Acer 7520 manual

TravelMate 7520/7520G/7220 Series Aspire 7420/7120 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are available 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 made on T ravelMate 7520/7520G/7220 Series and Aspire 7420/7120 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No p art of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electron ic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chem ical, manual or otherwise, without the [...]

IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear 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 avoi[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it supp orts, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you wi th all technical information rela ting to the BASIC CONFIGURA TION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. T o bet ter fit local market require ments and enhance product comp[...]

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1 T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2 T able of Contents External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Removing the PC a[...]

3 T able of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations 123 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 129 Tra[...]

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Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform and memory K AMD T urion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology TL-66/TL-64/TL-60/TL-5 6/TL-52 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.3/ 2.2/2.0/1.8/1.6 GHz, 1600 MHz HyperT ra nsport™ Bus) (for selected models) K Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3400+ (512 KB L2 cache, 1.8 GHz, 1600 MHz Hyp[...]

2 Chapter 1 models) K Optical drive options: j DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive j DVD/CD-RW combo drive K 5-in-1 card reader su pporting Secure Digital ™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory S tick ® (MS), Memory S tick PRO ™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card ™ (xD) Input devices K 105-/106-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5[...]

Chapter 1 3 K Headphones/speaker/line-out jack K Line-in jack K Microphone jack K Ethernet (RJ-45) port K Modem (RJ-1 1) port K DC-in jack for AC adaptor Environment K T emperature: j Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C j Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C K Humidity (non-condensing): j Operating: 20% to 80% j Non-operating: 20% to 80%[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram CLK GEN . 9 502 ICS LPRS ( 875 -605) RTM T 14.318 MHz AZALIA DDR II 533/667/800 32.768 KHz USB x 4 USB USB USB PCI E x -4 16 16 x HyperT ransport IN OUT PCI E x -1 PCI E x -1 Finger print SB 600 DDR SODIMM 2 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 MINI USB BlueT ooth USB 4 Port CCD M M .3 /1.3 FIR A TI MXM Card DVI AMP KBC WPC 8768 Winbond I[...]

Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us sh ow you around your new T ravelMate computer . Front View Icon Item Description 1 Acer CrystalEye 0.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Li quid-Crystal Display (LCD), displ[...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View 6 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4- way control function (manufacturing option) or a 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option). 7 S tatus indicat[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left View 9 Wireless communication switch Enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (manufacturing option). # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-comp atible computer security lock. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. [...]

8 Chapter 1 Right View Rear Panel Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optica l drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. # [...]

Chapter 1 9 Bottom Panel Indicators The computer has several easy -to-read status indicators: Icon Item Description 1 Second Hard disk bay Houses the computer ’s optional second hard disk. (Secured with a screw). 2M e m o r y compartment Houses the computer's main memory . 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latch[...]

10 Chapter 1 The front panel indicators are visible ev en when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons There are several conveniently loca ted easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser , Empowering Key “ [...]

Chapter 1 11 Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. K Lock key - runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook wh en you step out. If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtect, you only need to swipe your finger to log into Windows® a[...]

12 Chapter 1 NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the to uch, the better the response. T appin g too hard will not increase the touchpad’ s responsiveness. NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is e nabled on your touchpad. It can [...]

Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separa te cursor , lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by [...]

14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that per form Windows-specific functions. Key Description Key Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows S tar t button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with ot her keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the S tart[...]

Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of th e computer ’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Description <Fn> + <F1> H[...]

16 Chapter 1 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor . 2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboar[...]

Chapter 1 17 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering T echnology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used fu nctions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in th e upper half of your screen, it pr ovides access to the following utilities: K Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently . K Ac[...]

18 Chapter 1 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move fr om one location to another . Settin gs stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety con[...]

Chapter 1 19 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. T o access this utility , select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering T echnology toolbar , run the program from the Acer Empo wering T echnology program group in St art menu, or right[...]

20 Chapter 1 To switch between power plans: 1. Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list. 2. Click "Apply" . To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system setti ngs like LCD brightness an d CPU speed. Y ou can also turn on/off system component s to extend battery life. 1. Switch to the po[...]

Chapter 1 21 connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto -detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting. NOTE: If the restored resolution is not co rrect after disconnecting a projector , or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation[...]

22 Chapter 1 The Acer eDataSecurity Management se tup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor p assword and default encryption password. This p assword wi ll be used to encrypt files by defaul t, or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file. NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to [...]

