Acer 2430 manual

Aspire 3630/TravelMate 2430 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 3630 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

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 prod uct co[...]

Chapter 1 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind . Here are just a few of its many features: Microprocessor T Intel ® Pentiu m ® M processor 735A (2MB L2 cache, 1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) T Intel ® Cel eron ® M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cac he, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) T SiS ® M661MX/963L/302EL V (L VDS) chipset M[...]

2 Aspire 3630 Input devices T 88-/89-key keyboard, 2.7 mm (minimum) key travel, international langu age support T T ouchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows ® keys, hotkey controls, embedded nume ric keypad T Six easy-launch buttoms: Empowering key , email, Internet, WLAN, Bluetooth ® , user- p[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram INTEL Mobile_479 CPU 266/333MHZ DDR ATA 66/100 AC97 CLOCK GEN Reltek CPU DDR-SODIMM1 DDR-SODIMM2 IDE-ODD IDE-HDD ATA 66/100 MODEM RJ11 952023CG CLK_SDRAM0~5, CLK_SDRAM0~5# LINE OUT SIS M661MX NB SB HUB I/F 66(266)MHZ Touchpad KBC(97551) Keyboard CELERON-M CB1410 PCI BUS 33MHZ RJ45 ENE 10/100 LAN USB1,2,3 USB 2.0 Wir[...]

4 Aspire 3630 Board Layout Top View 13 Power Jack 14 CRT Connector 15 Battery Connector 16 ODD Connector 17 302EL V L VDS Encoder 18 RJ45 & RJ1 1 Connector 19 MINI PCI 20 Northbridge M760GX 21 CPU Socket 22 USB Connector 23 USB Connector 24 BIOS ROM 25 EC PC97551 26 RTC Battery 27 DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 LAN PHY RTL8201CP 29 DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 [...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom View 31 PCMCIA Connector 32 HDD Connector 33 USB Connector 34 LineOut Jack 35 Microphone Jack 36 LineIn Jack 37 WLAN Button 38 Bluetooth button 39 Battery LED 40 Power LED 41 Audio Codec ALC203 42 F AN Connector 1 Lid Switch 2 Panel Connector 3 LED Board Connector 4 Modem Connector [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10[...]

6 Aspire 3630 5 Keyboard Connector 6 Bluetooth Module Connector 7 T ouchpad Board Connector 8 Internal Microphone Connector 9 Clock Generator 10 PCMCIA Connector 1 1 MDC Connector 12 Internal S peaker Connector[...]

Chapter 1 7 Panel This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Displ ay), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into you computer . 4 Palmrest Comfortable support ar[...]

8 Aspire 3630 Closed front view Left view # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 S peakers Left and right speak ers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged. 4 Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (for selected models) Press to enable/disable the [...]

Chapter 1 9 Right view Rear view # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optic[...]

10 Aspire 3630 Bottom view # Icon Port Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor . 2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). 3 Security keylock Conn ects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # Item Description 1 Hard disc bay Houses the computer ’s hard disc (secured by a[...]

Chapter 1 11 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on t he upper-right above the keyboa rd, and fo ur on the front pan el . NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging. NOTE: 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. # Icon Function Description 1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated[...]

12 Aspire 3630 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 “ “ to run the Acer eManager. The mail and W eb buttons are pre-set ot email and interne t programs, but can be reset by users.[...]

Chapter 1 13 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 embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by [...]

14 Aspire 3630 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volu me output and the BIOS Utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing th[...]

Chapter 1 15 Special keys Y ou can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European ke yboard) and/or bott om-right (Chinese keyboard) of your keyboard. T o type: Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn- l Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions. Fn- m Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager . Fn- n Acer Po[...]

16 Aspire 3630 The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the ke yboard.symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard (for European keyb oard, you can use[...]

Chapter 1 17 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The cen tral location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and suuport. Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touc hpad: * Move your f[...]

18 Aspire 3630 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 movement, hence, th e lighter the touch, the better the respon se. T aping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) T ouchpad (2) Center [...]

Chapter 1 19 Hardware Specificatio ns and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item Controller System core logic SiS M661MX+SiS 963L Audio controller RealT ek ALC203 AC 97 Codec Video controller built-in SiS M661MX Keyboard controller KB910 CardBus Controller ENE CB712 IEEE Controller VIA VT6301S Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Cel[...]

20 Aspire 3630 Above table list s some system memory configurations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Intel ® Celeron ® M 370/38 0/390 processor at 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB Intel ® Pentium ® M 735A processor at 1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB Onboard memor[...]

Chapter 1 21 . Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V .92MDC Modem connector type RJ1 1 Modem connector location Right side Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g (optional device) Item S pecification C[...]

