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  • Page 1 Acer Aspire 1610 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1610 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear Screen messages on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Removing the Processor ......... . .60 Installing the Processor .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents External Diskette Drive Check ........91 External CD-ROM Drive Check .

  • Page 10: System Introduction

    Chapter 1 System Introduction Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ® ® Intel Pentium 4 processor 3.06 GHz with 512 KB L2 cache Two memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Display 15.0”...
  • Page 11 One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack One parallel port (ECP/EPP) One S-video port One external monitor port One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack) One headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack) Four USB 2.0 ports Aspire 1610...

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 13: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View 6 7 8 9 CPU Socket Line-in Port Fan Connector Line-out Port SW1 (Please see Chapter 5 for detailed settings) 16 RJ45+RJ11 Touchpad Cable Connector Four USB Ports HDD Connector VGA Port Keyboard Connector LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Speaker Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector Optical Drive Connector...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Bottom View FIR Port Modem Cable Connector Modem Card Connector DIMM Socket 2 DIMM Socket 1 Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Panel

    Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Front Panel Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.
  • Page 16 Item Description Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. “Launch keys” on page 17 for more details. Power button Turns the computer on and off. Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Click buttons and 4-way scroll key The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons;...

  • Page 17: Left Panel

    Left Panel Icon Item/ Port Description PC Card slots Support two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC Card(s). Eject buttons Eject PC cards from the card slots. IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer).

  • Page 18: Right Panel

    Right Panel Icon Item/ Port Description Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Chapter 1...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Port Description Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) S-video port Connect to a television or display device with S-video iput. External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution Four USB port (four)

  • Page 20: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. Chapter 1...

  • Page 21: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. Icon Function Description...

  • Page 22: Indicator On Cover

    Indicator on cover When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled. Icon Function Description Power Lights up when the computer is on. Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode.

  • Page 23: Keyboard

    Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
  • Page 24 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Num lock on Num lock off...
  • Page 25 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) + M (Undoes Minimize All)
  • Page 26 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Function...
  • Page 27 Hot Key Icon Function Description Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn- ¨ Home Functions as the key. Functions as the key. Euro Types the Euro symbol. Gr-Euro The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
  • Page 28 Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web broweser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user. To set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. Icon...

  • Page 29: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic Intel 865PE+ICH5 Super I/O controller NS PC87392 Audio controller REALTEK ALC655 Video controller ATI M11+P on board Hard disk drive controller Embedded in Intel ICH5 Keyboard controller Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 CardBus controller TI PCI7420GHK...
  • Page 30 System Memory Item Specification DIMM socket number 2 Sockets Supports memory size per socket 512MB Supports maximum memory size 1024MB Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 400 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 2.5 V Supports DIMM package 200-pin so-DIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
  • Page 31 LAN Interface Item Specification LAN connector location Rear side Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92MDC Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Rear side Hard Disk Drive Interface...
  • Page 32 DVD Dual Interface Items Specification DVD Data Transfer Rate Sustained: DVD-ROM 3.3-8X CAV: 4.5-11MB/sec Dual 2.4-6X CAV: 3.3-8.3MB/sec DVD-Video 2.4-6X CAV: 3.3-8.3MB/sec DVD+R/-R 2.4-6X CAV: 3.3-8.3MB/sec Write: DVD+R 2.4X CLV: 3.3MB/sec, 4X ZCLV: 5.5MB/sec DVD-R 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec DVD+RW 2.4X CLV: 3.3MB/sec DVD-RW 1X CLV: 1.37MB/sec, 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec CD Data Transfer Rate...
  • Page 33 Audio Interface Item Specification Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name ATI M11+P Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 1.2V Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface 8X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus...
  • Page 34 Parallel Port Item Specification Optional parallel port IRQ IRQ7, IRQ5 (in BIOS Setup) USB Port Item Specification USB Compliancy Level OHCI USB 2.0 Number of USB port Location Rear side Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item Specification PCMCIA controller...
  • Page 35 DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Specification Output Rating 3.3V Current (w/load, A) 0~5A 0~4A Charger Output Li-ION Normal charge (charge while system 2.8A is not operative) Background charge (charge even Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) 12.5V Battery-low 3 level (V) 11.5V...
  • Page 36 Item Specification 150 (5 point average) Typical White Luminance (cd/m Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max. (5pts) 1.65 max. (13pts) Contrast Ratio Optical Rise Tim/Fall Time 15/35 (msec) Nominal Input Voltage VDD 3.3V Typ. Typical Power Consumption (VDD 5.7watt line+VCFL line) Electrical Interface 2 Channel LVDS Optical Specification Brightness control...