Chapter 1 23 T o use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering T echno logy password must be se t first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices type s. Lock(s) will immediately be set wi thout any reboot ne cessary , and will remain after rebooting, until removed. NOTE: If you lose the Empowering T echnology password, there is no method to[...]

24 Chapter 1 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 61 in the AcerSystem User's Guide . NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recove ry CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. T o ensure [...]

Chapter 1 25 K Lets you set an asset tag for your system. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, netwo rks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan , vo[...]

26 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerp rint features, Acer Bio- Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporate[...]

Chapter 1 27 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only av ailable on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then cl[...]

28 Chapter 1 Double (verticle), T riple (primary at left), T riple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be p artitioned indepently . Acer Gridvista is dual-display comp atible, allowi ng two displays to be partitioned independently . AcerGridVist a is imple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVist a[...]

Chapter 1 29 3. Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4. When the scan is complete, revi ew the results of the scan. NOTE: For optimal security , run a Full System Scan wh en scanning your computer for the first time. Y ou can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specif ic dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using [...]

30 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 C OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 1 10 .C Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD T urion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology TL-66/TL-64/TL- 60/TL-56/TL-52 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.3/2.2/2.0/1.8/1.6 GHz, 1600 MHz HyperT ransport™ Bus) Mobile AMD Sempron?[...]

Chapter 1 31 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory config urations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinatio ns. On above t able, the configurati on of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Built-in Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 socket [...]

32 Chapter 1 Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver W ake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item S pecification Chipset Foxconn T60H928.01 Data throughput 723 bps (full speed dat a rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Up[...]

Chapter 1 33 I n t e r f a c e S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer , Mbytes/s) 540 540 540 540 Data transfer rate (host~buffer , Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements V oltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% [...]

34 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Drive module Item S pecification V endor & model name HLDS Super-Multi Driv e GSA-T20N, PHILIPS Super-Multi Drive DS- 8A1P , PIONEER Super-Multi Drive DVR-K17RS Performance S p ecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory[...]

Chapter 1 35 Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (V ariable Sampling Rate) Internal microphone Y es Internal speaker / Quantity Y es/2 (1.5W speakers) Video Interface Item S pecification Chipset A TI M66/M74/M76 MXM Package Daughter Board Inter[...]

36 Chapter 1 VGA A TI M66/M74/M76 MXM LAN Realtek 8100SBL/CL USB 2.0 Intel ICH8M Super I/O controller N/A MODEM ALC 883 Bluetooth Built-in A TI SB460 Wireless 802.1 1 b+g Built-in A TI SB460 PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader ENE CB714/1410 Audio Codec Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboard controller NS PC97541V T otal number of keypads 105-[...]

Chapter 1 37 LCD 17” inch Item S pecification V endor & model name B170PW03 (Glare) L TN170X2-L02-1-1 (Glare) LP171WP4-TLB1 (Glare) B170PW03 (Non-Glare) L TN170X2-L02-1 (Non-Glare) LP171WP4-TLA1 (Non-Glare) Screen Diagonal (mm) 17 inches 17 inches Active Area (mm) 331.1 x 207.0 331.2x207 Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 WXGA 1280x800 WX[...]

38 Chapter 1 AC Adaptor Item S pecification Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz Maximum input AC current 1.7A Inrush current 220A@1 15V AC 220A@230V AC Efficiency 82% min. @1 15V AC input full load System Power Management ACPI mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the sy stem are turned off completely . Soft Of f (G2/S5) OS i[...]

Chapter 2 41 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is already properly configured and optimized , and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also [...]

42 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: K T o choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. K T o choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. K T o change the value of a parameter , press F5 or F6 . K A plus sign (+) indicates the[...]

Chapter 2 43 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and speed of the system. CPU S peed This field shows the speed of the CPU. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model na[...]

44 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your refere nce only . Actual values may differ . Phoenix T rustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Item Specific Help <T ab>, <Shift-T ab>, or <Enter> selects field. Sy[...]

Chapter 2 45 The table below describes the pa ramete rs in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Description [...]

46 Chapter 2 Advanced The table below describes the pa ramete rs in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Format/Option Infrared Port Enable or Disable the infrared port Option: Enabled or Disabled ASF Configuration Configure Alert S tandard Format (ASF) parameters. A standard for [...]

Chapter 2 47 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS Password. Phoenix T rustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the[...]

48 Chapter 2 The table below describes the pa ramete rs in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you may have to return your notebook computer to you[...]

