Acer 1680 Bedienungsanleitung

Aspire 1410/1680 Series Service Guide[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire 1410/1680 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights re served. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without 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 Alert s you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to a[...]

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 CONFIGUR A TION decided for Acer "global" product offering. T o bett er fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiv[...]

VI[...]

V.7 5/312004 Shipping priority No. 5 No. 6 No. 4 No. 3 No. 1 on Jul.20th No. 2 End of August Quanta Named ZL1E ??? Project Nam e Kestrel-P-M11P6 4 Kestrel-P-UM A Kestrel-M11P6 4 Kestrel-UM A Kestrel-A-M11P6 4 Kestrel-A-UM A Kestrel-E-UM A Kestrel-A-UM A Kestrel-A-M11P6 4 Kestrel-A-UM A Platform naming TM4500 TM4500 TM4000 TM4000 A S168 0 A S168 0 T[...]

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

VIII Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Chapter 4 Troublesho[...]

IX[...]

Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Perf ormance T Intel ® Pentiu m M ® processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755 or Intel ® Celeron M ® processor 320,330 T Intel ® 855 GME or 852 GM chipset (manufacturing option) T 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeabl e to 2048 MB with dual soDi mm modules [...]

2 Chapter 1 T SD/MMC/MS memory card read er (manufacturing option) Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T S tylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing devi ce T Internet 4-way scroll but ton K eyboard and Pointing D evic e T 88/89-key Wi[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 A A B B C C D D INTEL Mobile_479 CPU 333MHZ DDR ATA 66/100 AC97 CLOCK GEN AUDIO CODEC Centrino DDR-SODIMM1 DDR-SODIMM2 IDE-ODD IDE - HDD ATA 66/100 MODEM RJ11 Page:13 Page:14 Page:12 Page:16 Page:16 Page:8~9 Page:8~9 CY28346-2 CLK_SDRAM0~5, CLK_SDRAM0~5# Page : 2 , 3 Page : 4 ~ 5 Page[...]

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout To p V i e w 1 Keyboard Connector 7 3 in 1 Connector 2 Bluetooth Board Connector 8 S peaker Connector 3 LCD Cable Connector 9 Inte rnal Microphone Connector 4 LED Board Connector 10 Modem Board Connector 5 Lid Switch 1 1 T ouchpad Board Connector 6 Modem Cable Connector[...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom V iew 1 Power Jack 16 Audio Cable Connector 2 CRT 17 Line-in Connector 3 Docking 18 Headphone Out Connector 4 Audio Cable Connector 19 Microphone-in Connector 5 Main Battery Connector 20 USB Connector 6 ODD Connector 21 IEEE 1394 Connector 7 Media Bay Connector 22 PCMCIA 8 Mini PCI Slot 23 USB Connector 9 Second Battery Connector[...]

6 Chapter 1 13 IR 28 LAN Cable Connector 14 Bluetooth Switch 29 F A N Connector 15 Wireless Switch 30 LAN Cable Connector[...]

Chapter 1 7 An Aspire T our After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer . Front V iew # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer . 4 Palmrest Comf[...]

8 Chapter 1 Closed Front V iew NOTE: The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons an d indicators only work on models with Blueto oth and Wireless features, respectively . # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Infr ared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra- red printer , IR-aware computer). 3 [...]

Chapter 1 9 Left V iew # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal op tical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 2 LED indica tor Light s up when t he optical drive is active. 3 O ptical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive is active. 4 Emer gency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is t[...]

10 Chapter 1 Right V iew # Icon Item Description 1 IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 PC Card slot Connects to one T ype II Car dBus PC Card. 4 3-in-1 card reader Accepts MS, MMC and SD card. Note: The 3-in-1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subj[...]

Chapter 1 11 Re a r P a n e l # Icon Item Description 1 Power jace Connects to an AC adapter . 2 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.[...]

12 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory . 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer ’s hard disk (secured by a screw). 6 Battery r elease latch Unlat[...]

Chapter 1 13 Indicators The computer has three easy- to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard. Icon Function Description Caps lock Light s when Caps Lock is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media Activit y Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.[...]

