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Acer ASPIRE Aspire 3690 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Aspire 5680/5630/3690 TravelMate 4280/4230/2490 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5680/5630/3690 and TravelMate 4280/4230/ 2490 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2006 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: Display And Graphics

    256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two so DIMM modules (dual- channel support ) Display and graphics 15.4” WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista 15” XGA color TFT LCD, 1024x 768 pixel resolution ® ®...

  • Page 8: Storage Subsystem

    Sound Blaster Pro S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers (for selected models) Built-in microphone Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth Acer OrbiCam featuring :...

  • Page 9: Power Subsystem

    WLAN: ® Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUp Acer InviLink (for Aspire 3690 Series) Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast or 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet (for selected models); wake-on-...

  • Page 10: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram This is for UMA models This is for discrete models Chapter 1...

  • Page 11: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector JP43 SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button Chapter 1 Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchapd Left Button JP13 Internal Microphone Connector...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. JP19 FAN Connector VGA Chipset JP18 CPU Socket JP16 DVI Connector JP15 CRT Connector JP14 TV-Out Connector PCN1 DC-IN Jack JP17...
  • Page 13 Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top View Label Media Board Top View Label Chapter 1 Description Arcade/TV tunver switch Volume Up switch Volume Down switch Play/Pause switch Stop switch Forward/Next switch Backward/Previous switch Description Power Button E-mail Button Internet Button User Button E-Power Button...
  • Page 14 Media Board Bottom View Label LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label Description USB Connector USB Connector RF INe Connector RF Cable Connector AV IN Connector Board to Main Board Connector Description SIM Card Connector Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Jumper Setting

    Jumper Setting Label Chapter 1 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.

  • Page 16: Your Acer Notebook Tour

    The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Chapter 1...
  • Page 17 Easy-launch buttons Status indicators Power button TravelMate series: Item Built-in camera Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Microphone Easy-launch Buttons Status indicators Power button Chapter 1 Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer’s functions and components.

  • Page 18: Closed Front View

    Closed Front View Aspire series: Item Item Icon Speaker Bluetooth communication button/ indicator 3G switch/indicator Wireless communication button/ indicator Power indicator Battery indicator Icon Item Icon Item Icon Item CIR receiver Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Headphones/ speakers/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Latch Icon Item...
  • Page 19 TravelMate series: Item Item Icon Speaker Bluetooth communication button/ indicator 3G switch/indicator Wireless communication button/ indicator Power indicator Icon Item Battery indicator Icon Item Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Headphones/ speakers/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Latch Chapter 1 Description Description Item Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

  • Page 20: Left View

    Left View Aspire Series/TravelMate Series: Icon Icon Item Item Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Description Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

  • Page 21: Right View

    Right View Aspire Series: Icon TravelMate Series: Icon Chapter 1 Item Slot-load optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs(slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Optical disk access Light up when the optical drive is active. indicator Slot-load optical drive Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

  • Page 22: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Aspire Series: Icon Item Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). S-video-in (NTSC/ Connects to an S-video device like a PAL) port DVD player or camcorder (for selected models).

  • Page 23: Base View

    TravelMate Series: Icon Base view Aspire Series/TravelMate Series: Chapter 1 Item Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). DC-in jack Connect to an AC adapter. S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display (NTSC/PAL) port...
  • Page 24 Item Battery lock Battery bay Hard disk bay Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Shock Protection) Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
  • Page 25 TravelMate Series: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Cap lock Icon Function Num lock Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

  • Page 26: Easy-Launch Buttons

    Web browser, Empowering Key “ Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

  • Page 27: 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 and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Aspire Series: TravelMate Series: Lock Key...

  • Page 28: Windows Keys

    Desired Access Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Windows key Applicati on key Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
  • Page 29 Fn-w Fn-y Chapter 1 Function Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Acer Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer ePowerManagement eManager. Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

  • Page 30: Special Key

    Hot Key Icon Fn-x Fn-z 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: Aspire Series: TravelMate Series: The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the <Euro>...

  • Page 31: Acer Empowering Technology

    Acer Empowering Technology Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.

  • Page 32: Acer Edatasecurity Management

    Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook.

  • Page 33: Acer Elock Management

    Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.

  • Page 34: Acer Eperformance Management

    Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage.

