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Acer 1410 2039 - Aspire Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Aspire 1410/1680 Series Service Guide...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1410/1680 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: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. 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: Kestrel/Extensa/Zl1 Series Model Comparision Table

    Kestrel / Extensa /ZL1 Series Model Comparision Table V.7 5/312004 Shipping priority No. 5 No. 6 Quanta Named Project Name Kestrel-P-M11P64 Kestrel-P-UMA Platform naming TM4500 TM4500 VERSION A1 VERSION A2 Chipset 855GME 855GME Banias 1.5 Banias 1.5 Dothan 1.5G Dothan 1.5G Dothan 1.6G Dothan 1.6G Dothan 1.7G...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Disassembling the LCD Module .........64 Disassembling the External Modules .

  • Page 11: System Introduction

    System Introduction Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Performance ® ® Intel Pentium M processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755 or Intel 320,330 ® Intel 855GME or 852 GM chipset (manufacturing option) 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDimm modules 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system.
  • Page 12 SD/MMC/MS memory card reader (manufacturing option) Human-centric design and ergonomics Rugged, yet extremely portable design Stylish appearance Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Internet 4-way scroll button Keyboard and Pointing Device 88/89-key Windows keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function Expansion One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules...

  • Page 13: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 14: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View Keyboard Connector Bluetooth Board Connector LCD Cable Connector LED Board Connector Lid Switch Modem Cable Connector 3 in 1 Connector Speaker Connector Internal Microphone Connector Modem Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Bottom View

    Bottom View Power Jack Docking Audio Cable Connector Main Battery Connector ODD Connector Media Bay Connector Mini PCI Slot Second Battery Connector RTC Battery Connector DDR DIMM Connector HDD Connector Chapter 1 Audio Cable Connector Line-in Connector Headphone Out Connector Microphone-in Connector USB Connector IEEE 1394 Connector...
  • Page 16 Bluetooth Switch Wireless Switch LAN Cable Connector FAN Connector LAN Cable Connector Chapter 1...

  • Page 17: An Aspire Tour

    An Aspire Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer. Front View Icon Chapter 1 Item Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

  • Page 18: Closed Front View

    Closed Front View Icon Speakers Infrared port Power indicator Battery indicator Bluetooth communications Wireless communication Line-in/Mic-in jack Line-in/MIc-in jack Speaker/Line-Out/ Headphone jack USB 2.0 port Latch NOTE: The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless features, respectively.

  • Page 19: Left View

    Left View Icon Optical drive LED indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Chapter 1 Item Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 20: Right View

    Right View Icon Item IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. (Manufacturing option) PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. button PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card. 3-in-1 card reader Accepts MS, MMC and SD card.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Chapter 1 Item Power jace Connects to an AC adapter. External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Description...

  • Page 22: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Item Cooling fan Battery lock Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery release latch Battery bay Description Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Locks the battery in place. Houses the computer’s main memory. Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured by a screw).

  • Page 23: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard. Icon Function Caps lock Num lock Media Activity Chapter 1 Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Lights when Num Lock is activated. Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
  • Page 24 In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, the state or features can still be seen. Icon Function Power Battery indicator Description Lights when the computer is on. Lights when the battery is being charged. Chapter 1...

  • Page 25: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

  • Page 26: Embedded Numeric Keypad

    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 Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal...

  • Page 27: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Windows key Application Chapter 1 Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer)

  • Page 28: Hot Keys

    Fn-w Function Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Acer Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer ePowerManagement eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.
  • Page 29 Hot Key Icon Fn-y Fn-x Fn-z Fn-Home Fn-Pg Up Fn-Pg Dn Fn-End Alt Gr-$ Alt Gr-Euro Chapter 1 Function Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Play/Pause Press to start playing the audio track or video file. Press again to pause.

  • Page 30: Special Key

    Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the Euro symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

  • Page 31: Launch Keys

    Web browser, Empowering and programmable keys. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EManager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run the acer Launch Manager.
  • Page 32 In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and Bluetooth Description ® Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth Bluetooth (optional) communications. communications Wireless Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications...

  • Page 33: Touchpad

    Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
  • Page 34 NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Chapter 1...

