Acer 4220 manuale d’uso

Aspir e 4520/4220/4520G/4220G Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire 4520/4220/4520G/4220G o servi ce guide. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

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 a ny language or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the[...]

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

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

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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 MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T S-video/TV -out (NT SC/P AL) support T Acer Arcade TM featurin g Acer Cinem aVisi on TM and Acer ClearVision technologies Audio T Intel ® Hig h Definition audio support T T wo built-in stereo speakers (2W) T Realtek ALC268 Aud io Code with D olby ® T Sound Blaster Pro TM and MS Sound compati[...]

Chapter 1 3 T External display (VGA) port T S-video/TV -out (NT SC/P AL) port T Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support T Microphone-in jack T Line-in jack T Ethernet (RJ-45) port T Modem (RJ-1 1) port T DC-in jack for AC adaptor[...]

4 Chapter 1 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%[...]

Chapter 1 5 System Block Diagram CRT Azalia PCI Bus ODD (PATA) 3 3 MDC 1.5 TFT LCD Panel 3 X'TAL 32.768K 1394 +Cardreader Controller TV-OUT 3 3 3 Speaker 3 PATA Mini Card / WLAN IEEE 1394 Port X'TAL 32.768KHZ Audio Amplifier PCI-Express 533/667 MHz CPU Fan 3 USB Port x 4 LVDS 3 EC (WPC876[...]

6 Chapter 1 Board Layout T op V iew 1 LED3 HDD LED 12 CN13 Card Bus Socket 2 LED4 Num Lock LED 13 U12 Winbond Keyboard Controller 3 LED5 Caps Lock LED 14 LED6 Power LED 4 CN3 15 LED7 Battery LED 5 CN4 LCD Connector 16 SW4 Left Click Button Switch 6 U7 17 SW5 Left Scroll Button Switch 7 CN5 S peaker Connector 18 SW3 Up Scroll Button Switch 8 CN10 19[...]

Chapter 1 7 Bottom V i ew 1 CN18 VGA Jack 12 CN26 2 13 CN27 USB Connecto 3 CN19 Battery Connector 14 CN24 4 CN20 S-Video Connector 15 CN28 USB Connecto 5 CN23 Wireless LAN Card Connector 16 C N29 Optical Disk Drive Connector 6 CN22 IEEE 1394 Connector 17 CN30 SA T A HDD Connector 7 U20 North Bridge 18 U26 Audio Codec 8 U21 CPU Socket 19 CN32 5-in-1[...]

8 Chapter 1 Y our Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer. Front V i ew # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 0.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. 2 S tatus indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer ’s functions and com[...]

Chapter 1 9 Closed Front V iew 4 Wireless communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer . 6 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing d evice which functions like a computer mouse. 7 4-way scroll button T o scroll up, down, le ft, [...]

10 Chapter 1 Left V i ew 6 Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 7 V olu me control Increases and decreases the volume. # Icon Item Description 1 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD pro jector). 2 S-video/TV -ou t (NTS[...]

Chapter 1 11 Right V i ew Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accept s CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optic[...]

12 Chapter 1 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 lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for rem oval.[...]

Chapter 1 13 NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons T o the right of the keyboard there are three ea sy-launch bu ttons: Web browser , mail, and one user- programmable button. Y ou can also find an Empowering Key “ located above the key[...]

14 Chapter 1 Press “ “ to run the Ace r Empowering T echnology . T he mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. T o set the Web browser , mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager . T ouchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: T Move your finger ac[...]

Chapter 1 15 NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. Th e touchpad is sensitive to finger movements; hence, the lighter the t ouch, the better the response. T apping too hard will not in crease the touchpad’ s responsiveness. Function Lef t Button (1) Right Button (4) Main touchpad (2) Fingerprinter (3) Execute [...]

16 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 17 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 the hotkey combination. Key Icon Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key [...]

18 Chapter 1 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dol lar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. To t y p e : The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please [...]

Chapter 1 19 Acer Empowering T echnology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T echnology makes it ea sy for you to access frequently used functions an d manage your new Acer notebook. It f eatures the following handy utilities: T Acer eNet Ma nagement hooks up to location-based networks intellige ntly . T Acer ePower Management extends battery power vi[...]

20 Chapter 1 Acer eNet Management can save network settin gs 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[...]

Chapter 1 21 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user in terface. T o l aunch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowe ring T echnology inte rface. 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 [...]

22 Chapter 1 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on cu rrent 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 le ts y ou project your computer ’s display to an external de vice [...]

Chapter 1 23 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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Chapter 1 25 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utili ty 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 reade[...]

26 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werf 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 provi[...]

Chapter 1 27 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 oper ating system, so your computer runs fast er , smoother a nd better . Acer eSettings Manage ment also: T Provides[...]