  • Page 35: Acer Erecovery Management

    Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection.

  • Page 36: Acer Esettings Management

    NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

  • Page 37: Acer Enet Management

    To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.

  • Page 38: Acer Epower Management

    Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings(IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

  • Page 39: Battery Status

    You can also click “Advanced Settings” to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management. Chapter 1...

  • Page 40: Acer Epresentation Management

    Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA. Chapter 1...

  • Page 41: 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 42: System Memory

    System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB...

  • Page 43: Modem Interface

    LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features 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...
  • Page 44 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item 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 Combo Drive Interface Item...

  • Page 45: Hd Audio Interface

    DVD-Dual Interface Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HD 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 Chapter 1 Specification Support disc formats...
  • Page 46 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Memory Interface Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) Fill Rate (Gpixels/sec) Vertices/Second (Millions) Memory Data Rate (MHz) RAMDACs (MHz) NOTE: RAMDAC refers to Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter: the VGA controller chip that maintains the range of colors and converts data from memory into analog signals for the monitor.
  • Page 47 System Board Major Chips Item USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio 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...
  • Page 48 LCD 15.4” inch Item Vendor & model name B154EW01 V8 B154EW01V9 Screen Diagonal 15.4 inches (mm) Active Area (mm) 331.2x207.0 Display resolution 1280x800WXG (pixels) Pixel Pitch 0.2588x0.2588 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Typical White Luminance (cd/ also called Brightness Luminance...

  • Page 49: Lcd Inverter

    LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) AC Adaptor Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency System Power Management ACPI mode Mech.
  • Page 50 Chapter 1...

  • Page 51: System Utilities

    BIOS Version: V1.10 Intel V1256 VGA BIOS Ver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name TravelMate 4200 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 52: 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 53 V1.10 Intel V1256 VGA BIOS Ver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name TravelMate 4200 Manufacturer Name: Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID: Help ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Exit Select Menu NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Please refer to your laptop for actual model name and CPU type.
  • Page 54 Parameter Description UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2...
  • Page 55 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. Information Main System Time: [22:03:28] System Date: [12/21/2005] System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 255 MB...
  • Page 56 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 57 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Information Main 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 58 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Password on Boot Help ↑...

  • Page 59: Setting A Password

    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 60: Changing A Password

    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. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
  • Page 61 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2...
  • Page 62 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. Information Main Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: TOSHIBA MK6025GAS-(PM)
  • Page 63 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Help Select Item ↑ ↓ ← → Exit Select Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Screw List

    LCD Panel G*2 for 15.4" Wireless Antenna Set Screw List Item Description SCREW M2.5*3(NL) SCREW M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*15(NL) SCREW M2*2.2 SCREW M2*3(NL) SCREW M2*4 SCREW M3*4(NL) SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) LCD Module LCD Bezel G*1 for 15" G*2 for 15.4"...

  • Page 69: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3...

  • Page 70: Removing The Hdd Module

    Removing the HDD Module/Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/ CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module Remove the two screws fastening the HDD door. Detach the HDD door from the notebook. Pull the HDD module outwards to disconnect the HDD module from the main board. Take out the HDD module carefully.
  • Page 71 Remove the two screws fastening the system fan. Take out the system fan from the main unit. Remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. Then detach the thermal module carefully. 10. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn anti-clockwise). 11.

  • Page 72: Removing The Odd Module

    14. Remove the screw holding the mini cover. 15. Detach the mini cover from the main unit. Removing the ODD Module First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown. Push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Removing the LCD Module Open the LCD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture).
  • Page 73 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom. Then turn the notebook to the front side. Take out the antenna then disconnect the LCD cable (See the middle and the right images).

  • Page 74: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly Remove two screws fastening the upper case assembly to the lower case assembly. Disconnect the LED board cable from the main board. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board. Remove eight screws fastening the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly on the bottom as shown.

  • Page 75: Disassembling The Lower Case Assembly

    12. Disconnect the touchpad FFC. 13. Then remove the touchpad FFC from the touchpad. 14. Detach the touchpad from the upper case. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Detach the switch board from the main board. Remove the screw fastening the modem board. Disconnect the modem board from the main board then detach the modem board.
  • Page 76 Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case. Pull the lower case outwards as the image shows and detach the main board from the lower case carefully. Take out the microphone from the lower case. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the speaker set. 11.

