Acer 3050 manual

Aspire 5050/3050 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 5050/3050 service guide. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the[...]

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

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

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VII T able of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card /the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the LCD Modu le (incl[...]

Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform and memroy T AMD T urion TM 64 X2 Mobile T echnology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2 GHz, 2x 512 KB L2 cache), or TL-50 (1.6 GHz, 2x 256 KB L2 cache) processor, featuring Dual-core processing, supporting AMD PowerNow! TM , technology and AMD HyperTransport TM tec[...]

2 Chapter 1 T T wo front-access LED-switches: WLAN, Bluetooth ® Audio T Intel ® High-Definitio n audio support T T wo bu ilt-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1.5W) T Built-in microphone T Sound Blaster Pro TM and MS Sound compatible Communication T Acer Video Conference featuring V oice and Video ov er Internet Protocol (VV oIP) support via Acer [...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 A B C C D D Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of BLOCK DIAGRAM 1A 13 1 Friday, August 04, 2006 Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of BLOCK DIAGRAM 1A 13 1 Friday, August 04, 2006 Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of BLOCK DIAGRAM 1A 13 1 Friday, August 04, 2006 Turion 64 Rev.F[...]

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout Top View 1 CN1 LCD Cable Conne ctor 6 U9 ENE CB714 2 SW1-4 Quick Key Switch 7 SW5-10 T ouchpad Switch 3 CN2 T ouchpad Board Connector 8 U7 EC PC97551 4 U6 LAN RTL8100CL 9 CN3 Keyboard Connector 5 CN4,5,28 5-in-1 Card Reader Connector 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9[...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 CN6 RJ45 Connector 14 CN15 RTC Connector 2 CN8 Fan Connector 15 CN16 Bluetooth Connector 3 CN1 1 So-Dimm Connector (4H) 16 CN18 HDD Connector 4 CN10 So-Dimm Connector (8H) 17 CN20 MDC Connector 5 CN9 Power Board C[...]

6 Chapter 1 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Please see the botto m side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumpe r to clear BIOS password. 1 1 U22 South Bridge SB460 24 PJ1 Battery Connector 12 CN19 PCMCIA Connector 25 SW1 1 Wireless Switch 13 CN13 ODD Connector 26 SW12 Bluetooth Switch G1: CMOS clear Jumper[...]

Chapter 1 7 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new T ravelMate computer . Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel /310,000 pixel web camera for video co mmunication. (for selected models) 2 Display screen Also called Lliquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer ou[...]

8 Chapter 1 Closed Front View 9 Microphone Internal microphone for sou nd recording. 10 Power button T urns the computer on and off. # Icon Item Description 1 Latch Locks and release the lid 2 Power i ndicator Indicates the computer ’ s power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the compute r ’s battery status. 4 S peakers Left and right speak[...]

Chapter 1 9 Left View Right View # Icon Item Description 1 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). 2 V entil ation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-Video/TV -out (NTSC/P AL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 4 USB 2.0 po[...]

10 Chapter 1 Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending o n model). 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the opti cal drive is active (location depends on model). 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depends o n m[...]

Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators: # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory . 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the[...]

12 Chapter 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. 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 Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These bu ttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: ma[...]

Chapter 1 13 Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor . T Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneat h the touchpad to perform selection and executio n functions. These two buttons are similar to the le ft and right buttons on a mouse. T apping on t[...]

14 Chapter 1 touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. T Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down an d move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. Th e touchpad is sensitive to finger[...]

Chapter 1 15 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by [...]

16 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like sreen brightness, volume out put 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 h[...]

Chapter 1 17 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dol lar sign at th e upper-cen ter and/or bottom-right o f your keyboard. To t y p e : Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches displa y output between the disp lay screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn-F6 Screen blank T urns the display[...]

18 Chapter 1 The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> symbol at the upper-center of th e keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the <Dol[...]

Chapter 1 19 Acer Empowering Technology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T echnology makes it ea sy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It f eatures the following handy utilities: T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a proje[...]

20 Chapter 1 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates bas ed on current usage, referto the pane l on the l ower left-hand side of the window . For additional options, cli ck “ Settings ” to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defa ults. T Select what actions will be taken when the cove r is closed or the power button is pressed. T View [...]

Chapter 1 21 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets y ou proj ect your computer ’s display to an external device or pr oject using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto- detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched ou t when an exter nal display is connecte d to the system.[...]

