Acer 7420 manual

TravelMate 7520/7520G/7220 Series Aspire 7420/7120 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 up dates ma de on TravelMate 7520/7520G/7220 Series and Aspire 7420/7120 Series service guid e. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING 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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1 T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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

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

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Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform and memory T AMD T urion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology TL -6 6/TL-64/TL-60/TL-56/TL-52 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.3/ 2.2/2.0/1.8/1.6 GHz, 1600 MHz HyperT r ansport™ Bus) (for selected models) T Mobile AMD Sempron™ 3400+ (512 KB L2 cache, 1.8 GHz, 160 0 MHz H[...]

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

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

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

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

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View 6 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse bu ttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer Fin gerNav 4- way control function (manu facturing option) or a 4-way scroll button (m anufacturing optio n). 7 S tatus in[...]

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

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

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

10 Chapter 1 The front panel ind icators are visible e ven when the comp uter cover is closed. 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 There are several conveniently located easy-l aunch butt ons. Th ey are: mail Web browser , Empowering K[...]

Chapter 1 11 Three productivity keys give users one-tou ch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and ea sier way to work. T Lock key - runs the Windows® lock functi on to lock the notebook when you step out. If the lap top is equipped with Acer BioProtect, you only need to swipe your finge r to log into Windows[...]

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

Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special 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 [...]

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

Chapter 1 15 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. Hotkey Icon Function Descriptio n <Fn> + <F1> [...]

16 Chapter 1 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbo l and the US doll ar sign at the upper-cen ter and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press t he <5> key at the upper-center of the keybo[...]

Chapter 1 17 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering T echnology toolbar makes it easy fo r you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half o f your screen, it provides access to the followin g utilities: T Acer eNet Ma nagement hooks up to location-based networks intellige ntly . T [...]

18 Chapter 1 Acer eNet Management can sa ve network settings for a lo catio n to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another . Settings stored i nclude network co nnection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), a s well as default printer settings. Securi ty and safet[...]

Chapter 1 19 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for con figuring your power managemen t options. T o access this utility , select "Acer e Power Manage ment" from the Empow ering T echnology toolba r , run the program from the Acer Empowering T echnology program group in S tart menu, or [...]

20 Chapter 1 To switch between power plans: 1. Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list. 2. Click "Apply" . To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Y o u can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life. 1. Switch to the powe[...]

Chapter 1 21 connected to the system. For projectors and external devices th at are not auto-detec ted, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setti ng. NOTE: If the restored resolution is not correct after discon necting a projector , or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Ace r ePresentat[...]

22 Chapter 1 The Acer eDataSecurity Manage ment setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and defa ult encryption password. This password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file. NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique ke y that the system needs to de[...]

Chapter 1 23 T o use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering T echnolo gy password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will im mediately be set without a ny reboot necessary , and will remain after rebooting, until removed. NOTE: If you lose the Empoweri ng T echnology password, there is no method to [...]

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

Chapter 1 25 T Lets you set an as set tag for your system. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobil ity Center collects key mobil e-relate d system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightn ess, power plan,[...]

26 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection Fi ngerprint Solution is a multi-purp ose fi ngerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® oper ating system. Utilizing the uni queness of one's fingerpri nt features, Acer Bio- Protection Fingerprint Solution has inco r[...]

Chapter 1 27 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, Display and click on Settings . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then[...]

28 Chapter 1 Double (verticle), T riple (primary at left), T riple (pri mary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently . Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allo wing two displays to be partitioned independentl y . AcerGridVista is imple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVist a [...]

Chapter 1 29 3. Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4. When the scan is complete, review th e results of the scan. NOTE: For optimal security , run a Full System Scan w hen scanning your comp uter for the first time. Y ou can schedule customized vi rus scans that run un attended on specific d ates and times or at peri odic intervals. If you are us[...]

30 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Throttling 50% : On= 99 C; OFF=93 C OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 1 10 .C Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD T urion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology TL-6 6/TL-64/TL- 60/TL-56/TL-52 (1 MB L2 cache, 2.3/2.2/2.0/1.8/ 1.6 GHz, 1600 MHz HyperT ransport™ Bus) Mobile AMD Sempr[...]

Chapter 1 31 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. System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Built-in Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets [...]

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

Chapter 1 33 Interface SA T A SA T A SA T A SA T A Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer , Mbytes/s) 540 540 540 540 Data transfer rate (host~buf fer , Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements V oltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V([...]

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

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

36 Chapter 1 VGA A TI M66/M74/M76 MXM LAN Realtek 8100SBL/CL USB 2.0 Intel ICH8 M Super I/O controller N/A MODEM ALC 883 Bluetooth Built-in A TI SB460 Wireless 802.1 1 b+g Buil t-in A TI SB460 PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader ENE CB714/1410 Audio Codec Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboard controller NS PC97541V T otal number of keyp ads 1[...]