Chapter 2 49 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Superviso r Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current password in the Ente r Current Password field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Passw[...]

50 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actu al current p assword, the screen will show you the Setup W arning. If the new password and confirm new p assword strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

Chapter 2 51 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to lo ad the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay , the on board hard disk drive and t he CD-ROM in module bay . Phoenix T rustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Item Specific Help U s e<>o r<>t o select a device, then p r [...]

52 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegu ard and protect your comput er from unauthorized use. The table below describes the p arameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Se tup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility wi thout saving setup data to CMOS. Lo[...]

Chapter 2 53 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is requ ired for the following conditions: K New versions of system programs K New features or options K Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to updat e the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery di skette at hand, then you should cre[...]

54 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you wi th removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD p assword er ror code” would display on the screen. See the image below . K If you need to solve HDD password lo cked problem, you can run HDD_PW .EXE 1. Key in “hdd_pw 1549[...]

Chapter 2 55 Remove BIOS Password: K If you key in wrong Supervisor Pa ssword for three time, “System Disabled” would display on the screen. See the image below .[...]

56 Chapter 2 K If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW .EXE 1. Key in “bios_pw 14452 0” 2. Choose one upper-case string K Reboot the system and key in “qjjg9vy” or “07yqmjd” to BIOS user password.[...]

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Chapter 3 59 This chapter contains step-by-ste p procedures on how to disassem ble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the following tools: K Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrost atic discharge K Flat screwdriver K Philips screwdrive[...]

60 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly proced ure, make sure 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 cables from the system. 3. Place the system on a fl at, stable surface. 4. Remove the batter[...]

Chapter 3 61 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a gra phic representation on the entire disa ssembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be re moved during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the ke yboard, the[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn base unit over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position, then remove the battery from the main unit.[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card all th e way in to eject it (1, 2). 2. Pull it out from the slot (2). Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards 1. Press the eject button to pop out the button.[...]

64 Chapter 3 2. Press it again (1) to pop out the PC dummy card (2). Remove the PC dummy card from the slot. 3. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 4. Pull it out from the slot. Removing the Lower Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62.[...]

Chapter 3 65 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards” on page 63. 4. Loosen the nine screws (B) on the lower cover . 5. Use a plastic screw driver to care fully pry open the lower cover . 6. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Removing the Secondary HDD Cover 1. See “Remo[...]

66 Chapter 3 5. Loosen the two screws (B) fr om the secondary HDD cover . 6. Use a plastic screw driver to pry open the secondary HDD cover . 7. Remove the secondary HDD cover from the lower case. Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Secondary HDD Cover” on page[...]

Chapter 3 67 3. Remove the HDD Bracket from the slot. 4. Disconnect the SA T A power connector . 5. Disconnect the SA T A connector . 6. Remove the aluminum tape to gether with the connector .[...]

68 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards” on page 63. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 5. See “Removing the Secondary HDD Cover” on page 65. 6. Push out the latches on both sides o[...]

Chapter 3 69 6. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 7. Move the antenna away from th e WLAN board and remove the tw o screws (C) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. 8. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN boar d, make sure the cable are arranged properly . Removing the[...]

70 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the hard disk module fr om the connector by pulling on the mylar tab on the hard disk module. 6. Remove the hard disk module. NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 7. Remove the four screws (G) as shown. 8. Remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. Removing[...]

Chapter 3 71 2. T urn the base unit over , then remove the one screw (A) on the bo ttom side of the unit. 3. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to eject the optical drive tray . 4. Pull the optical drive module out from the main unit. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1 M2.5 x L6 (1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm[...]

72 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two screws (K) securing the locker bracket and remove t he locker bracket from the optical disk drive module. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~2 M2 x L3 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 73 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. Screw List Screw Part No. A M2.5 x L6 86.00E33.736 C M2 x L4 86.9A552.4R0 D M2.5 x L5 86.00E74.335 H M2.5 x L8 86.00E34.738 J M2 x L4 86.00F24.724 MA[...]

74 Chapter 3 3. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 68. 4. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 68. 5. Remove the 2 screws (C) securing the modem card. 6. Lift pa rtially to detach the mo dem board from the main board. NOTE: The modem cable is still at tached to the modem board. 7. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board. Remov[...]

Chapter 3 75 3. Disconnect the heatsink fan connect or from F AN1 on the main board. 4. Remove the two screws (C) securi ng the heatsink fan module. 5. Remove the heatsink fan module from the main board. Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. Ste [...]