  • Page 37: Environmental Requirements

    AC Adapter Item Specification Primary to secondary 3000Vac Leakage current 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC.

  • Page 38: Mechanical Specification

    Environmental Requirements Item Specification Non-operating 10% to 90% RH (Storage package) Vibration Operating (unpacked) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak) 25.6~250Hz: 0.5G Non-operating (unpacked) 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Item Specification...

  • Page 39: System Utilities

    Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

  • Page 40: Navigating The Bios Utility

    Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q.

  • Page 41: Information

    Information Parameter Description Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID Number UUID=32bytes Chapter 2...

  • Page 42: Main

    Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. Aspire 1610...
  • Page 43 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date System Memory...

  • Page 44: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. NOTE: Please visit Intel’s website to get more detailed information on Hyper Threading Technology-- http:// www.intel.com/technology/hyperthread/index.htm?iid=sr+hyper& The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

  • Page 45: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2...

  • Page 46: Setting A Password

    The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Option User Password is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set Set User Password...
  • Page 47 Removing a Password Follow these steps: Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
  • Page 48 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Aspire 1610...

  • Page 49: Boot

    Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Chapter 2...

  • Page 50: Exit

    Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

  • Page 51: Bios Flash Utility

    BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
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  • Page 53: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat-bladed screw driver Phillips screw driver Tweezers...

  • Page 54: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Aspire 1610...

  • Page 55: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 56 LCD Module 4 LCD Cushions LCD Bezel Inverter LCD Panel LCD Coaxial LCD Brackets Cable Screw List Item Description SCRW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 SCREW M2.5X6 SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) SCREW M2X2.0 SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI SCREW M2.5*4L NI...

  • Page 57: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. Then slide the battery out from the machine. Chapter 3...

  • Page 58: Removing The Memory Module

    Removing the Memory Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. Remove the dimm cover. Pop up the memory. Then remove the memory. Aspire 1610...

  • Page 59: Removing The Modem Board

    Removing the Modem Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover. Remove the modem cover from the machine. Remove two screws from the modem board as shown. Please remove the screws according to the number on the picture indicate.

  • Page 60: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 61: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. Remove the left hinge cap.

  • Page 62: Removing The Lcd Module

    See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover. Removing the LCD Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Launch Board”...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3...

  • Page 64: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel.

  • Page 65: Removing The 15" Tft Lcd

    NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module. Removing the 15” TFT LCD See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Launch Board”...

  • Page 66: Removing The Lcd Brackets

    Removing the LCD Brackets See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 55. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15”...

  • Page 67: Removing The Lcd Hinges

    Removing the LCD Hinges See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 52. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 55. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15”...

  • Page 68: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board.

  • Page 69: Removing The Thermal Module

    Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate. Removing the Thermal Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53. See “Removing the RTC Battery”...

  • Page 70: Installing The Processor

    Installing the Processor See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 59. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 59. See “Removing the Thermal Module”...

  • Page 71: Removing The Touchpad Board

    Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit. Removing the Touchpad Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 61. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a plastic tweezers.Then release the touchpad cover lock on the back as the picture shows.

  • Page 72: Removing The Floppy Disk Drive Module

    See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 61. See “Removing the Touchpad Board” on page 62. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable.

  • Page 73: Removing The Vga Heatsink Plate

    Remove another two screws holding the FDD bracket on the other side. Then take the FDD off the FDD bracket. Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 74: Removing The Odd Module(1)

    Removing the ODD Module(1) See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lower case. NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only, you can remove the ODD module as the steps above.

