Acer 8210 manual

Acer T ravelMate 8210/8200 Service Guide PRINTED IN T A IW AN Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD we b. For more information, please refer to http:// csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dates of notebook TravelMate 8210/8200 service guide. Date Chapter Updates October 12, 2006 first release[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrie val system, or translated into any lan guage or computer langua ge, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magneti c, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, witho ut th[...]

IV Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to ch ange without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either exp ressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically discla ims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in[...]

V Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional info rmation related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage th at might result from do ing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary me asures to [...]

VI Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general informa tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technica l information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURA TION decided for Acer's “global” product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiv[...]

TOC VIII Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 [...]

IX TOC Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Launching the Acer OrbiCa m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings . . . . . . . . . . 27 Capturing photos or videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam . . . . . . . . . . 29 Enabling the Acer VisageON . . . .[...]

TOC X Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Removing the Memory and the MiniPCI Card . . . 60 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Disassembling the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . [...]

XI TOC Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91[...]

Chapter 1 1 Features Operating System • Windows Vist a TM Capable • Windows Vist a TM Premium Ready • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional (SP2) • Genuine Windows ® XP Home Edition (SP2) Platform Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology , featuring: • Intel ® Core TM Duo processor T23 0[...]

2 Chapter 1 I/O Interface • 124-pin Acer ezDock port • ExpressCard TM /34 slot • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-1 1) port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV -out (NTSC/P AL) port • DVI-D port • Microphone/line-in jack • Headphones/speaker/line-ou t with S/PD IF support • Fast [...]

Chapter 1 3 Weight and Dimensions • 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) • 364 (W) x 271 (D) x 26.3/38 (H) mm (1 4.33 x 10.66 x 1 .03/1.49 inches)[...]

4 Chapter 1 Block Diagram Size Document Number Rev BLOCK DIAGRAM 1A Size Document Number Rev BLOCK DIAGRAM 1A Size Document Number Rev BLOCK DIAGRAM 1A CRT Azalia Super I/O NS PC87383 PCI Bus interface Media-Bay ODD/2nd HDD/2nd Battery P25 P32 P30,P31 533/667 MHZ FSB PCI-Express 16X Lan Azalia MDC TFT LCD Panel P5 Thermal Sensor X'TAL 32.768K [...]

Chapter 1 5 Outlook View Open View # Item Description 1 Display screen Displays computer output, al so called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD). 2 Microphone Serves as an internal microphone for so und recording. 3 Palmrest Serves to support your palms and wrists when you use the computer . 4 Camera Captures photos and videos. 5 Easy-launch buttons Butt[...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 N/A S peakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo a udio output. 2 N/A Latch Locks and releases the LCD panel. 3 Power indicator Lights up when the compute r is on. 4 Battery indicator Indicates th e computer’s battery stat us. 5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory S tick (MS), Memory S tic[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 T wo USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Modem (RJ-1 1) port Connects to a phone line. 4 N/A Optical disk drive Accepts CDs or DVDs, depending on the optical disk type. 5 N/A Optica[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right View Rear View # Icon Item Description 1 SmartCard slot Accepts the T ravelMate SmartCard. 2 T wo USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 N/A V entil ation slots Keep the computer co ol. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10 /100/1000-based network (for selected model). 5 External dis[...]

Chapter 1 9 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Optical drive bay release latch Releases the optica l drive for removal. 5 Optical drive bay Houses th e computer ’s optical drive. 6 Hard disk ba[...]

10 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedde d numeric ke ypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys, each with its own status indicator . Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicate[...]

Chapter 1 11 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of th e computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and t he BIOS utility . T o activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in [...]

12 Chapter 1 <Fn> + <F4> Sleep Leads the computer to Sleep mode. <Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches the display output betwe en the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both . <Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns of f the display scree n backlight to save power . Press any key to return. <Fn> + &l[...]

Chapter 1 13 Special keys Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US doll ar sign on t he upper center or bottom right side of the keyboa rd. The Euro Symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the <Euro> key on the bottom right side of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> key then press the Euro symbol on the nu[...]