  • Page 77: 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. Remove the screw fastening the LCD inverter. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter. Disconnect the LCD power cable on the other side.
  • Page 78 12. Remove the four screws holding the LCD left bracket. 13. Remove the LCD left bracket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 79: Disassembling The External Modules

    Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove two screws hodling the HDD bracket on one side. Remove another two screws fastening the HDD bracket on the other side. Detach the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module Remove the three screws holding the optical bracket.
  • Page 80 Chapter 3...

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: Check The Power Adapter

    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 85: Check The Battery Pack

    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 86: 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 87: 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 88 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 89 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 90: Phoenix Bios Beep Codes

    Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management...
  • Page 91 Code Chapter 4 Beeps 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled...
  • Page 92 Code Beeps Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs.
  • Page 93 Code Code Chapter 4 Beeps Unknown interrupt 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...

  • Page 94: 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 95: Pcmcia-Related Symptoms

    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 96: Peripheral-Related Symptoms

    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 97: 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 98: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 69.): 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 99: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Board Layout Top View LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector JP43 SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button Chapter 5 Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchapd Left Button JP13...
  • Page 100 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. JP19 FAN Connector VGA Chipset JP18 CPU Socket JP16 DVI Connector JP15 CRT Connector JP14 TV-Out Connector PCN1 DC-IN Jack JP17...
  • Page 101 Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top View Label Media Board Top View Label Chapter 5 Description Arcade/TV tunver switch Volume Up switch Volume Down switch Play/Pause switch Stop switch Forward/Next switch Backward/Previous switch Description Power Button E-mail Button Internet Button User Button E-Power Button...
  • Page 102 Media Board Bottom View Label LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label Description USB Connector USB Connector RF INe Connector RF Cable Connector AV IN Connector Board to Main Board Connector Description SIM Card Connector Chapter 5...
  • Page 103 Jumper Setting Label Chapter 5 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.
  • Page 104 Chapter 5...

  • Page 105: 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 106: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
  • Page 107 MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD 802.11 A/B/G JPN SWITCH BOARD W/O TV AS/TM SIM BOARD W/FFC INVERTER BOARD - 15 IN. INVERTER BOARD - 15.4 IN. EXPRESS CARD FFC CABLE - T/P TO MB Acer PN AP.09001.003 AP.09003.006 AP.09006.004 BT.00603.017 BT.00605.004 BT.00604.008 54.TAVV5.001 54.TAVV5.002...
  • Page 108 POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN MIDDLE COVER TM UPPER CASE TM W/O TV LOWER CASE W/O CARD 1394 FIR DVI TV THERMAL DOOR MINI DOOR T/P BRACKET W/MYLAR Acer PN 50.TAVV5.002 50.TAVV5.003 50.TAVV5.004 50.TAVV5.005 27.TAVV5.001 27.TAVV5.002 27.TAVV5.003 27.TAVV5.004 27.TAVV5.005...
  • Page 109 LCD PANEL 15.4 IN. WITH LOGO W/ 15.4 IN. ANTENNA TM LCD BEZEL - 15 IN. LCD BEZEL - 15.4 TEXTURE LCD BRACKET SET (R&L) - 15 LCD BRACKET SET (R&L) - 15.4 Acer PN 33.TAVV5.002 42.TAVV5.004 33.TAVV5.003 42.TAVV5.005 42.TAVV5.006 42.TAVV5.010...
  • Page 110 GSA-4028N TRAY IN HDD PATA 80G 5400RPM SEAGATE MERCURY2 ST98823A FW:3.04 (ROHS) HDD PATA 80G 5400RPM HGST MORAGA+ HTS541080G9AT00 FW:A56J (ROHS) HDD PATA 80G 5400RPM WD ML40 WD800-22HCTO (ROHS) Acer PN 50.TAVV5.011 50.TAVV5.012 47.TAVV5.001 47.TAVV5.006 47.TAVV5.002 KC.26001.DTP KC.25001.DTP KC.24001.DTP KC.23001.DTP KO02406.13...
  • Page 111 ASSY LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA AUO (B150XG02. V4) TM FOR WIRELESS ASSY LCD MODULE 15.4 WXGA TM FOR WIRELESS MAINBOARD 945GM UMA 10/100 W/ O EXPRESS CARD, CARD READER, CPU, MEMORY PCMCIA SOCKET Acer PN KB.TNT07.001 KB.TNT07.003 KB.TNT07.023 KB.TNT07.018 KB.TNT07.002 KB.TNT07.014 KB.TNT07.021 KB.TNT07.012...
  • Page 112 THERMAL MODULE - CPU NAME PLATE - TM4200 RUBBER FOOT - LARGE RUBBER FOOT - MIDDLE RUBBER FOOT - SMALL LATCH RUBBER THERMAL DOOR RUBBER TOUCHPAD W/SPONGE SPEAKER SET (R&L) Acer PN KN.51203.023 KN.51202.021 KN.51204.019 KN.5120B.015 KN.5120G.005 23.TAVV5.001 60.TAVV5.009 40.TAVV5.001 47.TAVV5.003...
  • Page 113 SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) Chapter 6 DESCRIPTION SCREW M2.5*3(NL) SCREW M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*15(NL) SCREW M2*2.2 SCREW M2*3(NL) SCREW M2*4 SCREW M3*4(NL) SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) Acer PN 86.TAVV5.001 86.TAVV5.002 86.TAVV5.003 86.TAVV5.004 86.TAVV5.005 86.TAVV5.006 86.TAVV5.007 86.TAVV5.008 86.TAVV5.009...
  • Page 114 Chapter 6...