22 Aspire 3630 . S pindle speed (R PM) 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD Performance S pecifications Buffer size 2MByte 8MByte/2MByte for WD 8MByte/2MB for WD Interface Parallel A T A for seagate A T A/A T API-6 for Hitachi Parallel A T A Parallel A T A for seagate ATA / ATA P I - 6 f o r T o s h i b a Data transf[...]

Chapter 1 23 Read/Write Acerage access time DVD-ROM Random Access: 125ms DVD-ROM Full S tr oke: 165ms CD-ROM Random Access: 105ms CD-ROM Full S troke: 160ms Average access time CD-Rom: 1 10ms DVD-ROM: 120ms Record speed CD-R: 4xCL V< 10xCL V , 10-16xPCA V , 24x Max.CA V CD-RW: 4xCL V< 10xCL V , 10 - 16xPCA V , 24x Max.CA V Read speed CD-R/RW/[...]

24 Aspire 3630 Format compatibility DVD (Read): DVD 5,9,10,18, DVD-ROM, DVD- Video, DVD-R 3.95G , DVD-R 4.7G , DVD-R W , DVD+R, DVD +RW , Mult i- Border DVD-R/DVD-RW , Multi- Session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD- RAM (optional) CD( Read): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/ XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form- 2, CD-i Ready , Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Super V[...]

Chapter 1 25 Loading mechanism Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release ( Release Button) (b) Release by A T API command (c) Emergency Release Power Requirement Input V oltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC203 Audio onboard or optional Built- in Mono or S t ereo Stereo Resolution 18 bit s[...]

26 Aspire 3630 Resolution, colors and maximum refersh ra te (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors. NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are sup ported on 192 0x1080 an d 848x480 on Windo ws(R)XP , Windows(R) 2000 and Windows(R)ME. The complete li st of reso lutions dep ends on the driver version and operati ng system. NOTE: resolutions are limited by the pe[...]

Chapter 1 27 LCD 15.4” Item S pecification V endor & model name SAMSUNG L TN154X3-L01- glare LG LP154W01-TLA2 lead-free, glare Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.4inch 15.4inch Active Area (mm) 331 .2(H)x207.0(V) 331.2(H)x207.0(V) Display resolution (pixels) WXGA (1080x800) WXGA (1080x800) Pixel Pitch 0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm 0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm Pixe[...]

28 Aspire 3630 Contrast Ratio 400 400 Response T ime (Optical Rise T i me/Fall Ti m e ) m s e c 16(rise+falling) 16(rise+falling ) Nominal Input V oltage VDD not show not show T ypical Power C onsumption (watt) 6.5W Not show Weight 585g 585g Physical Size(mm) 344 (W)x222(H)x6.5(D) 344(W)x222(H)x6.35(D) Support Color Native 262K colours 262K colours[...]

Chapter 1 29 T emperature Range( C) Operating S torage ( shipping) 0 to 50 -20 to 60 0 to 50 -20 to 60 0 to 50 -25 to 60 AC Adapter Item Specification V endor & model name LITE-ON - 65W , P A -1650-02 QY Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90V ac, full load) 1.5 A @ 1 10V ac 1.0 A @ 240V ac Nominal frequency (Hz) 50-60 Frequency varia[...]

30 Aspire 3630 Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon St andby Mode Enter S tandby Mode when 1.S tandby/Hibernation hot-key is p ressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up Hibernatio[...]

Chapter 1 31 I/O Ports Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-1 1) port External display (VGA) port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack T ype II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor Drive Bays One Material Plastic Indicators LED indicator for keyboard hot ke y: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator fo[...]

Chapter 2 32 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[...]

33 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 34 Inf ormation NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description 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 number of HDD installed on primary IDE master . A T API Model Name This field displays the mofel name[...]

35 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 reference only . Actual values 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 36 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[...]

37 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 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 38 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[...]

39 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 cha nges and exit the BIOS Setup Utility . R emoving a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight th[...]

Chapter 2 40 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 show you the Setup W arning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display [...]

41 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive an d the CD-ROM in module bay . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 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 42 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 utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load S[...]

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

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Chapter 3 46 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 follow ing tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Flat-bladed screw driver T Phillips screw driver T Tw e e z e[...]

47 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 . NOTE: Aspire 9100 serie s product uses mylar or tape to fa sten the FFC/FPC[...]

Chapter 3 48 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 main board, you must first remove the ke yboard , then disassemble the insid[...]

49 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description A SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00 B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL) C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL) D SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL E SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI G SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL 4 LCD Cushions *4 LCD Bezel Inve rter LCD *4 LCD Panel LCD Brackets LCD Coax ial Cable *4 *1 LCD Module[...]

Chapter 3 50 R emoving the Battery 1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery . R emoving the Hard Disc D rive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover . 3. Then remove the HDD cover . 4. Pull the HDD module backwards as shown. 5. Remove the HDD module. Disassembling[...]