14 Chapter 1 In addition, there are two in dicators at the front panel. Ev en when the cover is closed , the state or features can still be seen. Icon Function Description Power Lights when the computer is on. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.[...]

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 The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num lock (Fn-[...]

16 Chapter 1 Embedded Numeric K eypad The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corne r of the keycaps. T o si mplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded[...]

Chapter 1 17 Windows K eys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Icon Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + T ab (Activates next taskbar button[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hot K eys The computer employs hot keys 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 the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot ke y combination. Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays h[...]

Chapter 1 19 Fn- y V olume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn- x Brightness up Increases the screen brigh tness. Fn- z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn-Home Play/Pause Press to st art playing the audio track or video file. Press again to pause. Fn-Pg Up Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or video file. Fn-Pg Dn Backw ar[...]

20 Chapter 1 Special K ey Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar si gn at th e upper-center a nd/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To t y p e : 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 then press the Euro symbol at the upper-cente[...]

Chapter 1 21 Launch K eys Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These butt ons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail, Web browse r , Empowering and programmable keys. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EMa nager . The ma il and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs, but can be[...]

22 Chapter 1 In addition, there are two launch keys a t the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and Bluetooth ® . However , the Wireless and Blue tooth keys cannot be set by users. Description Default a pplication Bluetooth ® communications Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth (optional[...]

Chapter 1 23 To u c h p a d The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing devic e that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the to uchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB or serial mouse, you ca[...]

24 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 the re sponse. T apping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.[...]

Chapter 1 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for Aspire 1410 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.5G Hz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for Aspire 1680 Core logic Intel 855GME+ICH4 CPU package Intel sock etable 478pin Micro-BGA CPU core voltage 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0[...]

26 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table list s some system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above tabl e, the configura tion of sl ot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128M[...]

Chapter 1 27 Modem Interface Item S pecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V .90/V .92 Modem connector type RJ1 1 Modem connector location Right panel Bluetooth Inte rface Item S pecification Chipset Broadcom BCM2035 Data throughput 723 bps(full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 [...]

28 Chapter 1 Drive Format Disks 1 1 2 2 S pindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM Performance S pecifications Buffer size 2048KB/ 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB Interface A T A/A T API-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T API-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T API-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T A-6; A T A-6 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer , Mbytes/s) 372 372 350 350 Data trans[...]

Chapter 1 29 Applicable disc format Support disc forma ts 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-T ext 2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs 6. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (V er . 1.1) 7. Reads data in each D[...]

30 Chapter 1 Vid eo Me m or y Item S pecification Chipset Intel 855GME/A TI M1 1P (A TI Mobility RADEON 9700) Memory size UMA 16/32/64MB, discrete 64MB Interface DDR USB Port Item S pecification Chipset ICH4-M USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller Number of USB port 3 Location two on the right side; one on the front side[...]

Chapter 1 31 Wireless 802.1 1 b+g Intel PCMCIA TI PC741 1 Audio Conexant RD01-D620 3-in-1 card reader TI PC741 1 Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboard controller NS PC97551 T otal number of keypads 88-/89-key Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously 1. Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Y es 2. Use port re[...]

32 Chapter 1 T ypical Power Consumption (watt) 5.3 4.03 (for backligh t unit) N/A Weight 400g (w/o inverter) 420g 4 60g Physical Size(mm) 299(W)x228(H)x5.5 (D) 299(W)x228(H)x5.2 (D) 299(W)x228(H)x6.2 (D) Electrical Interface R/G/B Data, 3Sync, Signals, Clock (4 pairs L V DS) 1 channel L VDS 1 channel L VDS Support Color Native 262K colour s 262K co[...]

Chapter 1 33 LCD 15 inch an d 15.4 inch Item S pecification V en dor & model name SAMSUNG L TN150XB-L03 Hita chi TX38D81VC1CAB LCD 15.4" WXGA QDI Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.0 inches, 381 390.1 Active Area (mm) 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 331.2x207.0 Display resolution (pixels) 1024x 768 XGA 10 24x768 XGA 1 280x800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.2 97x0.297 0.[...]

