Acer 8KB-FV1 manual

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

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire one Series service guide. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

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

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

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

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

VIII T able of Contents Lower Cover Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 SSD SKU Disassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Rem[...]

IX T able of Contents Replacing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Replacing the Lowe r Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 38 Replaci[...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: Operating System • Microsoft Windows® XP™ / Linux Platform • Intel D iamondville • Intel 945GMS+ICH7M chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SD RAM support • Up to 1 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory with 1 DDR2 SODIMM slot Display • 10[...]

2 Chapter 1 • Acer Email •W i r e l e s s • Manufacturing option: Mini-card slot • 802.1 1b/g support • T wo bu ilt-in Antenna • Antenna: Has to be placed on the top of LCD •L A N • Atheros solution AR81 14 /AR8132 • File deployment support •3 G • GSM/GPRS/EDGE/(WCDMA) Power subsystem • ACPI 2.0 power management standard sup[...]

Chapter 1 3 Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 2 0% to 80%[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram FSB FSB Graphics Interfaces DDR SYSTEM MEMORY PCI-E NB SB (ICH7M) DMI Intel Diamondville FSB(533/667MHZ) Channel A DDR II Azalia Charger Touch Pad /B Con. Intel 945GMS DMI(x2) Intel I/O Controller Hub 7 USB 2.0 (Port0~7) PCI-Express DDRII-SODIMM 533 MHZ INT_LVDS INT_CRT EC 4 in 1 Card Reader LPC K/B Con. SPI Flash P[...]

Chapter 1 5 Y our Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web ca m Web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound [...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front V iew Left V iew 7B a t t e r y / Bluetooth/3G/ Wireless LAN communication indicato r Indicates the status of Battery/ Bluetooth/3G Wireless LAN communication. (only for cert ain models) 8 Click buttons (l eft and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 9 Power button/ indicato r T [...]

Chapter 1 7 Right V iew 4 V entilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. 5 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCa rd (MMC), Memory S tick (MS), Memory S tick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the c[...]

8 Chapter 1 Bottom V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: The battery shown is for reference only . Y our PC may have a different battery , depending on the model purchased. 2 3G SIM card slot Accept s a 3G SIM ca rd for 3G connectivity (only fo r certain models). 3 Battery release latch Release[...]

Chapter 1 9 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indica tors. The battery indicato r is visible even when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber w hen the battery is charging. 2. Full y charged: The ligh t shows green when i n AC mode. Icon Function Description Bluetooth Indicates the statu[...]

10 Chapter 1 T ouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPad: • Move your finger across the T ouchPad (1) to mo ve the cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the T ouchPad to perform selectio n and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T [...]

Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard Y our Aspire one has a close-to-full-sized keyboard a nd an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, function 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 [...]

12 Chapter 1 W indows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close the S tart menu[...]

Chapter 1 13 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer 's controls like screen brightness and volu me output. T o activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the othe r key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functio n Description <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Disp[...]

14 Chapter 1 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-cente r of the keyboa rd. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symb[...]

Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T ru V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On = 84°C; OFF=86°C • OS shut down at 88°C; H/W shut down(PH1) at 95°C Item Specification CPU type Intel Atom N270 1.6G 512K 533 2.5W CPU package Micro-FCBGA8 packaging, 437-pin Core Logic • Intel 945GMS [...]

16 Chapter 1 System Memory System Storage Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Memory controller Built in Memory size 1GB DDR2 RAM DIMM socket number 1 Supports memory siz e per socket 512 MB / 1GB Supports maximum memory size 1 GB Supports DIMM type DDR II 533Mhz SDRAM memory interface design Supports DIMM S peed 533Mhz SDRAM Item Specific[...]

Chapter 1 17 BIOS LCD 10.1” Item Specification BIOS vendor InSyde BIOS V ersion v0.10 BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 1 MB Features • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • V arious hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel S peed S tep [...]

18 Chapter 1 Audio Codec and Ampli fier LAN Interface Keyboard Item Specification Audio Controller REAL TEK ALC272 Features • Meets performance and function requi rements defined in Microsoft WLP 3.0x and future WLP version • T wo stereo DAC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for mult iple strea ming of playback • T wo stereo ADC support 16/20/[...]

Chapter 1 19 Mini Card Camera 3G Card Bluetooth inte rface Wireless LAN Battery Item Specification Number Supported 2 Features • 2 mini card sl ot (1 for 3G/WiMax (full-si ze) and 1 for WLAN (half-size)) • Embedded 3G module and built-in 2 anten na (combo wireless + 3G) on top of L CD Item Specification V endo r and model Chicony Camera Module [...]

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Chapter 2 21 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our compute r is already 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[...]

22 Chapter 2 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 of the system. CPU S p eed This field shows the speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HD[...]

Chapter 2 23 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 . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Pa[...]

24 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. 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 syst[...]

Chapter 2 25 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanu[...]

26 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current passw ord in the Enter Cur rent Password fiel d and press Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Pa[...]

Chapter 2 27 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 USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module ba y . Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F5> to move it down the list, or &[...]

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

Chapter 2 29 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you shou[...]

30 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Copy the BIOS flash tool and the BI OS file to a USB stor age disk. Now use this disk to boot the system. 2. Use the DOS command prompt to enter the following command: Flashit bios _ver .fd /dc /mc /all The BIOS flash process b egins.[...]

Chapter 2 31 W inFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Copy the BIOS file into the Winf lash folder . 2. Double-click the WinFlash executable file.[...]

32 Chapter 2 3. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays. 4. When the process is complete, close all programs and applicat ions and reboot the system.[...]

Chapter 2 33 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with remo ving HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user . T o unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen. 2. Selec[...]

34 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passw ords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three time s, System Disabled displa ys on the screen. See the image below . T o reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW .EXE as follows: 1. Key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list.[...]

Chapter 2 35 3. Reboot the system and key in the selected stri ng (qjjg9vy , 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. From a D OS prompt , Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the [...]

36 Chapter 2 Miscellaneous Utilities Using Boot Sequence Selector Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes without accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot seque nce by entering the corresponding se[...]

Chapter 2 37 Example 1: Read DMI In formation from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (T ype1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (T ype1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (T ype1 , Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID S tring (T ype1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxx xxxxxxx Asset T ag (T ype3, Offs et04h): Acer Asst ag [...]

