Aspire Digital 7520 manual

Aspire 7520/7520G/7220/7220G Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the AIPG/CSD web; for more in forma tion, please refer to http://csd.acer . com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire Poyang service guide. Date Chapter Up dat es[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2007 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 Alert s you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to a[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA T ION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market re quirements and enhance prod uct [...]

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Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: Operating system T Genuine Windows ® Vista TM Capable T Genuine Windows ® Vista TM Home Basic / Home Premium / Ultimate / Business Edition T Genuine Windows ® XP Home / Professional Edition (Se rvice Pack 2) T Genuine Windows ® XP Me dia Center / T ablet Edition T[...]

2 Chapter 1 T Dolby ® Digital Live and DT S Neo: PC support T Sound Blaster Pro TM and MS Sound compatible T Built-in microphone Storage subsystem T T wo 80/100/120/1 60/200 GB Serial A T A hard disk drives, sup porting software RAID 0/1 T Optical drive options: DVD-Sup er Mu lti double-layer driv e (slot-load) T 5-in-1 card re ader , supporting S[...]

Chapter 1 3 Environment T T emperature: t Operating: 5ºC to 35ºC t Non-operating: -20ºC to 65ºC T Humidity (non-condensing): t Operating: 20%~80% t Non-operating: 20%~80%[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram[...]

Chapter 1 5 Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 LCD Connector 9 JP36 Mainboard to LED Board Connector 2 JP3 S peaker (L eft) Connector 10 U12 3 JP34 S peaker (Right) Connector 1 1 JP9 PCI Express Card Socket 4 JP4 Internal MIC Connector 12 LED1 Power/Suspend LED 5 U5 South Bridge (ICH8M) 13 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED 6 JP6 Internal T rack-Pad Connec[...]

6 Chapter 1 Bottom View 1 PJP1 DC-in Power Jack 14 JP24 TV -out Connector 2 PJP2 Battery Connector 15 JP26 IEEE1394 Connector 3 JP14 CRT Connector 16 JP27 SA T A HDD Connector 4 JP15 DVI-D Connector 17 U23 North Bridge (965PM/965GM) 5 JP25 ODD Connector 18 U28 6 JP20 Mini Card (WLAN) Socket 19 U29 V olume Control 7 JP19 Mini Card (TV -Tuner) Socket[...]

Chapter 1 7 Your Acer Notebook Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer . Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 0.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. 2 Power button T urns the computer on and off. 3 Wireless communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless func[...]

8 Chapter 1 Closed Front View 9 S tatus indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer ’s functions and components. 10 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 1 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 12 Display screen Also ca[...]

Chapter 1 9 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD pro jector). 3 DVI DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based netw[...]

10 Chapter 1 Right View Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 A V -in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (A V) devices. 3 Optical drive Inte rnal optical dr ive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 4 Optical disk access indicator Lights u[...]

Chapter 1 11 Base view Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for rem oval. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. [...]

12 Chapter 1 NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged : The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons T o the top of the keyboard there are four easy-laun ch buttons: Web browser , mail, arcade buttons and an Empowering Key “ . Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering T echnology . T he[...]

Chapter 1 13 Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor . T Press the left (1) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selecti on and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T apping on [...]

14 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, one Windows key 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 s[...]

Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that perfo rms Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in [...]

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

Chapter 1 17 The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the <> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.[...]

18 Chapter 1 Acer Em powering Technology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T echnology makes it easy for you to access frequ ently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It f eatures the following handy utilities: T Acer eNet Ma nagement hooks up to location-based networks intell igently . T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via[...]

Chapter 1 19 Acer eNet Management can sa ve network settings for a lo catio n to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another . Settings stored include network co nnection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details , etc.), as well as default printe r settings. Security and safety[...]

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

Chapter 1 21 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on curre nt usage, refer to the time shown in the “Remai ning Battery Life” field. For additional power options, click “ More Power option ”. Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets y ou proj ect your computer ’s display to an external de vice [...]

22 Chapter 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryptio n utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is convenientl y integrated with Windows e xplorer as a shel l extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the- fly file encryption for M[...]

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24 Chapter 1 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data cannot be st olen while your noteboo k is unattended . T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card reader[...]

Chapter 1 25 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerf ul utility that d oes away with t he need for re covery disks provided by the manufacturer . The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupi es spac e in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provid[...]

26 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Manage ment allows you to insp ect hard ware specifi cations and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to opti mize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs fast er , smoother and better . Acer eSettings Manage ment also: T Provides a[...]

Chapter 1 27 Launching the Acer OrbiCam T o launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. OR Click S tart > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCa m. The Acer OrbiCam capture windo w appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolution T o change th e capture resolution, click the displayed resolutio n button to select [...]