14 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer provides an array of three indicators locate d above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators on the front cover . These indicators show the status of the computer and its components. The power , battery , Bluetooth an d wireless communication status indicators are on even when the LCD panel is closed. Icon [...]

Chapter 1 15 Easy-launch Buttons There are four buttons located above th e keyboard. These buttons are call ed easy-launch buttons. Th ey are one user-programmable button , web browser button, mai l but ton, and Acer Empowering Key . Press to run the Acer Empowering T echnology . Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and I[...]

16 Chapter 1 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses move me nt on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touc hpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics Use the touchpad as follows: • Move your finger across the to[...]

Chapter 1 17 Acer Empowering Technology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T e chnology makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions and manage the notebook. It featur es th e following handy utilities: • Acer e DataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer e Lock Management limits[...]

18 Chapter 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryp tion utility that pr otects the files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is convenientl y integrated with Windows Explorer a s a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption and decryption and also suppo rts on-the- fly file encryption[...]

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20 Chapter 1 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allow you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can not be stolen while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices: includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card reade[...]

Chapter 1 21 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that bo os ts the performance of the Acer note book. It provides you with the fo llowing options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization: releases unused memory and checks memory usag e. • Disk optimization: remove s unneede[...]

22 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerfu l utility with the need for recove ry disks provided by the manufacturer . The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies sp ace in a hidden partition on th e system’ s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides: • Password p[...]

Chapter 1 23 Acer eNet Management can sa ve network settings for a location to a profile, and automatical ly apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another . The settings stored include network con nection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer sett ings. The security and safe[...]

24 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user in terface. T o launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering T echnology in terface, or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray . AC Mode The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” Y ou ca n adjust CPU speed, LCD b[...]

Chapter 1 25 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from tw o of the most common p rojector resolution: XGA and SVGA.[...]

26 Chapter 1 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera ap pr opriately mounted on the t op of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to captur e high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so that yo[...]

Chapter 1 27 Launching the Acer OrbiCam T o launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen or Click St art > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam . The Acer OrbiCam capture windo ws window will appear as below: Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution T o change the capture resolution, click the displayed r[...]

28 Chapter 1 Options Click Options to display the Wi ndow , Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the captu re window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings • Basic se ttings : Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display , then select Camera Setti ng[...]

Chapter 1 29 •D e v i c e S e t t i n g s allows you to change the camera brightne ss, contrast, hue , saturation, sharpness, etc. • Advan ced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror , select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator . • Zoom/F ace T rack Setting s allows yo[...]

30 Chapter 1 2. Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window . Change the face tracking settings and options in the right section. Using the face tracking feature T o use the face tracking feature: 1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Sing le User or Multiple User s from the pop-up menu. For multiple u[...]

Chapter 1 31 2. Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect a ppears in th e video effects section of the V isageON window . Note: When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow screen instructions in the VisageON to continue. Note: Y ou may use video effects when using the camera for IM cha[...]

32 Chapter 1 Acer GraviSense Acer GraviSense is an innovative utility designed to fu rther protect your data by automatically moving the read/ write heads of the Acer notebook’s hard disk away from the storage disk (this is known as “parking” the heads) in the event that sudden shock is detect ed. Acer GraviSense ca n also be set to activate [...]

Chapter 1 33 When this functio n is activate d, Acer GraviS ense wil l show a full screen image and a password window . When Anti-Theft is activated, it will disable the fol lowing keys functions: • Alt + T ab • Ctrl +Shift + Esc • Ctrl + Alt + Del • Windows keys • T ask bar Besides, the settings below will be changed to “do nothing” [...]

34 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only . Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor feature of the note book, first ens ure that the second monitor is connected, then se lect S tart, Control Panel, Displ[...]

Chapter 1 35 Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of t he second monitor is se t to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allo ws you to set the four easy-l aunch bu ttons located abo ve the keyboard. Y ou can access the Launch Manager by clicking on S tart > All Progra ms > La unch Manager to sta[...]