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Chapter 3 39 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT ANT : This disassembly p rocedure represents two separa te SKUs for the Aspire one; the HDD and SSD models. The procedur es outlin ed use the SSD model unless otherwise stated. This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troub[...]

40 Chapter 3 General Information IMPORT ANT : This disassembly p rocedure represents two separa te SKUs for the Aspire one; the HDD and SSD models. The procedur es outlin ed use the SSD model unless otherwise stated. Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. Turn of f the[...]

Chapter 3 41 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : This disassembly p rocedure represents two separa te SKUs for the Aspire one; the HDD and SSD models. The procedur es outlin ed use the SSD model unless otherwise stated. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart NOTE: Items enclosed with broken lines (— - - —) are optional and may not [...]

42 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the computer over . 2. Slid e the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position . 3. Slid e and hold the battery release latch to the release po si tion (1), then slid e out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push th e SD dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull the card out from the slot.[...]

44 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removin g the Battery Pack” on page 42. 2. Loo sen the two captive screws in Memory (r ed call out) and Wireless covers (green callout). 3. Lift the Memory Cover up to remove. 4. Lift the Wireless Cover up to remove.[...]

Chapter 3 45 Removing the DIMM Module 1. See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 44. 2. Push out th e release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM modu le.[...]

46 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module IMPORT ANT : The following di sassembly images represent the opti onal 3G model. The 3G module on the left of the images may not be present. 1. See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 44. 2. Discon nect the antenna cab les from the WLAN Module. IMPORT ANT : The black cable attaches to the Main terminal and[...]

Chapter 3 47 4. Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge.[...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing the 3G Module IMPORT ANT : The 3G Module is only available on certain models. 1. See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 44. 2. Discon nect the antenna cables from the 3G Module . IMPORT ANT : The yellow cable attaches to the M (Main) terminal and the blue cable attaches to the A (Aux) terminal. 3. Move th e antennas away[...]

Chapter 3 49 4. Detach the 3G Module from the socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge.[...]

50 Chapter 3 Upper Cover Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : This disassembly p rocedure represents two separa te SKUs for the Aspire one; the HDD and SSD models. The procedur es outlin ed use the SSD model unless otherwise stated. Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Upper Cover M2*6 3 86.S6507.001 M2*5 8 86.S0207[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removin g the Battery Pack” on page 42. 2. Turn the computer rightside up and open the lid to the full extent. 3. Loca te the three securing latch at the top of the Ke yboard as shown. 4. Ge ntly lift the Keyboard using one of the keys as sh own and unlock the three securing latches above the F2 , F8 ,[...]

52 Chapter 3 5. Gra sp the Keyboard and lift upward in the centre as shown. 6. Turn the Keyboard over and place it on the T ouchPad area as shown. 7. Lift the Keyboard FFC securing la tch as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 53 8. Discon nect the FFC and remove the Keyboard.[...]

54 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 44. 2. Turn the computer over . Remove the seven securing screws. 3. Turn the computer over and remove the nine screws securing the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callouts) M2*6 3 Upper Cover (green callouts) M2*3 4 Ste p Size Quant[...]

Chapter 3 55 4. Discon nect the following ca bles from the Mainboard. Release the locking latch on A as shown. Discon nect A from the Mainboard. Release the locking latch on B as shown. Discon nect B from the Mainboard. A B[...]

56 Chapter 3 5. Close the lid and turn the computer around to acce ss the two securing screws on the hinge covers. 6. Remove the two securin g screws as shown. 7. Gra sp the hinge cove rs and remo ve them us ing a side -to-side motion as indicated. 8. Op en the lid and turn the compute r around to access the two side covers. 9. Gra sp the rear edge[...]

Chapter 3 57 10. G rasp the rear edge of the left sid e cover , as shown, and pry it away from the Upper Co ver . 11 . Lift the Upper Cover clear of the comp uter in the direction of the arrow .[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Op en the FFC locking latch a s shown and remove the FFC. 3. Remove the two securin g screws from the Power Board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Board M2*2 2[...]

Chapter 3 59 4. Remove the bo ard from the Upper Cover .[...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the Button Board 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Op en the Mainboard FFC locking latch and remove the FFC as shown. 3. Gra sp the other end of the Mainboard FFC a nd pass the cable between the pl astic and cover . 4. Peel back the plastic strip and release the Main board FFC from the adhesive to remove th[...]

Chapter 3 61 5. Op en the T ouchPa d FFC locking la tch and remove the FFC as shown. 6. Remove the two securin g screws from the Button Board. 7. Lift the Button Board clear of the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Button Board M2*3 2[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the T ouchPad FFC IMPORT ANT : It is not possible to remove the T o uchPad on the Aspire one. If the T ouchPa d malfunctions, follow the disassembly steps to remove any additional components on the Upper Cover and replace the entire Upper Cover . 1. See “Removin g the Button Board” on page 60. 2. Op en the T ouchPa d FFC l[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Lift the adhesive strip securing the LCD power cable in pl ace. 3. Discon nect the LCD power cabl e as shown. 4. Careful ly pull the antenna and 3G cables th rough from the underside of the compu ter . NOTE: The 3G Module is only available on certain models. [...]

64 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two securing scr ews from the LCD brackets. IMPORT ANT : Ensure all cable s are clear of the lower cover before removing the LCD module. 6. Gra sp the module with bo th hands and l ift upwards. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 65 Lower Cover Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : The Lower Cover disassembly procedure is spli t in to two sep arate secti ons for the SSD and HDD models, though the flowchart and other components are identica l. Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart NOTE: Items enclosed with broken lines (— - - —) are optional and may not be present. Scre[...]

66 Chapter 3 SSD SKU Disassembly Procedure The SSD SKU Lower Assembly appears as shown after removal of the Upper Cover and LCD Module.[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the LED Board 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Op en the Mainboard FFC locking latch and remove the FFC as shown. 3. Op en the LED Board FFC locking latch and remove the FFC as shown.[...]

68 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two securin g screws from the LED Board. 5. Lift the LED Board clear of the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LED Board M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 69 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Remove the three securi ng screws from the S p eaker Module. 3. Discon nect the S peaker cable from the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S peaker Module M2*4 3[...]