  • Page 75: Removing The Main Board

    Removing the Main Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 63. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 64. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate”...

  • Page 76: Removing The I/O Port Bracket

    See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 64. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 65. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 65. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 66. 10. Remove the two screws that fasten the DC board. Then detach the DC board from the lower case. Removing the I/O Port Bracket See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 77: Removing The Speaker Set

    See “Removing the Main Board” on page 66. 10. Remove the four screws that secure the PCMCIA slot, then remove the PCMCIA slot from the lower case. Removing the Speaker Set See “Removing the Battery” on page 48. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 78: System Upgrade Procedure

    System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless Unit See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 52. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 59. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 59. Secure the wireless LAN card antanna by four screws.

  • Page 79: Assembling The Main Unit

    Assembling the Main Unit Installing the Speaker Set Attach the speaker set to the lower case. Secure the speaker set to the lower case with the four screws. Then stick the tape fastening the speaker set cable. Installing the DC Board See “Installing the Speaker Set”...

  • Page 80: Installing The Hdd Bracket

    Connect the speaker set cable to the main board. Then stick the tape that fastens the speaker set cable. Connect the launch board cable to the main board. Installing the HDD Bracket See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86. See “Installing the DC Board”...

  • Page 81: Installing The Cpu Heatsink Plate

    Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86. Place the CPU heatsink plate to the main board. Then secure the CPU heatsink plate with one screws. Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate See “Installing the Speaker Set”...

  • Page 82: Installing The Floppy Disk Drive Module

    Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 87. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate”...

  • Page 83: Installing The Upper Case Assemly

    Connect the touch pad cable to the touchpad board with a plastic tweezers. Installing the Upper Case Assemly See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86. See “Installing the Main Board”...

  • Page 84: Installing The Processor

    14. Connect the touchpad cable to the main board. Installing the Processor Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket carefully. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the socket. Installing the Thermal Module See “Installing the Speaker Set”...

  • Page 85: Installing The Mimipci Card Plate

    13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 91. 14. Place the thermal module to the main unit. 15. Secure the thermal module with the four screws. Then connect the thermal module cable to the main board. Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate See “Installing the Speaker Set”...

  • Page 86: Installing The Rtc Battery

    Installing the RTC Battery See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 86. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 86. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 86. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 86. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 87. See “Installing the ODD Module”...
  • Page 87 See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 88. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 88. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 88. 10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 89. 11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 89. 12.

  • Page 88: Assembling The Lcd Module

    Assembling the LCD Module Installing the LCD Hinges Place the left hinge to the LCD panel. Secure the left hinge with one screw. Place the right hinge to the LCD panel. Fasten the right hinge with one screw. Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable See “Installing the LCD Hinges”...

  • Page 89: Installing The 15" Tft Lcd

    Attach the right bracket to the LCD. Fasten the right LCD bracket with four screws. Installing the 15” TFT LCD See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 95. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 95. See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 95. Place the LCD to the LCD panel.

  • Page 90: Installing The Lcd Bezel

    See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 95. See “Installing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 96. Connect the inverter cable to the inverter board. Connect the inverter board to the LCD. NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module.
  • Page 91 Fasten the LCD bezel with the four screws. Then cover the four screw pads. Chapter 3...

  • Page 92: Installing The Lcd Module

    Installing the LCD Module Installing the LCD Module Place the LCD module to the main unit. Fasten the LCD module with the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and another one on the left. Secure the LCD hinge with the four screws; two on the right and two on the left. Connect the inverter cablet to the main board.

  • Page 93: Installing The Middle Cover

    Installing the Middle Cover See ”Installing the Launch Board” on page 99. Connect the launch board cable to the launch board. Attach the middle cover to the main unit carefully. Then close the LCD panel and fasten the middle cover with your fingers on its ridge.
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  • Page 95: Installing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module Inster the hard disk drive to the main unit. Then push it to the original position carefully. NOTE: Please attend the positive and negative of hard disk drive when insert the hard disk drive to the main unit.

