Packard Bell LJ61 manual

Packard Bell EasyNote LJ61 Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

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III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without th[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to av[...]

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

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

VIII T able of Contents Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Removing the TouchPad Bra cket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Remov[...]

IX T able of Contents Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls. Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 2. 1G Hz • 1MB Cache • 667MHz Bus Speed System Memory • 3072MB DDR2 • On board with two 200 -pin +1.[...]

2 Chapter 1 Audio • Chipset: Realtek ALC272 • Integrated on motherboard or on PCI Slot Integrated • Sound S tereo • Dolby sound room I/O Interface • 15 pin CRT port • HDMI port • MIC In • 90W DC-in jack for AC Adapter • Four External USB 2.0 ja cks • RJ-1 1 jack for Modem • RJ-45 jack for LAN • 5 in 1 connector Dimensions an[...]

Chapter 1 3 • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls.[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Power On/Off CKT. Touch Pad CRT Conn. LPC BUS BGA-528 MDC 1.5 Conn Int.KBD BANK 0, 1, 2, 3 USB Conn x4 A link Express2 DC/DC In terface CKT. AMD S1G2 Processor 3.3V 48M Hz Hyper Transport Link 16 x 16 Clock Gene rator ICS9LPRS488B CIR Fan Control Power Circuit DC/DC uPGA-638 Package 200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2 ATI RS780[...]

Chapter 1 5 Your Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front View Component Icon Description V entilation fan Helps cool internal components. Wa r n i n g : Do not work wi th the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are bloc ked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your ski[...]

6 Chapter 1 Left View Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into thi s jack. Plug the othe r end of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or[...]

Chapter 1 7 Right View Rear View Component Icon Description USB port Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer , scanne r , camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. Modem jack Plug a dial-up modem cable into thi s optional jack. Power button Press to turn the power on or off. [...]

8 Chapter 1 Bottom View Component Icon Description Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power . Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery . Battery latch Slide to release the battery . Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay . Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay . V entilatio n slots and cooling [...]

Chapter 1 9 Keyboard Area (selected models) Component Icon Description S p eakers Left and right speakers deli ver stereo audio outp ut. S tatus indicators Inform you when a dri ve is in use or wh en a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Keyboard Provides all the featu res of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Power indicat[...]

10 Chapter 1 LCD Panel Component Icon Description Webcam Use to let others see w ho they are communicating with when making V oIP calls. Microphone Use to talk through when making V oice over Internet Protocol (V oIP) calls. Webc am Microphone[...]

Chapter 1 11 Status Indicators S t atus indicators inform you when a drive is being us ed or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard i s used. The status indicators are located below the screen. Indicato r Icon Description Bluetooth • LED on - Bluetooth communication is turned on • LED off - Bluetooth communication is turne[...]

12 Chapter 1 TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPa d: • Move your finger across the T ouchPad (1) to move th e curso r . • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the T ouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T [...]

Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard Y our notebook fe atures a full-size ke yboard that functions the same a s a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, includin g shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Key Types The keyboard has [...]

14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, thi s key has the same effect as clickin g on the Windows S tart button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close the S tart men[...]

Chapter 1 15 System Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, Bluetooth and W iFi . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Function Key Description T urn the capacitive touch key LEDs on or off[...]

16 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featur e of the note book, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is connected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon [...]

Chapter 1 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On=10 0°C, Off=95°C • OS Shutdown: 105°C • H/W Shutdown: 86°C BIOS System Memory Item Specification CPU Mobile AMD Family 1 1h Processor Core Logic ·AMD RS780MN ·AMD SB700 CPU Package S1g2 package CPU [...]

18 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations 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. Graphics Contro ller DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 2048MB Supports maximum memory s[...]

Chapter 1 19 Resolution External reso lution/refresh rate:· 2048 x 1536: 75/60 Hz 1920 x 1440: 85/75/6 0 Hz 1920 x 1200: 75/60 Hz 1920 x 1080: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1680 x 945: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1600 x 1200: 120/100/85 /75/60 Hz 1600 x 900: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 1400 x 1050: 85/75/6 0 Hz 1366 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz 1280 x 1024: 120/100/85 /75/60 Hz 1280 x 960: [...]

20 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g Bluetooth Resolution External resolution/refresh rate:· 2048 x 1536: 75/60 Hz 1920 x 1440: 85/75/60 Hz 1920 x 1200: 75/60 Hz 1920 x 1080: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1680 x 945: 100/85/75/60 Hz 1600 x 1200: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 1600 x 900: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz 1400 x 1050: 85/75/60 Hz 1366 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz[...]

Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification V end or Seagate Model Name ST9160310AS ST9320320AS ST9500325AS Capacity (MB) 160 320 500 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 4 Drive Format Disks 1 2 2 S pindle speed (RPM) 5,400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SA T A Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec max) 830 1 175 I[...]

22 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Specifications V end or & Model Name HTS545050 B9A300 HTS545032 B9A300 HTS545025 B9A300 HTS543216 L9A300 Capacity (MB) 500 320 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4 3 2 2 Drive Format Disks 2 2 1 1 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SA T A Intern[...]