70 Chapter 3 4. Remove the ad hesive strips holding the cable in place. 5. Lift the left and right side speakers from the Lower Cover as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Discon nect the Bluetooth cable from th e Mainboard. 3. Lift the cable as shown to disen gage the adhesive strip from the Mainboard. 4. Lift the Bluetooth Mo dule upward to disengage the adhe sive holding the module in place.[...]

72 Chapter 3 5. Discon nect the Bluetooth cable from th e module.[...]

Chapter 3 73 Removing the Solid S tate Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Remove the sing le securing screw from the SSD Module. 3. Slid e the SSD Module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface. Remove the module fro m the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype SSD Module M2*3 1[...]

74 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two scre ws securing the SSD to the carrier . 5. Remove the SSD from th e carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype SSD Carrier 2[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removin g the LCD Module” on page 63. 2. See “Removin g the S peaker Module” on page 69. 3. See “Removin g the Bluetooth Module” on page 71. 4. See “Removing the So lid S tate Disk Drive Module” on page 73 or “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 87, depending on the model purc[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the R TC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. 1. See “Removin g the Mainboard” on page 75. 2. Turn the Mainboard over and locate the RTC Battery . 3. Lift the battery out of t he Mainboard socket as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 77 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removin g the Mainboard” on page 75. 2. Turn the Mainboard CPU side up, and place it on a clean surface. 3. Remove the three securi ng screws from the Thermal Module. 4. Gra sp the Thermal Module and lift it clear of the Main board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module M2*3 3[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU Fan 1. See “Removin g the Thermal Module ” on page 77. 2. Discon nect the CPU Fan pow er cable. 3. Remove the sing le screw securing the CPU Fan to the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype CPU Fan M2*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 79 4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard.[...]

80 Chapter 3 HDD SKU Disassembly Procedure The HDD SKU Lower Assembly appears as shown after removal of the Upper Cover and LCD Module.[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the LED Board 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Op en the Mainboard FFC locking latch and remove the FFC as shown. 3. Op en the LED Board FFC locking latch and remove the FFC as shown.[...]

82 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two securin g screws from the LED Board. 5. Lift the LED Board clear of the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LED Board M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 83 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Remove the three securi ng screws from the S p eaker Module. 3. Discon nect the S peaker cable from the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S peaker Module M2*4 3[...]

84 Chapter 3 4. Remove the ad hesive strip holding the cable in place. 5. Lift the left and right side speakers from the Lower Cover as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Discon nect the Bluetooth cable from th e Mainboard. 3. Lift the cable as shown to disen gage the adhesive strip from the Mainboard. 4. Lift the Bluetooth Mo dule upward to disengage the adhe sive holding the module in place.[...]

86 Chapter 3 5. Lift the module and cable clea r of the Lower Cover . 6. Discon nect the Bluetooth cable from th e module.[...]

Chapter 3 87 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removin g the Upper Cover” on page 54. 2. Remove the three securi ng screws from the HDD Module. 3. Slid e the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface. Remove th e module from the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Module M2*3 3[...]

88 Chapter 3 4. Remove the four scre ws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . IMPORT ANT : The procedures for removin g the Mainboard, RTC Battery , Thermal Module, and CPU Fan are identical for both SKUs. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 75, “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 76, ?[...]

Chapter 3 89 LCD Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : Cable paths and positioning may not represen t the actual model. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all a vailable cabl e channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position. NOTE: These disassembly procedures featur e the 3G model only , th[...]

90 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removin g the LCD Module” on page 63. 2. Remove the six screw caps a nd screws from the LCD Bezel. 3. St arting from the inside top ed ge, pry the bezel away from the panel. Continue movi ng down the sides until the bezel is removed. If necessary , use a plasti c pry to release the corners o f the bez[...]

Chapter 3 91 4. Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module.[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Board 1. See “Removin g the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Discon nect the cable from the Camera Board as shown. 3. Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module.[...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the Microphone Board 1. See “Removin g the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Discon nect the cable from the Microphone Board as shown. 3. Remove the Microph one Board from the LCD Module.[...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removin g the Camera Board” on page 92. 2. Remove the two securin g screws from the LCD Panel. 3. Hold the LCD Panel by the hinges and lift to remove. Place it on a clean surfa ce. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 95 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removin g the LCD Panel” on page 94. 2. Remove the four securin g screws (two each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. 3. Remove the bracke ts from the LCD Panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2*3 4[...]

96 Chapter 3 4. Turn the LCD pa nel over on a clean surface. Lift the cable to release the adhesive strips securing the cable to the panel. 5. Careful ly lift the adhesive tape protecting the cable connector . 6. Careful ly lift the adhesive tape securing the cable to the panel.[...]

Chapter 3 97 7. Discon nect the cable from the LCD panel as shown.[...]

98 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas NOTE: These disassembly procedures featur e the 3G model only , th erefore there are four anten na cables (white, black, yellow , and blue) addressed duri ng the procedure. If 3G is not supported, only the WLAN antennas (w hite and black) need to be removed. 1. See “Removin g the LCD Panel” on page 94. 2. Th e[...]

Chapter 3 99 4. Remove the cabl e from the securing clips as shown. 5. Remove the lid sensor magnet from the LCD Module and lift the 3G Antenna cable completely clea r of the module. 6. Lift the adhesive pad securing the Antenna pad to the module. Ca refully pry up the yellow cable 3G Ante nna pad, as shown, and remove the pad from the LCD Module. [...]

100 Chapter 3 7. Remove the combined 3G and WLAN cables from the cab le chann el as shown. Ensure that the cable is free of all securing clips. 8. Lift the adhesive pad securing the Antenna pad to the mo dule. Careful ly pry up the white cable WLAN Antenna pad, as shown, and remove the pad from the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : A strong adhesive is used[...]

Chapter 3 101 10. Remove the adhesive tape securing the white WLAN cable to the module. 11 . Lift the adhesive pad securing the Antenna pad to the module. Carefully pry up the blue and black cable 3G and WLAN Antenna pad, as sho wn, a nd remove the pad from the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : A strong adhesive is used to secure the Antenna pad in place. T[...]