76 Chapter 3 3. Remove the nine screws (C) securing the CPU and VGA heatsink module in place. 4. Slide out and remove the heatsink module. Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62.. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64.. 3. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 74. 4. See “Removing the CPU and VG[...]

Chapter 3 77 5. Using a flat screwdriver , turn the CPU socket latc h counter-clockwise to rele ase the CPU, then remove the CPU. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to insta ll the CPU with PIN 1 at the corner as shown. Removing the VGA board (for Discrete model only) 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the L[...]

78 Chapter 3 6. Carefully remove the VGA board from the main board. Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. Open the LCD screen all the way to facilitate the easy removal of the middle cover . 3. T o remove the Middle Cover , carefully insert the plastic flat screwdrive r under the side of[...]

Chapter 3 79 5. Disconnect the Power board cable from the main board and disconnect th e Power board cable. 6. Remove the one screw (C) securing the Power board to the middle cover , and remove the Power board from the middle cover . Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62.. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover and th[...]

80 Chapter 3 3. Release the top latches securi ng the keyboard in place. 4. Carefully pry the keyboard out of t he side latches and slide it out; then tu rn it over on the touchpad area. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard.[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 68. 4. See “Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board” on page 78. 5. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 79. 6. Remove the acetic tape and disconn[...]

82 Chapter 3 8. Release the wireless LAN an tenna cables from the hole and latches as shown. 9. Remove the two screws (A) from the base of the unit. 10. Remove the two screws (H) from the le ft and right hinge of the LCD module. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~2 M2.5 x L6 (2) Black 4.0 kgf-cm Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~2 M2.5[...]

Chapter 3 83 11 . Carefully remove the LCD m odule from the base unit. NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, pl ease note that the cable should be routed well. Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the PC and[...]

84 Chapter 3 20. Disconnect the DC in cable from the main board. 21. Disconnect the Launch board cable from the SWITCHCN1 from the main board. 22. Disconnect the fingerprint cable (select model only) from the FPCN1 connector on the main board. 23. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the T OUCHP AD1 on the main board.[...]

Chapter 3 85 24. Remove the twenty screws (A) on the bottom and top panel. 25. Gently pry the upper ca se from the main unit. 26. Remove the upper case from the main unit. Removing the Launch Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy c[...]

86 Chapter 3 12. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 74. 13. See “Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module” on pa ge 75. 14. See “Removing the CPU” on page 76. 15. See “Removing the VGA board (for Discrete model only)” on page 77. 16. See “Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board” on page 78. 17. See “Removing [...]

Chapter 3 87 14. See “Removing the CPU” on page 76. 15. See “Removing the VGA board (for Discrete model only)” on page 77. 16. See “Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board” on page 78. 17. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 79. 18. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 81. 19. See “Separating the Upper Case fr om the Lo[...]

88 Chapter 3 22. Remove the four screws (C) on the touch pad bracke t and remove the touch p ad bracket from the upper case. 23. Remove the fingerprint boar d from the upper case. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color T orque 1~4 M2 x L4 (4) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 89 24. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. W ARNING: The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective. Removing the Main Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the PC and ExpressCard dumm[...]

90 Chapter 3 20. Disconnect the USB cable from the main board. 21. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from th e BLUE1 connector on the main board. 22. Disconnect the speaker cable from the SPKR1 on the main board. 23. Remove the four screws (C) holding the main board. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~4 M2 x L4 (4) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 91 24. Carefully remove the main board from the bottom panel. Removing the ODD Board Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards” on page 63. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 5. See “Removing the Sec[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Modules 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards” on page 63. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 5. See “Removing the Secondary HDD Cover” on page 65. 6. See “Removing the Secon[...]

Chapter 3 93 23. Remove the four screws (C) holding the left and right speakers. 24. Remove the left and right s peakers from the upper case. Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards” on page 63. 4. See “Rem[...]

94 Chapter 3 21. Remove the one screw (C) securing the USB board to the lower case. 22. Remove the USB Board from the lower case. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1 M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 95 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Main Screw List Item Screw Part No. A M2.5 x L6 86.00E33.736 E M2.5 x L5 86.00F19.735 F M2 x L3 86.00C07.220 LCD MODULE LCD BEZEL LEFT HINGE RIGHT HINGE Ax 8 Ex1 Ex 1 LCD ASSEMBL Y LEFT LCD BRACKET Fx2 RIGHT LCD BRACKET Fx2 LCD FPC CABLE INVERTER BOARD LCD BACK P ANEL ANTE[...]