Chapter 1 23 Super-Multi Driv e Module Item Specification V end or & model name HLDS/GSA-T50, T oshiba Digi/TS-L63 3A Performance S pecific ation With CD Diskette With DVD D is k et te T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SA T A Applicable disc format Applicable media typ[...]

24 Chapter 1 Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Loading mechanism Dra wer (Soleno id Open) T act SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input V oltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Item Specification V end or & model name Sony BC-5500S Performance S pecific at io n Wi th CD Di ske tt e With DVD Diske tt e T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max[...]

Chapter 1 25 Audio Interface Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC 272 Azalia Codec a nd Amplifier G1454 • Features • HD Audio • SNR > 85,High-performance DACs with 95dB SNR (A-Weighting), ADCs with 85dB SNR (A-Weighting) • Internal Digital Microphone • T wo speakers, max. 1W output for each • [...]

26 Chapter 1 Battery LCD Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Ye s Features • Support Application keys for Windows XP version Item Specification 6 Cell 8 Cell V endor & model name SONY AS-2007B/SIMPLO AS- 2007B/SANYO AS-2007B/ P ANASONIC AS-2007B SONY AS-2007B/SIMPLO AS- 2007B/SANYO AS-2007B/ P ANASONIC AS-2007B Battery T ype [...]

Chapter 2 27 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

28 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and speed of the system. C[...]

Chapter 2 29 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Format/Option System T ime Sets the system time. Th[...]

30 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When entering a password, you have three tries before the syst em halts. Don’t[...]

Chapter 2 31 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a pa ssword in the “Enter New Pa ssword” fiel d. The password length can not exceed 8 alpha[...]

32 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current passw or d in the Enter Curr en t Pa ssw or d field and press Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm Ne[...]

Chapter 2 33 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to support boot. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Use < &[...]

34 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load Setup De[...]

Chapter 2 35 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you s[...]

36 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3. Execute the FLASH.BA T batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as s[...]

Chapter 2 37 4. In flash BI OS, the me ssage Please do not remo ve AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is n ot connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash programming complete displays.[...]

38 Chapter 2 WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable.Click Sta rt . 2. Make sure that AC power is plugged in and click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.[...]

Chapter 2 39 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three ti mes, an error is generated along with an e rror code. Note dow n this code. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following steps: 1. In DOS mode, use the code ge nerated pr eviously to execute the comma nd Unlock6.exe 096 52 00 an [...]

40 Chapter 2 Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.e xe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the func ti on is successful or not. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequen ce Select[...]

Chapter 2 41 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) T ool copies BIOS information to EEPR OM to be used in the DMI pool for hardware managemen t. When the BIOS displays V erifying DMI pool data it is checki ng that the t able correlates with th e hardw are before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.). T o update the DMI Poo[...]

42 Chapter 2 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Y ou can use the MAC.BA T utility to write t he MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. Y ou can see the MAC.CFG contents as below: 2. In DOS mode, run the MAC .BA T file to write MAC values to eeprom. WriteData = ‘001 12233 4455[...]

Chapter 3 43 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the follow ing tool s: ?[...]

44 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions 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. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 4. Remove the batte[...]

Chapter 3 45 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For examp[...]

46 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 47 Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull the card out from the slot.[...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Loosen the fi ve captive screws in the memory and HD D covers. 3. Remove the HDD1 Cover . 4. Remove the HDD2, WLAN, and Memo ry Cover as shown. HDD1 Cover HDD2, WLAN, and Memory Cover[...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 48. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 3. Insert a suitable tool into the access slot as shown. Gently leve r the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Pull the optical drive modul e out from th e ch assis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module [...]

50 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 6. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward and pulling it clear of the module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 48. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the seco nd DIMM module if present.[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 48. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WL AN Module. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal (le ft) and White to the AUX terminal (right).[...]

Chapter 3 53 4. Move the Antennas aw ay and remove the two screws to release the WLAN Module. 5. Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 1[...]

54 Chapter 3 Removing the Primary HDD Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 48. 2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the di rection of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placi ng he avy objects on top of it. 4[...]

Chapter 3 55 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier .[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the Secondary HDD Module NOTE: The Secondary HDD is optional and may no t be present. 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 48. 2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the di rection of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid[...]

Chapter 3 57 4. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

58 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Switch Cover M2.5*5 3 86.WBF02.010 LCD Module M2.5*8 4 86.WBF02.001 M2.5*5 2 86.WBF02.010 Upper Cover M2.5*8 10 86.WBF02.001 M2.5*5 9 86.WBF02.010 M2.5*3 3 86.WBF02.002 T ouchPad Bracket M2*3 1 86.WBF02.003 S peaker Module M2*3 4 86.WB[...]

Chapter 3 59 Removing the Switch Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Lift the Media Board FFC cover as shown to expose the FFC connector . 3. Open the FFC locking latch and discon nect the Media Board FFC. 4. Remove the three securing screws from the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Switch Cover M2.5*5 3[...]

60 Chapter 3 5. Open the computer lid to approximately 45° and push the Switch Cover from the unders ide of the computer to release the locking latches securing the cover in place. 6. T urn the computer over and open the lid fully . Li ft the left side of the Switch Cover as shown. 7. Working along the Switch Cover toward the ri ght hinge, gently [...]