22 Chapter 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryptio n utility that protexts 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[...]

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24 Chapter 1 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allo ws you to lock your removable data, optical and flop py drives to ensure that data can’t be st olen while your notebook is unattended. T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card reade[...]

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

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

Chapter 1 27 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appr opriately mounted on the to p of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to ca pture high-resolution photo s or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully sup ports the Acer Video Conference technology so that y[...]

28 Chapter 1 Rotating the Acer Orbicam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees countercl ock wise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below: For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to ma tch the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel. NOTE: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to t[...]

Chapter 1 29 T o change the capture resolution, click the displayed re solution at the bottom ri ght corner of the capture window , then select the desired resolution. Options Click Options to displ ay the Window , Preview , and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the captu re window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or [...]

30 Chapter 1 T Device Settings allows you to change the camera br ightness, contrast, hue, saturation , sharpness, etc. T Advanced Settings allows you to achieve gai n control, implemen t image mirror , select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator . T Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adj ust the zo[...]

Chapter 1 31 Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work unde r Microsoft Windows XP only . Acer GridVista (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, Dis[...]

32 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 located above the keyboard. Y ou can access the Launch Manager by clicking on S tart > All Progr ams > Launch Manager to start [...]

Chapter 1 33 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Throttling 50% : On= 96 C; OFF=83 C OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 1 10 .C Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD T urion TM 64 X2 Mobile T echnology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/ 1.8/2 GHz, 2x 512 KB L2 cache), or TL-50 (1.6 GHz, 2x 256 KB L2 cache) AMD T urion TM 64 Mobile T echnology [...]

34 Chapter 1 Second Level Cache Item Specification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 2x 512 KB for AMD Turion TM 64 X2 Mobile T echnology TL-52/TL-56/ TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2 GHz), or 2x 256KB for TL-50 (1.6 GHz) 512KB for AMD T urion TM 64 Mobile T echnolo gy MK-36 (2.0 GHz) 512KB for Mobile AMD Sempron 320 0+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz), or Mobile AMD Se[...]

Chapter 1 35 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. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 256M[...]

36 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Inte rface Item S pecification Chipset Built-in A TI SB460 Data throughput 723 b ps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgrade able to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is rati fied). Interface USB 1.1 Connector type USB Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g Item S pecification Chipset Built-in A TI SB460 Data throughput [...]

Chapter 1 37 Data transfer rate (host~buf fer , Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements V oltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item S pecific[...]

38 Chapter 1 Loading mechanism Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by A T API command (c) Emergency Release Power Requirement Input V oltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Super Multi Interface Item S pecification V endor & model name P ANASONIC UJ-850 , LF , GBASE TOSHIBA TSSTTS-L632D Performance S pecific at[...]

Chapter 1 39 Power Requirement Input V oltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item S pecification Audio Controller Realtek AL C883 Azalia and Ampl ifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX441 1 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or S tereo S tereo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/ PDIF output for PCM or AC-3[...]

40 Chapter 1 Supports card type T ype-II Number of sl ots One type-I I Access location Left panel Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Y es System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic A TI RS485+A TI SB460 VGA Built-in A TI RS485 LAN Realtek 8100SBL/CL USB 2.0 Built in A TI SB460 Super I/O controller N/A MOD[...]

Chapter 1 41 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel Normal voltage 14.8V Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v LCD 14.1” in ch Item S pecification V endo r & model name QDI QD14TL01-03 (Non Glare) QDI QD14TL01-02 (Glare) CMO N141I1-L02 (Non Glare) CMO N141I1-L03 (Glare) LG LPL LP141WX1-TLA1 ([...]

42 Chapter 1 LCD Inverter Item S pecification V endo r & model name Darfon/V189-301GP Brightness conditions N/A Input voltage (V) 9~21 Input current (mA) 2.56 (max) Output voltage (V , rms) 780V (2000V for kick off) Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor Item S pecification Input rating 90V AC[...]

Chapter 2 43 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is already prope rly configured and optim ized, and you do not need to run this utility . Howeve r , if you encounter confi guration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please [...]

44 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, Sy stem Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). T T o change the value of a parameter , press p or q . T A plus sign (+) [...]

Chapter 2 45 Information NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. IDE1 Model Name T his field shows the model na me of HDD installed on primary IDE master . IDE1 Serial Number T his field displays the seri al number of HDD installed on prima[...]

