Acer 1400 series manual

Acer Aspire 1400 Series Service Guide P ART NO.: VD.A02V5.001 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[...]

IV Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire 1400 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates 2002/04/1 1 Ch. 6 Add exploded diagram to Ch.6 2002/04/16 Ch. 3 disassembly flow chart 2002/04/19 Ch. 3 disassembly flow chart 2002/05/13 Ch. 1 p.26 Memory combinations table 2004/01/08 Ch. 1 Revise supported memeory size to[...]

V Copyright Copyright © 1999 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 language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the pr[...]

VI 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[...]

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

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I T able of Contents Cha p ter 1 S ystem Specificatio n s 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

II T able of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 69 System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Chapter 1 3 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind . Here are just a few of it s many features: Perf ormanc e • Intel ® Pentiu m ® IV processor with on-die level 2 cache • 256 MB memory expandable to 512MB • High-capacity , Enhanced -IDE hard disk • Lithium-Ion battery p ack • Power management system Display The large[...]

4 Chapter 1 Human-centric design a nd ergonomics ! All-in-one design (CD or DVD, floppy drive, a nd hard disk) ! Sleek, smooth and stylish design ! Full-sized keyboard ! Wide and curved palm rest ! Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing devi ce ! Launch keys (supports Audio DJ feature) ! Wireless networking (802.1 1b) option Expansion ! Upgradeab[...]

Chapter 1 5 System Block Diagram[...]

6 Chapter 1 Board Layout Top V iew A-U8 VGA Chip A TI M6-p B-U9 Clock Generator ICS950805AG C-U14 Audio Amplifier Chip TDA0132 D-F1 Fuse E-JP1 LCD Connector F-JP2 Power Button Board Connet or G-JP5 SODIMM Connector H-JP6 Microphone Jack I-JP8 Earphones Jack J-JP7, JP9 Speaker Connector K-JP10 Main Board to T ouch Pad Board FFC connector L-JP1 1 Mai[...]

Chapter 1 7 Bottom View[...]

8 Chapter 1 A- U10,U13 Video DDR SDRAM B-U22 MCH Intel 845 c--U23 CPU Socket D-U30 BIOS ROM 512K8-90 E-U33 ICH2 Intel 82801 F-U40 CARDBUS Controller PCI1420 G-U42 Direct CD-PLay Controll er OZ-16 8T H-U43 AC97 Codec CS-4299 I-U45 KBC/EC PC87951 J- U55,U56 USB Power Swit ch TPS2042DR K-JP13 HDD Connector L-JP14 Parallel Connector M-JP15 CRT Connecto[...]

Chapter 1 9 Outlook V iew A general introduction of port s allow you to co nnect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop P C. Front V i ew # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button T urns on the computer power ..[...]

10 Chapter 1 3 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently-use d programs. Y ou can launch the Inter net browser and a set application with launch key . 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer . 5 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function[...]

Chapter 1 11 Left Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Speaker/headphone- out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 2 Microphone-in jack Ejects the disc from the optical drive. 3 V olum e con trol slider Adjust the volume level. 4 Security keylock Co nnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 5 PC Card ejec[...]

12 Chapter 1 Right Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Floppy drive Accepts a 3.5-inch diskette. 2 Floppy drive eject button Press to eject the diskette from the floppy drive. 3 Wireless networking button Enables or disables the wireless networking feature. 4 Optical drive Depending on your model: --CD-ROM drive reads CDs. --DVD-ROM drive reads CDs and[...]

Chapter 1 13 Re a r P a n e l # Icon Item Description 1 USB ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera). 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Modem jack Connects a phone line (only for models with an internal fax/data modem). 4 Parallel portModem jack Connects to a parallel device (e.g., p ar allel printer). 5[...]

14 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer ’s hard disk. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s memory upgrade slot.[...]

Chapter 1 15 Indicators The computer has easy-to-read lock indicato rs (A) found above the keyboard, and status indi cators (B) and Audio DJ mode indicators (C ) on the front p anel of the computer . The status LCD displays icons that sh ow the sta tus of the ocmpouter and it s component s.. Icon Function Description A. Lock indicators Caps lock Ca[...]