28 Chapter 1 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. T he Acer OrbiCam capture windo w appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolution T o change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolutio n button to select [...]

Chapter 1 29 Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work unde r Microsoft Windows XP only . Acer GridV ista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featu re of the notebook, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is conn ected, then select St art, Control Panel, Di[...]

30 Chapter 1 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 Manager by clicking S tart > All Progra[...]

Chapter 1 31 Hardware Specificatio ns 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 laptop. Then you wil l see PXE version displaying on the s creen. Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD CPU S1g1 1.6GHz[...]

32 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table list s some 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. System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Nvidia MCP67 Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sock[...]

Chapter 1 33 LAN Interface Item S pecification Chipset Realtek RTL821 1B PHY Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver S5 W ake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v1.1 68pin-QFN package Modem Interface Item S pecification Da[...]

34 Chapter 1 Drive Format D i s k s 122 S pindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM Performance S pecifications Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB Interface A T A/A T API-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T API-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T A-6; A T A-6 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer , Mbytes/s) 372 350 350 Data transfer rate (host~buffer , Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. [...]

Chapter 1 35 Mono or S tereo S te reo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content Sampling rate 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHZ sample rate Internal microphone Y es Internal speaker / Quantity Y es/2(1.5W speakers) Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ1[...]

36 Chapter 1 T otal number of keypads 88-/89-key Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Y es Battery Item S pecification V endor & model name BA TTERY P ACK SANYO LI-ION 6 CELL 2.0/2.4, 2000MAH/2400MAH BA TTERY P ACK SONY LI-ION 6 CELL 2.0/2.4, 2000MAH/2400MAH BA TT[...]

Chapter 1 37 Support Color 262 K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 262,144 262,144 2 62,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left V ertical: Upper/Lower 40/40 10/30 45/45 15/35 40/40 20/40 40/40 20/40 T emperature Range( C) Operating S tor age (shipping) 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -25 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 LCD Invert[...]

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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 alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please al[...]

40 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are seven menu options: Info., Main, Syst em Devices, Security , Power , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose an option, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). T T o change an option format, press p or q . T A plus sign (+) ind[...]

Chapter 2 41 Information NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype / CPU S p eed This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model na me of HDD installed on primary IDE master . IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the seri al number of HDD instal[...]

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 . Information Item Specific Help <Tab> , <Shift-Tab> ,[...]

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 case s. Parameter Descriptio[...]

44 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on boot : [Enabled] Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility. F1 H e l p Select [...]

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 have 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 n otebook computer to yo[...]

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 pa ssword in the Enter Current Password fiel d and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confi[...]

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 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the o perating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay , the onbo ard hard disk drive, and the CD-R OM in module bay . Information Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices : Up and Down arrows select a device. <+&[...]

Chapter 2 49 Power The Power screen displays a su mmary of your comput er power settings, and al so includes advanced setup parameters. It allows the user to enable and dis able the power management op tions on the computer and specify standard power parameters for specific components. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settin[...]

50 Chapter 2 PCI Clocks Enables, disables the PCI clock. Enabled or Disabled AltVid Enables, disables the Altvid function, to reduce processor voltage to the minimal operation level. Disabled or Enabled Power Saver ASPM (L0s/L1) Enabled or Disabled Parameter Description Format/Option[...]

Chapter 2 51 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describ es 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 [...]

52 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for the 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 crea[...]

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 the computer , you need the follow ing tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic fl[...]

54 Chapter 3 General Information Before Y ou Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables 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 re presentation 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 SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) 86.T[...]

Chapter 3 57 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock (move th e battery lock to the ri ght). 2. Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery .[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module/ODD Mo dule/Memory/W ireless LAN Card/ Keyboard and the LCD Module 1. Press and release the PC dummy card from the PC slot as shown. 2. T o access the internal laptop components, you have to first remove the back panel. T urn over the laptop and remove the n ine screws fastening the back panel. 3. Lift the back [...]

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60 Chapter 3 Removing the Memory 8. Pull out the snaps securing the memory in place. The memory wil l pop up. 9. Remove the memory from the DIMM socket (If the not ebook has two memory modules, then repea t this step). Removing the W ireless LAN Card 10. Remove the two screws fasteni ng the wireless L AN card panel. 11 . Lift up the panel as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 61 Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module 1. Remove the eight screws fastening the key board and LCD modu le to the main u nit. 2. T urn the notebook over and gently pry up and remove the power board cover as shown. 3. Lift the keyboard up and towards you. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board and remove the keyboard from the[...]

62 Chapter 3 8. 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 ten screws fastening the lower ca se assembly to the upper case assembly . 2. T urn the notebook over and remove the three screws fastening the power board. 3. Remove the power board from the main unit. 4. Remove the eight screws[...]

