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A s p i r e 1 6 4 0 Z / 1 6 5 0 Z S e r i e s
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  • Page 1 A s p i r e 1 6 4 0 Z / 1 6 5 0 Z S e r i e s S e r v i c e G u i d e Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1640Z/1650Z service guide. Date Chapter Updates 2006/05/29 Chapter One Revise VGA chipset.
  • 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: System Introduction

    Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz Communication Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Wireless LAN (optional): integrated miniPCI Acer InviLink solution Acer SignalUP wireless technology support Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth Chapter 1 ®...

  • Page 8: Input Devices

    Audio Audio system with two built-in speakers Sound Blaster Pro Built-in microphone Input devices 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth I/O interface Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port...

  • Page 9: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 10: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View Aspire 1640...

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Bottom View Lid Switch Launch Board Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Board Connector Clock Generator MDC Connector CN13 Power Jack CN14 Battery Connector CN17 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector North Bridge Chapter 1 LCD Connector Modem Connector Bluetooth Module Connector Internal Microphone Connector PCMCIA Connector CN11 Internal Speaker Connector...
  • Page 12 CN20 USB Connector BIOS ROM CN22 RTC Battery LAN Chipset RTL8100CL South Bridge CN25 HDD Connector CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack CN30 Line-in Jack Bluetooth Button LED1 Power LED Fan Connector CN21 USB Connector EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) CN18 Memory Socket 1 CN19 Memory Socket 2 CN24...

  • Page 13: Front View

    Panel This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators. Front view Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left and right) Touchpad Status indicators Launch keys Power button Chapter 1 Item Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output.

  • Page 14: Closed Front View

    Closed front view Icon Speakers Power indicator Battery indicator Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (for selected models) Wireless communication button/ indicator Line-in jack Mic-in jack Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack USB 2.0 port Left view Item/ Port Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

  • Page 15: Right View

    Icon Optical drive LED indicator Emergency eject hole Optical drive eject button Right view Icon Rear view Chapter 1 Item/ Port 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 tray when the computer is turned off.
  • Page 16 Icon Bottom view Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory comparment Port Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor. External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
  • Page 17 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Icon NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging. NOTE: 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 Function Caps Lock...

  • Page 18: Launch Keys

    Press “ “ to run the Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set ot email and internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.

  • Page 19: Lock Keys And Embedded Numeric Keypad

    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. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11)

  • Page 20: Windows Keys

    Desired access Main keyboard keys Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.

  • Page 21: Special Keys

    To type: Chapter 1 Function Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions. Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager. Acer Power Launches Power Management options. Management Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
  • Page 22 The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).

  • Page 23: Touchpad Basics

    Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a 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 suuport. Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad: * Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
  • Page 24 Function Left button (1) Execute Click twice quickly. Select Click once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad. Access context menu Scroll NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.

  • Page 25: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System core logic Memory controller Audio controller PCMCIA controller for socket Video controller Power and Keyboard controller Wireless controller (mini PCI) Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor...
  • Page 26 Second Level Cache Item Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard 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 256MB...
  • Page 27 Modem Interface Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor &...
  • Page 28 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Physical read/write 3/3/4 heads Disks 2/2/4 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MBytes (8192kbytes) Interface ATA-6 Data transfer, rate 100 MB/Sec (host~buffer, Mbytes/ DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor &...
  • Page 29 Combo Drive Interface Item Format compatibility Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-RW Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory...
  • Page 30 DVD-RW Interface Item Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Video Interface Item Vendor &...
  • Page 31 Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors. NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R) 2000 and Windows(R)ME. The complete list of resolutions depends on the driver version and operating system.
  • Page 32 Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment 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) Weight Physical Size(mm)
  • Page 33 AC Adapter Item Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Load Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant current mode Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary...
  • Page 34 Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Drive Bays Indicators Switch Specification ° +0~+35 ° -20~+65 ° -20~+65 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked) 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package) Operation vibration: 1.0G ,X,Y,Zaxis, 30 minutes/axis...
  • Page 35 Chapter 1...

  • Page 36: Bios Setup Utility

    Alviso 1219 VGA BIOS Version : 1A16 KBC Version : LXT123456705290116EF00 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Produce Name Aspire 1640 Manufacturer Name: Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID : Help ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Exit Select Menu Chapter 2 during POST (when “Press <F2>...