16 Chapter 1 Battery charge Battery is being charged. Hard disk activity Hard disk is being accessed. Wireless networking Wireless networking feature is enable d. Use the wireless networking switch to enable or disable this feature. See “Right view” on page 6 for the location for the location of this switch. Optical drive activi ty Optical driv[...]

Chapter 1 17 Ke y b o a r d Lock K eys The keyboard has four lock keys which you can tog gle on and of f. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic char acters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys f unction as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic opera[...]

18 Chapter 1 Embedded Numeric K eypad The embedded numeric keyp ad functions like a deskt op numeric keyp ad. It is indicated by small characters locate d on the lower edge of the keycaps. The embedded keypad can function in numberic mode or cu rsor-control mode . Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys o n embedded keypad T ype numbers[...]

Chapter 1 19 Windows K eys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-sp ecific functions. Key Icon Description Windows logo key S tart button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + T ab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows log[...]

20 Chapter 1 Hot K eys The computer uses hotkey or ke y combinations to pe rform functions such as contro lling the screen brightness an d spec ifying where to displa y ou tp ut . NOTE: When activati ng hotkeys, press an d hold the Fn key b efore pressing the other ke y in the hotke y combination. Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-Esc Speaker to[...]

Chapter 1 21 K eyboard Ergonomics Located be low the keybo ard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergono mically desing ed to prov ide you with a very comfortable pla ce to rest your hands while you type.[...]

22 Chapter 1 Touchpad The built-in touchp ad is a PS/2-comp atible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move y our finger on the surface of the to uchpad . The central location on the palm rest provides you optimum comfort and supp ort. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the to[...]

Chapter 1 23 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.[...]

24 Chapter 1 Launch K eys Located ab ove the keyb oard are la unch keys that can used to launch applications. NOTE: T o configure the launch keys a nd the applications they launch.. This computer ’s all-in-one design # Icon Item Description 1 WWW By default, launches your Internet browser. 2 Application Launches a set application.[...]

Chapter 1 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item S pecification CPU type Intel Desktop P4 up to 1.7GHZ or Northwood upgrad able CPU package MPGA478 package CPU CPU core voltage 1.75V/1.5V BIOS Item S pecification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS V ersion 1.0 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package TSOP Supported proto[...]

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. . Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 128MB/256 MB 0 MB 128MB/256 MB 128MB/256 MB 128 MB 256MB/384 MB 128MB256 MB 256 MB 384MB/512 MB LAN Interface Item S pecification Supports LAN protocol[...]

Chapter 1 27 D i s k s 111122 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200RPM 4200R PM 4200RPM 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 512KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB Interface A T A-5 A T A-5 A T A-5 A T A-5 A T A-5 A T A-5 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer , Mbytes/s) 216 235 287 216 235 287 Data transfer rate (host~buffer , Mby[...]

28 Chapter 1 Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller CS 4299 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or S ter eo S tereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digit al to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Mixed sound source Line-in, CD, Video, AUX V oice channel 8/16-bit, mo no/ster[...]

Chapter 1 29 Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible) Y es (set by BIOS setup) Note : When Mode is selected as EPP mode, “3BCh” will not be available. Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) 3BCh, 278h, 378h Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ7, IRQ5 USB[...]

30 Chapter 1 There are two control signals that come fo rm syst em to control lamp brightness. One signal is named DAC_BRIG , which limit s curr ent to meet LCD lamp current specification. Ano ther one is named PWM, which adjusts lamp br ightness. This invert er bright ness is adjust ed by PWM b urst mode. The PW M burst mo de is that tu rning on a[...]

Chapter 1 31 3. Automatic brightness compensation for input volt age variation. NOTE: Please pay attention to the fellowing: *1. Limited lamp maximum curr ent by DAC_BRIC signal: When DAC_BRIG voltage is 0V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has max. current. When DAC_BRIG voltage is 3.3 V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. curr ent. DAC_BRIG [...]