64 Chapter 3 Removing the Audio Board 4. Remove the screw faste ning the audio bo ard. 5. Remove the audio board. Disassembling the Up per Case Assembly Removing the Bluetooth Modu le 1. Remove the two screws fastening the bluetooth module. 2. Remove the bluetooth module. Removing the Speakers 3. Remove the speaker cable from the upper case. 4. Rem[...]

Chapter 3 65 Removing the T ouchpad Cable 6. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad module as shown. Disassembling the Main Board Removing the USB Board 1. Remove the two screws fastening the USB board. 2. Remove the USB board. Removing the MDC Card Module 3. Remove the screw fastenin g the MDC card module. 4. Remove the MDC card module.[...]

66 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module and System Fan 5. Unscrew the four spring screws and remove the two screws fastening the thermal module. 6. Disconnect the system fan cable as shown. 7. Remove the thermal m odule and system fan. Removing the CPU 8. Use a flat screwdriver to release th e CPU lock (Turn counter clockwise). 9. Remove the CPU f[...]

Chapter 3 67 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the six screw rubbers as shown. 2. Then remove the six screws fastening the LCD bezel. 3. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module carefully . 4. Remove the four screws holding the LCD. 5. Detach the two inverter cable con nectors from the inverter board. 6. Disconnect the CCD cable conn ector fro[...]

68 Chapter 3 9. Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it. 10. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD. 11 . Detach the microphone cable from th e LCD cover and remove the microphone. 12. Remove the CCD from the LC D cover as shown. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws fast[...]

Chapter 4 69 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Ace r 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 attemp[...]

70 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 71 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing operatio n. 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 di agnostic program (please refer to main board). 2. Go to the dia gno[...]

72 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of th e 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 73 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 Me ter , co nfirm 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, for both batte ry and adap[...]

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

Chapter 4 75 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:xx xxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Erro[...]

76 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 77 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 71.. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on ind[...]

78 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify R eal Mode 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 79 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[...]

80 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 boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1-2 [...]

Chapter 4 81 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[...]

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

Chapter 4 83 Battery can’t be charged See “Check t he Battery Pack” on page 73. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Seq[...]

84 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermin ed Problems” on page 86. 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 85 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that 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 t[...]

86 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V erify th at all attached d[...]

Chapter 5 87 T op V iew 1 LED3 HDD LED 12 CN13 Card Bus Socket 2 LED4 Num Lock LED 13 U12 Winbond Keyboard Controller 3 LED5 Caps Lock LED 14 LED6 Power LED 4 CN3 15 LED7 Battery LED 5 CN4 LCD Connector 16 SW4 Left Click Button Switch 6 U7 17 SW5 Left Scroll Button Switch 7 CN5 S peaker Connector 18 SW3 Up Scroll Button Switch 8 CN10 19 SW6 Right S[...]

88 Chapter 5 Bottom V i ew 1 CN18 VGA Jack 12 CN26 2 13 CN27 USB Connecto 3 CN19 Battery Connector 14 CN24 4 CN20 S-Video Connector 15 CN28 USB Con necto 5 CN23 Wireless LAN Card Connector 16 C N29 O ptical Disk Drive Connector 6 CN22 IEEE 1394 Connector 17 CN30 SA T A HDD Connector 7 U20 North Bridge 18 U26 Audio Codec 8 U21 CPU Socket 19 CN32 5- [...]

Chapter 6 89 This chapter gives you the FRU (F ield Replaceable Unit) listing in global configu rations of Aspire Mono. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or fo r RMA (Return Merchan dise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date information available on your regional w[...]

90 Chapter 6 Aspire Mono Exploded Diagram Category No. Part Name and Descript ion Acer Part No. ADAPTER ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN Delta SADP- 65KB DBRF LF AP .06501.010 ADAPTER LSE - 65W , SLS0335A1957 LF YELLOW LF AP .06506.004 ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON P A1650- 02 QY LF AP .06503.013 BA TTERY Battery SANYO TM-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P 6 cell 4000mAh Main COMMON [...]

Chapter 6 91 FUNCTION BOARD 55.TG607.001 TOUCHP AD BOARD W/FINGER PRINT 55.TG607.002 USB BOARD 55.TG607.003 CABLE PWR CORD V943B30001218008 DANISH 3P 27.A03V7.006 PWR CORD(ISR)1.8M 3PBLK FZ0I0008-038 27.A50V7.002 PWR CORD V50CB3T3012180QD TW- 11 0 V, 3 P 27.A99V7.002 POWER CORD(SWI)1.8M 3PBLACK FZ010008-01 1 27.A99V7.004 POWER CORD(IT) 1.8M 3PBLACK[...]