34 Chapter 1 Maximum input AC current 3.42A Inrush current 220A@1 15V AC 220A@230V AC Efficiency 82% min. @1 15V AC input full load System Power Manag ement ACPI mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely . Soft Of f (G2/S5) O S initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely . W[...]

Chapter 1 35[...]

Chapter 2 36 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please al[...]

37 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 38 Inf ormation NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy driv e type informaiton only whe n this model has floppy disk drive. HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master . HDD Serial Number This field displays the seri al n[...]

39 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basi c setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only . Actual value s may differ . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main A d v a n c e d S e c u r i t y[...]

Chapter 2 40 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 disable or a uto. This is because the user is not allowed to con trol the settings in the se cases. Parameter Descripti[...]

41 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving y our hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . Parameter Description Options Infrared Port Enables, disables or auto [...]

Chapter 2 42 Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support. (Enable for use with a non-USB aware Ope rating System such as DOS or UNIX). Option: Disabled or Enabled Hard Disk Recovery Enables or disables Hard Disk to Hard Disk system Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during POST . Option: Disabled or Enabled Parameter Description[...]

43 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. M a i n A d v a n c e d B o o t Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Primary HardDisk Security: [Enter] Set Supervisor Password Password on Boot [D[...]

Chapter 2 44 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 befo re 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[...]

45 Chapter 2 3. Press e . After sett ing the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. 4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter . 5. When you are done, press u to save the change s and exit the BIOS Setup Utility . R em oving a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight t[...]

Chapter 2 46 If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses u . If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will sho w you the Setup W arning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display[...]

47 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating system . Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboa rd hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. M a i n A d v a n c e d S e c u r i t y E x i t Item Specific Help Floppy Devices +[...]

Chapter 2 48 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 [...]

49 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following condition s: 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 cr[...]

Chapter 3 50 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 tool s: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic fl[...]

51 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. NOTE: The screws used to secure bottom case and [...]

Chapter 3 52 Screw T ype Location Quant ity M2.5*6 Bottom case and IO bezel (hightlight with yellow cir cle) 14 M2.5*6 Remove the IO bezel then you will see. 2 M2.5*6 Remove the heatsink cover then you will see. 1 M2.5*6 Remove the HDD cover then you will see. 1 M2.5*3 Detach the HDD module then you will see. 1 M2.5*3 Remove the battery then you wi[...]

53 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequence 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 insi[...]

Chapter 3 54 Screw List Item Description SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI- NYLOK 86.A03V7.012 SCREW I2.5*3M- BNIH(M2.5L3) 86.T25V7.012 SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN- NYLOK 86.A03V7.006 SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI- NYLOK 86.T23V7.006 SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08 V7.004 SCREW M2.0*5- I(NI)(NYLOK) 86.T23V7.010 SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI- NYLOK 86.A03V7.007 SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3) 86.T25V7.008 SCR[...]

55 Chapter 3 R emoving the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the b attery pack.[...]

Chapter 3 56 R emoving the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/ the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module R emoving the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover . 2. Remove the HDD cover . 3. Detach the HDD module then remove it. R emoving the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 1. Remove the two screws that[...]

57 Chapter 3 2. Then remove the IO bezel. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink cover . 4. Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit. 5. Disconnect the fan cable. 6. Remove the four screws that secure the thermal module. 7. Pull the thermal module outwards then remove i t. NOTE: The edge of the thermal module as shown is very sharp. [...]

Chapter 3 58 R emoving the ODD Module 1. Release the ODD latch. 2. Remove the ODD module from the main unit. . R emoving the LCD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the keyboard cover . 2. Open the LCD module as the picture shown then detach the keyboard cover from the main unit. . 3. Remove the two screws that se cure the keyboard as shown. [...]

59 Chapter 3 8. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit. .[...]

Chapter 3 60 Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove the two screws holding the switch board. 2. Remove the switch board. 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board. 4. Disconnect the bluetooth cable. 5. Remove the five screws that secure the upper case. 6. Remove the eighteen [...]