32 Chapter 1 *2. Inverter operating frequency should be within specification (51- 59kHz) at max. and min. brightness load. *3. INV_PWM enable implies INV_PWM signal is H igh level (On duty cy cle is 100%). It it a square wave of 150Hz to adjust backlight brightness th at is a function of PWM duty cycle. Backlight brightness is maximum value under I[...]

Chapter 1 33 Supports colors 262K 262K 262K 262K 262K Optical Specification Brightness control k eyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey Contrast control No No No No No Suspend/S tandby control Y e sY e sY e sY e sY e s Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 Supply volt[...]

34 Chapter 1 ACPI mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely . Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely . Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. S1 Sleeping S tate CPU S top Clock VGA S tandb[...]

Chapter 1 35 Switch Power, Lid, Application/Button Lo ck/CD-Play , Eject/S top Button, Play/Pause Button, Reverse Button, Forward Button, Volume Down Button, volume up button Memory Address Map Memory Address Size Function 00100000h-000F0000h 64KB System BIOS 000CD000h-000C0000h VGA BIOS 000C0000h-000A0000h 128 KB Video memory (VRAM) 000A0000h-0000[...]

36 Chapter 1 IRQ05 CardBus Controller IRQ06 S tandard Floppy D isk Controller IRQ07 Printer Port (LPT1) IRQ08 Real T ime Clock IRQ09 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus IRQ10 Free IRQ1 1 Audio Controller , SMBus Contro ller , Carbus Controller, Intel Network Connection and Modem IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse IRQ13 Numeric data processor IRQ14 Ultra A T A storage Controlle[...]

Chapter 2 37 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 optim ized, and you do not nee d to run this utility . However , if you encounter confi guration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please a[...]

38 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basi c setup parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.. Parameter [...]

Chapter 2 39 The items in th is screen are important and vital informati on about your computer. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer . Extended Memory Reports the me mory size of the extended memory with an integer in the system and 32 Bit SMI[...]

40 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters invo lving your hardware devices. The table below describes the parameters in the screen Settin gs in boldface are the default and sugg ested paramet er settings. Parameter Description Options IDE Controller Configures the integrated local bus IDE adapter . Both: Enables CD-ROM and Hard [...]

Chapter 2 41 Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port. Enabled or Disabled Note : Depending on yo ur operating system , disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices. Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. ECP , EPP , Bi-directional o r Normal Base I/O address Sets the I/O address for the paralle[...]

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

Chapter 2 43 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set User Password/Se t Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set User Password/Set Supervisor Password box ap pears: 2. T ype a password in the Enter new password field. The password may consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Retype the pa ssword in the[...]

44 Chapter 2 R emoving a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current p a ssw or d in the Enter Cur ren t Pa ssw or d field and pr ess e . 3. Press e twice without typing anyth ing in the Enter New Password and Confirm New P[...]

Chapter 2 45 Others The Others screen contains various parameter settings. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Options Low Battery Alarm Determines wh ether or not the system will alarm when the battery po wer is low . Enabled or Disabl[...]

46 Chapter 2 Boot The Boot screen allows you to set the order in wh ich the system looks for bootable devices on st artup. The table below describes these devices. NOTE: A plus (+) sign may be shown in front of a device. Y ou can press e to “expand” the device and see sub-items in this category . Parameter Description Removable Devices The comp[...]

Chapter 2 47 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 Saves changes made a nd exits the BIOS Setup Utility (same as u ). Exit Discarding Changes Discards change s made and exits the[...]

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

Chapter 2 49 Running Diagnostic Program 1. T est program download Insert TPDL server LAN cable to Aspire 1400 RJ -45 Jack and power on the system via network boot. Download the ASSY/P ACK test program image. If you see the message below display on the screen, then the image download is complete. 2. Parallel Port T est Insert PIO loopback to p arall[...]