  • Page 35: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control...
  • Page 36 Memory Combinations Slot 1 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
  • Page 37 Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput...
  • Page 38 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB/ Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer 100 MB/Sec. rate Ultra DMA mode-5 (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5% tolerance...
  • Page 39 DVD-Dual Interface Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Audio Jack Item Number of audio jack Rated input...
  • Page 40 Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots...
  • Page 41 System Board Major Chips Item Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio 3-in-1 card reader Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage...
  • Page 42 LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410 Item Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower ° Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping) LCD 15 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels)
  • Page 43 LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt)
  • Page 44 AC Adaptor Item Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Specification 3.42A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely.
  • Page 45 Chapter 1...

  • Page 46: System Utilities

    VGA BIOS Ver: PQ1A24 KBC Ver: 1234567890123456789012 Serial Number Asset Tag Number: 1234567890 Product Aspire1680 Manufacturer Name: Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID: Help Select Item ↑ ↓ ← → Exit Select Menu Chapter 2 during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Information

    VGA BIOS Ver: PQ1A24 KBC Ver: 1234567890123456789012 Serial Number Asset Tag Number: 1234567890 Product Aspire1680 Manufacturer Name: Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID: Help Select Item ↑ ↓ ← → Exit Select Menu NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Parameter Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaiton only when this model has floppy disk drive.

  • Page 49: Main

    Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Info. Main System Time: System Date: System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 238MB Video Memory...
  • Page 50 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. System Date Sets the system date. System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.

  • Page 51: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Info. Main Internal Touchpad: Infrared Port (FIR): Help Select Item ↑ ↓ ← → Exit Select Menu The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
  • Page 52 Parameter Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support. (Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating System such as DOS or UNIX). Hard Disk Recovery Enables or disables Hard Disk to Hard Disk system Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during POST. Chapter 2 Description Option:...

  • Page 53: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Info. Main Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Primary HardDisk Security: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on Boot Help Select Item ↑...
  • Page 54 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary Harddisk Security Password on Boot NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password.
  • Page 55 Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key.
  • Page 56 If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses u. 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.

  • Page 57: 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. Info. Main CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive...

  • Page 58: Exit

    Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Info. Main Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Help ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Exit Select Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

  • Page 59: 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.

  • Page 60: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    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 Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers...

  • Page 61: 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. Remove the battery pack.
  • Page 62 Screw Type M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*3 M2.5*3 Chapter 3 Location Bottom case and IO bezel (hightlight with yellow circle) Remove the IO bezel then you will see. Remove the heatsink cover then you will see. Remove the HDD cover then you will see.

  • Page 63: 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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 64 Antenna set Screw List Item Description SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI- NYLOK SCREW I2.5*3M- BNIH(M2.5L3) SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN- NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI- NYLOK SCREW MM25060IL69 SCREW M2.0*5- I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI- NYLOK SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3) SCREW M1.7*3.0-I (BK) SCREW I3*3.5M- NIH(M3L3.5) Chapter 3 LCD Module LCD Bezel *6 hinges *2 brackets LCD Cover...

  • Page 65: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Unlock the battery lock. Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack. Chapter 3...

  • Page 66: Removing The Hdd Module/The Memory And The Wireless Lan Card/The Thermal Module And The Cpu/Odd Module And Lcd Module

    Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/ the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. Remove the HDD cover. Detach the HDD module then remove it. Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover.
  • Page 67 Then remove the IO bezel. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink cover. Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit. Disconnect the fan cable. Remove the four screws that secure the thermal module. Pull the thermal module outwards then remove it. NOTE: The edge of the thermal module as shown is very sharp.

  • Page 68: Removing The Odd Module

    Removing the ODD Module Release the ODD latch. Remove the ODD module from the main unit. Removing the LCD Module Remove the three screws holding the keyboard cover. Open the LCD module as the picture shown then detach the keyboard cover from the main unit. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown.
  • Page 69 Then detach the LCD module from the main unit. Chapter 3...

  • Page 70: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly Remove the two screws holding the switch board. Remove the switch board. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board. Disconnect the bluetooth cable. Remove the five screws that secure the upper case.

  • Page 71: Disassembling The Lower Case Assembly

    Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad board. Remove the touchpad board from the upper case. Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC. Remove the touchpad board to touchpad FFC from the uppwer case assembly. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad bracket. Detach the touchpad bracket from the upper case assembly.
  • Page 72 Disconnect the MDC cable from the modem board. Detach the MDC cable from the main board. Remove the two screws holding the modem board. Remove the modem board from the lower case. Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board. Remove the two screws that secure the main board.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3...