28 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work unde r Microsoft Windows XP only . Acer GridVista (dual-display com patible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dua l monitor feature of the notebook, firs t ensure that th e second moni tor is connected, then select St art, Control Panel, Di[...]

Chapter 1 29 NOTE: Please ensure that the resol ution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended va lue. Launch Manager Launch Manager allo ws you to set the four ea sy-launch buttons (see thei r locations mentioned in “Easy- Launch Buttons”). Y ou can access the Launch Man ager by clicking S tart > All Progr[...]

30 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Af ter that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot the lapto p. Then you will see PXE version displaying on the s creen. Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Core TM 2 D[...]

Chapter 1 31 System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Built-in Intel ® 965PM/965PM Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM S peed 667 MHz Supports DIMM volta[...]

32 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed. LAN Interface Item S pecification Chipset Broadcom 5787 Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN LAN connector type[...]

Chapter 1 33 Data heads 2 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for T oshiba) 4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Seagate) Drive Format Disks 1 1 1 1 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 4200 RPM Performance S pecifications Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB 8192KB Interface A T A/A T API-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T A PI-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T A-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T A[...]

34 Chapter 1 Power Requirement Input V oltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item S pecification Audio Controller Realtek ALC268 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or S ter eo S tereo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (V ariable[...]

Chapter 1 35 Bluetooth Foxconn Bluetooth ® 2.0+EDR Wireless LAN Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g Fox BRM 431 1 Minicard BG PCMCIA TI PCI 7412 Audio Realtek ALC268 Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboard controller KBC1 122 T o tal number of keypads 88-/89-key Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboa[...]

36 Chapter 1 Display Mode Nor mally White Normally White Normally White Normally White T ypical White Luminance (cd/m 2 ) also called Brightness 300 300 300 300 Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A 7 0 70 Contrast Ratio 300 300 250 250 Response T ime (Optical Rise T ime/Fall Ti m e ) m s e c 8888 Nominal Input V oltage VDD +3.3V T yp. +3.3V 3.3V 3 .3V T yp[...]

Chapter 1 37 Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state. Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Save to Disk (S4) Also ca lled Hib ernation Mode. System saves all system states and data[...]

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Chapter 2 39 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is already properly configu red 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[...]

40 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 th e value of a parameter , press p or q . T A plus sign (+)[...]

Chapter 2 41 Information NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype / CPU Speed This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master . HDD Serial Number This field d isplays the seri al number of HDD installed [...]

42 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.0 Information Main Item Specific [...]

Chapter 2 43 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[...]

44 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.0 Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on Boot : [Enabled] Install or Change the password. F1 H e l p Sel[...]

Chapter 2 45 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 notebook co mputer to y[...]

46 Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Sup ervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype the current p assword in the Enter Current Pa ssword field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Con f[...]

Chapter 2 47 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

48 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced scree n displays advanced se ttings in BIOS. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Option Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1 Sets the ACPI S1 sleep st ate. Enabled o[...]

Chapter 2 49 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 diskette drive in module bay , the onbo ard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in modul e bay . InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.0 Information Main Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device[...]

50 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load S[...]

Chapter 2 51 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 53 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble th e computer , you ne ed the following tool s: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic [...]

54 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack.[...]

Chapter 3 55 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly se quence and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must fi rst rem ove the keyboard, then disassemble the ins[...]

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

Chapter 3 57 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock (move the battery lock to the unlock position as shown). 2. Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery .[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module/Memory/ Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card/ TV Tuner Card/System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board/CPU/ Keyboard and the LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover . 2. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit. 3. Remove the screw faste ning the HDD module. 4. Pull the ta b to remov[...]

Chapter 3 59 Removing the Wireless LAN Card /Modem Card and TV Tuner Card 1. Disconnect the three antenna e from the wirele ss LAN card. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card. 3. Then take out the wireless LAN card from the main unit. 4. Remove the screw faste ning the modem card an d detach the modem card from the main board. 5.[...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the System Fan/Therm al Modules/VGA Board and CPU 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board. 2. Remove the three screws holding the system fan. 3. Remove the four spring screws holding the C PU thermal module. 4. Then detach the CPU thermal module as shown. 5. Remove the four spring screws holding the VGA the rmal module[...]

Chapter 3 61 Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module 1. T urn the notebook over . 2. Remove the two screws from inside the battery compartment and the two screws fastening the LCD module. 3. Detach the strip cover from the front side and remove it. 4. Gently pull up the keyboard to releas e it from the four snaps as shown. 5. T urn over the keyboard a[...]