  • Page 115: Model Definition And Configuration

    Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5680/5630/3690 Series Aspire 5680 Model Country Description AS5683 France AS5683WLMi XPHFRA WLMi NB7PSE128SG 2*512/100/ 8L/5R/CB_abg AS5683 Germany AS5683WLMi XPHDE7 WLMi NB7PSE128SG 2*512/100/ 8L/5R/CB_abg AS5683 Spain AS5683WLMi XPHESA WLMi NB7PSE128SG 2*512/100/ 8L/5R/CB_abg AS5683 Italy AS5683WLMi XPHIT1 WLMi NB7PSE128SG 2*512/100/ 8L/5R/CB_abg...
  • Page 116 Aspire 5680 Model Country Description AS5683 Spain AS5683WLMi XPHESA WLMi NB7PSE128SG 2*512/120/ 8L/5R/CB_abg AS5683 Italy AS5683WLMi XPHIT1 WLMi NB7PSE128SG 2*512/120/ 8L/5R/CB_abg AS5683 Germany AS5683WLMi XPHDE7 WLMi NB7PSE128SG 2*512/120/ 8L/5R/CB_abg AS5683 Switzerla AS5683WLMi XPHSW5 WLMi NB7PSE128SG 2*512/120/ 8L/5R/CB_abg AS5683 AS5683WLMi XPHUK1 WLMi NB7PSE128SG 2*512/120/ 8L/5R/CB_abg...
  • Page 117 Aspire 5630 Model Country Description AS5633 Belgium AS5633WLMi MCEBE6 WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R_abg AS5633 Eastern AS5633WLMi MCECS5 WLMi Europe G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R_abg AS5633 Spain AS5633WLMi MCEESJ WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R_abg AS5633 Germany AS5633WLMi MCEDEB WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R_abg AS5633 Germany AS5633WLMi MCEDEA WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/...
  • Page 118 Aspire 5630 Model Country Description AS5633 AS5633WLMi MCEWUK1 WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 Eastern AS5633WLMi MCECS5 WLMi Europe G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 Belgium AS5633WLMi MCEBE6 WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 Germany AS5633WLMi MCEDEB WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 Germany AS5633WLMi MCEDEA WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg...
  • Page 119 Aspire 5630 Model Country Description AS5633 AS5633WLMi MCEUK5 WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 Germany AS5633WLMi MCEWDE1 WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 France AS5633WLMi MCEWFR1 WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 Italy AS5633WLMi MCEWIT1 WLMi G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 France AS5633WLMi WLMi MCEWFR11W G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/5R/CB_abg AS5633...
  • Page 120 Aspire 5630 Model Country Description AS5633 Germany AS5633WLMi MCEDEA WLMi G72MV128 2*512/120/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 Spain AS5633WLMi MCEESJ WLMi G72MV128 2*512/120/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 Denmark AS5633WLMi MCEDK6 WLMi G72MV128 2*512/120/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 France AS5633WLMi MCEFRF WLMi G72MV128 2*512/120/6L/ 5R/CB_abg AS5633 Holland AS5633WLMi MCENL6 WLMi G72MV128 2*512/120/6L/ 5R/CB_abg...
  • Page 121 Aspire 5630 Model Country Description AS5633 AS5633WLMi WLMi MCEWUK11W G72MV128 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_abg Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHSA1 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHDK1 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHBE1 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHNL1 WLMi...
  • Page 122 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHEL1 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHIS1 UMA WLMi 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHIT1 UMA WLMi 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHTR1 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHAR1 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 123 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPL6 WLMi UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHSLO2 WLMi UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHESA WLMi UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPT1 WLMi UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHEL1 WLMi UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 124 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPL3 WLMi UMA 1*512/60/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPL3 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPL3 WLMi UMA 2*512/120/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPL3 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHDE7 WLMi UMA 1*512/60/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 125 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEDEA WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCECS5 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEDK6 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEFRF WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEDK6 WLMi UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 126 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCENO5 WLMi UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCERU9 WLMi UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCESI1 UMA WLMi 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCESI1 UMA WLMi 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCERU9 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 127 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi WLMi MCEWFR11W UMA 2*512/ 120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEWIT11W WLMi UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi WLMi MCEWUK11W UMA 2*512/ 120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3691 AS3691WLMi MCECF UMA WLMi 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3691 AS3691WLMi MCEES1 WLMi UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3691 AS3691WLMi MCECF UMA...