  • Page 96: Removing The Modem Board

    Removing the Modem Board Connect the modem cable to the modem board. Place the modem board to the main unit carefully. Then fasten the modem board with the two screws. Place the modem cover back to the machine. Then secure the modem cover with one screw. Aspire 1610...

  • Page 97: Installing The Memory Module

    Installing the Memory Module Insert the memory module to the DIMM slot. Put the DIMM cover back to the machine. Fasten the DIMM cover with the two screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 98: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Place the the battery back to the machine. Aspire 1610...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 100: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

  • Page 101: Memory Check

    If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
  • Page 102 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board.

  • Page 103: Touchpad Check

    Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.

  • Page 104: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer.

  • Page 105: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error...
  • Page 106 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. used RTC battery System board...
  • Page 107 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power blank. System Check” on page 92. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 108: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. LCD is too dark Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
  • Page 109 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then actual size.
  • Page 110 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then installed devices.

  • Page 111: Intermittent Problems

    Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 112: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 92): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...

  • Page 113: Chapter 5 Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 6 7 8 9 Chapter 5...
  • Page 114 CPU Socket LIN1 Line-in Port FAN1 Fan Connector LOUT1 Line-out Port RJ45+RJ11 TPAD1 Touchpad Cable Connector USB1-4 Four USB Ports HDD1 HDD Connector CRT1 VGA Port Keyboard Connector LCD1 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector SPK1 Speaker Cable Connector MINI1 Mini PCI Connector IDE1 Optical Drive Connector RTC1...

  • Page 115: Bottom View

    Bottom View FIR Port RING1 Modem Cable Connector MDC1 Modem Card Connector DIMM Socket 1 DIMM Socket 2 SW1 Settings SW1-3 SW1-4 CHKPW Enable Boot Block Enable Chapter 5...

  • Page 116: Chappter 6 Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Aspire 1610...