Chapter 3 61 8. Rotate the Switch Cover toward the LCD panel and lift it away from the Upper Cover .[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Media Board 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 59. 2. Pry the Media Board away from the Switch Cover as shown. NOTE: A very strong adhesive is used to secure the board in place. 3. Pry the board away from the Upper Cover and remove it completely .[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 59. 2. Lift the keyboard from the centre as shown to release the securing clips on each side. 3. T urn the Keyboard over on the T ouchPad to expose the FFC cable. 4. Open the locking latch on the FF C as shown.[...]

64 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the FFC cable from the mainboard. 6. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.[...]

Chapter 3 65 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 63. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the two se curing screws from the bottom of the chassis. 3. Open the computer lid and stand the chassis on its edge. Ensure the An tenna Cables are free from obstructions as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5[...]

66 Chapter 3 4. Remove the adhesive tape securing the cables in plac e and pull the Anten na cables through the casing as shown. 5. Remove the cables from the cable channel as shown. Ensure th at the cables are comple tely free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well.[...]

Chapter 3 67 6. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the Mainboard. 7. Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well. 8. Disconnect the power cable from the Mainboard as shown. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the retaining clips all the wa[...]

68 Chapter 3 9. Disconnect the MIC cable from the Main board as shown. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well. 10. Remove the four securing screws (t wo each side) from the LCD module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module (red callout) M2.5*8 2 LCD Module (green callout) M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 69 11 . Careful ly remove the LCD module from the chassis.[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the th irteen s crew s on the bott o m p anel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*8 10 Upper Cover (green callout) M2.5*5 1 Upper Cover (blue callout) M2.5*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 71 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the nine screws on the top panel. 4. Remove the adhesive tape holding the cables in place. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*5 8 Upper Cover (blue callout) M2.5*3 1[...]

72 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the following cables from the Mainboard. NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage. 6. Disconnect A as sho wn. 7. Release the locking latch and remove B as shown. 8. Release the locking latch and remove C as shown. 9. Re[...]

Chapter 3 73 10. S t arting at the top-inside edges of the Upper Cover abov e the Battery Bay , lift the Upper Cover away from the Lower Cover as shown. 11 . Work along the top edge prying the casing apart as shown. 12. Pry apart the left and right sides of the casing an d lift the Upper Cover away from the Lower Cover .[...]

74 Chapter 3 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 70. 2. Release the FFC locking latch and disconnect th e T o uchPad FFC from the cover . 3. Remove the single screw securing th e T ouchPad Bracket to the Upper Cover . 4. Hold down the left side of the bracket as shown. Lift and pivot the right edge in the di[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the Media Board FFC 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 70. 2. Lift the Media Board FFC as shown to release the adhesi ve securing it to the Upper Cover . 3. Pull the FFC through the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the cable passes through the casing completely . 4. Lift the FFC to remove it from the Upper Cover .[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the LED Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 70. 2. Lift the right edge of the LED Board to release the adhesive securing th e board to the Upper Cover . 3. Lift the LED Board away from the Upper Cover as shown. 4. Remove the LED Board from the chassis and slide the FFC through the casing as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 77 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 70. 2. Remove the four screws from the speaker modules. 3. Remove the right side S peaker cable from the channel as shown. 4. Lift the mylar sheet away from the Upper Cover to expose the S peake r cable. Remove the cable from the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantit[...]

78 Chapter 3 5. Lift the entire S pe aker assembly clear of the Upper Cove r .[...]

Chapter 3 79 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations fo r disposal of all batteries. 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 70. 2. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. T o repla ce the battery , so lder the new battery to the connections shown.[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 70. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the Modem Board. 3. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Modem cable to the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Board M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 81 4. Lift the Modem Board away from the Mainboard, taking care not to damage th e cable attached to the underside of the board. 5. Disconnect the cable from the underside of the M odem Board and lift the board clear of the chassis.[...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 70. 2. Disconnect the USB Board cable from the Mainboard connector . 3. Lift the USB cable away from Lower Cover to detach the adhesive. 4. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover . Step Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 83 5. Lift the USB Board out of the Lower Cover as shown. 6. Remove the USB Board cable from the board connector .[...]

84 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 80. 2. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 82. 3. Remove the single screw securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover . 4. Lift the Mainboard from the Lower Cover right side first, and place it on a clean, dust-free surface. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboar[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the RJ-11 Jack 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 84. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing t he RJ-1 1 cable to the Lower Cover . 3. Remove the RJ-1 1 cable from the cable channel. Ensu re that the cabl e is free from all cable clips. 4. Lift the cable bundle away from the Lower Cover to detach the adhesive securing i[...]

86 Chapter 3 5. Lift the RJ-1 1 Jack away from the Lower Cover to detach the adhesi ve securing it in place.[...]

Chapter 3 87 Removing the CPU Fan 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 84. 2. Disconnect the CPU Fan power cable from the Main board. 3. Remove the three securing screws from the CPU Fan. 4. Remove the CPU Fan from the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype CPU Fan M2*3 3[...]

88 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 84. 2. Remove the four screws securing the Thermal Module to the Mainboard in reverse num erical order from 4 to 1. 3. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module M2.5*6.5 4 1 2 3 4[...]

Chapter 3 89 Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 88. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , ro tate the CPU locking scre w 180° coun ter-clockwise as shown. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown.[...]