  • Page 128 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692NWLMi LINPUSPL3 NWLMi UMA 1*512/120/8L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEPL7 WLMi UMA 1*512/60/8L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEPL7 WLMi UMA 1*512/80/BT/8L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHNL1 WLMi UMA 2*512/80/4L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHBE1 WLMi UMA 2*512/80/4L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 129 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPL6 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEBE6 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEAR1 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEAR2 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEDEB WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 130 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEUK6 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCETR5 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCESW8 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCEUK5 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi MCESV5 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 131 Aspire 3690 Model Description AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHIS1 UMA WLMi 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHESA WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHIT1 UMA WLMi 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPT1 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN AS3692 EMEA AS3692WLMi XPHSLO2 WLMi UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 132 TravelMate 4280/4230/2490 Series TravelMate 4280 Model Description TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHBE1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHCS2 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHAR1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHBE1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHDE7 3WLMi...
  • Page 133 TravelMate 4280 Model Description TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHIT1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHHU6 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHNL1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHNL1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHHU6 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN...
  • Page 134 TravelMate 4280 Model Description TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHSW5 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHSLO2 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHSV1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHSA1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPHTR1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN...
  • Page 135 TravelMate 4280 Model Description TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPEL3 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPDK1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPESA 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPDK1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPDE7 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN...
  • Page 136 TravelMate 4280 Model Description TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPPT1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPNO1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPNL1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPSA1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPRU2 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN...
  • Page 137 TravelMate 4280 Model Description TM428 TM4285WLMi XPPEN1 5WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/ BT/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 TM4285WLMi XPPTH2 5WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/ BT/8L/5R_bg_1.3C_AN TM428 TM4285WLMi XPPFR1 5WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/ BT/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 TM4285WLMi XPPES1 5WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/ BT/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 TM4285WLMi XPPXC1 5WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/ BT/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 TM4285WLMi XPPIN1 5WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/...
  • Page 138 TravelMate 4280 Model Description TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi MCEAR1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_bg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi MCEAR2 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_bg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi MCESW8 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi MCEUK5 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi MCENL6 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN...
  • Page 139 TravelMate 4280 Model Description TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPBE1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPAR1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_bg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPDE7 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPCS2 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPHU6 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN...
  • Page 140 TravelMate 4280 Model Description TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPSW5 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPTR1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM428 EMEA TM4283WLMi XPPUK1 3WLMi NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHBE1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA...
  • Page 141 TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHCS2 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHESA 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHEL1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHDK1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHIS1...
  • Page 142 TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHNO1 3WLMi G72MV128C 2*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHPL6 3WLMi G72MV128C 2*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHNL1 3WLMi G72MV128C 2*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHNL1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHNO1...
  • Page 143 TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHRU2 3WLMi G72MV128C 2*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi 3WLMi XPHSLO2 G72MV128C 2*512/120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHSW5 3WLMi G72MV128C 2*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHUK1 3WLMi G72MV128C 2*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHTR1 3WLMi...
  • Page 144 TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4234WLMi XPPAR8 4WLMi G72MV128C 2*512/ 100/BT/8L/ 5R_bg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPPDE7 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHDK1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/60/ 6L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi MCEAR1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_bg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi MCEAR2 3WLMi...
  • Page 145 TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi MCENL6 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi MCEFRF 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi MCEIT7 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi MCESI1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi...