46 Chapter 2 UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes Parameter Description[...]

Chapter 2 47 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 . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit It[...]

48 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l not be shown if t he device control is set to d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Description[...]

Chapter 2 49 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS Password. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Boot Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : Clear Use[...]

50 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries be fore the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you ma y have to return your notebo ok computer to y[...]

Chapter 2 51 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 Password box appears: 2. T ype the current passw ord in the Enter Cur rent Password fiel d and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Con firm New Pa[...]

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

Chapter 2 53 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order: Keys used to view o[...]

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

Chapter 2 55 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should cre[...]

56 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with remo ving HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: T If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the screen. See the image below . T If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW .EXE 1. Key in “hdd_pw 15494 0[...]

Chapter 2 57 Remove BIOS Pas sword: T If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for thre e time, “System Disabled” would display on the screen. See the image below .[...]

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

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Chapter 3 61 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[...]

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

Chapter 3 63 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequen ce and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must fi rst rem ove the keyboard, then disassemble the ins[...]

64 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description Part Number A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot x4) C CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) 86.00D01.230 D CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) 86.00D02.230 E SCREW M2.5-6 86.9A32 3.6R0 F SCRW M2.5*L8(NON NYLOK) 86.9A323.8R0 G SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 86[...]

Chapter 3 65 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery .[...]

66 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module/th e Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover . 2. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit. 3. Remove the screw holding the HDD module as shown. 4. Then disconnect the entire HDD module from th e main u[...]

Chapter 3 67 6. Remove the wireless LAN card from the socket. 7. Remove the two screws holidng the modem board to the main board as shown. 8. Detach the modem board from the main board then disconnect the modem board cable. Removing the ODD Module 1. Remove one screw h olding the ODD mod ule on the bottom side. 2. Push the ODD module outwa rds then[...]

68 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two screw fastening the keyboard to the upper case. 5. Disconnect the microphone cable from the launch bo ard. 6. T ake out the wireless LAN antenna set from th e guide-line as shown. 7. Disconnect the LCD cable from the main board. 8. Disconnect the lid switch cable from the main b oard. . 9. If you laptop has CCD module[...]

Chapter 3 69 Disassembling the Main Uint Separating the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove three screws fastening the upper case assembly and th e lower case assembly . 2. Remove 18 screws (M2.5L6x17; M2.0L1.7 x1) holding t he upp er assembly and the lower case assembly on the bottom. 3. Detach the upper case assembly from [...]

70 Chapter 3 2. Detach the Bluetooth module from the lower case and then detach the Bluetooth cable. 3. Disconnect the speaker cable fro the main board. 4. Disconnect the microphone cable from the main board. 5. Remove the two screws fastening the main board to the lower case. 6. Carefully detach the main board from the lower case as shown. 7. Remo[...]

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72 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 1. Remove the six screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the six screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. T ake out the inverter from the LCD cove r and disconnect the L VDS cable as shwon. 5. Disconnect the inverter cable then take out the inverter . 6.[...]

Chapter 3 73 13. Then remove the left LCD bracket from the LCD. 14. T ear off the mylar fastening the LCD cable. 15. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD.[...]

74 Chapter 3 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove two screws holding the HDD bracket. 2. Then remove two screws fastening the HDD braket on the other side. 3. Remove the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket. 2. Then remove the ODD bracket. 3. Detach the ODD b[...]

Chapter 4 75 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. V erify the symptom s by attemp[...]

76 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diske tte. A write-ena bled, diagno stic 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 77 T External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing o peration. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to mai n boa[...]

78 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter . 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board. T If the problem i[...]

Chapter 4 79 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Mete r , 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, fo r both battery and adap[...]

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

Chapter 4 81 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Maste r Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equ ipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Error[...]

82 Chapter 4 System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time , then reboot system. System board Real time cl ock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time , then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configura tion used Run “Load De fault Settings” in BIOS Set[...]

Chapter 4 83 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 77.. Ensure every connector is connected tightl y and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on ind[...]

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

Chapter 4 85 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers wi th CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initiali zation 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration ag ainst CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all vi deo adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot [...]

86 Chapter 4 82h Detect and install external RS232 ports 83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external parallel ports 85h Initialize PC-compa tible PnP ISA devices 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports 87h Configure Motherboard Configurabl e Devices (optional ) 88h Initialize BIOS Area 89h Enable Non-Maska ble Interrupts (NMIs[...]