102 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Re place the combined 3G and WLAN Antenna pad as shown. Press down th e pad and adhesive tape, as indicated, to secure it in place. 2. Re place the WLAN Antenna cable as shown, using all available cable clips. 3. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the WL AN cable in place. 4. [...]

Chapter 3 103 5. Ru n the combined 3G and WLAN Antenna cable along the LCD Module using all available cable cl ips. 6. Re place the 3G Antenna pad as shown. Press down the p ad and adhesive tape, as indicated, to secure it in place. 7. Ru n the 3G Antenna cable along the LCD Module using all available cabl e clips. Replace the l id sensor magnet as[...]

104 Chapter 3 9. Ru n the 3G Antenna cable along the bottom edge of the LC D Mo dule as shown, using all av ailable cable clips. 10. The LCD Module appears as follows when the 3G and WLAN Antennas are co rrectly installed.[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the LCD Cable and Brackets 1. Insert the LCD Cable into the panel connector as shown. 2. Secure the conne ctor by replacing the adhesive stri p as shown. 3. Replace the adhesiv e protection strip as shown. 4. Replace the cable as sh own on the rear of the panel. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD Cable runs as shown to avoid t[...]

106 Chapter 3 5. Ali gn the screw holes and re place the left and right LCD brackets as shown. 6. Secu re the brackets to the panel using four bracket screw s (two each side).[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Re place the LCD Panel top edge first as shown. Ensure th at the lo cating pins on th e top edge of th e brackets are positioned correctl y . 2. Ensu re the cables pass thro ugh the hinge we ll as sh own, two cables above and two below the hinge. NOTE: For the WLAN only model, both cab les should pass below [...]

108 Chapter 3 Replacing the Microphone Board Replacing the Camera Board 1. Pla ce the Microphone Board in the LCD Module and press down to secure it in place. 2. Connect th e Microphone cabl e as shown. 1. Ensu re that the locating pins are correctly po sitioned and place the Camera Board in the LCD Module. Press down to secure it in place. 2. Conn[...]

Chapter 3 109 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Re place the bezel to p edge first as shown. 2. St arting at the hinge wells, e nsure that the Anten na and LCD pow er cables are not trapped and p ress down to secure the bezel in place. 3. Press down the top corners to secure the bezel in place.[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 4. Press down around the ed ges of the bezel to se cure it in place. 5. Replace the six screws and screw caps.[...]

Chapter 3 111 Lower Cover Reassembly Procedure IMPORT ANT : The Lower Cover reassembly procedure is split in to two separate sections for the SSD and HDD models. SSD SKU Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Fan 1. Ali gn the screw holes on the CPU Fan and Mainboard and replace th e CPU Fan. 2. Replace the single securing screw . 3. Co nnect the C[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Therma l Module. The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus XR-PE 1. Ali gn the screw holes on the Thermal Modu le and Mainboard and replace th e module, CPU Fan side first. 2. Lower the Thermal Modul e in to place and ins[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 Replacing the R TC Battery Replacing the Mainboard 1. Insert the RTC Battery in to the Mainboard socket as shown. 2. Press down to secure it in place. 1. Ali gn the screw holes and re place the Mainboard in the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Replace the four (or three) screws to secure the Mainboard in place. NOTE: The green callout applie[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 Replacing the SSD Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Pla ce the SSD in the carrier as shown. 2. Replace the two securing screws. 3. Insert the module in the di rection of the arrow . Ensure that the interface is properly connected. 4. Replace the single securing screw . 1. Co nnect the Bluetooth cabl e to the Bluetooth Module. [...]

Chapter 3 11 5 3. Ru n the Bluetooth cable along the Lower Cover as shown, using all the available cabl e clips. 4. Connect th e Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard.[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Ali gn the screws on the S peaker Modules and the Lower Cover. 2. Re place the left and right S peakers as shown. Ensure that the locating pin on the left S peaker is seated correctly . 3. Re place the adhesive tapes securi ng the cables i n place.[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the LED Board 4. Co nnect the S peaker cable to the Mainboard connector . 5. Re place the three securing screws. 1. Place the LED Board in the Lower C over as shown. Ensure th at the Bluetooth an d WLAN switches (red callouts) are correctly placed in the spacers (green callouts).[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 2. Re place the two securing screws. 3. Co nnect the FFC to the LED Board and close the locking latch. 4. Co nnect the FFC to the Mainboard and close the lockin g latch.[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 HDD SKU Reassembly Procedure IMPORT ANT : The procedures for rep lacing the CPU Fan, Thermal Module , RTC Battery , and Mainboard are identical for both SKUs. See “Replacing the C PU Fan” on page 1 1 1, “Replacing the Thermal Module” on page 1 12, “Replacing the RTC Battery” on page 1 13, and “Replacing the Mainboard”[...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Co nnect the Bluetooth cabl e to the Bluetooth Module. 2. Place the Bluetooth Modu le in the Lower Cover as shown. 3. Ru n the Bluetooth cable along the Lower Cover as shown, using all the available cabl e clips. 4. Connect th e Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Ali gn the screws on the S peaker Modules and the Lower Cover. 2. Re place the left and right S peakers as shown. Ensure that the locating pin on the left S peaker is seated correctly . 3. Ensure that the cables run as shown, tu cked in to the cover between components to avoid trapping when the Upper Co[...]

122 Chapter 3 Replacing the LED Board 5. Co nnect the S peaker cable to the Mainboard connector . 6. Re place the three securing screws. 1. Place the LED Board in the Lower C over as shown. Ensure th at the Bluetooth an d WLAN switches (red callouts) are correctly placed in the spacers (green callouts).[...]

Chapter 3 123 2. Re place the two securing screws. 3. Co nnect the FFC to the LED Board and close the locking latch. 4. Co nnect the FFC to the Mainboard and close the lockin g latch.[...]

124 Chapter 3 Upper Cover Reassembly Process Replacing the LCD Module 1. Place the LCD Mod ule on the Lower Cover and secure it in place with the two screws. 2. Co nnect the Power cable to the Mainboard and se cure th e cable in place with the adhesive tape.[...]

Chapter 3 125 3. Pass th e Antenna cables through the Lower Cover as shown. NOTE: The yellow and blu e cables are only present on the 3G models. 4. T he Lower Cover appears as follows when all th e LCD cables are correctl y placed.[...]

