Acer 9120 manual

Aspire 9110/9120 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 91 10 service guide. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

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 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[...]

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 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 product com[...]

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Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Operating system T Genuine Windowsl ® Vista TM Capable T Genuine Windowsl ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) T Genuine Windowsl ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rol lup 2) Platform and memroy T Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology , featuring: t Intel ® Core T[...]

2 Chapter 1 T Analog TV -tuner supporting internationa l analog TV standards (NTSC/P AL/SECAM) T Digital TV -tuner suppo rting DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting T errestrial) standard (6 MHz to 8MHz) T TV -tuner I/O: t RF jack for digita/analog TV antenna cable input t A V -in port for composite/S- video/line-in audio/video input T TV -tuner cabl e[...]

Chapter 1 3 I/O Ports T ExpressCard TM /34 slot T PC Card slot (one T ype II) T 5-in-1 card re ader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) T Four USB 2.0 ports T IEEE 1394 port T Consumer infrared (CIR ) port T Fast infrared (FIR) port T External display (VGA) port T A V -in port T RF-in Jack T S-Video/TV -out (NTSC/P AL) port T Headphones/speaker/line-out jack wit[...]

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Chapter 1 5 Board Layout Top View JP9 PCMCIA Socket SW5 T ouchpad Left Button IR1 FIR Module SW2 T ouchpad Up Button JP1 LCD Connector SW7 T ouchpad Down Button SW1 Lid Switch SW6 T ouchpad Right Button JP3 MDC Connector SW4 T ouchpad Right Button JP38 Camera Connector JP43 SIM Card Connector JP2 Power Button Connector JP1 1 CD Player Board Connect[...]

6 Chapter 1 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. JP30 Mini Card Connector JP22 DDRII so-Dimm Socket JP29 IEEE 1394 Connector JP21 DDRII so-Dimm Socket JP27 5-in-1 CardReader Socket JP20 Subwoofer Connector JP23 RJ45 Connector J3 Clear CMOS Jumper JP5 USB Connector[...]

Chapter 1 7 Jumper Settings Location Description J3 Clear CMO S Password[...]

8 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer . # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal D isplay (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer [...]

Chapter 1 9 Closed Front View 10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 1 1 3G button /indicator Enables/disabl es the 3G function. Indicates the status of 3G communication (for selected models). 12 Bluetooth ® communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth ® function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. [...]

10 Chapter 1 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 T w o USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Modem (RJ-1 1) port Connects to a phone line. 5 Infrared[...]

Chapter 1 11 Right View Rear Panel 9 Express Card/34 slot Accepts and ExpressCard/34 module Note: ExpressCards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and smaller than previous PC Cards. Designed for both desktop and mobile use, ExpressCards use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology that provides 500 Mbytes/sec total through[...]

12 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network (for selected models). 2 T wo U SB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 RF-in jack Accepts input si gnals from analog/digital TV -tuner devices. (manufacturing option). 4 A V -in port Accepts input[...]

Chapter 1 13 Indicators The computer has several easy -to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer ’s hard disk (secured with screws) 2 Ventilation slot s and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged us[...]

14 Chapter 1 NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arged: The light sho ws 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 “[...]

Chapter 1 15 Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: 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 [...]

16 Chapter 1 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. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by[...]

Chapter 1 17 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 the hotkey combination. Key Icon Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key [...]

18 Chapter 1 Special Key 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 : The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. <Fn>+<F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. <Fn>+<F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display scr[...]

Chapter 1 19 2. Either directly press the <> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> symbol at the upper-center of th e keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www .microsoft.com/ typography/f aq/faq 12.htm for more information. The US doll[...]

20 Chapter 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T echnol ogy makes it easy for you to access frequently used function s and manage your new Acer notebook. It f eatures the following handy utilities: T Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. T Acer eLock Management limit [...]

Chapter 1 21 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allo ws you to lock your removable data, optical and flop py drives to ensure that data can’t be st olen while your notebook is unattended.[...]

22 Chapter 1 T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file syste m when plugged i nto the system. T Optical drive deivce s - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. T Floppy[...]

Chapter 1 23 T S peed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 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 occupi es spac e in a hidden partition on your syste[...]