61 Chapter 3 4. Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad board. 5. Remove the touchpad board from the upper case. 6. Disconnect the touchpad board to touch pad FFC. 7. Remove the touchpad board to touchpad FFC from the uppwer case assembly . 8. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad bracket. 9. Detach the touchpad bracket from the uppe[...]

Chapter 3 62 1. Disconnect the MDC cable from the modem board . 2. Detach the MDC cable from the main board. 3. Remove the two screws holding the modem board. 4. Remove the modem board from the lower case. 5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board. 6. Remove the two screws that secure the main board. 7. Remove the two screw n uts as shown[...]

63 Chapter 3[...]

Chapter 3 64 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. Disconnect the inverter board then remove it. 5. Remove the three screws holding the right hinge. 6. Then remove the three screws that secure the left hinge. 7. Remov[...]

65 Chapter 3 13. Remove the left bracket as the picture shows. 14. T ear off the t ape fastening the LCD cable. 15. T ear off the the LCD cable fastening the LCD cable, then remove it..[...]

Chapter 3 66 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Mod ule 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. Disassembling the O ptical D rive Module 1. Remove the four screws a s the pic[...]

67 Chapter 3[...]

Chapter 4 68 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 sympto ms by attemp[...]

69 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 d ri[...]

Chapter 4 70 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing operatio n. 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 main board. 2. Go to the dia [...]

71 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of th e 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 [...]

Chapter 4 72 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 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 an d ad[...]

73 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[...]

Chapter 4 74 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:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W :xxxxh) 070 Real T i me Clock Erro[...]

75 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 76 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 70. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on ind[...]

77 Chapter 4 POST Code Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM 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 EB[...]

Chapter 4 78 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[...]

79 Chapter 4 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 72. 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[...]

Chapter 4 80 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 82. 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[...]

81 Chapter 4 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[...]

Chapter 4 82 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify which ad apter or device failed, which installed devices a re incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V eri fy that all attached d[...]

83 Chapter 4 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc D rive CD to Disk R ecovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical driv e. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build N APP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to preloa d the system, please click [...]

Chapter 4 84 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical dr ive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Reco very CD to the optical drive in order . Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs. After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below .[...]

85 Chapter 4 7. Then insert the System CD to the opti cal drive. 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.[...]

Chapter 4 86 Disk to Disk R ecovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical driv e. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build N APP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to preloa d the system, please click [Y].[...]

87 Chapter 4 5. Select Disk to Disk Recovery . Th en choose Single Language or Multi-Langu ages Recovery . NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery , not more than fi ve langu ages could be loaded to the system. 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical dr ive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Reco very CD to the o[...]

Chapter 4 88 After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below . 7. Then insert the System CD to the opti cal drive.[...]

89 Chapter 4 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.[...]

Chapter 5 90 To p V i e w 1 Keyboard Co nnector CN5 7 3 in 1 Connector CN10 2 Bluetooth Board Connector CN6 8 S peaker Connector CN12 3 LCD Cable Connector CN2 9 Internal Microphone Connector CN1 1 Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

91 Chapter 5 4 LED Board Connector CN3 10 Modem Board Connector CN9 5 Lid Switch SW2 1 1 T ouchpad Board Connector CN8 6 Modem Cable Connector CN4[...]

Chapter 5 92 Bottom V iew 1 Power Jack CN13 16 Audio Cable Connector CN34 2 CRT CN14 17 Line-in Connector CN39 3 Docking CN15 18 Headphone Out Connector CN37 4 Audio Cable Connector CN16 19 Micr ophone-in Connector CN38 5 Main Battery Connector CN18 20 USB Connector CN36 6 ODD Connector CN19 21 IEEE 1394 Connector CN35 7 Media Bay Connector CN23 22[...]

93 Chapter 5 14 Bluetooth Switch SW4 29 F AN Connector CN20 15 Wireless Switch SW3 30 LAN Cable Connector CN17[...]

Chapter 6 94 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of Aspire 1 680/1410. Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-date informa tion available on your regi[...]