126 Chapter 3 Replacing the T ouchPad FFC 1. Insert the FFC in to the T ouchPad co nnector . 2. Close the lockin g latch to secure the cable in place.[...]

Chapter 3 127 Replacing the Button Board 1. Pla ce the Button Board rear e dge first on to th e Upper Cover to engage the securing clips. 2. Replace the two securi ng screws. 3. Insert the T ouc hPad FFC in to the Button Board co nnector and close the locking latch . 4. Li ft the plastic covering and insert the FFC so that it is accessible from the[...]

128 Chapter 3 6. Insert the FFC in to the Button Board and clos e the locking latch .[...]

Chapter 3 129 Replacing the Power Board 1. Pla ce the Power Board front edge first on to the Upper Cove r to seat the locating pin. 2. Re place the two securing screws. 3. Insert the FFC in to the Power Board connector and close the locking latch.[...]

130 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Pla ce the Upper Cover on the Lower Cover rear edge first as shown. 2. Lower the Upper Cover in to pl ace as shown. 3. Re place the left side cover , front edge first, as shown. 4. Press the cover in to place so that th ere are no gaps between the Upper an left covers. 5. Re place the right side cover , fr[...]

Chapter 3 131 7. Cl ose the lid and replace the left hinge cover as shown. 8. Re place the right hinge cover as shown. 9. Re place the two securing screws in the hinge s.[...]

132 Chapter 3 10. Reconnect the following cables to the Main board. Connect A to the Mainboard. Secure the locking latch on A as shown. Connect B to the Mainboard. Secure the locking latch on B as shown. A B[...]

Chapter 3 133 11 . Replace the nine securing screws in the Upper Cover . NOTE: Ensure the correct screw type is used for each hole. Red callout: M2*5, Green callout: M2*3. 12. T urn the computer over and re place the seven securing screws as shown. NOTE: Ensure the correct screw type is used for each hole. Red callout: M2*6, Green callout: M2*3.[...]

134 Chapter 3 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Turn the computer over . Insert the Keyboard FFC in to the Mainboard connecto r . 2. Close the FF C locking latch as shown. 3. Turn the Keyboard over and slide it in the direction of the arrow . IMPORT ANT : Ensure the four securing tabs slide underne ath the Upper Cover to secure the keyboard in place.[...]

Chapter 3 135 Replacing the 3G Module 4. Press th e Keyboard down as shown to engage the three securing clips. 1. Turn the computer over . Insert the 3G Module in to the socket. 2. Replace the single securing screw . 3. Co nnect the two 3G Antenna cables to the 3G Modul e. IMPORT ANT : The yellow cable attaches to the M (Main) terminal and the blue[...]

136 Chapter 3 Replacing the WLAN Module Replacing the DIMM Module 1. Insert the WLAN Modul e in to the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the single securing screw . 3. Co nnect the two Antenna cables to the WLAN Module. IMPORT ANT : The black ca ble attaches to the Main terminal and the white (or gray) cable attaches to the Aux terminal. 1. Insert the DIMM M[...]

Chapter 3 137 Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Wireless C over and pres s down arou nd the perimeter to snap it in to place. 2. Replace th e Memory Cover and press down around the perimeter to snap it in to place. 3. Secu re the covers in place with the captive screws.[...]

138 Chapter 3 Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery 1. Insert the SD Dummy Card as shown. 2. Press the card in to the slot until it clicks in to place. 1. Sli de and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then inse rt the battery pack in to the main unit (2). 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock positi[...]

Chapter 4 139 T roubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. [...]

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

Chapter 4 141 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the prob lem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or V ideo If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. O[...]

142 Chapter 4 If the POST or video appears on the exte rnal display , see “LCD Failure” on page 143. 5. Disconnect power and all external devices includin g port replicators or docking stations. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD di scs. Restart the computer . If the computer boots correctly , add the devices one by one until the failure point [...]

Chapter 4 143 If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables. 4. If HDD information is missing from the BIOS, t he drive may be defective and should be repla ced. 5. Replace the Motherboard. 6. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 193. LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions o[...]

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

Chapter 4 145 • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is listed under Other Devices. 3. Roll back the audio d river to the prev i ous version, if updated recently . 4. Remove and reinstall the au dio driver . 5. Ensure that all volume controls are [...]

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

Chapter 4 147 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac ti ons one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista S tartup Repair Utility: a. insert the Wind[...]

148 Chapter 4 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actio ns one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Power Button Failure If the Power Button fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correc t the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

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

150 Chapter 4 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 [...]

Chapter 4 151 POST Code Reference T a bles These tables describe the POST codes and components of the POST process. Sec: NO_EVICTION_MODE_DEBUG EQU 1 (Comm onPlatformsecIa32SecCore.inc) Memory: DEBUG_BIOS equ 1 (ChipsetAlvisoMemoryInitAsm IA32IMEMORY .INC) Code Description 0xC2 MTRR se tup 0xC3 Enable cache 0xC4 Establish cache tags 0xC5 Ent[...]

152 Chapter 4 BDS & Specific action: 0x27 Enable DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 0x28 Enable all clocks on populated row s 0x29 Perform JEDEC memory init ialization for al l memory rows 0x30 Perform steps required after memory init 0x31 Program DRAM throttli ng an d throttling event registers 0x32 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and e[...]

Chapter 4 153 0xF8 Report that ExitBootServices () has been called 0xF9 Runtime driver set virtual address map Code Description[...]

154 Chapter 4 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_POR T Each Driver entry point used in 80_POR T Code Description 0x00 0x01 PEI_EVENT_LOG 0x02 PEI_OEM_SERVICE 0x03 PEI_SIO_INIT 0x04 PEI_MONO_ST A TUS_ CODE 0x05 PEI_CPU_IO_PCI_CFG 0x06 PEI_CPU_IO 0x07 PEI_PCI_CFG 0x08 PEI_CPU_PEIM 0x09 PEI_PLA TFORM_ST AGE1 0x0A PEI_V ARIABLE 0x0B PEI_SB_INIT 0x0C PEI_[...]