90 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*5 4 86.WBF02.010 M2*4 2 86.WBF 02.007 LCD Panel M2 .5*5 2 86.WBF02.010 Power Board M2*3 1 86.WBF02.003 LCD Bracket s M2*3 6 86.WBF02.003 Rem ove LCD Pane l Rem ove LCD B ez e l Rem ove LCD FPC C ab le Remo ve LC D Pan[...]

Chapter 3 91 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65. 2. Remove the four screw cap s a nd six screws (four on the Bezel and two on the Hinge Covers). 3. S t arting from the top centre of the bezel, pry the bez el upwards and away from the panel. Move along the top edge and down each side until all sides of the bezel a[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 91. 2. Disconnect the camera cable. 3. Remove the Camera from the module.[...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 92. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Panel. 3. Lift the LCD Panel out of the module, rear edge first, as shown. The LCD Module appears as follows when the LCD Panel is removed. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel M2.5*5 2[...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Power Board Bracket to the LCD Module. 3. Lift the Power Board Bracket fro m the LCD Panel as shown. 4. Remove the Power Board from the bracket as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Board M2*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 95 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93. 2. T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Lif t the ca ble as shown to disengag e the adhesive strip securing it in place. 3. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the adhesive pr otector securing the cable to the LCD Panel. 4. Disconnect the cab[...]

96 Chapter 3 5. Remove the six securing screws (three on each side) fro m the LCD Panel brackets. 6. Remove the LCD Brackets by pulli ng away from the LCD Panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2*3 6[...]

Chapter 3 97 Removing the Microphone Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93. 2. Remove the strips holding the microphone cable in pl ace. Ensu re the cable is free from obstructions. 3. Lift the Microphone Module clear of the module.[...]

98 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93. 2. S t arting from the right hin ge, remo ve the white Antenna cable from the cable channel running along the bottom edge of the LCD Module. 3. Remove the adhesi ve strips holding the left Antenna cable in pl ace. Ensure the cable is free fro m obstructions.[...]

Chapter 3 99 4. Remove the adhesive tape (green callout) and lift the left side Ant en n a fro m th e LC D m odu l e as sh ow n . 5. Remove the adhesive strips holding the right Antenna cable in p lace. Ensure the cable i s free from obstructions. 6. Remove the adhesive tape (green callout) and lift the right side Antenna from the LCD module as sho[...]

100 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas, Power Board, and MIC 1. Replace the left and right antennas as shown. Ensure that th e locating pin on each antenna i s correctly seated. Press down on the adhesi ve pads (green callout) to secure the antenna s in place. 2. Replace the left antenna ca ble (white) as show n. Ensur[...]

Chapter 3 101 3. Replace the right antenna cable (black) as shown . Ensure that th e cable is secure d under each adhesive tab strip. 4. Place the Power Board in to the bracket as shown. 5. Place the Power Board Bracket in the LCD Module as shown. 6. Replace the si ng l e scre w to secure the bracket in place. 7. Place the Microphone Mo dule in the[...]

102 Chapter 3 NOTE: The LCD Module appears as shown whe n the Ante nnas, Power Board, and MIC are replaced correctly .[...]

Chapter 3 103 Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the panel. 2. S tarting with the top most screws (marked with ), replace the six screws in the brackets as shown. 3. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel connector as shown. 4. Re place the adhesive strip securing the co nnector in place. 5. Replace the[...]

104 Chapter 3 6. Replace the LCD cable as shown an press down along the cable’s length to secure the cable to th e panel. IMPORT ANT : Ensure the cable is placed betw een the gree n callouts to avoid trapping when the panel is replaced. 7. Place the LCD Panel in the back cover , bottom edge first, and lower it in to place as indicate d. IMPORT AN[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the Camera Module 8. Replace the two screws to secure the panel in the LCD Module. 1. Align the Camera Board with the locati ng pins and place the camera in the LCD Module. 2. Connect the cable to the Camera Board .[...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Locate the bezel bottom edge first and press down unt il there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables pass through th e hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel.[...]

Chapter 3 107 2. Press down around the entire perimete r of the bezel until there are no gaps between the be ze l and the LCD Module. 3. Replace the six screws as indicated. NOTE: The Bezel securing screws differ in size: Red callout—M2.5*5, Green callout—M2*4.[...]

108 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corre sponding to the m arker on the CP U socket. Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal [...]

Chapter 3 109 Replacing the CPU Fan 3. Align the four screw holes on the Thermal Modul e and Mainboard and lower the modul e into place. Keep the module as level as possibl e to spread the thermal grease evenly . 4. Secure the four screws (in numerical orde r from screw 1 to screw 4) in th e Thermal Modu l e a s shown. 1. Align the three scre w hol[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 Replacing the RJ-11 Jack 1. Place the RJ-1 1 Jack in the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Replace the cable bundle and press dow n to secure the adhesive in place 3. Run the cable along the Lower Cover as shown, using all available cable clips. 4. Secure the ca ble in place with an adhesive strip.[...]

