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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: IV SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability).
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Operating System • Windows® Vista™ Platform • AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.
Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy Control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions • 339 (W) x 243 (D) x 29/39 (H) mm (13.35 x 9.57 x 1.14/1.54 inches) • 2.40 kg (5.29 lbs.
Environment • • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
System Block Diagram CPU CORE / VDDNB (ISL6265A) NB_CORE +1.1V (RT8202) +1.1V_NB (RT8202) DDRII-SODIMM1 DDRII 667/800 MHz AMD Griffin DDRII-SODIMM2 DDRII 667/800 MHz SYSTEM CHARGER (ISL6251A) CPU THERMAL SENSOR CPU Fan 638P (uPGA)/35W HT3 LINK DDR II SMDDR_VTERM 1.
Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
No. Icon Item Description 9 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. 10 Touch Pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Closed Front View No.
Left View No. Icon Item Description 1 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. speakers, headphones).
Right View No. Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g.
Bottom View No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.
Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the Touch Pad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the Touch Pad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left button.
Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock + When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.
Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey 14 Icon Function Description + Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. + Acer eSettings Management Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology.
Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2.
Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. 2. 3. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series - Turion / Sempron); HT3 (1.2~2.6GT/s) (Bandwidth: 9.6GB/S to 20.8GB/s) 1.8GHz ~ 2.3GHz CPU Integrated 64bit or 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller One HyperTransport™ link to I/O devices One link, 16 bits in each direction, supporting speeds up to 800MHz (1.2GT/s) or 2.
System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Integrated with MCP77MH chipset Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB for 64bit OS (with two 2 GB SODIMM) Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 533/667 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.
LAN Interface Item Specification LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764M / BCM5787M Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features PCIE v1.1 compliant Support Wake-On-Lan Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size Serial flash memory support SMBus interface supporting Alert Standard Format (ASF) v2.
Item Specifications Drive Format Disks 2, 2, 1 2, 1 2, 2, 1 2, 1 2, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 5400 5400 5400 5400 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec, max) 643 ~ 665 778 370 ~ 730 typical 850 Mbits/s maximum 850 Mbits/s maximum I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/ sec max) 1.5 / 3.
Item Maximum Read Speed Specification • CD-DA (Audio Play) CAV 10X • CD-DA (DAE) CAV 24X • Mixed CD: • • Audio CAV 24X (DAE), CAV 10X (Audio Play) Data CAV 24X • Video-CD CAV 16X • DVD-Video Play CAV 4X (SINGLE, DUAL) • DVD±R Read CAV 8X • DVD±RW Read CAV 6X • DVD±R DL Read CAV 6X • TOC Read CLV 4X (CD), CAV 4X (DVD) Idle (pause) CAV 10X (CD), CAV 4X (DVD) • Unbalanced: • • • Formats Supported ~ 0.3gcm CAV 24X (CD), CAV 8X (DVD) 0.3 ~ 0.75gcm CAV 10X (CD), CAV 4X (DVD) Over 0.
Item Specification Type Drawer type Drawer type Interface SATA SATA Data Transfer Modes • PIO Mode4 • ATA PIO Mode 0-4 • DMA Multiword Mode2 • ATA Multi Word DMA Modes 0-2 • ULTRA DMA Mode2 • ATA Ultra DMA Mode 0-6 • Default ATA Ultra DMA Modes 6 Buffer Memory Size 2 MB Maximum Write Speed • CD-R Max. 24X (3,600 KB/sec) • CD-R Max.
Item Specification Power Supply DC +5V / 1.3A DC +5V Voltage Allowance DC +5V (5% (Operating), DC +5V(8% (Start Up)) ±5% Ripple Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC268/ALC888S-VC Azadia Codec Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 2.
System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series-Turion/Sempron) VGA Integrated with MCP77MH chipset LAN Broadcom BCM5764M / BCM5787M USB 2.0 Integrated with MCP77MH chipset Super I/O controller N/A MODEM Lite-on T60M955.04(AD60M955002) Bluetooth Broadcom BCN2045NMD Wireless 802.
LCD 14.1” Item Specification Vendor/model name LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4, Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01 Screen Diagonal 14.1 inches Active Area (mm) 303.36 H) x 189.6 (V) Display Area 353.45 (H) x 198.72(V) Display resolution (pixels) WXGA (1280 x 800 Pixels) Pixel Pitch 0.2370 (H) x 0.2370 (V) (TYP.) Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally white Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness 200 cd/m2 (Typ.) 170 cd/m2 (Min.
AC Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name Adapter DELTA 65W / SADP-65KB DFA LF level 4 Adapter Lite-ON 65W / PA-1650-02AC LF level 4 Adapter HIPRO 65W / HP-OK065B13 LED LF level 4 Input rating 90V ~ 240V Maximum input AC current 1.5A ~ 1.6A Inrush current 220A Efficiency >85% System Power Management ACPI mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown.