96 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 68. 4. See “Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board” on page 78. 5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 81. 6. Remove the four upper bezel screw[...]

Chapter 3 97 8. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and remove the bezel from the LCD module. NOTE: The bottom side of the bezel is gl ued to the lcd panel, be careful wh en trying to remove the bezel. Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 3. See ?[...]

98 Chapter 3 8. Remove the three screws (A) securing th e LCD module and the Inverter panel. 9. Detach the LCD with the brackets from the back cover . Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 68.[...]

Chapter 3 99 9. Detach the acetic tapes holding the FPC cable from the LCD p anel and detach the acetic tape securing the FPC connector . 10. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel. Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Mo[...]

100 Chapter 3 Removing the Left and Right Hinge 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 68. 4. See “Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board” on page 78. 5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 81. 6. See “Removing the L[...]

Chapter 3 101 9. Loosen the aluminum tape holding the antennas in place. 10. Release the antenna cabl es from the latches. 11 . Remove the tapes together with the ant enna cables from the back cover . Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. [...]

102 Chapter 3 7. See “Removing the LCD module wi th the Brackets” on page 97. 8. See “Removing the Left and Right Hinge” on page 100. 9. See “Removing the Antennas” on page 100. 10. Remove the tape holding the in ternal microphone in place. 11 . Remove the internal microp hone from the back cover . 12. Remove the Web camera from the bac[...]

Chapter 4 103 Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer produc t s, prototype cards, or modified options can give false er rors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. V erify the symptoms by attemp[...]

104 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller , driver , or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to [...]

Chapter 4 105 K External keyboard If any of these devices do not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 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 do agmp stotics program (please refer to main boar[...]

106 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and m easure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter . 2. If the voltage is within th e range, do the following: K Replace the System board. K If the problem i[...]

Chapter 4 107 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 Meter , confirm that if the parameters show n in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapte[...]

108 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. T he most likely 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 th e problem, put the original part back in the [...]

Chapter 4 109 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 Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxx x:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Error[...]

11 0 Chapter 4 System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time, then reboot system. System board Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup [...]

Chapter 4 111 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 105.. Ensure every connector is con nected tightly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on i[...]

11 2 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU cache 0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values [...]

Chapter 4 11 3 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate r egisters with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot s[...]

11 4 Chapter 4 82h Detect and install external RS232 port s 83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external p arallel ports 85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) 88h Initialize BIOS Area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs[...]

Chapter 4 11 5 B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h T ry to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h[...]

11 6 Chapter 4 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to Full DOS Code Beeps[...]

Chapter 4 11 7 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if[...]

11 8 Chapter 4 The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (b attery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 105. Hold and press the power swit ch for more than 4 seconds. System board Battery can’t be charged See “C heck the Battery Pack” on p age 107. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error A[...]

Chapter 4 11 9 The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 39. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 39. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go [...]

120 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 122. T ouchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. T ouchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly . Modem phone port modem comb[...]

Chapter 4 121 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that ha ve nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrosta tic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do th[...]

122 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not ident ify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the fail ing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V erify that all attached devi[...]

Chapter 5 123 Top View No. Description No. Description 1 Power Cable Connector 5 Fingerprint/T ouchpad Connector 2 LCD Cable Connector 6 Bluetooth Connector 3 T ouchpad Board Connect or 7 S peaker Connector 4 Keyboard Connector Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

124 Chapter 5 Bottom View No. Description No. Description 1C P U 7U S B C o n n e c t o r 2 SA T A Connector 8 Card Reader 3 PC Card Reader 9 Line-out jack 4 LAN Connector 10 Mic-in jack 5 CR T Connector 1 1 Headphone jack 6 1394 Connector[...]

Chapter 5 125 Standard Operation Procedures of Password Bypassing and BIOS Recovery Bios/KBC update : The firmware are combined into one binary file and support bo th DOS and Windows mode update - DOS mode DO make sure you have plugged in the AC adapter to prevent flashing failure. Before flashing the BIOS, you should un zip the compressed file to [...]

126 Chapter 5 PIN p ad Location The system board provides one hard ware Pin pad under the keyboard pad. RD/CSD can enable this function by shorting this pad. T he Pin Pad location should look as the figure below . 1. Clear Password PIN Pad: Bypassing Password Check Keep shorting the 2 triangle PIN pad as shown above and then powering on the system [...]