24 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 results when re covering your system using a CD or Ace[...]

Chapter 1 25 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and eas ily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. T o access this utility , either click on the “ Acer eNet Mana gement ” icon on your netebook, or start the program from the S tart menu. Y ou also have the option to set Acer eNet Manage[...]

26 Chapter 1 Acer eNet Management can sa ve network settings for a lo catio n to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another . Settings stored i nclude network co nnection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details , etc.), as well as default printe r settings. Security and safet[...]

Chapter 1 27 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user in terface. T o launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowe ring T echnolog y interface. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” Y o u can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons t[...]

28 Chapter 1 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates bas ed on current usage, referto the pane l on the l ower left-hand side of the window . 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 [...]

Chapter 1 29 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets y ou proj ect your computer ’s display to an external device or pr oject 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.[...]

30 Chapter 1 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appr opriately mounted on the to p of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to ca pture high-resolution photo s 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[...]

Chapter 1 31 Rotating 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 t[...]

32 Chapter 1 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 pop-up m enu. Y ou can adjust th e Video, Audio, and Zoom/ Face tracking options from this window . T Capture settings: From the Camera Settings window , click the Driver Settings but[...]

Chapter 1 33 T Advanced Settings allows 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 zoom level and turn th e face tracking feature on or off. Capturing p hotos or videos T o capture a photo or[...]

34 Chapter 1 1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all th e users’ face in the capture window , otherwise th e utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2. Click the right icon to zoom in/ out o[...]

Chapter 1 35 NOTE: When using avatars, you may have to calibrate th e face points to achieve better tracking. Fol low screen instructions in the VisageON to continue. NOTE: Y ou may use video effects when using the came ra for IM chat/video sessi ons or call conferences.[...]

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

Chapter 1 37 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 Manager by clicking on S tart > All Progr ams > Launch Manager to start [...]

38 Chapter 1 Hardware Specificatio ns and Configurations NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Af ter that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot the lapto p. Then you will see PXE version displaying on the sc reen. Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Core TM Du[...]

Chapter 1 39 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 0MB 2048MB 2[...]

40 Chapter 1 Modem connector type RJ1 1 Modem connector location Left side Bluetooth Inte rface Item S pecification Chipset Built-in ICH7-M 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 USB Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g (optiona[...]

Chapter 1 41 DC Power Requirements V oltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item S pecification V endor & model name DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N 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 [...]

42 Chapter 1 Audio Interface Item S pecification Audio Controller Realtek ALC833 (Audio amplifier Maxim MAX9755 ) Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or S tereo S tereo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (V ariable Sampling Rate) Internal [...]

Chapter 1 43 Express Card Interface Item S pecification PCMCIA controller Built-in ICH7M Supports card type 75mmx34mm(W)x5mm Number of slots One Access location Left panel Interface PCI Express System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic Intel ® 945GM/PM+ICH7M VGA Built-in Intel ® 945GM for Aspire 5540/5560 UMA models A TI X1300 for Aspir[...]

44 Chapter 1 Pack capacity 4000 mAH for Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 3920 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.0 3900 mAH Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 4800 mAH Snayo (6cell) 2.4 4800 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.4 4800 mAH Panasonic (6cell)2.4 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Number of battery cell 6/9 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel Norma[...]

Chapter 1 45 LCD Inverter Item S pecification V en dor & model name Darfon/V189-3 01GP Brightness conditions N/A Input voltage (V) 9~21 Input current (mA) 2.56 (max) Output voltage (V , rms) 780V (2000V for kick off) Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor Item S pecification Input rating 90V A[...]

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Chapter 2 47 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 configured 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 als[...]

48 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 , press p or q . T A plus sign (+) [...]

Chapter 2 49 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[...]

50 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 Advanced Security Boo[...]

Chapter 2 51 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[...]

52 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced scree n displays advanced se ttings in BIOS. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Option Infrared Port Shows the setting of the infrared port Enabled or Disabled PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Ma[...]

Chapter 2 53 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Boot Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : Clear User Password Is : HDD Password Is: Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password P[...]

54 Chapter 2 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[...]

Chapter 2 55 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 passw ord in the Enter Cur rent Password fiel d and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Con firm New Password fields. The computer then sets th[...]