Chapter 3 111 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainboa rd is face up (the CPU is not visible ). Place the Mainboard in the chassis, left side first (1), then rotate it downward into position (2). 2. Ensure that the RJ-1 1 (Modem) cable is acce ssible when the Mainboard is replaced as shown. 3. Replace the single securing screw in the main[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 Replacing the USB Board 1. Reconnect the USB Board cable to the USB Board. 2. Align the locati ng holes and pins on the Lowe r Cover and replace the USB Board. 3. Replace the single screw securing the board to the Lower Cover . 4. Replace the cable in the cable chan nel as show n and press down to secure it in place. 5. Reconnect the[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 Replacing the Modem Board 1. Reconnect the RJ-1 1 cable to the Modem Board. 2. Align the screw holes on the Modem and Lo wer Cover and replace the board. 3. Secure the cable in place with adhesi ve tape. 4. Press down as indicated to connect the board-to- board interface . 5. Secure the Modem Board to the Mainboard with two screws.[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Place the left S peaker Module in the chassis a s shown, ensuring that the locating pins are seated correctly . 2. Lift the mylar sheet away from the Upper Cover and run the S peaker cable along the Upper Cover using all available cable clips. 3. Continue running the cable along the Upper Cover using a[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 Replacing the LED Board Replacing the Media Board FFC 1. Pass the LED Board FF C through the Upper Cover as shown. 2. Place the LED Board in the Upper Cover and press down as indicated to secure the board in place. 1. Place the Media Boar d FFC on the Upper Co ver as shown, and pr ess down to secure the adhesive in place. 2. Pass the[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Replace the T ouchPad Bracket bottom edge fi rst to engage the securing clips (1). Rotate the bracket on to the Upper Cover and press down as indicated (2). 2. Secure the bracket to the Upper Cover wi th a single screw . 3. Insert the T ouchPad FFC in to the connector as sho[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 2. Press down around the front and sides to secure the Upper Cover in place. NOTE: Ensure that there a no gaps between the Upper and Lower Covers. 3. Reconnect the followi ng cables as shown. A B C D[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 4. Connect A as shown. 5. Insert B as shown and close the locking latch. 6. Insert C as shown and close the locking latch. 7. Insert D as shown and close the locking latch. 8. Secure cables A and B in place using adhesive tape.[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 9. Replace the nine screws in the upper cover as shown. NOTE: The securing screws differ in size: Red callout—M2.5*5, Blue callout—M2.5*3. 10. T urn the computer over and replace the thirteen screws as shown. NOTE: The securing screws differ in size: Red callout— M2. 5*8, Green callout—M2.5*5, Blue callout—M2.5*3.[...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 1. T urn the computer over . Align the LCD hinges with the lower cover and replace the LCD module . 2. Replace the four securing screws (two each side), starting with the left side hinge. Ensure that the LCD cables are not trapped in the hinges. NOTE: The securing screws differ in size: Red callout—M2.5*8, G[...]

Chapter 3 121 5. Run the L VDS cable along the cable channel as shown, using all the available cable clips. 6. Reconnect the L VDS cable to the Mainboard as shown. 7. Run the Power Board cable along the cabl e channel using all availabl e cable clips. 8. Connect the Power Board cable to the Mainbo ard as shown. 9. Run the Antenna cables along the c[...]

122 Chapter 3 11 . Pull the Antennas comp letely through from the under side of the computer . 12. Secure the cables in place with adhesive tape. 13. Replace the two securing screws.[...]

Chapter 3 123 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the Keyboard face down on the T ouchPa d area.Reconnect the FFC as shown. 2. Close the FFC locking latch to secure the cable in place. 3. T urn the keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. 4. Press down as indicated to seat the Keyboard. NOTE: Ensure that the six locating t abs are[...]

124 Chapter 3 Replacing the Media Board 1. Align the Media Board with the transparent pane on the Switch Cover . 2. Press the Media Board down to secure it in pla ce with adhesive.[...]

Chapter 3 125 Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Place the Switch Co ver rear edge first on to the Uppe r Cover . Rotate the Switch Cover downw ard on the Keyboard. 2. Press down the edges of the cover to snap it into plac e, th en press the centre down until it snaps in to place. 3. T urn the computer over and replace the three securing screws as shown[...]

126 Chapter 3 4. Lift the Media Board FFC cover as shown to expose the FFC connector . 5. Connect the FFC to the Media Board as shown. 6. Close the FFC locking latch to secure the FFC in place. 7. Replace the Media Boa rd FFC cover .[...]

Chapter 3 127 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Modules 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure the carrier . 3. Insert the Secondary HDD, right si de first, and lower it into place. 4. Slide the Secondary HDD to the right to connect the interface. 5. Insert the Primary HDD, right side first, and lower[...]

128 Chapter 3 Replacing the WLAN Module Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the WLAN Module into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. 4. After connecting the ca bles to the terminals, secure the cables in place usin g adhesive tape. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the[...]

Chapter 3 129 Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Press the bezel into the tr ay , bot tom edge first, to secure it to the ODD Module. 2. Secure the ODD bracket with the two screws. 3. Push the ODD Module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing. 4. Replace the single screw to secure the Module. 1. Replace the HDD2, WLA[...]

130 Chapter 3 2. Replace the HDD1 Co ver as shown. IMPORT ANT : Press down aroun d the perimeter of the covers to ensure th at the all the securing tabs a re correctly located in the casing. 3. Secure the five captive screws to hold the covers in place. HDD1 Cover HDD2, WLAN, and Memory Cover[...]