Chapter 4 87 B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h T ry to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h I[...]

88 Chapter 4 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Seg ment F7h Boot to F ull DOS Code Beeps[...]

Chapter 4 89 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too da rk LCD brightness cann ot be adjuste d LCD contrast cann ot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard ([...]

90 Chapter 4 The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (b attery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 77. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 79. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action [...]

Chapter 4 91 The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 42. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go hi[...]

92 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 94. T ouchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. T ouchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly . Modem phone port modem combo[...]

Chapter 4 93 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do t[...]

94 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 fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V eri fy that all attached [...]

Chapter 5 95 Top View 1 CN1 LCD Cable Conne ctor 6 U9 ENE CB714 2 SW1-4 Quick Key Switch 7 SW5-10 T ouchpad Switch 3 CN2 T ouchpad Board Connector 8 U7 EC PC97551 4 U6 LAN RTL8100CL 9 CN3 Keyboard Connector 5 CN4,5,28 5-in-1 Card Reader Connector 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

96 Chapter 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering samp le. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 CN6 RJ45 Connector 14 CN15 RTC Connector 2 CN8 Fan Connector 15 CN16 Bluetooth Connector 3 CN1 1 So-Dimm Connector (4H) 16 CN18 HDD Connector 4 CN10 So-Dimm Connector (8H) 17 CN20 MDC Connector 5 CN9 Power Board [...]

Chapter 5 97 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Please see the botto m side of the main board. 2. Find G1 jumper and short the jumpe r to clear BIOS password. 1 1 U22 South Bridge SB460 24 PJ1 Battery Connector 12 CN19 PCMCIA Connector 25 SW1 1 Wireless Switch 13 CN13 ODD Connector 26 SW12 Bluetooth Switch G1: CMOS clear Jumper[...]

98 Chapter 5[...]

Chapter 6 99 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repla ceable Unit) list ing in global configurations of Aspire 3680/5570/5580. R efer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date information available on your r[...]

100 Chapter 6 Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 101 NOTE: The FRU List is not for Aspire 5050/3050. The FRU li st for Aspire 5050/3050 is not ready as the service guide released. We will update the FRU list as soon as we got the latest FRU list. Aspire 5050/3050 FRU List Category No. Part Name and D escription Acer Part No. Adapter ADAPTER 65W DEL T A SADP-65KB DBE AP .06501.007 ADAPTE[...]

102 Chapter 6 BLUETOOTH MODULE FOXCONN BCM2045 Note: Th e bluetoot h module do es not contain the black mylar as the image shows.. 54.TB2V1.001 BT MODULE FOXCONN BCM2045 V00 54.A74V1.003 Cables MODEM CABLE 50.TCZV1.006 LED CABLE 50.TCZV1.001 TOUCHP AD CABLE 50.TCZV1.002 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TCZV1.003 POWER CORD 2.5A 125V USA 27.01518.781 POWER CORD 1[...]

Chapter 6 103 LOWERCASE W/SPEAKER 60.TCZV1.001 S peaker SPEAKER 23.TCZV1.003 Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly MIDDLE COVER W/MICROPHONE (TRA VELMA TE) 60.TCZV1.003 MIDDLE COVER W/MICROPHONE (ASPIRE) 60.ADKV1.003 FRONT COVER 42.T CZV1.003 DIMM COVER 42.TCZV1.002 HDD COVER 42.T CZV1.001 TOUCHP AD BRACKET 33.TCZV1.00 1 UPPER CASE (TRA VELMA TE) 60.TCZV1.00[...]

104 Chapter 6 COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.TB2V1.001 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.T B2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER 33.TB2V1.003 OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FOR COMBO 42.TB2V1.003 COMBO MODULE 24X HLDS GCC- 4244N LF 1.00AB W/O BEZEL KO.0240A.005 COMBO MODULE 24X LITEON SOSC-2485K W/O BEZEL KO.02409.015 CPU/Processor CPU CEL-M370 1.5GMHZ INTEL KC.NV001.370 CPU DOTHAN7[...]

Chapter 6 105 OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET 33.T B2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER 33.TB2V1.003 OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FOR DUAL 42.TB2V1.003 42.TB2V1.004 (TM) DVD-RW DRIVE 8X S-MUTI HLDS GSA-4082N W/O BEZEL KU.0080D.017 DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL LITEON SOSW-833S W/O BEZEL KU.00804.012 DUAL PIO/DVR-K16RA AG1 NOBZ LF KU.00805.019 DUAL P AN/UJ-850 AG1 NOBZL LF KU.008[...]