50 Chapter 2 Run “ACR10CFG .bat”. Y ou will see the display below . Then insert USB_Barcode scannner to input the SKU part number in oder to check each SKU configuration. . If the configuration check has no pro blem, it wil l go to ne xt test item. If the configur ation check fails, the test program will pause and show the error configur ation.[...]

Chapter 2 51 7. Direct Button T est Run the “BUTTON.exe” to test Audio DJ controls.[...]

52 Chapter 2 8. F AN ON/O FF T e st Run the“TEST42.exe”. Y ou may put a feather in front the fan to see if the fan works or not. 9. CD-ROM and Audio T est Insert test CD to CD-ROM drive. Then run “Compalt.exe ” to check CD-ROM function. If yo u hear sounds from left/right speakers, press “p” to next item. If you hear sounds from left/ri[...]

Chapter 2 53 10. Keyboard T est Run “KEY38N2.exe”. Press all keys accord ing to this order --from left to right and from up to down to test each key’s function. If the te st is pass then press b + Break to continue next test. 11 . Caps/Scroll/Number Lock LE D Indicator T est Press keyboard Caps Lock/Num Lk/Fn+Sc roll Lk to check LED indicator[...]

54 Chapter 2 13. Battery Charg e T est Insert AC adapter to the sytem, then run “591NEW2.exe” for testing.[...]

Chapter 3 55 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble th e computer , you ne ed th e following tools: ! Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge ! Philips screw driver ! Flat blade screwdr iver ! Tw e e z e[...]

56 Chapter 3 General Information Before 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. 4. The two screws that secure the power board LS-1[...]

Chapter 3 57 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[...]

58 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description A Screwlock, 6NUT B Screw , M1.7X2.5L C Screw , TPB2.0X4 D Screw , M2.5X3 E Screw , M2.5X4 F Screw, M2.5X8 GS c r e w , M 2 X 3 HS c r e w , M 2 X 4 IS c r e w , M 2 X 6 JS c r e w , M 3 X 3 M a in U nit Fx7 Ex2 Ex12 Fx 5 Logic Upper Logic Lower Speakers Ex2 Mai n Boar d Heats ink Opt i cal Br ack e t PCMCIA[...]

Chapter 3 59 R emoving the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch to the left. 2. Then remove the battery .[...]

60 Chapter 3 R emoving the HDD Module/FDD Module/RAM Door and O ptical D rive 1. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD module. 2. Then take the HDD mo dule away . 3. Disconnect the FDD FPC. The n turn out the screw that secure the FDD module. Push the FDD modul e out. 4. T urn out the four screws on the RAM door . Then remove the RAM door . 5. [...]

Chapter 3 61 R emoving the LCD Module/the Power Board and the K eyboard R emoving the LCD Module 1. Remove the two (one on each side) screws holding the LCD antenna covers. 2. Then take away the antenna cover . 3. Open the LCD to an angle of 95 degree from the ma in unit. Then remove the strip cover (middle cover). 4. T urn out the two screws on th[...]

62 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the main unit into the lo gic upper and the logic lower assembly 1. Disconnect the FFC. 2. Disconnect the FDD FPC.. 3. Remove the 7 screws on the upper case. 4. T urn out one screw on the rear panel. 5. Then remove the two (one on each side) screws on the butto n pane... 6. Remove the 5 screw on the[...]

Chapter 3 63 3. Disconnect the LED board FFC. 4. T ear off the aluminum foil on the LEd board. 5. Remove the two screws holding the LED board assembly . 6. Then remove the two screws that secure the LED baord to the LED board bracket. Then you can remove the LED board from the bracket.. 7. Disconnect the LED board FFC. 8. Disconnect touchpad FFC fr[...]

64 Chapter 3 Disassembling the logic lower 1. Pull the Dimm socket with fingers gentlely an d take out the memory from the DIMM socket. 2. Release the tape that fa sten the speakers’ wire. 3. Disconnect speakers’ wire. 4. Remove the two screws holding the two speake rs. One on each side .Then remove the speakers. 5. Remove the two screws that s[...]