51 Chapter 3 R emoving the O ptical Disc D rive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50. 3. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module. 4. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver . 5. Then remove the ODD module. Disassembling the O ptica[...]

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53 Chapter 3 R emoving the LCD Module R emoving the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. Open the notebook as image shows. 3. Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it. R emoving the K eyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. Remove the four screws se[...]

Chapter 3 54 7. Remove the four screws secu ring the CPU thermal module. 8. Then remove the CPU thermal module. NOTE: Please remove the screws in the order that the image indicates. S tart from 4, 3, 2 then 1. When you reassemble the CPU thermal module, secure the screw s as the order: 1, 2, 3 then 4. This can help you average the force to each scr[...]

55 Chapter 3 R emoving the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 53. 4. Disconnect the inverter cab le with a flat h eaded screw dr iver . 5. T ake out the L VDS cable then disconnect the L VDS cable. 6. T ear off the t ape securing the[...]

Chapter 3 56 Disassembling the LCD Module R emoving the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Fan, the CPU Ther ma l Module and the CPU” on page 53. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 54. 6. [...]

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Chapter 3 58 Disassembling the Main Unit R emoving the Upper Case Assembly 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.. 2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50. 3. See “Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Memory” on page 51. 5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53. 6. Remove[...]

59 Chapter 3 R emoving the T ouchpad Bracket, the T o uchpad Board and the T o uchpad 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. 6. Pull bac[...]

Chapter 3 60 R emoving the Speaker Set 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. 6. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable. 7. Disconnect the CIR[...]

61 Chapter 3 7. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board assembly . 8. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from th e lower case. 9. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket. 10. Then remove the SW DJ board. R emoving the Audio Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” [...]

Chapter 3 62 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. 6. Remove the three screws securi ng the VGA therma l module. 7. Then detach the VGA thermal module. R emoving the Modem Board 1. [...]

63 Chapter 3 10. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62. 11 . Remove the two nut screws securing the main board. 12. Press the PCMCIA card button. 13. Remove the dummy card. 14. Remove the two screws securing the main board to the lower case. 15. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully . IMPORT ANT : When assembling/disassem[...]

Chapter 3 64 4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. 6. See “Removing the S p eaker Set” on page 60. 7. See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assemb ly” on page 60. 8. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 61. 9. See “Removing the VGA Therma l Module” on page 61. 10. See ?[...]

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Chapter 4 66 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. V erify the symptoms by attempt[...]

67 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette D rive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the dri ve or cause the drive [...]

Chapter 4 68 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[...]

69 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 70 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Mete r , conf irm that if t he parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery and ada[...]

71 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 72 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 Maste r Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xx xxh, W:xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Error[...]

73 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to r econfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default config uration 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 BI[...]

Chapter 4 74 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 68. Ensure every connector is connect ed tightly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on indi[...]

75 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify R eal Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable In terrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initializ e system hard ware 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 valu[...]

Chapter 4 76 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 ada pters 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 [...]

77 Chapter 4 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional ) 90h Initialize hard-dis k controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk cont rollers 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[...]

Chapter 4 78 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 Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC [...]

79 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FR U Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adj usted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Setti ngs”, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (i[...]

Chapter 4 80 Battery can’t be charged See “Check t he Battery Pack” on page 70. 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 Seq[...]

81 Chapter 4 The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See “Hibernation Mode” on page 30. LCD cover sw itch System board Battery fuel gauge in Win dows doesn’t go higher than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery unti l power off, then charge battery). Battery[...]

Chapter 4 82 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 84. Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly . Modem phone port modem combo board System board[...]

83 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 84 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V erify that all attached d[...]

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Chapter 5 86 To p V i e w 13 (PJ1) Power Jack 14 (CN12) CRT Connector 15 (CN14) Battery Connector 16 (CN15 ) ODD Connector 17 (U18) 302EL V L VDS Encoder 18 (CN16) RJ45 & RJ1 1 Connector 19 (CN17) MINI PCI 20 (U20) Northbridge M760GX 21 (U21) CPU S ocket 22 (CN18) U SB Connector [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [[...]

87 Chapter 5 23 (CN19) USB Connector 24 (U22) BIOS ROM 25 (U23) EC PC97551 26 (BT1) RTC Battery 27 (CN20) DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 (U25) LAN PHY R TL8201CP 29 (CN21) DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 30 (U26) Southbridge 963L 31 (CN22) PCMCIA Connector 32 (CN23 ) HDD Connector 33 (CN24) USB Connector 34 (CN26) LineOut Jack 35 (CN25) Microphone Jack 36 (CN27) LineI[...]