Chapter 5 127 Enable this function by pressing Fn+ESC , and the Power Button. T o use this function, it is strongly recommended that the AC adapter is pl ugged and battery is inserted into t he battery slot. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to enter into a special BIOS block, calle d BootBlock. RD/CSD can use this special[...]

128 Chapter 5[...]

Chapter 6 129 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list ing in global configurations of T ravelMate 5710/5310 and Extensa 5610/5210. Refer to this chap ter whenever ordering for parts to re p air or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERI NG FRU P ARTS, you should check the most up-to-date informa[...]

130 Chapter 6 TravelMate 7520/7520G/7220/7220G Exploded Diagram T ravelMate 7520/7520G /7220/7220G FRU List Category No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. Adapter ADAPTER 90W DEL T A ADP-90SB BBDAR AP .09001.010 ADAPTER 90W DEL T A ADP-90SB BBEA LF AP .09001.013 ADAPTER 90W LITEON P A-1900- 04WR AP .09003.005 ADAPTER 90W LITEON P A-1900- 24AR[...]

Chapter 6 131 BA TTERY P ACK LI+ 6CELL 2.0MAH SANYO BT .00603.029 BA TTERY P ACK LI+ 6CELL 2.0MAH SONY BT .00604.015 BA TTERY P ACK LI 6CELL 2.0MAH P ANASONIC BT .00605.014 BA TTERY P ACK LI 6CELL 2.0MAH SIMPLO BT .00607.008 BA TTERY P ACK LI+ 8CELL 2.4MAH SANYO BT .00803.022 BA TTERY P ACK LI+ 8CELL 2.4MAH SONY BT .00804.019 BA TTERY P ACK LI+ 8CE[...]

132 Chapter 6 Cables FINGER PRINT BOARD CABLE 50.TK901.001 TOUCHP AD CABLE 50.TK901.002 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.TK901.003 POWER BOARD CABLE 50.TK901.004 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TK901.005 MODEM CABLE 50.TK901.006 USB BOARD CABLE 50.TK901.007 DC-IN CABLE 50.TK901.008 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.TK901.009 LCD CABLE 15.4” 50.TK901.01 1 Category No. Part Name and [...]

Chapter 6 133 POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27.T30V1.001 POWER CORD 10A 125V 3PIN US BK 27.01518.641 POWER CORD 2.5A 125V 8121- USA/W CNS 27.01518.781 POWER CORD 220V 3PIN EUR 27.T30V1.004 POWER CABLE 16A 250V 3PIN EUR UK 27.01518.731 POWER CORD 3A 250V 3PIN UK 27.01518.541 POWER CORD 5A 250V 3PIN UK BK 27.031 18.001 POWER CORD 10A 3PIN BK DENMARK 27.0151[...]

134 Chapter 6 UPPER CASE W/ COVER SWITCH CABLE 60.TKC01.002 UNIT LOAD COVER L-CASE DOOR ASSEMBL Y 60.TK901.003 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.TK901.002 COMBO BEZEL 42.TK901.002 DVD-RW BEZEL 42.TK501.002 HDD BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 33.TK901.003 LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.TK901.004 LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.TK901.005 LCD COVER 15.4” W/ HINGE & LOGO 60.TKC01.005 LCD BEZEL 15[...]

Chapter 6 135 CPU MEROM T5500 1.66GHZ INTEL PGA KC.55L01.DTP CPU MEROM T5600 1.83GHZ INTEL PGA B KC.56001.DTP CPU MEROM T5600 1.83GHZ INTEL PGA KC.56L01.DTP CPU MEROM T7200 2.0GHZ INTEL PGA B2 KC.72001.DTP CPU MEROM T7400 2.16GHZ INTEL PGA B KC.74001.DTP CPU MEROM T7600 2.33GHZ INTEL KC.76001.DTP CPU YONAH CEL-M 430 1.73GHZ INTEL PGA KC.N0001.430 C[...]

136 Chapter 6 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SA T A SEAGA TE ST98081 1AS VENUS LF KH.08001.030 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SA T A HGST HTS541680J9SA00 SURUGA-B LF KH.08007.021 HDD 80GB 5400RPM SA T A WD WD800BEVS-22RST0ML80 LF KH.08008.033 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SA T A SEAGA TE ST9120822AS VENUS LF KH.12001.031 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SA T A HGST HTS541612J9SA00 SURUGA-B LF KH.12007.[...]