36 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Item T7600 T7400 T7200 T5600 T 5500 CPU speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66 Bus speed (MHz) 667 667 667 667 667 B u s / C o r e R a t i o 1 41 31 21 1 1 0 L 2 c a c h e s i z e ( M B ) 44422 L2 cache speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66 Package type (pin) 479/478 479/478 479/478 479/478 479/478 Man[...]

Chapter 1 37 Feature • Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for access to GMCH • PCI interface (six PCI Request/Grant pairs) • Bus master IDE controller (support Ultra 33/66/10 0) • Serial A T A (SA T A) controller • USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 host controller • AC’97 2.3 interface • Low Pin Count (LPC) interface • IRQ controll[...]

38 Chapter 1 Seek power (typical) 2.20 watts Read/write p ower (typical) Read: 1.90 w atts; Write: 2.30 watts Idle mode, lower power (typical) 0.80 watts S tandby mode 0.28 watts Sleep mode 0.28 watts V oltage tolerance +5.0V +/- 5% Item Description Chip ICS954310BGLF or pin co mpatible device Package 64-pin TSSOP Power 3.3V Feature • S pread spe[...]

Chapter 1 39 Item Description V endor Phoe nix V ersion v2.002e ROM type SST 39VF080, one MB CMOS Boot block Flash Memory Package 40-pin TSOP Block size 64KB per block Supply current • Active current: 15 mA (typical) • S tandby current: 4 uA (typi cal) Item Description Chip A TI M56P with VRAM 128 MB/256MB Package BGA 708-pin Feature • PCI-E [...]

40 Chapter 1 Feature Parallel interface support: • An Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) compatible with EPP 1.9, version EPP1.7 of the Xircom specification support • An extended capabilities port that is IEEE 1284 compliant including level two UART serial port interface: • MIDI baud rate support • Infrared support on UART2 (IrDA 1.1 support) PnP[...]

Chapter 1 41 T ransfer rate DVD-ROM 16.62Mbytes/se c. (12X) max. CD-ROM 4800 kB/sec. (32X) max. DVD-ROM 10.55 Mbyte s/sec. (8X) max. CD-ROM 3600 kB/sec. (24X) max. Interface IDE (A T API) IDE (A T API) Operating voltage +5 .0V +/- 5% +5.0V +/- 5% Item Description Feature • Mini-card: manufacturing option • 802.1 1a/b/g (Intel ® Golan / 3 rd pa[...]

42 Chapter 1 Item Description Controller PC97551 Model name Travelmate series: New Acer Ergo Keyboard with buttons embedded Feature • 88/89-key Acer FineT ouch TM keyboard with five-degree cu rve • Inverted T cursor layout • 2.5 mm (minimum) ke y travel, spill proof support • Built-in touchpad with four-way integrated scroll button • 12 f[...]

Chapter 1 43 Battery life • 80% charge in one hour • two hour rapid charge system-of f • 2.5 hour charge-in-use Legacy Mode ACPI Mode Off • Mech. Off (G3): All devic es in the system are turned off com pletely . • Soft Of f: (G2/S5): All devices in the system are turned off completely by OS shut down. On • Working (G0/S0): Individual de[...]

44 Chapter 1 Pixel pitch 0.197 25 (H) X 0.19725 (V) mm 0.1971 (H) X 0.1971 (V) mm 0.1971 (H) X 0.1971 (V) mm Display mode Normally white Normally w hite Normally w hite Surface treatment Haze (25), Hard- coating (3H) Antiglare and Hard Coat (3H min.) Antiglare, Hardness 3H Item Specification Model name LiteOn P A-1900-04QB ROHS Delta 90W ADP- 90SB [...]

Chapter 2 45 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ra m built in the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) of computer . Generally speaki ng, the computer is already pr operly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if yo u encounter configuration p roblems, you ma y need to ru[...]

46 Chapter 2 Buttons Hotkeys • Fn + F1 (Help Menu): This hotkey will cause a help message on the screen that describes the definitions and functions of the uni t’s hotkeys. • Fn + F2 (Launch Acer e Setting): This hotkey will la unch the Ac er eSetting utility . • Fn + F3 (Launch Acer ePower Management): This hotkey will launc h the Acer ePo[...]