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

Chapter 2 57 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 Main Security Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order: Use< ↑ >o r[...]

58 Chapter 2 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 utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load [...]

Chapter 2 59 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 61 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble the co mputer , 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 [...]

62 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.[...]

Chapter 3 63 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[...]

64 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description Part Number A SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.T A VV5.001 B SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.T A VV5.002 C SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.T A VV5.003 D SCREW M2.5*15(NL) 86.T A VV5.004 E SCREW M2*2.2 86.T A VV5.005 F SCREW M2*3( NL) 86.T A VV5.006 G SCREW M2*4 86.T A VV5.007 H SCREW M3*4(NL) 86.T A VV5.008 I SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) 86.[...]

Chapter 3 65 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery .[...]

66 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module/Memor y/System Fan/Thermal Module/ CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD door . 2. Detach the HDD door from the notebook. 3. Pull the HDD module outwards to disconnect the HDD mo dule from the main board. 4. T ake out the HDD modul e carefully . Removing[...]

Chapter 3 67 6. Remove the two screws fastening the system fan. 7. T ake out the system fan from the main uni t. 8. Disconnect the TV tuner antenna. 9. Then pop out the T V tuner and remove it from the main unit. 10. T ear the tape fastening the wire less LAN card. 11 . Remove the two screws holding the wireless LAN card. 12. Disconnect the wireles[...]

68 Chapter 3 15. Remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 16. Then detach the thermal module carefully . 17. Use a flat-headed screwdrive r to releas e the CPU lock (Turn anti-clockwise). 18. Detach the CPU from the CPU socket carefully . 19. T ear off the tape fastening the antenna set. 20. Then remove the antenna protection cover . 21[...]

Chapter 3 69 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. Open the LCD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture). 2. Detach the middle cover from the main unit carefully . 3. Remove the screw fastening the keyboard. 4. Th[...]

70 Chapter 3 7. Then turn th e notebook to the fro nt side. T ake ou t the anten na then disconnect the LCD cable (See the middle and the right images). 8. Remove four screws fastening the LCD module (M2.5 *10(NL) for yellow circle s; M2.5*15(NL) for red circles). 9. Then detach the entire LCD module from the main unit carefully .[...]

Chapter 3 71 Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove two screws fastening the upper case assembly to the lo wer case assembly . 2. Disconnect the LED board cable from the main board. 3. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board. 4. Remove eight screws fasteni ng the upper case [...]

72 Chapter 3 11 . Remove the two screws fastening the player board. 12. Detach the player board from the upuper assembly . 13. T ear off the mylar on top of the touchpad bracket. 14. Remove the screws holding the touchpad bracket. 15. Then detach the touchpad bracket from the uppwer case. 16. Disconnect the touchpad FFC. 17. Then remove the touchpa[...]

Chapter 3 73 2. Remove the screw faste ning the modem board. 3. Disconnect the modem board cable from the modem board. 4. Then detach the modem boar d from the main board. 5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board . 6. Then disconnect the microphone cable from the main baord. 7. Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case.[...]

74 Chapter 3 11 . Remove the screw holding the audio board. 12. Detach the audio board from the lower case as shown. 13. Disconnect the audio cab le from the audio board. 14. Detach the bluetooth module from the lower case. 15. T ake out the micro phoner from the lower case. (T ear off the tape fastening the microphone before you remove the speaker[...]

Chapter 3 75 21. Remove the two screws holding the VGA heatsink. 22. Then detach the VGA heatsink from the main board.[...]

76 Chapter 3 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 four screws fastening the L CD and the LCD inverter to the panel. 5. Place the LCD as shown. 6. Disconnect the LCD back ligh t cable. 7. Disconnect the LCD[...]

Chapter 3 77 13. T ake out the spring careful ly . 14. Remove the LCD latch from the LCD panel. 15. Release the foil fasteing the CCD modu le cable. 16. Remove the screw holding the CCD module to the LCD panel then detach the CCD module. 17. Separate the CCD panel from the CCD a ssembly . 18. Then remove the two screws fastening the digital camera [...]

78 Chapter 3 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove two screws hodling the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws fastening the HDD bracket on the oth er side. 3. Detach the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Remove the o[...]