Chapter 6 137 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-EV2 88KS BLACK KOREAN (BIG ERGO) DARFON KB.INT00.018 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-EV2 93KS BLACK JAP ANESE (BIG ERGO) DARFON KB.INT00.019 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-EV2 89KS BLACK IT ALIAN (BIG ERGO) DARFON KB.INT00.020 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-EV2 89KS BLACK HUNGARIAN (BIG ERGO) DARFON KB.INT00.023 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-EV2 88KS BLACK GREEK (BIG ERGO)[...]

138 Chapter 6 LCD 15.4” WXGA AU B154EW02-V1 GLARE LK.15405.014 LCD 15.4” WXGA LG LP154WX4- TLC2 GLARE LK.15408.028 Camera CAMERA CMOS 0.3M BISON BN30V4O717300 UVC 57.TK501.001 CAMERA CMOS 0.3M SUYIN CN0314-OV03 UVC 57.TK901.001 CAMERA COMOS 0.3M CHICONY CNF6041 UVC 57.TKC01.001 Communication Module WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT 25.TK901.001 WIRELESS A[...]

Chapter 6 139 NAME PLA TE TM5310 40.TK601.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.TK501.001 Screws SCREW M2 x L3 (WHITE) 86.00C07.220 SCREW M2.5 x L6 NYLOK CR3+ 86.00E33.736 SCREW M2.5 x L8 NYLOK CR3+ 86.00E34.738 SCREW M2.5 x 5 NI 86.TK901.001 SCREW MACH W AFER M3 x L4 NI 886.9A524.4R0 SCREW M2.5 x L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 86.TK501.001 SCREW DIMM COVER STEEL 86.00A02.14[...]

Appendix A 140 TravelMate 7520/7520G/7220/7220G Series Model RO Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM 2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wire le ss LAN Blueto oth VOIP Phone AS505 1ANW XMi AAP India LX.A V 30C.0 02 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1*512/80/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N80G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN[...]

141 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi PA U S A / Canada - Canadian French LX.A V 30J.00 1 AS5051AW XMi MCECF UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi PA U S A / Canada - Canadian French LX.A V 30J.00 2 AS5051AW XMi MCEUS UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN [...]

Appendix A 142 AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Thailand LX.A V 305.00 4 AS5051AW XMi XPHTH2 UMAC 1*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi AAP V ietnam LX.A V 305.00 5 AS5051AW XMi XPHVN1 UMAC 1*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8[...]

143 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi TWN GCTWN LX.A V 305.01 2 AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1*512/120/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 N AS505 1AWX Mi TWN GCTWN LX.A V 305.01 4 AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1*512/60/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N60G [...]

Appendix A 144 AS505 1AWX Mi AAP Thailand LX.A V 30J.01 7 AS5051AW XMi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi AAP V ietnam LX.A V 30J.01 8 AS5051AW XMi MCEVN1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT[...]

145 Appendix A AS505 2WXM i AAP Thailand LX.A V 30J.00 9 AS5052WX Mi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 2WXM i AAP V ietnam LX.A V 30J.01 0 AS5052WX Mi MCEVN1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ [...]

Appendix A 146 AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Philippines LX.A V 30C.0 11 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSPH 1 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N60G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Malaysia LX.A V 30C.0 12 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSMA 2 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N60G B[...]

147 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A V 30J.03 0 AS5051AW XMi MCECS5 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Denmark LX.A V 30J.02 4 AS5051AW XMi MCEDK6 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N10[...]

Appendix A 148 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Slovenia/ Croatia LX.A V 30J.03 7 AS5051AW XMi MCESI1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Portugal LX.A V 30J.03 8 AS5051AW XMi MCEPT6 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6[...]

149 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA France LX.A V 30J.02 6 AS5051AW XMi MCEWFR1 1W UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Belgium LX.A V 305.01 9 AS5051AW XMi XPHBE1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB[...]

Appendix A 150 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Holland LX.A V 305.02 0 AS5051AW XMi XPHNL1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA France LX.A V 305.02 1 AS5051AW XMi XPHFRA UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 [...]

151 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA South Africa LX.A V 305.01 7 AS5051AW XMi XPHSA1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Norway LX.A V 305.02 4 AS5051AW XMi XPHNO1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 G[...]

Appendix A 152 AS505 2WXM i PA U S A / Canada - Canadian French LX.A V 30J.02 1 AS5052WX Mi MCEUS UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 2WXM i PA A C L A - Spa n i s h LX.A V 30J.02 2 AS5052WX Mi MCEES1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N1[...]