Chapter 2 47 Power Button The Power button should act as the ACPI defined Power button and users can determine its policy through the OS setting like Windows Power Options. The override feature should be supported to allow the uncon ditional shutdown by pressing the Power button for more than four seconds. Lid Switch The function of Lid switch is d[...]

48 Chapter 2 Information Menu • HDD Model Name: This item will sh ow the Model nam e of HDD installed on Primary IDE master . The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk present or unknown type, “None” should be shown on this field. • HDD Serial Number: This item will show the Serial number of [...]

Chapter 2 49 Main Menu • System T ime and System Date: The hours are disp layed with 24-ho ur format. The changes in these two items take effect immediately . • System Memory: This item reports the memory size of system base memory . The size is fixed to 640KB. • Extended Memory: It reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system[...]

50 Chapter 2 device change is only for one-time change. In othe r words, when the system is rebooted, the boot device sequence will be the same as the one defined in the BIOS setup (Boot option). • D2D Recovery: It allows the users to enable or disable the disk-to-di sk recovery . • Processor Power Management: T o save power in work ing state, [...]

Chapter 2 51 Advanced Menu • Serial Port A: • Disabled: No configuration • Enabled: User configuration • Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration. • Infrared Port: • Disabled: No configuration • Enabled: User configuration • BIOS or OS chooses configuration. • Parallel Port: • Disabled: No configuration • Enabled: User configura[...]

52 Chapter 2 Security Menu The system supports three levels of password protecti on. The password support consists of a Supervi sor Password, User Password, and Hard Disk Password. All the passwords are stor ed in a non-volatile storage device (EEPROM). • All the passwords will obey the following rules: • All the passwords can be set or cleared[...]

Chapter 2 53 • The users can not ch ange or remove password during resuming from S4. • The max. number of times to retry the password is limited to three. • Supervisor Password: • Supervisor Password controls the access of the whole BIOS Setup Util ity . If the Supervisor Password is set, the system will pop up the password dialog box to as[...]

54 Chapter 2 Boot Menu This menu allows the use rs to decide the order of bootable devices to lo ad the operating system. It identifi es all the bootable devices in the system and attempts to boot them in the order specified. Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay , the hard disk and the CD-ROM/DVD drive in module bay and onboard[...]

Chapter 2 55 Exit Menu • Exit Saving Changes: It allows the users to save changes to CMOS and re boot the system. • Exit Discarding Changes: The users can exit the Setup not to save changes. • Load Setup Defaults: It allows the users to load default values in CMOS Setup. • Discard Changes: The users can discard previ ous changes in CMOS Set[...]

Chapter 3 56 General Information This chapter contains step-by-st ep procedures on how to disassemble the notebook for mainte nance and troubleshooting. T o disassemble the computer, you need the tools below: • Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventin g electrostatic discharge • Small Philips screw driver • Plastic flat head screw [...]

57 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart gives you a graphic representation on the e ntire disassembly and reassembl y and instructs you how to remove the components. Item Description a SCREW M2.0*2.5-I (NI) (NYLOK) b SCREW M2.5*6- I (BNI) (NYLOK) c SCREW M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK d SCREW M2.0*6.0-I-NI-NYLOK e SCREW M2.5*2-I (NI, NYLOK)[...]

Chapter 3 58 f SCREW 2.5*3-I (NI, NYLOK) g SCREW 2.5*6-I (BNI) T AP h SCREW M2.5*4-I (BNI) i SCREW M2.5*4.0-I (NYLOK) EU j NUT IO EA1 Item Description[...]

59 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery pack. 2. Slide the battery latch, hold it then remove the battery . Removing the HDD Module 1. Release the two screws fastening the HDD mo dule cover . 2. Detach the HDD module cover . 3. Release the screw fastening the HDD module. 4. Pull the HDD module backwards ca[...]