Chapter 4 79 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[...]

80 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diske tte. A write-ena bled, diagno stic 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[...]

Chapter 4 81 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[...]

82 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[...]

Chapter 4 83 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 , 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, fo r both battery and adap[...]

84 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 equence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the ori ginal part back in the [...]

Chapter 4 85 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[...]

86 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[...]

Chapter 4 87 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 81.. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on in[...]

88 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 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 [...]

Chapter 4 89 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[...]

90 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 [...]

Chapter 4 91 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[...]

92 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 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 [...]

Chapter 4 93 Battery can’t be charged See “Check t he Battery Pack” on page 83. 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 Se[...]

94 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 96. 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[...]

Chapter 4 95 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[...]

96 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 eri fy that all attached [...]

Chapter 5 97 Top View JP9 PCMCIA Socket SW5 T ouchpad Left Button IR1 FIR Module SW2 T ouchpad Up Button JP1 LCD Connector SW7 T ouchpad Down Button SW1 Lid Switch SW6 T ouchpad Right Button JP3 MDC Connector SW4 T ouchpad Right Button JP38 Camera Connector JP43 SIM Card Connector JP2 Power Button Connector JP1 1 CD Player Board Connector JP6 Media[...]

98 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. JP30 Mini Card Connector JP22 DDRII so-Dimm Socket JP29 IEEE 1394 Connector JP21 DDRII so-Dimm Socket JP27 5-in-1 CardReader Socket JP20 Subwoofer Connector JP23 RJ45 Connector J3 Clear CMOS Jumper JP5 USB Connecto[...]

Chapter 5 99 Jumper Settings NOTE: Clear CMOS jumper has highligh ted with red circle. Location Description J3 Clear CMO S Password[...]

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Chapter 6 101 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repl aceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of Aspire 91 10/9120. Refe r 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-to-date information available on your regi[...]

102 Chapter 6 Aspire 9110/9120 Exploded Diagram Aspire 91 10/9120 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 BT .00603.014 BA TTERY[...]

Chapter 6 103 BLUETOOTH MODULE FOXCONN BCM2045 Note: Th e bluetoot h module do es not contain the black mylar as the image shows. 54.TB2V1.001 Cables MODEM CABLE 50.TB2V1.005 LED CABLE 50.TB2V1.003 TOUCHP AD CABLE 50.TB2V1.001 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.TB2V1.002 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TB2V1.004 POWER CORD 2.5A 125V USA 27.015 18.781 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PI[...]

104 Chapter 6 POWER CORD 2.5A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK 27.01518.631 POWER CODE 7A 125V JAP AN 2PIN 27.03518.161 Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly LOWERCASE W/SPEAKER 60.TB2V1.001 S peaker SPEAKER 23.TB2V1.001 Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly MIDDLE COVER 60.AA6V1.003 MIDDLE COVER (TM) 60.TB2V1.003 MINI CARD COVER TBD DIMM COVER 42.TB2V1.001 HDD COVER 42.TB2V1.002[...]

Chapter 6 105 TOUCHP AD BRACKET 33.TB2V1.001 UPPER CASE 60.AA6V1.002 UPPER CASE (TM) 60.TB2V1.002 Combo Module COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.TB2V1.001 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER 33.TB2V1.003 OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FOR COMBO 42.TB2V1.003 COMBO MODULE 24X HLDS GCC- 4244N LF 1.00AB W/O BEZEL KO.0240A.005 COMBO MODULE 24X LITEON SOS[...]

106 Chapter 6 CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ INTEL KC.N0001.740 CPU DOTHAN725A 1.6GMHZ INTEL KC.NA001 .725 CPU CEL-M370 1.5G MHZ INTEL KC.NC001.370 CPU CEL-M380 1.6GMHZ INTEL KC.NV001.380 CPU CEL-M390 1.7GMHZ INTEL KC.NV001.390 CPU CEL-M360 1.4GMHZ INTEL KC.NV001.360 DVD Module DVD-RW MODULE 8X 6M.TB2V1 .002 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL [...]