Chapter 4 155 0x3B MONOTONIC_COUNTER 0x3C W A TCH_DOG_TIMER 0x3D SECURITY_STUB 0x3E DXE_CPU_IO 0x3F CF9_RESET 0x40 PC_RTC 0x41 ST A TUS_CODE 0x42 V ARIABLE 0x43 EMU_V ARIABLE 0x44 DXE_CHIPSET_INIT 0x45 DXE_ALERT_FORMA T 0x46 PCI_HOST_BRIDGE 0x47 PCI_EXPRESS 0x48 DXE_SB_INIT 0x49 IDE_CONTROLLER 0x4A SA T A_CONTROLLER 0x4B SB_SM_BUS 0x4C ISA_ACPI_DRI[...]

156 Chapter 4 0x66 BIOS_KEYBOARD 0x67 BIOS_VEDIO 0x68 MONITER_KEY 0x69 LEGACY_BIOS 0x6A LEGACY_BIOS_PLA TFORM 0x6B PCI_PLA TFORM 0x6C ISA_FLOOPY 0x6D PS2_MOUSE 0x6E USB_BOT 0x6F USB_CBI0 0x70 USB_CBI1 0x71 USB_KB 0x72 USB_MASS_STORAGE 0x73 BUS_PCI_ UHCI 0x74 USB_MOUSE 0x75 USB_BUS 0x76 SETUP_UTILITY 0x77 FW_BLOCK_SERVICE 0x78 USB_LEGACY_PLA TF ORM [...]

Chapter 4 157 0x91 DXE_0x91 PXE_BC 0x92 PXE_DHCP4 0x93 EBC 0x94~0x9F RESER VED 0xA0 DXE_H2O_DEBUG_IO 0xA1 DXE_H2O_DEBUG_IO 0xA2 DXE_TPM_TCG 0xA3 DXE_TPM_PHYSICAL_PRESENCE 0xA4 DXE_OEM_SER VICE 0xA5 DXE_EVENT_LOG 0xA6 DXE_ SECURITY_HDD_P ASSWORD_SERVICE 0xA7 DXE_LAN_ASF_INIT 0xA8 DXE_BUS_PCI_SERIAL 0xA9 DXE_LAN_IDER_CONTROLLER 0xAA DXE_LAN_AMT 0xAB [...]

158 Chapter 4 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_POR T Code Description 0xC0 SMM_ACCESS 0xC2 SMM_CONTR OL 0xC1 SMM_BASE 0xC3 SMMAP 0xC4 SMMCORE 0xC5 SMM_DISP A TCH 0xC6 SMM_ST ART 0xC7 SMM_RUNTIME 0xC8 SB_SMM_DISP A TCH 0xC9 SMM_THUNK 0xCA SMM_ACPI_SW_CHILD 0xCB SMM_SB_S3_SA VE 0xCC SMM_PLA TFORM 0xCD SMM_GMCH_MBI 0xCE SMM_FW_BLOCK_SERVICE 0xCF [...]

Chapter 5 159 Jumper and Connector Locations T op V iew Item Description Item Description CN1 SD card con nector CN21 Headphone connector CN2 L VDS connector CN22 MIC connector CN3 L ED connector CN23 RJ45 Ethernet Connector CN4 T ouchPad connector JSMI1 SIM card connector CN5 Bl uetooth connector LED1 HDD LED CN6 Ke yboard connector LED2 Num Lock [...]

160 Chapter 5 Bottom V iew Item Description Ite m Description CN1 1 Card reader connector U16 SD card reader chipset CN12 RTC connector U18 Intel ICH7M CN13 DIMM connector U19 GMCH Intel 945GSE CN14 Fan connector U21 CPU N270/N280 CN17 Mini card connector for 3G/ WiMax U22 LAN Atheros AR81 14/ AR8132 CN18 Mini card for WLAN Bottom view CN1 1 C a rd[...]

Chapter 5 161 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide s you the standard opera ting proc edures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire one. Aspire one provide one Hardware Open Gap on main boa rd for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Descr[...]

162 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can e nable this f eature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one if a previous BIOS flashing process fails. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system pro[...]

Chapter 6 163 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspi re one. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or fo r RMA (Return Merchan dise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date informa[...]

164 Chapte r 6 Aspire one Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly Item Description Part Number 1 UPPER CASE ASSY BLACK W/TP FFC FOR BT WF 6 0.S7507.001 UPPER CASE ASSY BLACK W/TP FFC FOR BT WF 3G 60.S6507.001 UPPER CASE ASSY BLACK W/TP FFC FOR WF 60.S7507.002 UPPER CASE ASSY BLACK W/TP FFC FOR WF 3G 6 0.S6507.002 2 T ouchPad FFC 1 2[...]

Chapter 6 165 Base Assembly Item Description Part Number 1 LOWER CASE ASSY BLACK W/SPEAKER BT CABLE FOR SSD/HDD1.8 BT WF 60.S6407.001 LOWER CASE ASSY BLACK W/SPEAKER BT CABLE FOR SSD/HDD1.8 BT WF 3G 60.S6407.002 LOWER CASE ASSY BLACK W/SPEAKER FOR SSD/HDD1.8 WF 60.S6407.003 LOWER CASE ASSY BLACK W/SPEAKER FOR SSD/HDD1.8 WF 3G 60.S6407.004 LOWER CAS[...]

166 Chapte r 6 LCD Assembly Item Description Part Number 1 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/WL ANTENNA 60.S7507.005 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/3G WLAN ANTENNA 60.S6507. 005 2 Name Plate 1 2[...]

Chapter 6 167 Aspire one FRU List CA TEGOR Y P ARTNAME ACERP ARTNO. ADAPTER ADAPTER LITE-ON 30W 1.7X5.5X1 1 BLACK P A-1300-04AC LF AP .03003.001 ADAPTER DEL T A 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X1 1 BLACK ADP-30JH BA LF AP .03001.001 ADAPTER HIPRO 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X1 1 BLACK HP-A0301R3 B1LF LF AP .0300A.001 BA TTERY Battery SIMPLO UM-2009A Li-Ion 3S1P P ANASONIC 3 cel[...]