153 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Russia LX.A V 30J.05 2 AS5051AW XMi MCERU9 UMAC 1*512/100/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_VP _0.3C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII6 N N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 BT Vo I P PCMC IA AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Holland LX.A V 30J.05 4 AS5051AW XMi MCENL6 UMAC 1*512/100/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_VP _0.3C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA[...]

Appendix A 154 AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA Middle East LX.A V 30C.0 20 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSAR 7 UMAC 1*512/60/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N N60G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 N AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA France LX.A V 30C.0 21 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSFR A UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N N60[...]

155 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Switzerland LX.A V 30J.06 0 AS5051AW XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Portugal LX.A V 30J.06 1 AS5051AW XMi MCEPT6 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 [...]

Appendix A 156 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Holland LX.A V 30J.06 9 AS5051AW XMi MCENL6 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Italy LX.A V 30J.07 1 AS5051AW XMi MCEIT7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K[...]

157 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A V 30J.06 8 AS5051AW XMi MCEPL7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Sweden/ Finland LX.A V 30J.06 7 AS5051AW XMi MCESV5 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 M[...]

Appendix A 158 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Germany LX.A V 305.05 7 AS5051AW XMi XPHDE7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Middle East LX.A V 305.06 1 AS5051AW XMi XPHAR1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 G[...]

159 Appendix A AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Greece LX.A V 305.05 4 AS5051AW XMi XPHEL1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Israel LX.A V 305.06 9 AS5051AW XMi XPHIS1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K[...]

Appendix A 160 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Russia LX.A V 305.04 9 AS5051AW XMi XPHRU2 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Sweden/ Finland LX.A V 305.05 0 AS5051AW XMi XPHSV1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N12[...]

161 Appendix A AS505 2NWX Mi AAP India LX.A V 30C.0 26 AS5052N WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1*512/80/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N80G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 N Model RO Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM 2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wire le ss LAN Blueto oth VOIP Phone[...]

Appendix A 162[...]

Appendix B 163 This computer ’s compatibility is test ed and verified by Acer’s internal te sting department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have p assed these tests. Regarding configuration, combina[...]

164 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test Item Device Name CRT Port T est CRT Monitor Acer 21 1c 21”, ViewSonic G220F , ViewSonic PF790 19”, Sony TV T rinitron (S-Video) LCD Monitor Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, V iewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G , HP LP2065, HP S9500 Projector Dell 3300MP USB Port T [...]

Appendix B 165 USB ODD Logitec CDRW+DVDROM combo LG DVD+R/RW Sony DVD+R/RW IR T est IR Printer HP LaserJet 2200 using IR HP 450wbt deskjet IR Mobile Phone Sony Ericsson T60 Motorola V600 Nokia 6820 1394 T est 1394 S torage Drive LG DVD+R/RW 16X Sony DVD+R/RW 16X T ranscend 2.5” Portable 80GB Hard Disk 1394 Camera Sony DV-TR V10 1394 Hub A TEN Fir[...]

166 Appendix B Memory Card T est (SD/MS /MMC/SM/CF/Microdrive/XD) SD Card Apacer 128/256MB T ranscend 256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 2GB (150x Hi-S peed) KINGMAX 1GB (66x Hi-S peed) SanDisk 1GB RiDA T A 4GB SD PRO Memory Card MS Card I-O DA T A 64MB MS Apacer 128MB MS Sony 512 MS PRO Lexar 512MB MS PRO Lexar 1GB MS PRO SanDisk 1GB MS PRO Sony 2GB MS PR[...]

Appendix C 167 This section describes online techni cal support services available to he lp you 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 Of fices and Re gional Business Unit s may access ou r website. However some information sources [...]

168 Appendix C[...]

Index 169 A AFLASH Utility 53 Antennas 100 Audio 35 B Battery Pack 62 BIOS 31 package 31 password control 31 ROM size 31 ROM type 31 vendor 31 Version 31 BIOS Supports protocol 31 BIOS Utility 41–53 Navigating 42 Onboard Device Configuration 48 Security 45, 47 System Security 52 Board Layout Top View 123 brightness hotkeys 16 C Cache controller 3[...]

170 Index LCD Brackets 99 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 95 LCD with the Brackets 97 lower cover 64 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 73 Mainboard 89 media access on indicator 10 Memory Check 105 Middle Cover and Power Board 78 Model Definition 140 Modem Board 73 N Notebook Manager hotkey 16 num lock on indicator 10 O Online Support Information 1[...]