Chapter 3 60 Removing the Memory and the MiniPCI Card 1. Release the five screws fastening the heatsink cover . 2. Detach the heatsink cover . 3. Pop up the memory card. 4. Then remove it from the slot. 5. Disconnect carefully the ma in wireless antenna and the auxiliary wireless ante nna. 6. Release the two screws fastening the mi niPCI card then [...]

61 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit 1. T o remove the middle cover , you have to remove the two screws on the rear side. 2. Open the notebook as shown. Detach the middle cove r carefully because the cable of LED board and main board is under the middle cover . 3. Disconnect the middle cover side cable then remove the middle cover . 4. Release [...]

Chapter 3 62 10. Disconnect the microphone line and take it out from the main unit carefully . 1 1. T o detach the LCD module, you have to remove the four screws fastening the LCD hinges and the main unit. 12. There is a metal ring fastened on the righ t hinge. Do not mismatch when reassembl ing. 13. Then detach the LCD module. 14. Disconnect the t[...]

63 Chapter 3 15. T o separate the upper case from the main unit, y ou have to remove seven screws fastening the upper and lower case assembly . 16. Then remove the 18 screws on the bottom side of the ma in unit holding the upper and lower cases. One of these 18 screws secures the fan (marked in red). 17. Finall y , remove th e two hexagonal screws [...]

Chapter 3 64 24. Remove the two screws fastening the fan. 25. Then detach the fan. 26. Remove the two screws fastening the modem board. 27. Detach the modem board from the ma in board ca refully then disconnect it. 28. Remove the screw faste ning the main board. 29. Separate the main board from the lower case carefully . 30. Disconnect the RTC batt[...]

65 Chapter 3 34. Remove the three screws fastening the Smart Card reader then detach the Smart Card reader from the lower case. 35. Pull the latch ba ckwards softly and de tach the USB board from its position. 36. Then disconnect carefu lly the four-pin USB cable, 10-pin USB cable and modem cabl e. 37. Detach the bluetooth module from the upper cas[...]

Chapter 3 66 38. Disconnect the cli ck-button cable then remove it. 39. Disconnect the cable linking the click buttons and touchpad then remove it. 40. Remove the three screws fastening the click-button bracket then det ach the click-button bracke t. 41. Remove the four screws fastening the touchpad bracket then detach the touchpad bracket. 42. The[...]

67 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Detach the six LCD screw rubber cushions and remove the six screws fastening the LCD bezel. 2. Then carefully detach the LCD bezel. 3. Detach inverter board then disconnect the LCD backlight cable and the inverter cable. 4. Remove the four screws securing the LCD bracket. 5. Disconnect the CCD module. 6.[...]

Chapter 3 68 7. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD right bracket and detach the bracket. 8. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD left bracket and detach the bracket. 9. Carefully detach the tapes then disconnect the LC D cable. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the antenna set. 1 1. Then carefully detach the antenna set from the LCD panel[...]

69 Chapter 3 16. Remove the screw faste ning the CCD module. 17. Detach the CCD module carefully from the LCD panel. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the four screws fastening the ODD holder and detach the ODD holder . 2. Insert a screwdriver or a clip into the emergency eject hol e to eject the optical disk drive as shown 3. Then detach the [...]

Chapter 3 70 Disassembling the CCD Module 1. Detach the CCD module holder . 2. Separate the cases of the CCD module. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the CCD board and detach the CCD board. Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws securing the HDD bracket and detach the HDD bracket.[...]

Chapter 4 71 Please use the fol lowing procedures as a guide for computer prob lems. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options may occur errors or invalid responses. 1. Obtain the detailed fail symptoms as many as possible. 2. V erify the symptoms by attempti ng to re[...]

72 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following procedures to isolate the possi ble effe cts from a controller , driver , or diskette. A writable, diagnostic diskette is required. Note: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached. Multiple la bels may cause damage to the drive or make t[...]

Chapter 4 73 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instruction s in the message window . Note: Make sure that the DIMM is correctly inserted into the connector . A wrong connection will cause errors. Power System Check T o verify the symptoms, power on the computer by using the follow ing power sources separately . 1. Remove the battery pack[...]