  • Page 37: 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 38 VGA BIOS Version : 1A16 KBC Version : LXT123456705290116EF00 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Produce Name Aspire 1640 Manufacturer Name: Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID : Help Select Item ↑ ↓ ← → Exit Select Menu NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
  • Page 39 Ethernet card combined with the date and time to generate a 128 bit (16bytes) number. For Acer product, this field displays UUID number. A UUID string will be stored in the secured data area which is an alphanumeric string of maxium 16 bytes in length.
  • Page 40 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: [05:45:48] System Date: [08/30/2005] System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 1040 MB...
  • Page 41 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 42 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 : HDD Master ID : Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Help...

  • Page 43: 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 HDD Password Is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Set HDD Password Primary Harddisk Security Password on Boot NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts.
  • Page 44 Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. Press e.
  • Page 45 Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
  • Page 46 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 47: 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 48: 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 49 Chapter 2...

  • Page 50: 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 Flat-bladed screw driver Phillips screw driver Tweezers Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver...

  • Page 51: 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 NOTE: Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.

  • Page 52: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

  • Page 53: Screw List

    LCD Coaxial Cable Screw List Item Description SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00 SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL) SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL) SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL LCD Module 4 LCD Cushions LCD Bezel Inverter LCD Panel...

  • Page 54: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery. Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover. Then remove the HDD cover. Pull the HDD module backwards as shown. Remove the HDD module.

  • Page 55: Removing The Optical Disc Drive Module

    Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. Then remove the ODD module.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3...

  • Page 57: Removing The Middle Cover

    Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. Open the notebook as image shows. Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it. Removing the Keyboard See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. Remove the four screws securing the keyboard.

  • Page 58: Removing The Wireless Lan Card

    Remove the four screws securing the CPU thermal module. Then remove the CPU thermal module. NOTE: Please remove the screws in the order that the image indicates. Start from 4, 3, 2 then 1. When you reassemble the CPU thermal module, secure the screws as the order: 1, 2, 3 then 4. This can help you average the force to each screw, therefore the CPU module can be secured well.
  • Page 59 Removing the LCD Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. Disconnect the inverter cable with a flat headed screw driver. Take out the LVDS cable then disconnect the LVDS cable. Tear off the tape securing the wireless LAN antennae then release the antennae.

  • Page 60: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. See “Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU” on page 53. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card”...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3...

  • Page 62: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Upper Case Assembly See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50. See “Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module” on page 51. See “Removing the Memory” on page 51. See “Removing the LCD Module”...

  • Page 63: Removing The Touchpad Bracket, The Touchpad Board And The Touchpad

    Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly”...

  • Page 64: Removing The Sw Dj Board Assembly

    Removing the Speaker Set See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable.

  • Page 65: Removing The Vga Thermal Module

    Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board assembly. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket. 10. Then remove the SW DJ board. Removing the Audio Board See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 66: Removing The Modem Board

    See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. Remove the three screws securing the VGA thermal module. Then detach the VGA thermal module.

  • Page 67: Removing The Control Board

    10. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62. 11. Remove the two nut screws securing the main board. 12. Press the PCMCIA card button. 13. Remove the dummy card. 14. Remove the two screws securing the main board to the lower case. 15.
  • Page 68 See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60. See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 61. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Module”...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3...

  • Page 70: 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 71: Keyboard Or Auxiliary Input Device Check

    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 72: Power System 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 73 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77 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 78 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 79: 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 80 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 81 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 82 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 68): 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 88: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 13 (PJ1) Power Jack 15 (CN14) Battery Connector 17 (U18) 302ELV LVDS Encoder 19 (CN17) MINI PCI 21 (U21) CPU Socket Chapter 5 14 (CN12) CRT Connector 16 (CN15) ODD Connector 18 (CN16) RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 20 (U20) Northbridge M760GX 22 (CN18)
  • Page 89 23 (CN19) USB Connector 25 (U23) EC PC97551 27 (CN20) DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 29 (CN21) DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 31 (CN22) PCMCIA Connector 33 (CN24) USB Connector 35 (CN25) Microphone Jack 37 (SW2) WLAN Button 39 (LED2) Battery LED 41 (U30) Audio Codec ALC203 24 (U22) BIOS ROM...