95 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 96 Adapter N/S ADAP TER 65W 3 PIN DEL T A SADP- 65KB BF 19V TBD N/S ADAP TER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON P A- 1650-02 QA 19V TBD N/S ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LI-SHIN SLS0335A 19V TBD Battery N/S BA TTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A 4UR18650F-2-QC140 TBD BA TTERY P A NASONIC LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE TBD BA TTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A 916-3020 TBD Board 9 [...]

97 Chapter 6 31 TOUCH P AD BOARD 55.T50V7.002 Cable N/S FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB 50.T50V7.001 N/S MODEM CABLE 50.T50V7.002 N/S POWER CORD US (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.001 POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.003 POWER CORD KOERA ( Pin) 27.T23V7.006 POWER CORD EU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.002 POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.004 POWER CORD IT ALIAN (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.005 POWER [...]

Chapter 6 98 37 I/O BEZEL 42.T51V7.001 23 DIMM/WIRELESS COVER 42.T50V7.002 22 HEA TSINK COVER 42.T50V7.003 26 HDD COVER 42.T50V7.004 N/S 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER Note: The location of 3 in 1 dummy cover is the same as 3 in 1 cover ’s location. 42.T51V7.002 36 3 IN 1 COVER 42.T50V7.005 25 HDD BRACKET 33.T50V7.001 Communication Module[...]

99 Chapter 6 N/S WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T50V7.003 CPU/Processor N/S INTEL PENTIUM M 1.5G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL6F9 B-1 STEPPING KC.N0001.715 INTEL PENTIUM M 1.6G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EG B-1 STEPPING KC.N0001.725 INTEL PENTIUM M 1.7G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EP B-1 STEPPING KC.N0001.735 INTEL PENTIUM M 1.8G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EN B-1 STEPPING KC.N0001.7[...]

Chapter 6 100 DVD DUAL MODULE QSI SDW-042 6M.T51V7.003 DVD DUAL DRIVE QSI SDW-042 KU.00403.001 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003 DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR QSI 42.T50V7.010 DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR- K14RA 6M.T51V7.004 DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVR- K14RA KU.00805.001 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003 DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR PIONEER 42.T50V7.01 1 DVD D[...]

101 Chapter 6 T oshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A KH.04004.002 SEAGA TE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/W:3.05 KH.04001.010 HGST 60G 4200rpm MORAGA IC25N060A TMR04-0 08K06 34 F/ W:A D4 A KH.06007.006 T oshiba PLUTO 60G 4200rpm MK6025GAS (phase in Mar/Apr) F/ W:KA200A KH.06004.003 HGST 80G 4200rpm MORAGA IC25N080A TMR04-0 08K63 5 F/ [...]

Chapter 6 102 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Norway KB.A2707.018 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Danish KB.A2707.019 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Turkish KB.A2707.020 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Canadian French KB.A2707.021 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Japanese KB.A2707.022 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Greek KB.A2707.023 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DA[...]

103 Chapter 6 18 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002 19 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003 38 LCD P ANEL W/L OGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. 60.A27V7.002 20 LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER P AD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004 LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA QDI QDI150XL06-01 6M.A27V7.002 LCD 15 IN. XGA QDI QDI150XL06-01 LK.15009.002 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001 LCD CABLE [...]

Chapter 6 104 LCD P ANEL W/L OGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. 60.A27V7.002 LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER P AD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004 LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG L TN150XB-L03 6M.A27V7.004 LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG L TN150XB-L03 LK.15006.004 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001 LCD CABL E - 15 IN. XG A 50.T50V7.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE [...]

105 Chapter 6 MAINBOARD 855GME UMA 3 IN 1 W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY LB.A2806.001 Memory N/S 256MB NANY A SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u) KN.25603.009 256M Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333 HYS64D32020GDL-6-C (.1 1u/B) (Sample April/M, 09/04' by firm PO) KN.25602.022 256M Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB HYS64D32020HDL-6-C 32x64 (.1 1u/G) [...]