106 Chapter 6 HDD 60GB SEAGA TE ST96812A KH.06001.004 HDD 60GB SEAGA TE ST960812A KH.0600 1.003 HDD 60GB TOSHIBA MK6025GAS KH.06004.004 HDD 60G TOSHIBA KH.06004.007 HDD 60GB HGST HTS541260H9A T00 KH.06007.010 HDD 60GB WD WD600UE-22HCT0 KH.06008.002 HDD MODULE 80G TBD HDD BRACKET 33.TB2V1.004 HDD 80G TOSHIBA MK8025GAS KH.08004.003 HDD 80G HIT ACH I [...]

Chapter 6 107 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M06 PORTUGA KB.A2707.012 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0A ARABIA KB.A2707.013 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0C CZECH KB.A2707.016 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0D DANISH KB.A2707.019 KEYBOARD 89KEY NSK-H30M0E DARFON IT AL Y KB.A2707.009 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- H3M0F FRENCH KB.A2707.010 KEYBOARD 89KEY DA[...]

108 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0D DANISH KB.T5007.019 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0E IT AL Y KB.T5007.009 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0F FRENCH KB.T5007.010 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0G GERMAN KB.T5007.008 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0H HB KB.T5007.024 KEYBOARD 88KEY DARFON NSK- AEK0L GK KB.T5007.023 KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK[...]

Chapter 6 109 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 25.TCZV1.001 LCD/INVERTER CABLE 14.1" WXGA 50.TCZV1.004 LCD BRACKET RIGHT Note: Right bracket is the upper one. 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT Note: Left bracket is the lower one 33.TB1V1.004 LCD P ANEL 14.1" W/HINGE 60.AA6V1.004(Aspire) 60.TB2V1.004(TravelMate) 60.TCZV1.005(TravelMate) LCD BEZEL 1[...]

11 0 Chapter 6 LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.TB1V1.003 LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.TB1V1.004 LCD P ANEL 14.1" W/HINGE 60.TB2V1.004 LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/LOGO 60.TB2V1.005 HINGE P ACK LEFT/RIGHT 6K.TB2V1.0 01 LCD 14.1" WXGA CMO N141I1-L03 GLARE LK.1410D.005 LCD 14.1" WXGA QDI QD14TL01-02 GLARE 420G LK.14109.005 LCD 14.1" WXGA AU B141EW01 V .0 GL[...]

Chapter 6 111 LCD SCREW RUBBER LCD RUBBER CUSHION 47.A46V1.002 LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.TB1V1.001 NAME PLA TE 40.ADKV1.001 NAME PLlA TE (TM) 40.T CZV1.001 Screws SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 SCREW MACH W AFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 SCRW M2*L3 BLACK 86.00C31.220 SCRW M2 X 2 86.00C34.620 SCR M2.5*12L B-ZN NYLOK I-HEAD 86.5A353.120 SCREW M2.5[...]

Appendix A 11 2 Aspire 5050 Series Model RO Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM 2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wirele ss LAN Blueto oth VOIP Phone AS505 1ANW XMi AAP India LX. A V 30C.0 02 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1*512/80/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N80G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1ANW XMi AAP [...]

11 3 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi P A USA/ Canada - Canadian French LX.A V 30J.00 1 AS5051A W XMi MCECF UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi P A USA/ Canada - Canadian French LX.A V 30J.00 2 AS5051A W XMi MCEUS UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN[...]

Appendix A 11 4 AS505 1A WX Mi AAP Thailand LX.A V 305.00 4 AS5051A W XMi XPHTH2 UMAC 1*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi AAP Vie tnam LX.A V 305.00 5 AS5051A W XMi XPHVN1 UMAC 1*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N120 GB5.4 K[...]

11 5 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi TWN GCTWN LX.A V 305.01 2 AS5051A W XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1*512/120/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 N AS505 1A WX Mi TWN GCTWN LX.A V 305.01 4 AS5051A W XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1*512/60/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N [...]

Appendix A 11 6 AS505 1A WX Mi AAP Thailand LX.A V 30J.01 7 AS5051A W XMi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi AAP Vie tnam LX.A V 30J.01 8 AS5051A W XMi MCEVN1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 [...]