  • Page 74: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the four screw caps as shown. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. Disconnect the inverter board then remove it. Remove the three screws holding the right hinge. Then remove the three screws that secure the left hinge.
  • Page 75 13. Remove the left bracket as the picture shows. 14. Tear off the tape fastening the LCD cable. 15. Tear off the the LCD cable fastening the LCD cable, then remove it.. Chapter 3...

  • Page 76: Disassembling The External Modules

    Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module Remove the four screws as the picture shows.
  • Page 77 Chapter 3...

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81 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 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes <No error code> <No error code> Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn...
  • Page 85 Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed...
  • Page 86 Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.

  • Page 87: Post Code

    POST Code Code Beeps Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size...

  • Page 88: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.
  • Page 89 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can’t be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
  • Page 90 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%. System hangs intermittently. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems.

  • Page 91: 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 92: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 70): 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 93: Use Napp Cd To Build Master Hard Disc Drive

    Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk Recovery Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].
  • Page 94 Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs.
  • Page 95 Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. Chapter 4...

  • Page 96: Disk To Disk Recovery

    Disk to Disk Recovery Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].
  • Page 97 Select Disk to Disk Recovery. Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery. NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to the system. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order.
  • Page 98 After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. Chapter 4...
  • Page 99 You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. Chapter 4...

  • Page 100: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Keyboard Connector Bluetooth Board Connector LCD Cable Connector Chapter 5 3 in 1 Connector Speaker Connector Internal Microphone Connector Chapter 5 CN10 CN12 CN11...
  • Page 101 LED Board Connector Lid Switch Modem Cable Connector Modem Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector Chapter 5...

  • Page 102: Bottom View

    Bottom View Power Jack Docking Audio Cable Connector Main Battery Connector ODD Connector Media Bay Connector Mini PCI Slot Second Battery Connector RTC Battery Connector DDR DIMM Connector HDD Connector Chapter 5 CN13 Audio Cable Connector CN14 Line-in Connector CN15 Headphone Out Connector CN16 Microphone-in Connector...
  • Page 103 Bluetooth Switch Wireless Switch FAN Connector LAN Cable Connector CN20 CN17 Chapter 5...

  • Page 104: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    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 105: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
  • Page 106 Adapter Battery Board Chapter 6 ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP- 65KB BF 19V ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON PA- 1650-02 QA 19V ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LI-SHIN SLS0335A 19V BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A 4UR18650F-2-QC140 BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A 916-3020...
  • Page 107 Cable Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly TOUCH PAD BOARD FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB MODEM CABLE POWER CORD US (3 PIN) POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN) POWER CORD KOERA ( Pin) POWER CORD EU (3 PIN) POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN) POWER CORD- SWISS POWER CORD AU (3 PIN) POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN)
  • Page 108 Communication Module Chapter 6 I/O BEZEL DIMM/WIRELESS COVER HEATSINK COVER HDD COVER 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER Note: The location of 3 in 1 dummy cover is the same as 3 in 1 cover’s location. 3 IN 1 COVER HDD BRACKET 42.T51V7.001 42.T50V7.002 42.T50V7.003...
  • Page 109 CPU/Processor Optical Disk Drive Module WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA INTEL PENTIUM M 1.5G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL6F9 B-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM M 1.6G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EG B-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM M 1.7G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EP B-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM M 1.8G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EN B-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM M 2.0G 2M 400FSB uFCPGA2 SL7EM B-1 STEPPING...
  • Page 110 HDD/Hard Disk Drive Chapter 6 DVD DUAL MODULE QSI SDW-042 DVD DUAL DRIVE QSI SDW-042 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR QSI DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR- K14RA DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVR- K14RA OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR PIONEER DVD DUAL MODULE LITE-ON SOSW-852S DVD DUAL DRIVE LITE-ON SOSW-...
  • Page 111 Keyboard Toshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A SEAGATE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/W:3.05 HGST 60G 4200rpm MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 F/ W:AD4A Toshiba PLUTO 60G 4200rpm MK6025GAS (phase in Mar/Apr) F/ W:KA200A HGST 80G 4200rpm MORAGA IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635 F/ W:AD4A TOSHIBA PLUTO 80G 4200rpm MK8025GAS, 8MB F/W:KA023A AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD...
  • Page 112 LCD Module Chapter 6 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Norway AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Danish AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Turkish AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Canadian French AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Japanese AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Greek AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Hebrew AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Russian LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA AU B150XG01 LCD 15"...
  • Page 113 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA QDI QDI150XL06-01 LCD 15 IN. XGA QDI QDI150XL06-01 LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15 IN.
  • Page 114 Main Board Chapter 6 LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03 LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03 LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN.
  • Page 115 Memory Speaker Heatsink Miscellaneous MAINBOARD 855GME UMA 3 IN 1 W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY 256MB NANYA SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u) 256M Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333 HYS64D32020GDL-6-C (.11u/B) (Sample April/M, 09/04' by firm PO) 256M Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB HYS64D32020HDL-6-C 32x64 (.11u/G) (MP in Sept.) 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG-335C2...
  • Page 116 Screw Chapter 6 LCD SCREW RUBBER PAD LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3) SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW MM25060IL69 SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3) SCREW M1.7*3.0-I (BK) SCREW I3*3.5M-NIH(M3L3.5) 47.T50V7.003 47.T50V7.004 86.A03V7.012 86.T25V7.012 86.A03V7.006 86.T23V7.006 86.A08V7.004 86.T23V7.010 86.A03V7.007 86.T25V7.008...
  • Page 117 Chapter 6...