Chapter 3 131 Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery 1. Insert the SD Dummy Card i nto the slot and push until the card clicks i nto place and is flush w ith the casing. 1. Slide and hol d the battery rele ase latch to the release po sition (1) , insert t he battery pack an d press down (2). 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction sho[...]

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Chapter 4 133 Troubleshooting Common Problems 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[...]

134 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly c[...]

Chapter 4 135 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On[...]

136 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the proble m. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 44. 3. If extensive p[...]

Chapter 4 137 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start Ch eck LCD M odule ok Sw ap[...]

138 Chapter 4 TouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: St a r t Ch ec[...]

Chapter 4 139 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

140 Chapter 4 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: [ Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no op erate correctl y , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that [...]

Chapter 4 141 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac ti ons one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista S tartup Repair Utility: a. insert the Wind[...]

142 Chapter 4 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not p lay when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn cor[...]

Chapter 4 143 b. Double-click DVD/C D-RO M dri ves . If the device displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and click Enable . c. Check that th ere are no yellow exc l amation marks against the items in l D E ATA / ATA P I c o n t r o l l e r s . If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on t he device and uninstall and reinstall th[...]

144 Chapter 4 c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK . d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Restart the computer and press F2 t[...]

Chapter 4 145 USB Failure If the USB fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRU: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the followin g actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: St a r t Ch eck U S B/B t o M / B cabl e R [...]

146 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e probl em. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Start Ch eck an t en n a t o W L / W iMax ca r d ok Ch eck an t en n a ok Ch eck W L / W iM a x ca r d ok Ch eck function / B Sw ap M / B NG R e- assemb le th e anten na to W L / W i[...]

Chapter 4 147 BT Unit Failure If the Bluetooth Module fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the pr oblem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Start Check BT cab l e well connect ok Check BT cable ok Ch eck BT ok Check F unc tion/B Sw ap M/ B NG Re-as semble B T Cab l e OK NG Sw ap BT cab l e OK Sw ap BT Sw ap F unction/B OK [...]

148 Chapter 4 Function Board Failure If the Function Board fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not re place a non-defective FRUs: Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start Check function /B[...]

Chapter 4 149 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries and confirm there is a good co nnection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alte[...]

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

Chapter 4 151 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST . Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Ma ska ble Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardwar[...]

152 Chapter 4 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM 3Ah Autosize cache 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers wi th CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vector s 45h POST device in it ia l i z at ion 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration aga inst CMOS 49h Initialize PC I bus and devices 4Ah [...]

Chapter 4 153 85h Initialize PC -compatible PnP ISA devices 86h Re-initialize o nboard I/O ports. 87h Configure Motherboard Conf igurable Devices (optional) 88h Initialize BIOS Data Area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) 8Ah Initiali z e Exten ded BIOS Data Area 8Bh T est and initialize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determ[...]

154 Chapter 4 * If the BIOS detect s error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it di splays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bi ts that failed. For example, 2C 0002 means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. 2E 1020 means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. Note that error 30 [...]

Chapter 5 155 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description JL VDS1 LCD Connector JP41 Internal MIC JP45 Power board Connector JKB1 Internal Keyboard Connector JMDC1 Internal MDC Connector JP54 USB Board connector JP37 B/T connector JP6 Cap sensor board CONN JP7 T/P Connector JREAD1 Card Reader Socket JP3 S peaker CONN JP12 LED Board CON[...]

156 Chapter 5 Bottom View Item Description PJP2 Battery Connector JMINI2 WLAN Connector JSA T A2 ODD Connector JSA T A1 HDD Connector JDIMMI/2 RAM Connector JCPU CPU So cket JSA T A3 2nd HDD Connector JMXM2 MXM Board Connector JP32 F AN Conn ecto r JUSB3 USB Co nnector JHP1 Head-Phone Jack HMIC1 MIC-In Jack JUSB4 USB Co nnector JHDMI1 HDMI Connecto[...]

Chapter 5 157 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Packard Bell EasyNote LJ61. Pa ckard Bell EasyNote LJ61 provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enablin g BIOS Recovery . Clearing Passwor[...]

158 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system [...]

Chapter 5 159 Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Before doing this, a Crisis Diskette should be prepared r eady in hand . The Crisis Diskette could be made b y executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS. Follow the steps below: 1. Power Off failed system. 2. Attach a USB floppy drive to the failed system. 3. Copy xx[...]

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Chapter 6 161 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Packard Bell EasyNote LJ61. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering fo r parts to re pair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-[...]

162 Chapter 6 Packard Bell EasyNote LJ61 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Descriptio n Acer P/N 1 LCD Module 6M.WBF02.003 6 Low er Cover 60.WBF02.003 2 Switch Cover 60.WBF02.007 7 Media Board 55.WBF02.001 3 Keyboard KB.I170G .029 8 Media Board FFC 50.WBF02.003 4 Upper Cover 60.WBF02.001 9 Th ermal Module 60.WBT02.001 5 M[...]

Chapter 6 163 Rear Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 Primary HDD Cover 4 2.WBF0 2. 001 3 Lower Cover 60.WBF02.003 2 Secondary HDD Door 42.WBF02.002 1 2 3[...]