Chapter 1 37 LCD 17” inch Item S pecification V endo r & model name B170PW03 (Glare) L TN170X2-L02-1 -1 (Glare) LP171WP4-TLB1 (Glare) B170PW03 (Non-Glare) L TN170X2-L02-1 (Non-Gl are) LP171WP4-TLA1 (Non-Glare ) Screen Diagonal (mm) 17 inches 17 inch es Active Area (mm) 331. 1 x 207.0 331.2x207 Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 W XGA 1280[...]

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

Chapter 2 41 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 al ready 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[...]

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

Chapter 2 43 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware 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. CPU S peed This field shows the speed of the CPU. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model [...]

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

Chapter 2 45 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[...]

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

Chapter 2 47 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. Phoenix T rustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of[...]

48 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 49 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlig ht the Set Supervisor 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 Confirm New Pas[...]

50 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 51 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 . Phoenix T rustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Item Specific Help U s e<>o r<>t o select a device, then p r[...]

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

Chapter 2 53 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[...]

54 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 55 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 .[...]

56 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 59 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 tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Flat screwdriver T Philips screwdriv[...]

60 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, stable surface. 4. Remove the batter[...]

Chapter 3 61 External Module Disassembly Process 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 example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo ve the keyboard, the[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn base un it over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock position . 3. Slide and hold the battery release la tch to the rel ease position, then remove the battery from the main unit.[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 69 6. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WL AN board. 7. Move the antenna away from the WLAN board and re move the two screws (C) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. 8. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN bo ar d, make sure the cable are arran ged properly . Removing t[...]

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

Chapter 3 71 2. T urn the base unit over , then remove the one screw (A) on the bottom side of the unit. 3. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to eject the optical drive tra y . 4. Pull the optical drive modul e out from th e main unit. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1 M 2.5 x L6 (1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm[...]

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

Chapter 3 73 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. Screw List Screw Part No. A M2.5 x L6 86.00E33.73 6 C M2 x L 4 86.9A552.4R0 D M2.5 x L5 86.00E74.335 H M2.5 x L8 86.00E34.738 J M2 x L4 86.00F24.724 [...]

74 Chapter 3 3. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 68. 4. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 68. 5. Remove the 2 screws (C) securing the modem card. 6. Lift partially to detach the modem board from the main board. NOTE: The modem cable is still attached to the modem b oard. 7. Disconnect the modem cable fro m the modem bo ard. Remov[...]

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

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

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

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

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

80 Chapter 3 3. Release the top latches securing the keyb oard in place. 4. Carefully pry the keyboard out of the side latches and sl ide it out; then turn it ov e r on the touchpad area. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the ma in board to remove the keyboard.[...]

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

82 Chapter 3 8. Release the wireless L AN antenna cables fr om the hole and l atches as shown. 9. Remove the two screws (A) from the base of the unit. 10. Remove the two screws (H) from the left and right hinge of the LCD module. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1~2 M2.5 x L6 (2) Black 4.0 kgf-cm Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1~2 M[...]

Chapter 3 83 11 . Careful ly remove the LCD module from the b ase unit. NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please no te that the cable should be routed well. Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 63. 3. See “Removing the PC an[...]

84 Chapter 3 20. Disconnect the DC in cable from the main board. 21. Disconnect the Launch board cable from th e SWITCHCN1 from the main board. 22. Disconnect the fingerprint cable (select model onl y) from the FPCN1 conn ector on the main board. 23. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TOUCHP AD1 on the ma in board.[...]

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

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

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

88 Chapter 3 22. Remove the four screws (C) on the touch pad bracke t and remove the touch pad bracket from the upper case. 23. Remove the fingerprint board from the upper case. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~4 M2 x L4 (4) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 97 8. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and re move the bezel from the LCD module. NOTE: The bottom side of the bezel is glued to the lcd p anel, be carefu l when trying to remove the bezel. Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 62. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 64. 3. See [...]

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 103 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 attem[...]

104 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 driv[...]

Chapter 4 105 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 bo[...]

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

Chapter 4 107 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power 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 ada[...]

108 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 4 109 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel 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 Erro[...]

11 0 Chapter 4 System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time , then reboot system. System board Real time 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 S[...]

Chapter 4 111 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 105.. Ensure every connector is connected tightl y and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on i[...]

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

Chapter 4 11 3 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers wi th CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initiali zation 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyri ght notice 48h Check video configuration ag ainst CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all vi deo adapters in system 4Bh QuietBo[...]

11 4 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 (NM[...]

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

11 6 Chapter 4 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Seg ment F7h Boot to F ull DOS Code Beeps[...]

Chapter 4 11 7 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too 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[...]

11 8 Chapter 4 The system doesn’t power-off. Power so urce (b attery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 105. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pa ck” on page 107. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error A[...]

Chapter 4 11 9 The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 38. 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 38. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go [...]

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

Chapter 4 121 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 [...]