  • Page 90: Bottom View

    Bottom View 1 (SW1) Lid Switch 3 (CN2) LED Board Connector 5 (CN4) Keyboard Connector 7 (CN6) Touchpad Board Connector 9 (U12) Clock Generator 11 (CN9) MDC Connector Chapter 5 2 (CN1) Panel Connector 4 (CN3) Modem Connector 6 (CN5) Bluetooth Module Connector 8 (CN7) Internal Microphone Connector...
  • Page 91 Chapter 5...

  • Page 92: 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 93 Aspire 1640 Exploded Diagram Aspire 1640 FRU List Adapter Battery ADP 19V 3.42A PA-1650-02QR 90~264V LF ADP 19V 3.42A SLS0335A19A57LF 90~264V EU ADP 19V 3.42A SADP-65KB DBHF 90~264V LF AP.06503.010 AP.06506.002 AP.06501.009 Chapter 6...
  • Page 94 Aspire 1640 FRU List Board Cable Chapter 6 BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A 4UR18650F-2-QC140 BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A ROHS BATTERY SIMPPLO PACK LI-ION 4S1P 2.0A BATTERY SANYO PACK LI-ION 4S1P 2.0A BATTERY SONY PACK LI-ION 4S1P 1.96A MODEM 56K (MDC)T60M845.02 EU BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENNA...
  • Page 95 Aspire 1640 FRU List Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly 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 96 Aspire 1640 FRU List Communication Module CPU/Processor Optical Disk Drive Module Chapter 6 HEATSINK COVER W/O DOCKING 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER HDD COVER HDD BRACKET WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25WD AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25WD AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML28 AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML30 AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML32 AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML34...
  • Page 97 Aspire 1640 FRU List DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X PHILIPS SCB5265 LF DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X PHILIPS SCB5265 GB LF OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR G BASE DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME UJDA-770 DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KME UJDA-770 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR G BASE DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE LITE- ON SOSC-2483K LF...
  • Page 98 Aspire 1640 FRU List HDD/Hard Disk Drive Chapter 6 DVD DUAL DRIVE PANASONIC UJ- 840BAA2 D. LAYER G BASE OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX DVD DUAL BEZEL G BASE DVD DUAL MODULE LITE-ON SOSW-833 DL G BASE DVD DUAL DRIVE LIET-ON SOSW- 833 DL G BASE OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX DVD DUAL BEZEL G BASE...
  • Page 99 Aspire 1640 FRU List Keyboard 60G WD 2.5 IN. 5400RPM ML40 WD600UE-22HCT0 (ROHS) 80G SEAGATE 2.5 IN. 4200RPM N2.2ST980829A F/W:3.04 80G TOSHIBA 2.5 IN. 4200RPM PLUTO MK8025GAS (ROHS) F/W KA023 80G HGST 2.5 IN. 4200RPM HAKONE-A F/W:A70G 80G WD 2.5 IN. 5400RPM ML40 WD800UE-22HCT0 (ROHS) 100G TOSHIBA 2.5 IN.
  • Page 100 Aspire 1640 FRU List LCD Module Chapter 6 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Hungaian 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 15.0 IN.
  • Page 101 Aspire 1640 FRU List 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 15.0 IN. MODULE CMO N150X3- L07 LF LCD 15.0 IN. XGA CMO N150X3-L07 REV C4 LF LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15 IN.
  • Page 102 Aspire 1640 FRU List Chapter 6 LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. LCD 15.0 IN. MODULE LPL LP150X07-TLA2 LF LCD 15.0 IN. XGA LPL LP150X07- TLA2 LF LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN.
  • Page 103 Aspire 1640 FRU List LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. LCD 15.4 IN. MODULE AU B154EW01 V8 LF NON-G LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA AU B154EW01 V8 LF NON-G LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN.
  • Page 104 Aspire 1640 FRU List Main Board Memory Chapter 6 LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O ANTENNA 14/15 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. LCD 15.4 MODULE QDI QD15TL02- 03 LF NON-GLARE W/O WIRELESS LCD 15.4 WXGA QDI QD15TL02-03 LF NON-GLARE LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN.
  • Page 105 Aspire 1640 FRU List Speaker Heatsink Miscellaneous Screw MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K MEMORY DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX HYMD232M646D6-J MEMORY DDR333 512MB INFINEON HYS64D64020HBDL-6-C (.11u) MEMORY DDR333 512MB SAMSUNG M470L6524BT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX HYMD564M646B6-J SPEAKER SET...
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