  • Page 146 TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi 3WLMi MCEWIT11W G72MV128C 2*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi 3WLMi MCEWIT11W G72MV128C 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 TM4235WLMi XPHAU1 5WLMi G72MV128C 1*1G/160/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 TM4235WLMi XPPAU1 5WLMi G72MV128C 1*1G/160/ 8L/5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHPL6 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/80/ BT/8L/...
  • Page 147 TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi MCENL6 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi 3WLMi MCESW8 G72MV128C 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi MCEUK5 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi 3WLMi MCEWFR11W G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi 3WLMi...
  • Page 148 TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHFRA 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHHU6 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHIS1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_bg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHIT1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHNL1...
  • Page 149 TravelMate 4230 Model Description TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHUK1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TM423 EMEA TM4233WLMi XPHIS1 3WLMi G72MV128C 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_abg_1.3C_AN TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHEN1 UMAC 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHFR1 UMAC 1*512/60/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 TM2492WLMi 2WLMi...
  • Page 150 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHNL1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHNO1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHRU2 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHSV1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHCS2 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 151 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHAR1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHSW5 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHUK1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPSA1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPDK1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 152 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPDE7 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPSLO1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPESA UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPPT1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPIS1 UMAC 1*512/ 100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 153 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPPL6 UMAC 1*512/100/BT/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHPH1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHPH1 UMAC 1*512/100/BT/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492NWLMi 2NWLM LINPUSCS2 UMAC 1*512/100/BT/8L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHCS2 UMAC 1*512/100/BT/8L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249...
  • Page 154 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCEIT7 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCENL6 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCEWFR11W UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCEFRF UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCEUK5 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 155 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPEN1 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPFR1 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPES1 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPXC1 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 TM2493WLMi 3WLMi XPPEN1 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 TM2493WLMi 3WLMi XPPFR1 UMAC...
  • Page 156 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCEAR1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCEAR2 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCENL6 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCESW8 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi MCEUK5 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 157 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHBE1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHDE7 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHFRA UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHHU6 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHIS1 UMAC 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 158 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHSV1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHTR1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHSLO2 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHSW5 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPHSA1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN...
  • Page 159 TravelMate 2490 Model Description TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPEL3 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPNL1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPIS1 UMAC 1*512/ 120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi XPPIT1 2WLMi UMAC 1*512/120/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3C_AN TM249 EMEA TM2492WLMi 2WLMi XPPPT1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/...

  • Page 160: Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system ® functions are tested under Windows XP Home environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

  • Page 161: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Processor Memory Hard Disk Drive Specifications Aspire 3000: MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25W D MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25W D Aspire 5000 MOBILE TURION 64 ML28 MOBILE TURION 64 ML30 MOBILE TURION 64 ML32 MOBILE TURION 64 ML34 MOBILE TURION 64 ML37 SO-DIMM DDR333 1GB EBD11UD8ADD A SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB HYS64D320 20HDL-6-C 32X64 (.11U)
  • Page 162 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 163 HP LaserJet 6MP use IR HP LaserJet 2200 use IR Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface...
  • Page 164 Item 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 Specifications Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Sandisk Flash Card 20MB...
  • Page 165 Appendix B...

  • Page 166: 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 167 Appendix C...

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