11 7 Appendix A AS505 2WXM i AAP Thailand LX.A V 30J.00 9 AS5052WX Mi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 2WXM i AAP Vie tnam LX.A V 30J.01 0 AS5052WX Mi MCEVN1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_[...]

Appendix A 11 8 AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Philippines LX. A V 30C.0 11 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSPH 1 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N60G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Malaysia LX.A V 30C.0 12 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSMA 2 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N60G[...]

11 9 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A V 30J.03 0 AS5051A W XMi MCECS5 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Denmark LX.A V 30J.02 4 AS5051A W XMi MCEDK6 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII[...]

Appendix A 120 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Slovenia/ Croatia LX.A V 30J.03 7 AS5051A W XMi MCESI1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Portugal LX.A V 30J.03 8 AS5051A W XMi MCEPT6 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 M[...]

121 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA France LX.A V 30J.02 6 AS5051A W XMi MCEWFR1 1W UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Belgium LX.A V 305.01 9 AS5051A W XMi XPHBE1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N10[...]

Appendix A 122 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Holland LX.A V 305.02 0 AS5051A W XMi XPHNL1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA France LX.A V 305.02 1 AS5051A W XMi XPHFRA UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB[...]

123 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA South Africa LX.A V 305.01 7 AS5051A W XMi XPHSA1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Norway LX.A V 305.02 4 AS5051A W XMi XPHNO1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N1[...]

Appendix A 124 AS505 2WXM i P A USA/ Canada - Canadian French LX.A V 30J.02 1 AS5052WX Mi MCEUS UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 2WXM i PA A C L A - S panish LX.A V 30J.02 2 AS5052WX Mi MCEES1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 W[...]

125 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Russia LX.A V 30J.05 2 AS5051A W XMi MCERU9 UMAC 1*512/100/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_VP _0.3C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII6 N N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 BT Vo I P PCMC IA AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Holland LX.A V 30J.05 4 AS5051A W XMi MCENL6 UMAC 1*512/100/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_VP _0.3C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 [...]

Appendix A 126 AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA Middle East LX.A V 30C.0 20 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSAR 7 UMAC 1*512/60/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N N60G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 N AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA France LX.A V 30C.0 21 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSFR A UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N N60[...]

127 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Switzerland LX.A V 30J.06 0 AS5051A W XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Portugal LX.A V 30J.06 1 AS5051A W XMi MCEPT6 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MB[...]

Appendix A 128 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Holland LX.A V 30J.06 9 AS5051A W XMi MCENL6 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Italy LX. A V 30J.07 1 AS5051A W XMi MCEIT7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB[...]

129 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A V 30J.06 8 AS5051A W XMi MCEPL7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Sweden/ Finland LX.A V 30J.06 7 AS5051A W XMi MCESV5 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO5[...]

Appendix A 130 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Germany LX.A V 305.05 7 AS5051A W XMi XPHDE7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Middle East LX.A V 305.06 1 AS5051A W XMi XPHAR1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N1[...]

131 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Greece LX.A V 305.05 4 AS5051A W XMi XPHEL1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Israel LX.A V 305.06 9 AS5051A W XMi XPHIS1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5[...]

Appendix A 132 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Russia LX.A V 305.04 9 AS5051A W XMi XPHRU2 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Sweden/ Finland LX.A V 305.05 0 AS5051A W XMi XPHSV1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5[...]

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

Appendix A 134 Aspire 3050 Series Model RO Count ry Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM 2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wireless LAN Bluetoot h AS305 3WXCi TWN GCTW N S2.A V 205.00 1 AS3053WX Ci XPHTC1 UMAC 2*512/60/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN SMP64342 5W N14.1W XGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N60GB5. 4K NCB2 4X ABT_A T H5413B G FOX_BR M_2.0 AS305 4WXCi TWN GCTW[...]

135 Appendix A AS305 3NWX Mi AAP Vietna m LX.A V 20C.0 07 AS3053N WXMi LINPUSVN 1 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN SMP64342 5W N14.1W XGAG SO512 MBII5 N N60GB5. 4K NSM8 X ABT_BR M4318B G N AS305 3WXM i P A USA/ Canad a - Canad ian French LX.A V 20J.00 1 AS3053WX Mi MCECF UMAC 1*512/100/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN SMP64342 5W N14.1W XGAG SO512 MBII5 [...]