74 Chapter 4 3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5V after recharging, replace th e battery . If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery p ack. Afte r the batter y pa ck returns to room temperature, reinstall it to the system. If the charge indicator does not li ght up, replace the battery pack. If the char ge indicator[...]

Chapter 4 75 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Note: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the s equence shown in Error Messag e List, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the ori ginal part back in the computer . Do not replace a n on- defe[...]

76 Chapter 4 System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is dead - Replace and run Se tup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility[...]

Chapter 4 77 I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load De fault Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility . RTC battery System board Operating system not foun d E nter Setu p and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep, power-on i ndicator turns off and LCD is b lank. Power source (battery pack [...]

78 Chapter 4 POST Code Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM E0h Initialize the chipset. E1h Initialize the bridge. E2h Initialize the CPU. E3h Initialize the system timer . E4h Initialize system I/O. E5h Check force recovery boot. E6h Checksum BIOS ROM. E7h Go to BIOS. E8h Set Huge Segment. E9h Initialize Multi Processor . EAh Initialize OEM spec[...]

Chapter 4 79 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Symptom/Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work. LCD is too dark. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. LCD contrast cannot be adjusted. Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightn[...]

80 Chapter 4 Symptom/Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA). PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to ex ecute “Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM[...]

Chapter 4 81 Note: If you can not correct the problems according to the anterior tables, see “Undeter mined Problems”. Symptom/Error Action in Sequence System configuration does not match the installed devices. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to ex ecute “Load Default Settings”, then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Exter[...]

82 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang prob lems can be caused by a vari ety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic disc harge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermi ttent problems, foll[...]

Chapter 4 83 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which devices fa il, which devices a re incorre ctly installed, whether a short circuit happens, or whether the system is inoperative. Note: V erify if all d evices attached are supported by the computer . Note: V erify if the power supply used at the time of failu re is o[...]

Chapter 5 84 Top View of Main Board Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

85 Chapter 5 Part One of Top View Part Two of Top View[...]

Chapter 5 86 Part Three of Top View Item Description Item Description CN20 SVIDEO CN32 RTC battery connector (two pin) CN21 Docking CN33 HDD connector (22 pin SA T A) CN22 DVI-D CN37 Connector SMD FFC 30 pin CN23 CRT connector CN38 Blue tooth module connector (five pin) CN24 mini card connector U37 V -RAM CN25 RJ45 W/ LED U40 V -RAM CN26 Battery co[...]

87 Chapter 5 Bottom View Part One of Bottom View[...]

Chapter 5 88 Part Two of Bottom View Part Three of Bottom View Item Description Item Description CN02 Mic connector (two pin) CN15 S peake r connector (four pin) CN03 Main board to button board FFC connector (16 pin) CN16 1394 (fou r pin) CN04 LCD connector (40 pin) CN17 SPDIF (line out) CN05 daughter board cable to main board (10 pin) CN18 Audio j[...]

Chapter 6 89 This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of T r avelmate 82 10/ 8200 series. Refer to this chapte r whenever ordering the parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that whe n ordering FRU parts, you should ch eck the most up-to-date information available on your [...]

90 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 91 Parts CA TEGORY P ARTNAME DESCRIPTI ON ACER P ART NO. ADAPTER N/A ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN LITEON P A- 1900-04QB ROHS ZC1 ADAPTER LITEON S/P AP .09003.009 ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN DEL T A ADP- 90SB BBAHF ROHS ZC1 ADAPTER DEL T A S/P AP .09001.005 BA TTERY SANYO LI-ION COMO 9 CELL 2.6 ZC1 BA TTERY SANYO 9 CELL S/P BT .00903.005 BA TTERY P ANASONIC LI[...]

92 Chapter 6 CABLE N/A POWER CORD US 3 PIN ROHS ZB1 PWR CORD US S/P TBD POWER CORD EU 3 PIN ROHS ZB1 PWR CORD (CEE) S/P TBD POWER CORD UK 3 PIN ROHS TBD TBD POWER CORD IT ALIAN 3 PIN ROHS TBD TBD POWER CORD DANISH 3 PIN ROHS TBD TBD POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN ROHS TBD TBD POWER CORD PRC 3 PIN ROHS TBD TBD POWER CORD US-1 10V (BSMI) ROHS TBD TBD POWER C[...]