122 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 5 123 Top View No. Description No. Description 1 Power Cable Connector 5 Fing erprint/T ouchpad Connector 2 LCD C able Connector 6 Blu etooth Connector 3 T ouchpad Board Connecto r 7 Speaker Connector 4 Keyboard Con nector Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

124 Chapter 5 Bottom View No. Description No. Description 1 CPU 7 USB Connector 2 SA T A Connector 8 Card Reader 3 PC Card Reader 9 Line-out jack 4 LAN Connector 10 Mic-in jack 5 CRT Connector 1 1 Headphone jack 6 1394 Con nector[...]

Chapter 5 125 Standard Operation Procedures of Password Bypassing and BIOS Recovery Bios/KBC update : The firmware are combined into one bi nary file and support both DOS and Windows mode upd ate - DOS mode DO make sure you have plugged in the AC adapter to prevent flashing failure. Before flashing the BIOS, you should unzip the compre ssed file to[...]

126 Chapter 5 PIN p ad Locatio n The system board provides one hardware Pin pad under the ke yboard pad. RD/CSD can enabl e this function by shorting this pad. The Pin Pad location should l ook as the figure belo w . 1. Clear Password PIN Pad: Bypassing Password Check Keep shorting the 2 triangle PIN pad as shown above an d then powerin g on the sy[...]

Chapter 5 127 Enable this function by pressing Fn+ESC , and the Power Button. T o use this fu nction, it is strongly recommended that the AC adapter is plugged and battery is inserted into the battery slot. If this function is enabled, the system will force th e BIOS to enter into a special BIOS bl ock, called BootBlock. RD/CSD can use this special[...]

128 Chapter 5[...]

Chapter 6 129 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repla ceable Unit) li sting in global configurations of TravelMate 5710/5310 and Extensa 5610/5210. Refer to this chapter wh enever 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 informati[...]

130 Chapter 6 TravelMate 7520/7520G/7220/7220G Exploded Diagram T ravelMate 752 0/7520G/7220/7220G FRU Li st Category No. Part Name and D escription Acer Part No. Adapter ADAPTER 90W DEL T A ADP-90SB BBDAR AP .09001.010 ADAPTER 90W DEL T A ADP-90SB BBEA LF AP .09001.013 ADAPTER 90W LITEON P A-1900- 04WR AP .09003.005 ADAPTER 90W LITEON P A-1900- 24[...]

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

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

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

134 Chapter 6 UPPER CASE W/ COVER SWITCH CABLE 60.TKC01.002 UNIT LOAD COVER L-CASE DOOR ASSEMBL Y 60.TK901.003 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.TK901.002 COMBO BEZEL 42.TK901.002 DVD-RW BEZEL 42.TK 501.002 HDD BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 33.TK901.003 LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.TK901.004 LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.TK901.005 LCD COVER 15.4” W/ HINGE & LOGO 60.TKC01.005 LCD BEZEL 1[...]

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

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

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

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

Chapter 6 139 NAME PLA TE TM5310 40.TK601.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.TK501.001 Screws SCREW M2 x L3 (WHITE) 86.00C07.220 SCREW M2.5 x L6 NYLOK CR3+ 86.00E33.736 SCREW M2.5 x L8 NYLOK CR3+ 86.00E34.738 SCREW M2.5 x 5 NI 86.TK901.001 SCREW MACH W AFER M3 x L4 NI 886.9A524.4R0 SCREW M2.5 x L5 BLACK ZN+NYL OK 86.TK501.001 SCREW DIMM COVER STEEL 86.00A02.1[...]

Appendix A 140 TravelMate 7520/7520G/7220/7220G Series Model RO Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM 2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD 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 [...]

141 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 142 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 Vietna m 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 [...]

143 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 N[...]

Appendix A 144 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 Vietna m 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 X[...]

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

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

147 Appendix A AS505 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 MBII6[...]

Appendix A 148 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[...]

149 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 150 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[...]

151 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 152 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[...]

153 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 154 AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA Middle East LX.A V 30C.0 20 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSAR 7 UMAC 1*512/60/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N N60G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 N AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA France LX.A V 30C.0 21 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSFR A UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N N60[...]

155 Appendix A AS505 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 156 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 GB5[...]

157 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 158 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[...]

159 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 160 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[...]

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

Appendix A 162[...]

Appendix B 163 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[...]

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

Appendix B 165 USB ODD Logitec CDRW+DVDROM combo LG DVD+R/RW Sony DVD+R/RW IR T est IR Printer HP LaserJet 2200 using IR HP 450wbt deskjet IR Mobile Phone Sony Ericsson T60 Motorola V600 Nokia 6820 1394 T est 1394 S torage Drive LG DVD+R/RW 16X Sony DVD+R/RW 16X T ranscend 2.5” Portable 80GB Hard Disk 1394 Camera Sony DV -TRV10 1394 Hub A TEN Fir[...]

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

Appendix C 167 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[...]

168 Appendix C[...]

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

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