Chapter 5 88 Bottom V iew 1 (SW1) Lid Switch 2 (CN1) Panel Con nector 3 (CN2) LED Board Connector 4 ( CN3) Modem Connector 5 (CN4) Keyboard Connector 6 (CN5) Bluetooth Module Connector 7 (CN6) T ouchpad Board Connector 8 ( CN7) Internal Microphone Connector 9 (U12) Clock Generator 10 (U13) PCMCIA Connector 1 1 (CN9) MDC Connector 12 (CN1 1) Interna[...]

89 Chapter 5[...]

Chapter 6 90 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceabl e Unit ) listing in global configu rations of Aspire 3630/ T ravelMate 2430. Refer to this chapter whenever orde ring for part s 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 information avai lab[...]

91 Chapter 6 Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List Adapter NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DEL T A SADP- 65KB BF 19V AP .06501.005 NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON P A- 1650-02 Q2 19V AP .06503.006 NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN HIPRO HP- OK066B13QT AP .06506.001 Battery[...]

Chapter 6 92 NS BA TTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A 4UR18650F-2-QC140 BT .T5003.001 BA TTERY P ANASONIC LI-I ON 4S2P 4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE BT .T5005.001 BA TTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S1P 2.2A 4UR18650F-2-QC141 BT .T5003.002 BA TTERY SIMPPLO P ACK LI-ION 4S1P 2.0A BT .00407.001 Board NS MODEM BOARD 56K(MDC) T60M893.03 S.P . 54.T72V7.001 NS BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENN[...]

93 Chapter 6 NS POWER CORD US (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.00 1 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.A03V7.00 4 POWER CORD IT ALIAN (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.005 POWER CORD- SWISS 27.A03V7.007 POWER CORD AU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.008 POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.006 POWER CO[...]

Chapter 6 94 15 HDD COVER 42.T63V7.004 NS 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER 42.T51V7.003 14 HDD BRACKET 33.T50V7.001 Communication Module NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T50V7.003 CPU/Processor NS AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25WD KC.S2802.25D AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25WD KC.S3002.25D AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML28 KC.TML02.280 AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML30 KC.TML02.300 AMD MOBIL[...]

95 Chapter 6 NS DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW-242C KO.02407.014 NS OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003 NS DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR G BASE 42.T51V7.004 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME UIDA-760 6M.T51V7.002 DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KME UIDA-760 KO.02406.008 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003 DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR KME 42.T 50V7.009 DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER [...]

Chapter 6 96 SEAGA TE N2 (50) 60GB 4200RPM, ST960821A KH.06001.002 HGST MORAGA 80GB 4200RPM, IC25N080A TMR04-0 08K635 KH.08007.007 SEAGA TE N2 (50) 80GB 4200RPM, ST9808210A KH.08001.012 Keyboard NS AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON US International KB.A2707.001 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Chinese KB.A2707.002 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON S panish KB[...]

97 Chapter 6 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Japanese KB.A2707.022 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Greek KB.A2707.023 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Hebrew KB.A2707.024 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Russian KB.A2707.025 LCD Module NS 6M.A51V7.01 1 6M.A51V7.01 1 NS LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA CMO N150X3- L07 REV .C LK.1500D.008 NS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001 [...]

Chapter 6 98 NS LCD P ANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. 60.A27V7.002 NS LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER P AD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004 LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG L TN150XB-L03-C00 6M.A51V7.012 LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG L TN150XB-L03-C00 (MADE IN CHINA) LK.15006.007 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001 LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V[...]

99 Chapter 6 2 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L 33.T50V7.004 3 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R 33.T50V7.005 4 LCD P ANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. 60.A27V7.003 1 LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER P AD 15.4 IN. 60.T50V7.006 LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI QD15TL02-02 (GLARE) 6M.A43V7.005 LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI QD15TL02- 02 (GLARE) LK.15409.003 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T[...]

Chapter 6 100 LCD CABL E - 15 IN. XGA 50.T 50V7.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003 LCD P ANEL W/LOGO W/O ANTENNA 14/15 IN. 60.A51V7.003 LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER P AD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004 LCD MODULE 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08-A3 W/O ANTENNA 6M.A51V7.023 LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08- A3 LK.15008.007[...]

101 Chapter 6 NS MAINBOARD SIS M760 W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY LB.A5106.001 Memory NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.1 1u) KN.25602.012 MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANY A NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K KN.25603.019 MEMORY DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 KN.2560B.008 MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX HYMD232M646D6-J KN.2560G .001 MEMORY DDR333 512MB [...]

Chapter 6 102 Screw NS SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.012 NS SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3) 86.T25V7.012 NS SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK 86.A03V7.006 NS SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.006 NS SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08V7.004 NS SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) 86.T23V7.010 NS SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.007 NS SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3) 86.T25V7.008 NS SCRE[...]