Chapter 6 93 FFC CABLE BUTTON BOARD T O MAINBOARD LF ZC1 CABLE BUTTON BOARD (60MM, 16/16, 2A) S/P 50.T AXV7.003 N/A FFC CABLE - TP/B TO TP LF ZC1 CABLE TP/B TO TP (76MM, 12/12, 2A) S/P 50.T AXV7.004 USB CABLE - 10/10P ZC1 CABLE USB (10/10P , REV1A) S/P 50.T AXV7.005 USB CABLE - 4/4P TBD 50.T AXV7.006 LCD CABLE 15.4 IN. WXGA ZC1 CABLE 15" SXGA [...]

94 Chapter 6 HDD DOOR ZC1 HDD DOOR ASSY S/P 42.T AXV7.004 LCD P ANEL CARBON 15.4 IN. W/ LOGO ANTENNA CCD MODULE ZC1 15.4 LCD COVER Carbon ASSY S/P 60.T AXV7.004 LCD BEZEL W/ RUBBER P AD 15.4 IN. ZC1 15.4 LCD BEZEL ASSY S/P 60.T AXV7.005 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L ZC1 HINGE-L S/P 33.T AXV7.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R ZC1 HINGE-R S/P 3[...]

Chapter 6 95 DVD SUPER MUL TI HLDS GSA- 4082N ZC1 SUPER MUL T I HLDS GSA-4082N ASSY S/P 6M.T AXV7.001 DVD SUPER MUL TI DRIVE HLDS GSA-4082N DL G BASE ZF1A SUPER MUL TI (HLDS GSA-4082N) S/P KU.0080D.017 DVD SUPER MUL TI P AN UJ-850 ZC1 DVD SUPERMUTI P AN UJ850 ASSY S/P 6M.T AXV7.002 DVD SUPER MUL TI UJ-850BAA-A FW1.5 ZC1 DVD SUPERMUTI P AN UJ850 S/P[...]

96 Chapter 6 TM8200 KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN ZC1 K/B MODULE (GERMAN) S/P KB.T AX07.008 TM8200 KEYBOARD DARFON IT ALIAN ZC1 K/B MO DULE (IT AL IAN) S/P KB.T AX07.009 TM8200 KEYBOARD DARFON FRENCH ZC1 K/B MODULE (FR ENCH) S/P KB.T AX07.010 TM8200 KEYBOARD DARFON SWISS/G ZC1 K/B MO DULE (SWIS S) S/ P KB.T AX07.01 1 TM8200 KEYBOARD DARFON PORTUGUESE ZC1 [...]

Chapter 6 97 LCD LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. CARBON ASSY W/ ANTENNA CCD ZC1 LCD QDI (15.4WSXGA+) CARBON S/P 6M.T AXV7.003 LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. COA TING ASSY W/ ANTENNA CCD ZC1 LCD QDI (15.4WSXGA+) Pre. S/P 6M.T AXV7.004 LCD 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ QDI QD15AL02-01 NON GLARE LF ZC1 15.4 (WSXGA+) QD15AL02 S/P LK.15409.014 LCD 15.4 IN.WSXGA+ CMO N154Z1-L01 NON GLARE LF[...]

98 Chapter 6 MISCELLANEOUS N/A LCD-RUBBER-P AD1- ZC1(GAZC1002,REV3A)LF ZC1 LCD-RUBBER-P AD1 S/P 47.T AXV7.001 LCD-RUBBER-L- ZC1(GAZC1003,REV3A)LF ZC1 LCD-RUBBER-L S/P 47.T AXV7.002 LCD-RUBBER-R- ZC1(GAZC1004,REV3A)LF ZC1 LCD-RUBBER-R S/P 47.T AXV7.003 CARD-READER-RUBBER- ZC1(EBZC1040,REV3A)LF ZC1 CARD READER RUBBER S/P 47.T AXV7.004 RUBBER FOOT ZC1[...]