168 Chapte r 6 POWER CORD US 3PIN ROHS 27.T AXV7.001 POWER CORD JAP ANESE 27.T AXV7.003 POWER CORD BRAZIL IMETRO 3 PIN 27.S0607.001 LCD CABLE FOR CCD 50.S6507.001 FFC CABLE - LED/B TO MB 50.S6507.002 FFC CABLE - POWER/B TO MB 50.S6507.003 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.S6507.004 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y UPPER CASE ASSY BLACK W/TP FFC FOR BT WF 60.S7507.001[...]

Chapter 6 169 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/WL ANTENNA 60.S7507.005 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/3G WLAN ANTENNA 60.S6507.005 LCD BEZEL ASSY BLACK 60.S6507.006 LCD HINGE W/ BRACKET - R 33.S6507.001 LCD HINGE W/ BRACKET - L 33.S6507.002 HINGE COVER BLACK - L 42.S6507.006 HINGE COVER BLACK - R 42.S6507.007 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE/SA T A HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE Flash Disk[...]

170 Chapte r 6 HDD/SSD 1.8 BRACKET 33.S6407.001 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK MACLES 84KS BLACK US INTERNA TIONAL KB.INT00.513 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK MACLES 84KS BLACK US INTERNA TIONAL HEBREW KB.INT00.514 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK MACLES 85KS BLACK UK K B.INT00.515 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK MACLES 85KS BLACK TURKISH KB.INT00.516 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK[...]

Chapter 6 171 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK MACLES 85KS BLACK ARABIC/ FRENCH KB.I0800.004 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK MACLES 85KS BLACK LUXEMBOURGISH KB.INT00.527 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK MACLES 84KS BLACK ISRAEL KB.INT00.530 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK MACLES 85KS BLACK IRISH KB.INT00.531 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 BLACK MACLES 85KS BLACK FINNISH KB.INT00.536 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV2[...]

172 Chapte r 6 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV2 WHITE MACLES 88KS WHITE JAP AN ESE KB.INT00.704 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV1 WHITE MACLES 85KS WHITE CZECH/ SLOV AK KB.INT00.705 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV2 WHITE MACLES 85KS WHITE LUXEMBOURGISH KB.INT00.682 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV2 WHITE MACLES 84KS WHITE JAP AN ESE KB.INT00.684 KEYBOARD 8KB-FV2 WHITE MACLES 84KS WHITE ISRAEL KB.INT00.686 KEYBOAR[...]

Chapter 6 173 Screw List F A N MODULE 23.S6507.001 MISCELLANEOUS LCD BEZEL RUBBER 47.S0207.001 RUBBER FOOT - BACK 47.S6507.001 RUBBER FOOT - FRONT L 47.S6507.002 RUBBER FOOT - FRONT R 47.S6507.003 ACER ASPIRE ONE MOUSE MS_A1 BLACK MS.20700.008 Category Description Part Number Screw SCREW M2.0*5.0-I (NI) 86.S0207.002 SCREW M2.0*3.0-I IRON 86.S0207.0[...]

Appendix A 174 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire one Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU Bluetoot h AO531f- 0 BG WW WW S2.S640B.001 AO531f-0BG AOXPHSTWW1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/16G/BT/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_EN1 1 A TMN270B BT 2.0 AO531h-1B AAP Philippines LU.S750B.020 AO531h-1B AOXPHSTPH1 MC UMACkk 1*1G/160/BT/ 6L2.6/ CB_bg_0.3D_BAG_AN[...]

175 Appendix A AO531h-1B AAP Vietnam LU.S750B.009 AO531h-1B AOXPHSTVN1 MC UMACkk 1*1G/160/BT/ 3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_BAG_AN_EN 12 A TMN280B BT 2.0 AO531h-0B AAP Singapore LU.S750B.007 AO531h-0B AOXPHSTSG1 MC UMACkk 1*1G/160/BT/ 3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_BAG_AN_EN 11 A TMN270B BT 2.0 AO531h-0B AAP Indonesia LU.S750 B.008 AO531h-0B AOXPHSTID1 MC UMACkk 1*1G/160/BT/ 3L/[...]

Appendix A 176 AO531h-1BG WW GCTWN S2.S650B.003 AO531h-1BG AOXPHSTWW1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/BT/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_ENX1_U NDP-1 A TMN280B BT 2.0 AO531h-1BG WW WW S2.S650B.004 AO531h-1BG AOXPHSTWW1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/BT/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_EN1 1_UN DP-1 A TMN280B BT 2.0 AO531h-1BG WW WW S2.S650B.009 AO531h-1BG AOXPHSTWW1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/BT/ 6L2.6/ CB[...]

177 Appendix A AO531h-0BG EMEA Eastern Europe LU.S650B.039 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTEU7 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_EN1 1 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA Eastern Europe LU.S650B.041 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTEU7 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_ENR2 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA Eastern Europe LU.S650B.024 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTEU7 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB[...]

Appendix A 178 AO531h-0BG EMEA Austria LU.S650B.037 AO531h-0BG AOXPHST A T1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_DE1 1 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA Germany LU.S650B.031 AO5 31h-0BG AOXPHSTDE1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_DE51 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA Germany LU.S650B.030 AO5 31h-0BG AOXPHSTDE1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_DE12 [...]

177 Appendix A AO531h-0BG EMEA Eastern Europe LU.S650B.039 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTEU7 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_EN1 1 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA Eastern Europe LU.S650B.041 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTEU7 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_ENR2 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA Eastern Europe LU.S650B.024 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTEU7 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB[...]

Appendix A 180 AO531h-0BG EMEA UK LU.S650B.002 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTGB1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_EN12 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA T urkey LU.S650B.006 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTTR1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_TR33 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA Finland LU.S650 B.021 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTFI2 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_FI1 1 A TMN270[...]

181 Appendix A AO531h-0B NLED10.1WSVGAG SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4KS N 3rd WiFi BG AO531h-1BG NLED10.1WSVGAG SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4KS N 3rd WiFi BG AO531h-1BG NLED10.1WSVGAG SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4KS N 3rd WiFi BG AO531h-1BG NLED10.1WSVGAG SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4KS N 3rd WiFi BG AO531h-1BG NLED10.1WSVGAG SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4KS N 3rd WiFi BG AO531h-1BG NLED10.1WS[...]