164 Chapter 6 LCD Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Descript ion Acer P/N 1 LCD Bezel 60.WBF02.009 6 Antenna_Le ft 5 0.W BF02.007 2 LCD Panel L K.17305.001 7 LCD Bracket_Right 3 3.WBF02.004 3 LCD Cable 50.WBF02.008 8 Antenna_R 50.WBF02.006 4 LCD Bracket_Left 33.WBF02.004 9 M icrophone Module 2 3.WBF02.001 5 Camera Module 57.WBF02.001 10 LCD Cov[...]

Chapter 6 165 Base Top Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 T ouchPad Bracket 33.WBF02.002 4 S peaker Modul e 23.WBF 02.00 2 2 Upper Cover 60.WBF02.001 5 LED Board 55.WBF02.002 3 T ouchPad FFC 5 0.WBF02.002 1 2 3 4 5[...]

166 Chapter 6 Packard Bell EasyNote LJ61 FRU List Category Description Ace r Part Number BOARD Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BR M_2.0 F/W 300 BT .21 100.005 Lite-On Conexant -Unizion 1. 5_3.3v AUS RD02-D 330 F X.22500.021 MEDIA BOARD 55.WBF02.001 LED BOARD 55.WBF02.002 USB BOARD 55.WBF02.003 POWER BOARD 55.WBF02.004 VGA BOARD 10PGE1-MSI (M S-V165A3 1G) 55.[...]

Chapter 6 167 MEDIA BOARD FFC 50.WBF02.003 USB CABLE 50.WBF02.004 RJ1 1 CABLE 5 0.WBF02.005 POWER CORD US 3 PIN 2 7.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.002 POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.003 POWER CORD UK 3 PIN 2 7.T A VV5.004 POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.005 POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.006 POWER CORD IT ALIAN 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.00[...]

168 Chapter 6 MAIN HDD DOOR W/ RU BBER FOOT 42.WBF02.001 HDD CARRIER 33.WBF02.001 HDD DOOR FOR NB W/ 2 HDD 42.WBF02.002 KEYBOARD Keyboard GA TEWA Y GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 103KS White US International KB.I170G .029 Keyboard GA TEWA Y GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 103KS White Greek KB.I170G .014 Keyboard GA TEWA Y GP-7T whi[...]

Chapter 6 169 Keyboard GA TEWA Y GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 104KS White Sp anish KB.I170G .023 Keyboard GA TEWA Y GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 104KS White Turkish KB.I170G .027 Keyboard GA TEWA Y GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 104KS White Sweden KB.I170G .02 4 Keyboard GA TEWA Y GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tanda[...]

170 Chapter 6 LED LCD AUO 17.3" WXGA+ Glare B173RW01-V0 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.17305.0 01 LED LCD SAMSUNG 17.3" WXGA+ Glare L TN173KT01-A01 LF 220nit 8ms 600 :1 LK.17306.0 01 LED LCD LPL 17.3" WXGA+ Glare LP173WD1-TLA1 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.17308.0 01 LED LCD CMO 17.3" WXGA+ Glare N173O6-L02 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.1730D.00 1 LC[...]

Chapter 6 171 LCD COVER IMR-G TW 60.WBF02.009 LCD COVER IMR-PB 60.WBF02.010 ANTENNA MAIN (R -1X2) 50.WBF02.006 ANTENNA AUX (L) 50.WBF02.007 ANTENNA MIMO (R-3X3) 50.WBF02.009 LCD BEZEL 60.WBF02.008 L VDS CABLE 50.WBF02.008 LCD BRACKET R+L 33.WBF02.004 CAMERA 0.3M 57.WBF02.001 ASSY LEC LCD MODULE 17.3" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA *2, IMR, W/O CCD 6M.W[...]

172 Chapter 6 ANTENNA AUX (L) 50.WBF02.007 LCD BEZEL W/O CM OS 60.WBJ02.003 LCD BRACKET R+L 33.WBF02.004 ASSY LEC LCD MODULE 17.3" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA *3, IMR, W/O CCD 6M.WBJ02 .002 LED LCD AUO 17.3" WXGA+ Glare B173RW01-V0 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.17305.0 01 LED LCD SAMSUNG 17.3" WXGA+ Glare L TN173KT01-A01 LF 220nit 8ms 600 :1 LK.1[...]

Chapter 6 173 MAINBOARD Mainboard ENLJ61_UMAC ck_NV76_72_UMACckM RS780 SB700 LF MB.B5802.001 Mainboard ENLJ61_M9 6_M92&NV76/72_M9 6_M92 RS780 SB700 LF MB.B6002.001 HEA TSINK VGA THERMAL MODULE-M92M 60.WBW02.001 VGA THERMAL MODULE-M96M 60.B6002.001 CPU THERMAL MODULE 6 0.WBT02.001 F AN -UMA 23.B5702.001 SPEAKER MIC SET 23.WBF02.001 SPEAKER 23.WB[...]