92 Chapter 6 UPPER CASE FOR FP W/TP , TP CABLE 60.TG607.001 LOWER CASE W/ SPEAKER, MODEM CABLE 60.TG607.002 BASE ODD CAP 42.TG607.002 BASE DUCK RUBBER 42 .TG607.003 RAM DOOR 42.TG607.004 TP BRACKET 33.TG607.003 DUMMY PCMCIA CARD 42.TDY07.003 DUMMY 4 IN 1 CARD 42 .TG607.005 CPU/PROCESSOR CPU Intel Core2Dual T7100 PGA 1.8G 2M 800 SLA4A KC.71001.DTP C[...]

Chapter 6 93 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 6M.TG607.007 DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X SONY CRX880A LF W/O BEZEL KO.0240E.005 DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X HLDS GCC-T10N P A T A LF W/O BEZEL KO.0240D.005 ODD BRACKET 33.TG607.004 DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL 42.TG607.006 DVD-RW DRIVE DVD/RW SUPER MUL TI MODULE 6M.TG607.008 DVD SUPER MUL TI TRA Y IN HLDS GSA-T20N LF W/O BEZEL [...]

94 Chapter 6 120GB TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB MK1237GSX Gemini BS SA T A LF F/ W:DL130J KH.12004.006 120GB WD 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB WD1200BEVS-22RST0 ML80 SA T A LF F/W:04.01G04 KH.12008.018 HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB ST9120822AS(9S1 133-190) Venus SA T A LF F/W:3.ALD KH.12001.031 160GB HGST 2.5" 5400RPM SA T A HTS541616J9SA00[...]

Chapter 6 95 Keyboard 12KB-FV1 Mono Internal S tandard 85KS Black Slovak (change +- */ location) KB.INT00.180 Keyboard 12KB-FV1 Mono Internal S tandard 85KS Black SLO/CRO (change +-*/ location) KB.INT00.181 Keyboard 12KB-FV1 Mono Internal S tandard 84KS Black Russian (change +-*/ location) KB.INT00.182 Keyboard 12KB-FV1 Mono Internal S tandard 85KS[...]

96 Chapter 6 Keyboard 12KB-FV1 Mono Internal S tandard 84KS Black Arabic/English (change +-*/ location) KB.INT00.205 Keyboard 12KB-FV1 Mono Internal S tandard 84KS Black Israel (change +-*/ location) KB.INT00.190 Keyboard 12KB-FV1 Mono Internal S tandard 85KS Black Slovenia (change +-*/ location) KB.INT00.179 Keyboard 12KB-FV1 Mono Internal S tanda[...]

Chapter 6 97 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L 33 .TG607.001 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.TG607.002 LCD MODULE 12.1 WXGA W/ ANTENNA 2 WIRE W/CCD 6M.TG607.002 LCD 12.1 IN. TFT WXGA NON-GLARE AU B121EW03-V5 LF 185NIT 25MS LK.12105.009 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.TG607.001 LCD CABLE 50.TG607.006 LCD COVER ASSY W/ANTENNA 2 WIRE W/0.3M CCD BISON 60.TG607.006 LCD COVER AS[...]

98 Chapter 6 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.TG607.002 LCD MODULE 12.1 WXGAG W/ ANTENNA 3 WIRE W/ CCD 6M.TG607.004 LCD 12.1 IN. TFT WXGAG GLARE AU B121EW03-V4 LF 185NIT 25MS LK.12105.008 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.TG607.001 LCD CABLE 50.TG607.006 LCD COVER ASSY W/ANTENNA 3 WIRE W/0.3M CCD BISON 60.TG607.003 LCD COVER ASSY W/ANTENNA 3 WIRE W/0.3M CCD SUYIN 60[...]

Chapter 6 99 LCD 12.1 IN. TFT WXGAG GLARE AU B121EW03-V4 LF 185NIT 25MS LK.12105.008 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.TG607.001 LCD CABLE 50.TG607.006 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L 33 .TG607.001 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.TG607.002 MAINBOARD MAINBOARD 965GM SA T A UMA W/ CARD READER W/O CPU MEMORY MB.TG606.001 MEMORY 512MB HYNIX DDRII 667 512MB HYMP564S64CP6-Y5 LF [...]

100 Chapter 6 SCREW M2.0*6-I-BNI(NYLOK) 86.TG607.001 SCREW M2.0*1.8 I (NI)(NYLOK) 86.TG607.002 SCREW M2.0*1.5-I(NI)(ANTI-LOOSE) 86.TG607.003 SCREW M2*5-I(BZN)(NYLOK) 86.TG607.004 Category No. Part Name and Descript ion Acer Part No.[...]