  • Page 117: Aspire 1610 Exploded Diagram

    DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
  • Page 118 Aspire 1610 Exploded Diagram Aspire 1610...
  • Page 119 Picture Partname And Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 120W 3PIN LITEON PA- AP.T3003.002 1121-02AC REV.B Battery RTC BATTERY LONGTRUM 23.T30V1.001 BATTERY MODULE LI-ION 8CELL 6M.T30V1.009 2.0 MAH SIMPLO BTP-60A1 BATTERY MODULE LI-ON 8CELL 6M.T30V1.009?? 2.0MAH SIMPLO BTP-58A1 BATTERY LI-ON 8CELL 2.0MAH BT.T3003.001 SANYO BTP-60A1 BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL 2.0 MAH...
  • Page 120 Picture Partname And Description Part Number LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002 MODEM BOARD AMBIT 54.09011.544 T60M283.10(01) Cables COVER SWITCH CABLE 2PIN 50.T30V1.002 50MM 2CONNECTOR LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.T30V1.011 MODEM CABLE 2PIN 50.41T11.002 2CONNECTOR 55MM POWER CORD 10A 125V 27.A19V1.001 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly MINI PCI PLATE W/RTC HOLDER 60.T30V1.003 HINGE CAP RIGHT 42.T30V1.002...
  • Page 121 Picture Partname And Description Part Number OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPORT 33.A16V1.001 (Check if the appreance BRACKET is the same with TM240/250 as well as the location) HDD BRACKET 33.T30V1.002 HDD HOLDER 33.T30V1.003 LOWER CASE W/ DIMM COVER & 60.A19V1.001 MODEM COVER & SPEAKERS MODEM COVER W/SCREW 42.T30V1.004 DIMM COVER W/SCREW...
  • Page 122 Picture Partname And Description Part Number ASSEMBLY DUMMY FDD 6K.A16V1.001 Communication Module WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT 50.A16V1.002 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT 50.A16V1.003 CPU P4 3.06G 500MB INTEL KC.DPD01.306 DVD-RW MODULE 4X KME DVR- 6M.A16V1.006 K12D DVD-RW MODULE 4X HLDS 6M.A19V1.001 GWA-4040N DVD-RW DRIVE 2X PIONEER KU.00405.004 DVR-K12D DVD-RW 4X HLDS GWA-4040N...
  • Page 123 Picture Partname And Description Part Number CPU FANSINK W/FAN 34.A19V1.001 CPU THERMAL MODULE 34.A19V1.003 VGA HEATSINK 34.A19V1.004 Keyboard KEYBOARD 85KEY DARFON KB.A1907.001 NSK-ACY60G GERMAN KEYBOARD 85KEY SUNREX KB.A1909.001 K020830U2GR GERMAN Do not provide entire LCD module order LCD 15" SXGA+ AU B150PG01 LK.15005.002 LCD 15"...
  • Page 124 Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.A16V1.003 INVERTER CABLE 50.T30V1.007 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 50.A16V1.005 LCD PANEL W/HINGE & LOGO 60.A16V1.005 LCD BEZEL 15" W/ICON LABEL 60.A16V1.004 HINGE PACK LEFT/RIGHT 6K.A19V1.001 Main Board MAINBOARD W/LAUNCH CABLE LB.A1901.001 & MODEM & MODEM CABLE & PCMCIA SLOT &...
  • Page 125 Picture Partname And Description Part Number ICON LABEL 40.A16V1.001 (Check if the picture is correct) TOUCHPAD SCROLL KEY 42.T30V1.007 TOUCHPAD KNOB 42.T30V1.008 LCD SCREW CAP LOWER 47.A16V1.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.A16V1.002 RUBBER FOOT 47.T30V1.003 NAME PLATE 40.A19V1.001 Memory MEMORY DDR333 256MB KN.25602.009 INFINEON HYS64D32020GDL-6-B MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA...
  • Page 126 Picture Partname And Description Part Number Screws SCREW 86.T30V1.001 SCREW 86.T30V1.002 SCREW 86.9A352.3R0 SCREW 86.9A353.6R0 SCREW 86.9A524.4R0 SCREW 86.9A552.2R0 SCREW 86.9A552.3R0 SCREW 86.9A552.4R0 SCREW 86.9A553.3R0 SCREW 86.9A553.4R0 SCREW 34.00015.081 SCREW (SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/ 34.00015.081 O#4-40 L5.5) SCREW (SCRW MACH PAN 86.1A522.100 NYLOK M2.0*10 NI) SCREW (SCRW CPU SCREW...

  • Page 127: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Model Name Definition Model Wireless Memory CD/DVD Battery Number 1613LMi 15.0" DT P4 DDR333 60GB 4x DVD-Dual Li-Ion 802.11g SXGA+ 3.06GHz/ 2x256M 15.0" DT P4 DDR333 60GB 4x DVD-Dual Li-Ion 802.11g 3.06GHz/ 2x256M Appendix A...
  • Page 128 Aspire 1610...

  • Page 129: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly. Appendix B...

  • Page 130: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card I/O Peripheral I/O - Display Acer 211c 21” Viewsonic PF790 19” Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14” Compaq Color Monitor V70 NET Color Monitor 20” Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)
  • Page 131 HP LaserJet 2200 use IR I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool USB Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface...
  • Page 132 Item Specifications PCMCIA - ATA IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Sandisk Flash Card 20MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Transcedn SD Card 32MB PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller Adaptec USB2CONNECT PCMCIA - 1394...

  • Page 133: Appendix C Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
  • Page 134 Appendix C...

  • Page 135: Index

    Index Core logic 20 AC Adapter 27 core voltage 20 AFLASH Utility 42 I/O voltage 20 package 20 Audio 20 type 20 Battery 25 DC-AC LCD Inverter 26 battery pack DC-DC/Charger 25 charging indicator 12 DIMM BIOS 20 Combinations 21 package 20 Disassembly ROM size 20...
  • Page 136 Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 102 Second Level Cache 20 speakers hotkey 17 Jumper and Connector Locations Standby Mode 28 SW1 Settings 106 Super I/O 20 System Layout 4 Keyboard 20, 25 System Check Procedures 91 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 91 System Diagnostic Diskette 42 System Memory 20 System Utilities 30...

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