62 Chapter 3 9. Detach the LCD module from the main unit.[...]

Chapter 3 63 Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove the screw fastening the O DD from the bottom of the notebook. 2. Push the ODD mod ule outwards a nd gently pull it out as shown. 3. Press and release the PC dummy card from the PC slot as shown. 4. Then press the release the memory d[...]

64 Chapter 3 7. Disconnect the touchpad FFC, speaker cables, button board FFC, and LED board FFC from the main board. 8. Carefully detach the upper case asse mbly from the lower case assembly . Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the USB cable from the main board. 2. Remove the screw fastening the USB board and take out the board an[...]

Chapter 3 65 NOTE: RF board on selected models only . 11 . Remove the four screws fastening the ODD board to the lower case. 12. Remove the ODD board from the l ower case. 13. Remove the two screws fastening the audio board to the lower case. 14. Disconnect the audio board cable from the mo therboard. 15. Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the aud[...]

66 Chapter 3 20. Remove the three screws fastening the subwoofer to the lower case. 21. Remove the subwoofer from the lower case as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 67 Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1. T urn the upper case over . 2. Remove the two screws fastening the button board. 3. Detach the button board with FFC from the upper case as shown. 4. Remove the two screws fastening the LED board. 5. Detach the LED board with FFC from the upper case as shown. 6. Remove the four screws fastening [...]

68 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw rubbers as shown. 2. Then remove the four screws fastening the LCD beze l. 3. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module carefully . 4. Remove the two screws holding the LCD and the one screw holding the inverter board to the LCD panel. 5. Detach the two inverter cable con nectors fro[...]

Chapter 3 69 10. Remove the four screws fastening t he left LCD bracket and detach it. 11 . Remove the four screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it. 12. Disconnect the LCD cable from the rear side of the LCD.[...]

70 Chapter 3 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. T urn over the HDD module and remove the three screws fastening the HDD board. 2. Remove the HDD board. 3. T urn over the HDD module and remove the eight screws fastening the HDD bracket. 4. Remove the Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the [...]

Chapter 4 71 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[...]

72 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the pro blem 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 73 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 di[...]

74 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 [...]

Chapter 4 75 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 the parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery and adap[...]

76 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the s equence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the ori ginal part back in the [...]

Chapter 4 77 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Err or (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxx h (R:xxxxh, W :xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Erro[...]

78 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility . RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS[...]

Chapter 4 79 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequen ce No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 73.. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on in[...]

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

Chapter 4 81 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h T est keyboard 54h Set k[...]

82 Chapter 4 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPT ABLE for multi-processor b oards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1-2[...]

Chapter 4 83 D2h Unknown interrupt Code Beeps E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Mu lti Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC[...]

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

Chapter 4 85 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 75. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequ[...]

86 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 88. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go hig her than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until pow er off, then charge battery). Battery pack System[...]

Chapter 4 87 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[...]

88 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, wh ich installed 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[...]

Chapter 5 89 Top View 1 JP1 LCD Connector 9 JP36 Mainboard to LED Board Connector 2 JP3 S peaker (L eft) Connector 10 U12 3 JP34 S peaker (Right) Connector 1 1 JP9 PCI Express Card Socket 4 JP4 Internal MIC Connector 12 LED1 Power/Suspend LED 5 U5 South Bridge (ICH8M) 13 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED 6 JP6 Internal T rack-Pad Connector 14 JP13 [...]

90 Chapter 5 Bottom View 1 PJP1 DC-in Power Jack 14 JP24 TV -out Connector 2 PJP2 Battery Connector 15 JP26 IEEE1394 Connector 3 JP14 CRT Connector 16 JP27 SA T A HDD Connector 4 JP15 DVI-D Connector 17 U23 North Bridge (965PM/965GM) 5 JP25 ODD Connector 18 U28 6 JP20 Mini Card (WLAN) Socket 19 U29 V olume Control 7 JP19 Mini Card (TV -Tuner) Socke[...]

Chapter 6 91 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field R eplaceable Unit) listing in global configurat ions of Aspire Poyang. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date information available on your regional w[...]

92 Chapter 6 Aspire Poyang Exploded Diagram Category No. Part Name and D escription Acer Part No. ADAPTER ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DEL T A ADP-90SB BBAC AP .09001.003 ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DEL T A ADP-90SB BBEA AP .09001.013 ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON P A-19 00- 24AR AP .09003.006 ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON P A-19 00- 04 LR AP .09003.01 1 BA TTERY BA TTERY LI-ION 6CE[...]