Chapter 3 65 13. Remove the four screws ho lding the CPU support plat e and CPU support bracket. Then remove these two part s from the main board. 14. T urn out the four screws holding the PCMCIA slot and remove it. 15. Remove the four screwlock holding the D-sub bracket to the main bo ard. Then remove the D-sub bracket.[...]

66 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the two screwpad then turn ou t the two screws o n the LCD bezel. 2. Disattach the LCD bezel carefully . 3. Unscrew the three screws holding the inverter board. 4. T urn out the six screws that secure the LCD to the LCD panel. 5. Then remove the LCD from the LCD panel. 6. Unfasten the kapton on LC[...]

Chapter 3 67 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the four (two on each side) screws on HDD ca rrier . Then you can take out the HDD drive from the carrier . 2. T urn out the two screws holding the HDD EMI plate then remove it. 3. Disconnect the hard disk drive connector . Disassembling the Floppy Disk D rive Mo[...]

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Chapter 4 69 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test this m odel (Aspire 1400 series). Non-Acer prod ucts, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invali d system re sponses. 1. Obtain the failed symptoms i n as much detail as possible. 2. V erify the sym[...]

70 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette D rive Check Do the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver , or diskette. A write-enabled, diag nostic 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[...]

Chapter 4 71 K eyboard or Auxiliar y Input D evice Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal ke yboard does not w ork or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly se ated in th e co nnector on the main board. If the keyboard cable co[...]

72 Chapter 4 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 , confirm t hat if the parameters sh o wn 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[...]

Chapter 4 73 Power-O n 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[...]

74 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error 010 Equipment Configuration Error 070 Real T ime Clock Error 1 071 CMOS Battery Bad 4 072 CMOS Checksum Error 1 080 Battery Is Critical Low 1 1 10 Incorrect password specified, system halted 1 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Actio[...]

Chapter 4 75 02B0 Diskette drive A/B error Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility Check if the diskette drive is attached correctly . See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 70. 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP T ype of fl oppy d[...]

76 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 71. Ensure every connector is connect ed tightly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. Main board. No beep, power-on indica[...]

Chapter 4 77 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 Defaults” on Exit screen, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboa[...]

78 Chapter 4 PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is dam aged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Sympto[...]

Chapter 4 79 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmin ed Problems” on page 81. Peripheral-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System configuration does not match the installed devices. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then reboot system. [...]

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

Chapter 4 81 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify which ad apter 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 faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V erify that all attached de[...]

82 Chapter 4 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Action in Sequence Hardware Error See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 48 VPD Checksum Error Reboot the system and then restest with this d iskette. BIOS Update Program Error T urn off the power and restart the system. System Error Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this mod[...]

Chapter 5 83 Top V iew Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

84 Chapter 5 SW 1 Settings (Lid switch) SW 2 Settings E-JP1 LCD Connector F-JP2 Power Button Board Connet or G-JP5 SODIMM Connector H-JP6 Microphone Jack I-JP8 Earphones Jack J-JP7, JP9 Speaker Connector K-JP10 Main Board to T ouch Pad Board FFC connector L-JP1 1 Main Board to T ouch Pad Board FPC Connector M-JP12 JP12 Keyboard Connect or Setting S[...]

Chapter 5 85 Bottom V iew[...]

86 Chapter 5 K-JP13 HDD Connector L-JP14 Parallel Connector M-JP15 CRT Connector N-JP16 S-Video Connector O-JP17 Fan Connector P-JP18 M/B to USB Board Connector Q-JP19 LAN/Modem Connector R-JP20 MINI PCI Connector S-JP21 MDC Module Connector T-JP 23 SODIMM Connector U-JP25 CDROM Connector V -JP26 PCMCIA Connector W-JP27 USB Connector[...]

Chapter 6 87 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of Aspire 1400. Refer to this chapter w hen eve r or dering for p arts to rep air or for RMA (R eturn Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P AR TS, you shou ld check the most up-to-date informa tion available on your reg[...]