Chapter 6 107 ASSY HDD BRACKET AG1 33.TB2V1.004 HDD 40GB SEAGA TE ST94021 12A KH.04001.014 HDD 40GB TOSHIBA MK4025GAS KH.04004.005 HDD 40GB HGST HTS421240H9A T00 KH.04007.013 HDD 40GB WD WD400UE-22HCT0 KH.04008.025 HDD 40GB SAMSUNG M40MP0402H KH.0400B.003 HDD MODULE 60G TBD ASSY HDD BRACKET AG1 33.TB2V1.004 HDD 60GB SEAGA TE ST96812A KH.06001.004 H[...]

108 Chapter 6 CPU HEA TSINK W/SCREW W/O F AN 34.TB2V1.001 CPU HEA TSINK W/O FA N(AD1- DISCRETE) Note: This is for discrete mod els 34.ABA V1.001 Keyboard KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M00 SWISS KB.A2707.01 1 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- H30M02 T AIWAN(CHINESE) KB.A2707.002 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- H3M03 THAI KB.A2707.004 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H[...]

Chapter 6 109 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0S SP KB.A2707.003 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0T TURKISH KB.A2707.020 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0U UK KB.A2707.007 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0W SWEDEN KB.A2707.015 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M1A BELGIUM KB.A2707.014 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M1B BR KB.A2707.005 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- H[...]

11 0 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0W SWEDEN KB.T5007.015 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK1A BELGIUM KB.T5007.014 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK1B BR KB.T5007.005 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-N7082 US-INTERNA TIONAL KB.T5007.001 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK1F SV KB.T5007.026 LCD Module LCD MODULE 14.1" WXGA W/ ANTENNA NONE GLARE 6M.TB2 V1.0 1[...]

Chapter 6 111 LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/LOGO 60.TB2V1.005 HINGE P ACK LEFT/RIGHT 6K.TB2V1.001 LCD 14.1" WXGA AU B141EW01 V .1 NONE GLARE LK.14105.013 LCD 14" WXGA SAMSUNG L TN141W1-L01 NONE GLARE LK.14106.004 LCD 14.1" WXGA LG LP141WX1- TL02 NONE GLARE LK.14108.002 LCD 14.1" WXGA QDI QD14TL01-03 NONE GLARE 420G LK.14109.004 LCD 14&[...]

11 2 Chapter 6 LCD MODULE 14.1" WXGA GLARE W/CCD 6M.ABA V1.032 INVERTER BOARD 15.4" FOXCONN T62I240.00 19.A46V1.003 INVERTER BOARD 15.4" YEC YNV - W02 19.TB2V1.001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 25.TB2V1.001 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[...]

Chapter 6 11 3 LCD CABLE 14.1" CCD 50.ABA V1.001 CCD CAMERA 1.3M LOGITECH 961458-2000 L 56.ABA V1.001 LCD BEZEL 14.1" CCD W/LOGO 60.ABA V1.006 CCD LA TCH W/SPRING 60.ABA V1.010 CCD BEZEL 60.ABA V1.008 LCD P ANEL 14.1" CCD W/HINGE 60.ABA V1.007 HINGE P ACK LEFT/RIGHT 6K.TB2V1.001 LCD 14.1" WXGA LG B141EW01 V .0 GLARE LK.14105.014[...]

11 4 Chapter 6 MAINBOARD AG1910 W/O CPU W/ PCMCIA SLOT & RTC BA TTERY MB.TB201.001 Battery RTC BA TTERY 23.TB2V1.004 PCMCIA Slot/PC Card Slot PCMCIA SLOY 22.TB2V1.001 Memory SDIMM 256M INFINEON HYS64T32000HDL-3.7-A KN.25602.023 DIMM 256M NANY A NT256T64UH4A1FN-37B KN.25603.029 SDIMM 256M MICRON MT4HTF3264HY -53EB3 KN.25604.027 SDIMM 256M SAMSUN[...]

Chapter 6 11 5 LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.TB1V1.001 NAME PLA TE 40.AA6V1.001 NAME PLlA TE (TM) 40.T B2V1.001 Screws SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 SCRW MACH W AFER M2.5*L3 ZN S N 86.00B34.530 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 SCRW WH MS+CBZ M2.5+L4 BLACK 86.9A323 .4R0 SCREW 86.[...]

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