174 Chapter 6 Screw List Category Description Part No. Screw SCREW M2. 45D 8.0L K 5.5D 0.8T Z KNL 86.WBF02.00 1 SCREW M2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK NL + CR3 86.WBF02.010 SCREW M2. 46D 3.0L K 5.5D 0.8T Z KNL 86.WBF02.00 2 SCREW M1. 98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T Z KNL 86.WBF02.00 3 SCREW M2.5 D 4.15L K 5.5 D ZK NL CR3 86.WBF02.004 SCREW M3. 0D 3.0L K 4 .9D NI 86.WBF02.0[...]

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Appendix A 176 Model Definition and Configuration Packard Bell EasyNote LJ61 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Descrip tion CPU ENLJ61- 644G50Mn EMEA France LX.BA20Y .001 ENLJ61-644G50Mn VHB32BTFR1 M92XT512Cck2 2*2G/500_L/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_GEc_FR61 EASYNOTE_LJ61-BG1 14FR AAQL64 ENLJ61- 644G32Mn EMEA France LX.BA20X.001 ENLJ61-644G32Mn VHP32BTFR[...]

177 Appendix A ENLJ61- 644G50Mn EMEA Belgium LX.B730X.003 ENLJ61-644G50Mn VHP32BTBE1 UMACck2 2*2G/500_L/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_GEc_ENT4 EASYNOTE_LJ61-RB-001BE AAQL64 ENLJ61- 643G25Mn EMEA UK LX.B730X.002 ENLJ61-643G25Mn VHP32BTGB1 UMACck2 1G+2G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_GEc_ENX4 EASYNOTE_LJ61-RB-1 10UK AAQL64 ENLJ61- 642G25Mn EMEA Nordic LX.B730Y .004 ENL[...]

Appendix A 178 ENLJ61- 724G50Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92XT 512M-DDR2 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N500 GB 5.4KS N ENLJ61- 644G50Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G M96 1G- DDR2 (64*16*8) SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N500 GB 5.4KS N ENLJ61- 644G32Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G M96 1G- DDR2 (64*16*8) SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320 GB 5.4KS N ENLJ61- 644G32Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G M96 1G- DDR2 (64*16*8) SO2GBI[...]

179 Appendix A ENLJ61- 644G32Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-built in 3r d WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N ENLJ61- 644G32Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-built in 3r d WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N ENLJ61- 644G25Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-built in 3r d WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N ENLJ61- 743G100Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-built in 3r d WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 ENLJ6[...]

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Appendix B 181 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Rega[...]

182 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test BRAND Ty p e Description Adapter DEL T A 90W Adapter DEL T A 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Blue ADP-90SB BBGE L V4, for OBL (for flicker issue) LED LF Audio Codec Realtek ALC272X Realtek Audio Cod ec ALC27 2X Battery P ANASONIC 6CELL2.2 Battery P ANASONIC AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 cell 440[...]

Appendix B 183 AMD A TUZM85 CPU AMD T u rion Ultra ZM85 PGA 2.3G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AMD A TUZM86 CPU AMD T u rionX2 ZM86 PGA 2.4G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AMD A TUZM87 CPU AMD T u rion Ultra ZM87 PGA 2.4G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AMD SMPSI4025W CPU AMD SempronM SI40 PGA 2.0G 512K 638 25W Griffin B1 AMD SMPSI4225W CPU AMD SempronM SI42 PGA 2.1G 512K 63[...]

184 Appendix B LAN Broadcom BCM5784 Broadcom BCM57 84 LCD AUO NLED17.3WXGA+G LED LCD AUO 17.3" WXGA+ Glare B1 73RW01-V0 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 CMO NLED17.3WXGA+G LED LCD CMO 17.3" WXGA+ Glare N173O6-L02 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LPL NLED17.3WXGA+G LED LCD LPL 17.3" WXGA+ Glare LP 173W D1-TLA1 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 SAMSUNG NLED17.3WXGA+G LED LCD[...]

Appendix B 185 ODD HLDS NBDC B4XS ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT10 LF W/O bezel SA T A PLDS NBDCB4XS OD D PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/ O bezel SA T A HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X G T20N LF W/O bezel SA T A P ANASONIC NSM8XS ODD P ANASONIC Supe r-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X UJ880A LF W/O beze[...]

186 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 187 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help 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 Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However [...]

188 Appendix C[...]

189 A AFLASH Utility 35 Antennas Removing 98 B Battery Pack Removing 46 Replacing 131 BIOS vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Utility 27–35 Boot 33 Exit 34 Navigating 27 Onboard Device Configur ation 31 Power 33 Save and Exit 34 Security 30 System Security 34 Board Layout Top View 155 C Camera Module Removing 92 Replacing 105 Common Problems 134 CPU Remov[...]

190 LCD Brackets Removing 95 Replacing 103 LCD Failure 137 LCD Module Removing 65 Replacing 120 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 90 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 100 LCD Panel Removing 93 Replacing 103 LED Board Removing 76 Replacing 115 Lower Covers Removing 48 Replacing 129 M Main Module Reassembly Proc edure 108 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart[...]

191 T T est Compatible Components 181 Thermal Grease 108 Thermal Module Removing 88 Replacing 108 Thermal Unit Failure 148 T ouchPad Bracket Removing 74 Replacing 116 T ouc hPad Failure 138 T roublesho oting Built-in KB Failure 137 EasyTouch Buttons 148 HDTV Switch 149 Internal Micr ophone 140 Internal Speakers 138 LCD Failure 137 Modem 145 No Disp[...]

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