Appendix A 180 AO531h-0BG EMEA UK LU.S650B.002 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTGB1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_EN12 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA T urkey LU.S650B.006 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTTR1 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_TR33 A TMN270B N AO531h-0BG EMEA Finland LU.S650 B.021 AO531h-0BG AOXPHSTFI2 MC UMAGCkk 1*1G/160/3L/ CB_bg_0.3D_3G_FI1 1 A TMN270[...]

Appendix B 183 T est Compatible Components 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. Rega[...]

184 Appendix B W indows XP Environment T est BOM_Name V endor Ty p e Description 3G AO531f_UMA GCkk UNDP-1 3G UNDP-1 AO531f_UMA GCkk Option G TM382E Option 3G G TM382EL AO531h_UMA GCkk UNDP-1 3G UNDP-1 AO531h_UMA GCkk Option G TM382E Option 3G G TM382EL Adapter AO531f_UMA GCkk DEL T A 30W Adapter DEL T A 30W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Black ADP-30JH BA LF AO5[...]

Appendix B 185 AO531f_UMA GCkk P ANASONIC 3CELL2.2 Battery P AN ASONIC UM-200 9A W Li-Ion 3S1P P ANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON white AO531f_UMA GCkk SIMPLO 3CELL2.2 Battery SIMP LO UM-2009A Li-Ion 3S1P P ANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON black, Panasonic 2.2CG AO531f_UMA GCkk SIMPLO 3CELL2.2 Battery SIMP LO UM-2009A Li-Ion 3S1P SAMSUNG 3 ce[...]

186 Appendix B AO531h_UMA Ckk P ANASONIC 3CELL2.2 Battery P AN ASONIC UM-200 9A W Li-Ion 3S1P P ANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON white AO531h_UMA Ckk SIMPLO 3CELL2.2 Battery SIMP LO UM-2009A Li-Ion 3S1P P ANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON black, Panasonic 2.2CG AO531h_UMA Ckk SIMPLO 3CELL2.2 Battery SIMP LO UM-2009A Li-Ion 3S1P SAMSUNG 3 cell [...]

Appendix B 187 AO531h_UMA GCkk P ANASONIC 3CELL2.2 Battery P AN ASONIC UM-200 9A W Li-Ion 3S1P P ANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON white AO531h_UMA GCkk SIMPLO 3CELL2.2 Battery SIMP LO UM-2009A Li-Ion 3S1P P ANASONIC 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON black, Panasonic 2.2CG AO531h_UMA GCkk SIMPLO 3CELL2.2 Battery SIMP LO UM-2009A Li-Ion 3S1P SAMSUNG 3 ce[...]

188 Appendix B AO531h_UMA GCkk Suyin 0.3M LDV Suyin Camera Rose_2G CPU/Processor AO531f_UMA GCkk INTEL A TMN270B CPU Intel Atom N270 1.6G 512K 533 2.5 W AO531f_UMA GCkk INTEL A TMN280B CPU Intel Atom N280 BGA 1.66G 512K 667 2.5W C-0 AO531h_UMA Ckk INTEL A TMN270B CPU Intel Atom N270 1.6G 512K 533 2.5 W AO531h_UMA Ckk INTEL A TMN280B CPU Intel Atom [...]

Appendix B 189 AO531h_UMA Ckk None 8KB-FV1 Black Keyboard 8KB-FV1 Black Macles St andard AO531h_UMA Ckk None L8KB-F V1 Black Keyboard 8KB-FV1L Black Macles St andard Linux AO531h_UMA GCkk None 8KB-FV1 Black Keyboard 8KB-FV1 Black Macles St andard AO531h_UMA GCkk None L8KB-F V1 Black Keyboard 8KB-FV1L Black Macles St andard Linux LAN AO531f_UMA GCkk[...]

190 Appendix B AO531h_UMA GCkk CMO NLED10.1WSVGAG LED LCD CMO 10.1" WSVGA Glare N101 L6- L02 C2 (3G) LF 200nit 10ms 650:1 Memory AO531f_UMA GCkk NANY A SO1GBII6 Memory NANY A SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64UH8D0FN-3C LF 64*16 0 .07um AO531f_UMA GCkk MICRON SO1GBII6 Memory MICRO N SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY -667G1 LF 64*16 0.065um AO53[...]

Appendix B 191 AO531h_UMA Ckk INTEL 945GSE NB Chipset Intel CS QG82945GSE MM#897840 AO531h_UMA GCkk INTEL 945GSE NB Chipset Intel CS QG82945GSE MM#897840 Southbridg e Chip set AO531f_UMA GCkk Intel I CH7M ICH7M AO531h_UMA Ckk Intel I CH7M ICH7M AO531h_UMA GCkk Intel I CH7M ICH7M Software AO531f_UMA GCkk McAfee Antivirus application McAfee AO531h_UM[...]

192 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 193 Online Support Information 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 Unit s may access our website. However[...]

194 Appendix C[...]

195 Numerics 3G Antennas Removing 98 Replacing 102 3G Module Removing 48 Replacing 135 A Antennas Removing 98 Replacing 102 B Battery Replacing 138 Battery Pack Removing 42 BIOS ROM size 17 ROM type 17 vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Utility 21–29 Advanced 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 Navigating 21 Save and Exit 28 Security 24 System Security 28 Bluetooth Module[...]

196 Intermittent Problems 150 Internal Micr ophone Failure 146 Internal S peaker Failure 144 J Jumper and Connector Locations 159 Top View 159 K Keyboard Removing 51 Replacing 134 Keyboard Failure 143 L LCD Bezel Removing 90 Replacing 109 LCD Brackets Removing 95 Replacing 105 LCD Cable Replacing 105 LCD Failure 143 LCD Module Removing 63 Replacing[...]

197 Replacing (SSD) 116 speakers hotkey 13 SSD Module Replacing 114 SSD SKU Disassembly Procedure 66 SSD SKU Reassemb ly Procedure 111 System Block Diagram 4 T T est Compatible Component s 183 Thermal Module Removing 77 Replacing 112 To p 159 T ouch Pad hotkey 13 T ouch Pad Failure 144 T ouchPad FFC Removing 62 Replacing 126 T roublesho oting Built[...]

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