  • Page 118: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Model Definition and Configuration Model Name Definition Aspire 1680 Model Name Definition Model Number 1681WLCi 15.4" PM 715 WXGA (1.5GHz/2M) 1681WLMi 15.4" PM 715 WXGA (1.5GHz/2M) 1682WLMi 15.4" PM 725 WXGA (1.6GHz/2M) 1681WFLMi 15.4" PM 715 WXGA (1.5GHz/2M) 1681WFLCi 15.4" PM 715 WXGA (1.5GHz/2M)
  • Page 119 Appendix A...

  • Page 120: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. The test report is NOT ready as the service guide released. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly.

  • Page 121: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Processor Memory Specifications Intel Celeron 1.3GHz Intel Celeron 1.4GHz Intel PMP 705Banias 1.5 GHz, Tj85 Intel Dothan 715/1.5GHz Intel Dothan 725/1.6GHz Intel Dothan 735/1.7GHz Intel Dothan 745/1.8GHz Intel Dothan 755/2.0GHz 256MB NANYA SO-DIMM DDR333 NT256D64SH8BAGM 256MB Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333 HYS64D32020GDL 256MB Infineon SO-DIMM DDR333 HYS64D32020HDL 256MB Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 MT4VDDT3264HG...
  • Page 122 Item Hard Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X DVD/CD-RW Combo DVD-dual DVD-Super Multi AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100base Multifunction Card (Combo) LAN Token Ring Wireless LAN Card Modem Adapters Modem (up to 56K) Appendix B Specifications 30G HGST Moraga+ HTS424030M9AT00...
  • Page 123 US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card Acer 211c 21” Viewsonic PF790 19” Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14” Compaq Color Monitor NET Color Monitor 20” Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)
  • Page 124 Item I/O - USB Camera I/O - USB Storage Drive I/O-USB Flash Drive I/O - USB Hub I/O - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a) PCMCIA PCMCIA - ATA PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA-SCSI PCMCIA - Bluetooth Appendix B...
  • Page 125 Appendix B...

  • Page 126: 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 127 Appendix C...

  • Page 128: Index

    AFLASH Utility 49 Audio 29 Battery Pack 55 BIOS 25 package 25 password control 25 ROM size 25 ROM type 25 vendor 25 Version 25 BIOS Setup Utility 36 BIOS Supports protocol 25 BIOS Utility 36 Basic System Settings 41 Navigating 37 Onboard Device Configuration 44 Startup Configuration 43...
  • Page 129 Processor 25 Second Level Cache 25 System Check Procedures 69 System Diagnostic Diskette 49 System Memory 25 System Utility Diskette 49 Touchpad Check 72 Undetermined Problems 82 USB 30 utility BIOS 36 Video 29 Windows XP Environment Test 111 Index...

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