Chapter 6 106 N/S LCD SCREW RUBBER P AD 47.T50V7.003 32 LCD BEZEL RUBBER P AD 47.T50V7.004 Screw N/S SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.012 C SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3) 86.T25V7.012 N/S SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK 86.A03V7.006 N/S SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.006 D SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08V7.004 N/S SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) 86.T23V7.010 K SCREW M2[...]

107 Chapter 6[...]

Appendix A 108 Model Name D efinition Aspire 1680 Model Name Defin ition Model Number LC D CPU Memory HDD ODD Wireless LAN OS 1681WLCi 15.4" WXGA PM 715 (1.5GHz/2M) DDR333 1x256MB 60GB 24x Combo 1 1b/g XPH 1681WLMi 15.4" WXGA PM 715 (1.5GHz/2M) DDR333 1x256MB 60GB 4x DVD- Dual 1 1b/g XPH 1682WLMi 15.4" WXGA PM 725 (1.6GHz/2M) DDR333 [...]

109 Appendix A[...]

Appendix B 11 0 This computer ’s compatibility is a test plan re leased by Acer Internal T e sting Depa rtment. The test report is NOT ready as the service guide relea sed. Once the final report is available, this cha pter will be revised accordingly . T est Compatible Components Appendix B[...]

111 Appendix B Microsoft Windows XP Environment T est Item Specifications Processor Intel Celeron 1.3GHz Intel Celeron 1.4GHz Intel PMP 705Banias 1.5 GHz, Tj85 Intel Dothan 715/1.5GHz Intel Dothan 725/1.6GHz Intel Dothan 735/1.7GHz Intel Dothan 745/1.8GHz Intel Dothan 755/2.0GHz Memory 256MB NANY A SO-D IMM DDR333 NT256D64SH8BAGM 256MB Infineon SO-[...]

Appendix B 11 2 Hard Disk Drive 30G HGST Moraga+ HTS424030M9A T00 30G T oshiba MK3025GAS30GB 30G Seagate 30G ST93015A 40G HGST Moraga+ HTS424040M9A T00 40GB 40G T oshiba PLUTO MK4025GAS 40G SEAGA TE ST94019A40G 60G HGST Moraga IC25N060A TMR04-0 60G TOSHIBA Neptune MK6021GAS 80G HGST Moraga IC25N080A TMR04 80G TOSHIBA Pluto MK8025GAS DVD-ROM Drive 8[...]

11 3 Appendix B ISDN US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T71 17M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card I/O Peripheral I/O - Display Acer 21 1c 21” Viewsonic PF790 19” Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14” Compaq Color Monitor NET Color Monitor 20” Mozo 17” TFT L CD (DVI) I/O - Projector NEC MultiSync MT -10 40 I/O - Legacy (P[...]

Appendix B 11 4 I/O - USB Camera Intel Easy PC Camera Logitech QuickCam Express Internet Logitech QuickCam Home PC Video Camera Orange Micro USB 2.0 Web Cam I/O - USB S torage Drive Logitech CDRW +DVDROM combo USB interface Iomega USB Zip 250MB I/O-USB Flash Drive IBM 32MB USB Memory key Apacer USB Handy Drive 32MB Apacer USB Handy Drive 256MB I/O [...]

11 5 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 11 6 This section describe s online techni cal support services av ailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical que ries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However some in formation sources[...]

11 7 Appendix C[...]

Index 11 8 A AFLASH Utility 49 Audio 29 B Battery Pack 55 BIOS 25 package 25 password control 25 ROM size 25 ROM type 25 vendor 25 Version 25 BIOS Setup Utility 3 6 BIOS Supports protocol 25 BIOS Utility 36 Basic System Settings 41 Navigating 37 Onboard Device Config uration 44 Startup Con figurat ion 43 System Security 48 Board Layout Bottom View [...]

11 9 Index Processor 25 S Second Level Cache 25 System Check Procedures 69 System Diagnostic Diskette 49 System Memory 25 System Utility Diskette 49 T T ouchpad Check 72 U Undetermined Prob lems 82 USB 30 utility BIOS 36 V Vi deo 29 W Windows XP Environment T est 111[...]