88 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram THE SYSTEM[...]

Chapter 6 89 LOGIC UPPER ASSY Aspire 1400 Series[...]

90 Chapter 6 LCD 14.1” Model Name Aspire 1400 Series[...]

Chapter 6 91 LCD 15” A spire 1400 Seri es[...]

92 Chapter 6 DVD ASSY NOTE: The exploded diagrams for CD-ROM, CD-RW , DV D-ROM and DVD-RW module are the same. Therefor , we put only DVD ASSY exploded diagram as your refe rance. Please also refer to the F RU list below for more information on different models a nd part numbers. This diagram only explains the relevent location for each part. The p[...]

Chapter 6 93 FDD ASSY HDD (W/O HDD) ASSY 02 02[...]

94 Chapter 6 Picture No. Partname And D escription Part Number CPU/Processor CPU Willamette 1.7Ghz/400FSB, 256OD 478pin D-0 01.WILAM.1GV Memory 256M SDRAM Mitsubishi MH32S64A VS-6T A-PE 72.03264.AON 256M SDRAM Infineon HYS64V32220GDL-75- C2 72.64322.CON 256MB SDRAM AP ACER 71.84470.1 1 1 LCD LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1” XGA AU [...]

Chapter 6 95 004-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” LCD P ANEL WITH LOGO 60.A02V5.003 005-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” LCD BEZEL WITH PRINTING-14.1” 60.A02V5.004 LCD BEZEL WITH PRINTING-15.0” 60.A02V5.005 006-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” COAXIAL CABLE 14.1” AU 50.A02V5.007 COAXIAL CABLE 14.1” SAMSUNG 50.A02V5.008 COAXIAL CABLE 15” XGA AU 50 .A02V5.010 C[...]

96 Chapter 6 002-FDD ASSY FDD DOOR MITSUMI 42.A02V5.018 FDD DOOR P ANASONIC 42. A02V5.019 HDD/ Hard Disk Drive NS HDD 2.5 20G IBM CASCADE IC25N020A TCS04-0 07N8325 FW:A71A KH.2 5202.001 Optical Drive DVD ASSY DVD-ROM MODULE 8X TOSHIBA 6M.A02V5.005 DVD-ROM MODULE 8X MKE 6M.A02V5.006 DVD-ROM MODULE 8X QSI 6M.A02V5.007 DVD-RW COMBO MODULE TOSHIBA 6M.A[...]

Chapter 6 97 005-Logic Upper FPC-FDD LF-1252( M/B TO T OUCHP AD BOARD) 50.A02V5.004 004-FDD ASSY FDD FPC MITSUMI 50.A02V5.005 FDD FPC P ANASONIC 50.A02V5.006 NS POWER CORD CONTINENT AL 27.A02V5.001 POWER CORD DANISH 27.A02V5.002 POWER CORD IT ALIAN 27.A02V5.003 POWER CORD PRC 27.A02V5.004 POWER CORD SWISS 27.A02V5.005 POWER CORD UK 27.A02V5.006 POW[...]

98 Chapter 6 NS MODEM CARD 54.A02V5.001 NS WIRELESS LAN CARD 54.A02V5.002 Adapter NS AS1400 90W DEL T A ADAPTER(3-PIN) AP .0201.001 ADAPTER-API AP .0201.002 Battery NS BA TTERY LI-ION 12 CELL-SONY BT .A0201.002 BA TTERY LI-ION 12 CELL-P ANASONIC BT .A0201.001 Keyboard NS AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Arabic KB.A0203.010 AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Belgium KB[...]

Chapter 6 99 AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Thai KB.A0203.01 1 AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Turkish KB.A0203.0 18 AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY UK KB.A0203.002 AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY US KB.A0203.001 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly NS MIDDLE COVER 42.A02V5.001 309-The System DIMM COVER 42.A02V5.002 NS HEA TSINK COVER 42.A0 2V5.003 301-The System LOWER CASE W/O SPEAKER-I[...]

