIMM 512M NANY A NT512T64UH8A0FN-37B KN.51203.018 N/A SDIMM 512M MICRON MT8HTF6464HDY -53EB3 KN.51204.019 N/A SDIMM 512M SAMSUNG M470T6554BZ0-CD5 KN.5120B.008 N/A SDIMM 512M HYNIX HYMP564S64P6-C4 KN.5120G .005 N/A SDIMM 256M MICRON MT8HTF3264HDY -40EB3 KN.25604.022 N/A SDIMM 512M MICRON MT8HTF6464HDY -40EB3 KN.51204.020 N/A SDIMM [...]

  • Page 88

    82 Chapter 6 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON ARABI C TBD KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M1A BE 99.N5982.M1A KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0W SD 99.N5982.M0W AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON CZECH TBD KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0Q HG 99.N5982.M0Q KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0N NW 99.N5982.M0N KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0D DM 99.N5982.M0D AS1680/AS1[...]

  • Page 89

    Chapter 6 83 N/A SCREW 86.00D02.230 N/A SCREW 86.9A323.6R0 11 SCREW 86.9A323.8R0 N/A SCREW 86.9A352.3R0 12 SCREW 86.9A352.4R0 N/A SCREW 86.9A353.4R0 14 SCREW 86.9A353.6R0 15 SCREW 86.9A353.8R0 N/A SCREW 86.9A523.3R0 N/A SCREW 86.9A524.4R0 N/A SCREW 86.9A552.3R0 16 SCREW 86.9A552.4R0 17 SCREW 86.9A553.3R0 Aspire 3610 FR U List[...]

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    84 Chapter 6[...]

  • Page 91

    Index 85 A AC Adapter 28 AFLASH Utility 43 Audio 20 B Battery 27 BIOS 20 package 20 ROM size 20 ROM type 20 vendor 20 Version 20 BIOS Supports protocol 20 BIOS Utility 32 Navigating 33 Onboard Device Config uration 38 Startup Con figurat ion 37 System Security 42 Board Layout Bottom View 6, 86 Top View 5, 84 brightness hotkeys 16 C Cache controller[...]

  • Page 92

    86 Index Mechanical S pecificatio n 30 media access on indicator 12 Memory Check 68 Model Definition 1 01 Modem 22 N Notebook Manager hotkey 16 num lock on indicator 12 O Online Support Information 110 P Panel Bottom 11 right 10 PC Card 12, 26 PCMCIA 26 Power Management 29 Power System Check 68 Battery Pack 70 Power Adapter 69 R Removing the Batter[...]

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    Index 87[...]