Appendix A 136 AS305 3WXM i AAP Indone sia LX.A V 205.00 5 AS3053WX Mi XPHIN1 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN SMP64342 5W N14.1W XGAG SO512 MBII5 N N60GB5. 4K NSM8 X ABT_BR M4318B G N AS305 3WXM i P A USA/ Canad a LX.A V 205.00 8 AS3053WX Mi XPHEN1 UMAC 1*512/80/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN SMP64342 5W N14.1W XGAG SO512 MBII5 N N80GB5. 4K NSM8 X ABT[...]

137 Appendix A AS305 3WXCi EMEA Middle East LX.A V 205.01 4 AS3053WX Ci XPHAR8 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN SMP64342 5W N14.1W XGA SO512 MBII5 N N60GB5. 4K NCB2 4X ABT_BR M4318B G N AS305 3WXM i EMEA Middle East LX.A V 205.01 3 AS3053WX Mi XPHAR8 UMAC 1*512/60/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN SMP64342 5W N14.1W XGA SO512 MBII5 N N60GB5. 4K NSM8 X ABT_BR[...]

Appendix A 138 AS305 3WXM i PA A C L A - Portug uese LX.A V 205.01 5 AS3053WX Mi XPHXC1 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN SMP64342 5W N14.1W XGAG SO512 MBII5 N N60GB5. 4K NSM8 X ABT_BR M4318B G N AS305 3NWX Mi EMEA Turk ey LX.A V 20C.0 10 AS3053N WXMi LINPUSTR 1 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN SMP64342 5W N14.1W XGA SO512 MBII5 N N60GB5. 4K NS[...]

Appendix B 139 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its 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. Regarding configuration, combina[...]

140 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Pro Environment Test Item Specification CRT Port T est CRT Monitor View Sonic E72f 17" PerfectFlat color CRT Area with 1280*1024 LCD Monitor COMP AQ FP 7317 17” LCD area with 1024*768 ACER AL722 17" LCD area with 1024*768 Gateway FPD1730 17”(1280*1024) CMV CM-930D 17" LCD (1280*1024) Proj[...]

Appendix B 141 USB 2.0-HUB XHUB4 4-por t USB 2.0 hub(adaptec) D-Link 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub Hi-S peed 4-Port USB 2.0 HUB( IOGEAR) USB 2.0-Printer Epson S tylus C65 Printer USB 2.0-Handy Drive Apacer USB 2.0-Lan Billionton USB2.0 10/100 Base Fast Ethernet USB 2.0-Camera/CCD Logitech QuickCam IM(U SB2.0 ) USB 2.0-Scanner HP ScanJet 3500C USB2.0 digital f[...]

142 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Environment Test Item Specification CRT Port T est CRT Monitor View Sonic E72f 17" PerfectFlat color CRT Area with 1280*1024 LCD Monitor COMP AQ FP 7317 17” LCD area with 1024*768 ACER AL722 17" LCD area with 1024*768 Gateway FPD1730 17”(1280*1024) CMV CM-930D 17" LCD (1280*1024) Pro[...]

Appendix B 143 USB 2.0-HUB XHUB4 4-por t USB 2.0 hub(adaptec) D-Link 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub Hi-S peed 4-Port USB 2.0 HUB( IOGEAR) USB 2.0-Printer Epson S tylus C65 Printer USB 2.0-Handy Drive Apacer USB 2.0-Lan Billionton USB2.0 10/100 Base Fast Ethernet USB 2.0-Camera/CCD Logitech QuickCam IM(U SB2.0 ) USB 2.0-Scanner HP ScanJet 3500C USB2.0 digital f[...]

144 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 145 This section describe s online techni cal support servic es available to hel p 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 Un its may access our website. However some information sources w[...]

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Index 147 A AFLASH Utility 55 Audio 39 B Battery Pack 65 BIOS 33 package 33 password control 33 ROM size 33 ROM type 33 vendor 33 Version 33 BIOS Supports protocol 33 BIOS Utility 43 Navigating 44 Onboard Device Config uration 50 Security 48, 49 System Security 54 Board Layout Top View 4, 95 C Cache controller 34 size 34 CardBus 39 CPU Fan T rue V [...]

148 Index System Memory 34 System Utilities 43 T T est Compatible Components 139 T op 95 T ouchpad Check 79 T roubleshooting 75 U Undetermined Prob lems 94 USB 39 utility BIOS 43 V Video 39 W Windows XP Environment T est 140, 142[...]

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