100 Chapter 6 008-Logic Upper TOUCHP AD BRACKET 33.A02V5.002 31 1-The System HEA T SINK BRACKET 33.A02V5.003 002-Logic Upper LED BRACKET 33.A02V5.004 310-The System D-SUB BRACKET 33 .A02V5.005 312-The System CPU SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A02V5.006 006-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-R Note: The image includes right and lef t hinge saddles. 34.A02V5.001 007-Logic[...]

Chapter 6 101 NS BA TTERY LA TCH SPRING 34 .A02V5.003 NS ANTENNA COVER-R Note: The image includes the right and left antenna covers. 42.A02V5.006 NS ANTENNA COVER-L Note: The image includes the right and left antenna covers. 42.A02V5.007 001-HDD (W/O HDD) ASSY HDD CARRIER 42.A02V5.020 005-HDD (W/O HDD) ASSY HDD EMI PLA TE 34.A02V5.004 003-DVD ASSY [...]

102 Chapter 6 313-The System F AN 31.A02V5.003 NS HEA TSINK 23.A02V5.001 NS ANTENNA LINE-L 50.A02V5.016 ANTENNA LINE-R 50.A02V5.017 Screws 315-Logic Upper SCREWLOCK, 6NUT 86.A02V5.001 SCREW , M1.7X2.5L 86.A02V5.002 SCREW , TPB 2.0X4 86.A02V5.003 SCREW , M2.5X3 86.A02V5.004 307-The System SCREW , M2.5X4 86.A02V5.005 SCREW , M2.5X8 86.A02V5.006 SCREW[...]

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Appendix A 104 Aspire 1400 1. Project Name: Compal project 2. D escr iption The Aspire 1400 employs Intel Pent ium 4 processor with the reputable Intel 845 ch ipset that delivers a high performance and professional mobil e PC. With po werful multi-media functi ons, Audio DJ controls and high quali ty display, it become s a desktop replacement. Main[...]

105 Appendix A Main Features Processor & C ore Logic ! Intel ® Pentium ® 4 from 1.7GHz with 256KB L2 cache, up to 2.4GHz with 512KB L2 cach e ! Intel ® 845 chipset supports 400MHz system bus ! Standard 128/256MB SDRA, upgradeable to 1024MB ! ATI MOBILITY RADEONTM 4x AGP graphi c controller with external 16MB DDR ! Simultaneous LCD and CRT di[...]

Appendix A 106[...]

Appendix B 107 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows XP environmen t. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter card s, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures,[...]

108 Appendix B Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Specifications Display ViewSonic PS775 Phillips B rilliance 17” Modem Adapters Modem Xircom Modem WinGlobal CBM56WG LAN 3Com10/100with XJACK connector 3 CXF E575CT LINKSYS Ethernet Card EC2T Multi-Function Xircom RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56RBE56G Xircom Ethernet 10/100+ Modem 56CBEM5[...]

Appendix C 109 This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help yo u repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer, ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Un its may access our website. However some information sources wi[...]

11 0 Appendix C[...]

Index 111 A AC Adapter 33 ACPI 1.0a 25 AFLASH Utility 48 Audio 28, 29 B Battery 30 Battery Pack 59 battery pack charging indicator 15, 16 BIOS 25 package 25 passwor d control 25 ROM size 25 ROM type 25 vendor 25 Ve r s i o n 25 BIOS Setup Utility 37 BIOS Supports protocol 25 BIOS Utility 37 Basic System Settings 40 Navigating 37 System Information [...]

11 2 Index L L2 cache 25 LAN/Modem Combo 26 M Machine Disassembly 55 media access on indicator 15, 16 Memory Check 71 Model Definition 104 Modem 26 Modem Combo Card external 61 N num lock on indicator 15, 16 O Online Support In formation 109 P Panel 9 Bottom 14 left 9 Rear 12 right 12 Parallel Port 28 PC Card 15, 29 PCMCIA 29 Power System Check 71 [...]