Chapter 6 93 MINI WLAN/B INTEL 802.1 1 4965ANG ROW (MM#886434) KI.KDN01.003 MINI WLAN/B INTEL 802.1 1 4965ANG JP (MM#886437) KI.KDN01.004 BUTTON BOARD W/CABLE 17 55.AHJ02.001 AUDIO BOARD 17 55.AHJ02.002 LED BOARD W/CABLE 17 55.AHJ02.003 USB BOARD FOR TV 17 55.AHJ02.004 USB BOARD FOR W/O TV 55.AHJ02.005 RF BOARD FOR DTV 55.AHJ02.006 ODD BOARD 17 55.[...]

94 Chapter 6 BLUE TOOTH CABLE 17 50.AHJ02.003 AUDIO CABLE 17 50.AHJ02.004 USB CABLE 17 50.AHJ02.005 RF CABLE 17 50.AHJ02.006 7 PIN MINI-DIN S-VIDEO TO 4 CABLE 50.ABD02.001 P AL TO NTSC CONNECTOR 20.ABD02.001 SMB JACK 50.ABD02.002 DVB-T ANT 50.ABD02.003 DC-IN CABLE (90W) UMA/DIS 50.AHH02.001 POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27 [...]

Chapter 6 95 THERMAL DOOR 17 DIS 42.AHK02.001 CPU/PROCESSOR INTEL CPU MEROM DUAL CORE T7700 2.4G LF80537GG0564M SLA43 E1 UFCPGA KC.77001.DTP INTEL CPU MEROM DUAL CORE T7500 2.2G LF80537GG0494M SLA44 E1 UFCPGA KC.75001.DTP INTEL CPU MEROM DUAL CORE T7300 2.0G LF80537GG0414M SLA45 E1 UFCPGA478P KC.73001.DTP INTEL CPU MEROM DUAL CORE T7100 1.8G LF8053[...]

96 Chapter 6 DVD SUPER MUL TI DRIVE PHILIPS DS-8A1P 0F A KU.00809.010 DVD SUPER MUL TI DRIVE HLDS GSA- T20N 0F A KU.0080D.027 DVD SUPER MUL TI DRIVE SONY AD- 7530A 0F A KU.0080E.002 ODD BEZEL-SUPER MUL TI 42 .AHE02.004 ODD BRACKET 17 33.AHJ02.001 HD-DVD MODULE 6M.AHJ02.004 HD-DVD DRIVE TOSHIBA TS-L802A VIST A 0F A AC05 KV .00101.002 ODD BEZEL-HD DV[...]

Chapter 6 97 HDD DOOR 17 42.AHJ02.007 HDD BRACKET 17 33.AHJ02.002 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 105KS WHITE US INTERNA TIONAL KB.INT00.138 KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 105KS WHITE ARABIC/ENGLISH KB.INT00.170 KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 106KS WHITE BELGIUM KB.INT00.169 KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 106KS WHITE BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE KB.INT00.168 KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 106KS WHITE CANADIAN F [...]

98 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 106KS WHITE SWISS/G KB.INT00.143 KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 105KS WHITE THAILAND KB.INT00.142 KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 106KS WHITE TURKISH KB.INT00.141 KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 106KS WHITE UK KB.INT00.140 KEYBOARD 17KB-FV2 105KS WHITE US INTERNA TIONAL HEBREW KB.INT00.139 KEYBOARD 17 JP TBD LCD ASSY LCD MODULE 17 IN. WXGA GLARE W/ANTENNA CC[...]

Chapter 6 99 LCD 17 WXGA GLARE AUO B170PW03 V4 200nits 16ms LK.17105.005 LCD 17 WXGA GLARE CMO N170C2- L02 10ms 200nits LK.1700D.009 LCD 17 WXGA GLARE LPL LP171WP4- TLB1 16ms 200nits LK.17008.025 LCD 17 WXGA GLARE SAMSUNG L T N170X2-L02-H 16ms 200nits PMMA LK.17006.024 INVERTER BOARD 17 19.AHJ02.001 LCD WIRESET 17 50.AHJ02.007 LCD COVER ASSY 17 LOG[...]

100 Chapter 6 VGA THERMAL (M71M) DIS 60.AHK02.003 SPEAKER SPEAKER R&L 17 23.AHJ02.002 SUB WOOFER 23.AHJ02.003 ANTENNA R 17 50.AHJ02.008 ANTENNA L 17 50.AHJ02.009 MIC SET 17 23.AHJ02.004 ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROLLER EU LZ.20400.004 REMOTE CONTROLLER TS LZ.20400.005 REMOTE CONTROLLER SC LZ.20400.006 REMOTE CONTROLLER EN LZ.20400.007 MISCELLANEOUS [...]