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Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Power Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: AMD Turion (tm) X2 Dual-Core Mobile RM-70 2000 MHz IDE1 Model Name: IDE1 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Hitachi HTS542525K9SA00 -(PM) 071110BB0F00WDGS1K4C Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S -(PS) V0.19T1 V010.080.
Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.
Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally.
Parameter Description Submenu Items Enable Multimedia Timer Enable [Yes] or Disable [No] Multimedia Timer support. N/A Watchdog Timer Disable or Enable the OS Watchdog Timer using ACPI WDAT. N/A Hammer Configuration Enter the Hammer Configuration menu. • • • • • • • • HT-LDT Frequency HT-LDT Width DDR2 Memory Frequency LS Table loading ISO Flow Control Hi Priority Channel Display Refresh Sync Flood Detection Integrated Devices Enter the Integrated Devices menu.
Parameter 34 Description Submenu Items iGPU - Chipset Enter the iGPU - Chipset menu. • • • • • • • • • • Integrated Graphic Video Memory Hybrid Graphics mGPU nPW MXM LVDS/TV MXM CRT/DVI Panel Scaling Boot Display Preferred TV Connector TV Format LCD Panel type Select the correct LCD panel type for testing purposes.
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. 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.
Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. 5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Power Boot priority order: 1: IDE 4 : Toshiba MK1646GSX - (S1) 2: IDE CD : 3: PCI BEV : MBA v11.0.
Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit Item Specific Help C1E Configuration [Griffin Mode] Enable or Disable CPU Throttle: [Disabled] C1E Dual-Core related CPU Spread Spectrum: [Enabled] CPU power State. iGPU Spread Spectrum: [2.
Parameter 40 Description Option AltVid Enable or disable AltVid functionality. Disabled or Enabled ASPM (L0s/L1s) Enable or disable Active State Power Management (ASPM) states for L0s and L1. Disable L0s, Disable L1, Enabled, or Disabled PCIE Lane Swizzle Enable or disable PCIE Lane Swizzle for PCIE x 16 slot.
Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Power Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
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. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the screen. See the image below. • If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in “hdd_pw 15494 0” 2. Select “2” 3. Choose one upper-case string • Chapter 2 Reboot system and key in “0KJFN42” or “UVEIQ96” to HDD user password.
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Remove BIOS Password: • If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, “System Disabled” would display on the screen. See the image below. • If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. Key in “bios_pw 14452 0” 2. Choose one upper-case string • Chapter 2 Reboot the system and key in “qjjg9vy” or “07yqmjd” to BIOS user password.
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Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge • Flat screwdriver • Philips screwdriver • Plastic flat screwdriver • Plastic tweezers NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.
General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack.
External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below 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 mainboard, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2).
Removing the Express Dummy Card 1. Push the Express Dummy Card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot.
Removing the SD Dummy Card 52 1. Push the SD Dummy Card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot.
Removing the Lower Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Express Dummy Card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 52. 4. Loosen the nine (captive) screws to allow access to memory, HDD, and WLAN bays. 5. Carefully open the lower cover.
Removing the DIMM Module 54 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 53. 2. Push out the release securing clips on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.
Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 53. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 3. Move the cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Step WLAN Module Chapter 3 Size M2.
4. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cables are arranged properly.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 53. 2. Remove the two securing screws. Step HDD 3. Size M2.5*4 Quantity Screw Type 2 Use the pull-tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
4. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the bracket) securing the hard disk to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier 5. 58 Size M3*3.5 Quantity Screw Type 4 Remove the HDD from the carrier.
Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 53. 2. Use a screw driver to push the module through the chassis. 3. Pull the optical drive module out from the main unit. 4. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.
5. Carefully press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover.Remove the cover. 6. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module.
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Switch Cover Remove Keyboard Remove LED Board Remove LCD Module Upper Cover Remove Launchboard Lower Cover Remove Fingerprint Reader Remove Bluetooth Board Remove TouchPad FFC Remove Mainboard Remove Speaker Module Remove I/O Board Remove Modem Board Remove Thermal Module Remove CPU Screw List Step Size Quantity Acer Part No. Switch Cover M2.5*4 3 86.T23V7.
Step 62 Size Quantity Acer Part No. Finger Print Reader M2.5*4 1 86.T23V7.009 Bluetooth Board M2*3 1 86.A08V7.005 Mainboard M2.5*4 2 86.T23V7.009 Modem Board M2.5*4 2 86.T23V7.009 I/O Board M2.5*3 2 86.A03V7.010 Thermal Module N/A 4 N/A M2.5*4 1 86.T23V7.
Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Locate and remove the three securing screws as shown. Step Switch Cover Size M2.5*4 Quantity Screw Type 3 3. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Lift the Switch Cover as shown, leftside first. 5.
Removing the Keyboard 64 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 63. 2. Lift the keyboard up and turn over to expose the Touch Pad area. 3. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the mainboard to remove the keyboard. 4. Lift and remove the keyboard.
Removing the Antenna Cables 1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 64. 2. Ensure the Antenna Cables are disconnected. 3. Turn the computer over. Use the tweezers to gently pull the cable through the chassis.
Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 55. 2. See “Removing the Antenna Cables” on page 65. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. Step LCD Module 4. 66 Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity Screw Type 2 Turn the computer over. Disconnect the following two cables from the chassis.
5. Remove the six securing screws (including the grounding wire screw) from the LCD module. Step Size Quantity LCD Module (red callout) M2*3 4 LCD Module (green callout) M2.5*6.5 2 6. Screw Type Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.
Removing the LED Board 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 63. 2. Remove the LED board FFC. 3. Remove the securing screw and lift the LED board. Step LED Board 68 Size M2.
Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 66. 3. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven screws on the bottom panel. Step Upper Cover 4. Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity Screw Type 11 Turn the computer over. Remove the seven screws on the top panel. Step Upper Cover Chapter 3 Size M2.
5. Locate the cables connecting the mainboard to the Upper Cover as shown. A E 70 D C B Release the securing latches and disconnect A as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown. Disconnect C as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect D as shown.
Disconnect E as shown. 6. Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis.
Removing the Launch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69. 2. Remove the three screws from the Launch Board. Step Launch Board 72 Size M2.5*4 Quantity Screw Type 3 3. Disconnect the Launch Board FFC as shown 4. Lift the Launch Board clear of the Upper Cover.
Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69. 2. Turn the cover over and remove the four screws securing the Speakers to the Upper Cover. Step Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity Screw Type 4 3. Lift up the left speaker to allow access to the cables.Becareful not to pull damage the speaker cables. 4. Carefully lift up the mylar cover to expose the cables. Do not remove mylar completely.
74 5. Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown. 6. While lifting the mylar cover, pull through the finger print reader cable and touchpad FFC to expose the speaker cable. 7. Remove the cable from the cable channel.
8. Remove the seven screws from the HDD plate. Step Speaker Module 9. Size M2.5*3 Quantity Screw Type 7 Lift the HDD plate and continue to pull out the speaker cable. 10. Ensure the speaker cable is removed from the cable channel and lift up the right speaker.
Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69. 2. Disconnect the Finger Print Reader cable. 3. Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Reader board. Step Finger Print Reader 4. 76 Size M2.5*4 Quantity Screw Type 1 Remove the bracket.
5. Remove the Finger Print Reader board. Removing the Touch Pad Module IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad is integrated into the design of the Upper Cover. To replace the Touch Pad, remove all components from the Upper Cover and install an entirely new Upper Cover. 1. See “Removing the Finger Print Reader” on page 76. 2. Disconnect the TouchPad cable from the TouchPad board.
Removing the Bluetooth board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard. 3. Remove the single securing screw from the Bluetooth board. Step Bluetooth Module 4. 78 Size M2*3 Quantity Screw Type 1 Carefully lift the Bluetooth board from the mainboard.
5. Disconnect the cable from the bluetooth board.
Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard. Step Mainboard 3. 80 Size M2.5*4 Quantity Screw Type 2 Ease the casing outward and remove the mainboard, rightside first, as shown.
Removing the Modem Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80. 2. Remove the adhesive tape and two securing screws from the module. Step Modem Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity Screw Type 2 3. Lift the Modem module from the Mainboard. 4. Turn the Modem module over and disconnect the modem cable from the board.
Removing the I/O Board 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80. 2. Turn the mainboard over, and remove the two securing screws from the I/O Board. Step I/O Board 3. 82 Size M2.5*3 Quantity Screw Type 2 Lift the I/O Board clear of the Lower cover.
Removing the Thermal/Fan Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80. 2. Remove the five securing screws from the Fan module and heatsink. Step Size Quantity Thermal Module (red callout) N/A 4 Thermal Module (green callout) M2.5*4 1 3. Disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard. 4. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.
Removing the CPU 84 1. See “Removing the Thermal/Fan Module” on page 83. 2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to release the CPU. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.
LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Remove LCD Panel from Main Unit before proceeding Remove LCD Bezel Remove Inverter Board Remove Camera Module Remove LCD Panel Remove LCD FPC Cable Remove LCD Brackets Screw List Step Size Quantity Acer Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*5 6 86.ARE07.003 LCD Panel M2.5*5 6 86.ARE07.003 LCD Brackets M2*3 4 86.A08V7.
Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 66. 2. Remove the six rubber covers and screws. Step LCD Bezel 3. 86 Size M2.5*5 Quantity Screw Type 6 Start from the edges of the bezel, use your fingers to pry the bezel upward and outward from the LCD panel. If necessary, use a plastic pry to release the corners of the bezel.
4. Continue lifting the bezel as shown. 5. User your fingers to pry the bottom of the bezel upwards and remove it from the LCD Module.
Removing the Inverter Board 88 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 86. 2. Hold the Inverter board by both ends and lift up to clear the casing. 3. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown.
Removing the Camera Board 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 86. 2. Lift the camera board up and away from the back cover. 3. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board.
Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 86. 2. See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 88. 3. Remove the six securing screws from the LCD Module. Step LCD Panel 4. Size M2.5*5 Quantity Screw Type 6 Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module. IMPORTANT:The MIC and Antenna cables are part of the LCD Back Cover and cannot be replaced individually. The replace the MIC or Antenna, replace the entire LCD Back Cover.
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 90. 2. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Lift up the adhesive pads and detach the cables. 3. Remove the four securing screws (two on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. Step LCD Panel 4. Size M2*3 Quantity Screw Type 4 Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel as shown.
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 92 1. Align the LCD brackets with the four screw holes (two on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown. 2. Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel. 3. Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown.
4. Align the LCD Panel cable as shown and re-attach the adhesive pads. 5. Turn the panel over and place it in the LCD casing as shown. 6. Replace the six securing screws.
Replacing the Camera Module 1. Connect the camera cable to the camera board. 2. Replace the camera board in the LCD casing Replacing the Inverter Board 1. Connect the left and right inverter cables to the inverter board. 2. Replace the Inverter board in the LCD casing as shown.
Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Locate the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module. 2. Replace the six screws and the rubber screw caps provided.
Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1. Align the CPU as shown and place the CPU in the socket. IMPORTANT:Ensure that the Pin-1 corner of the CPU is correctly aligned with the Pin-1 locator on the socket. Pin-1 Pin-1 Locator 2. Using a plastic screw driver (recommended), lock the CPU in the socket as shown. IMPORTANT:Do not force the lock. If any resistance is encountered, remove the CPU and check the alignment.
Replacing the Thermal/Fan Module 1. Align the Thermal Module with the screw holes around the CPU and replace the module. 2. Replace the five securing screws in the Fan module and heatsink. 3. Connect the Fan cable to the Mainboard.
Replacing the I/O Board 1. Align the I/O Board with the mainboard screw holes and place it as shown. 2. Replace the two securing screws. Replacing the Modem Module 1. Reconnect the modem cable to the module. 2. Align the Modem module as shown and push down to connect the interface. 3. Replace the two securing screws. 4. Replace the adhesive tape securing the modem cable to the mainboard.
Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainboard is face up (the Heatsink and CPU are not visible). Place the mainboard in the chassis, left side first, and press down to install. IMPORTANT:Make sure the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the lower cover, and the screw sockets are visible through the mainboard. 2. Replace the two securing screws as shown. Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Connect the cable to the bluetooth board. Chapter 3 2.
3. Connect the board to mainboard cable. Replacing the Touch Pad Module 1. Connect the Touch Pad cable to the Touch Pad board. NOTE: The Touch Pad is integrated into the design of the Upper Cover.
Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader board. 2. Replace the Fingerprint Reader bracket. 3. Replace the single securing screw. 4. Connect the Finger Print Reader cable. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Replace the right speaker and align so that the screw sockets are visible.
2. Lift the HDD plate and insert the cable along the housing guides. 3. Replace the seven screws in the HDD plate. 4. With one hand carefully lift up the mylar cover and continue inserting the cable in place as shown. 5. Lift up the mylar cover and replace the finger print reader cable and touchpad FFC over the speaker cable.
6. Carefully pull back mylar cover as shown. 7. Insert the cable along its guides on the right side of the upper cover. NOTE: Ensure that the cable is properly inserted inside the housing guides before replacing the mylar cover. 8. Replace the left speaker in the upper cover. Chapter 3 9. Replace the four securing screws as shown.
Replacing the Launch Board 1. Place the Launch board in the upper cover. 3. Replace the three securing screws. 2. Replace the FFC and close the locking latch. Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Place the Upper Cover on the lower cover as shown. 2. Press down around the edges of the casing to snap it into place.
3. Locate the following cables on the Upper Cover. A E D C B Replace A as shown and close the locking latch. Replace B as shown and close the locking latch. Connect C as shown. Replace D as shown and close the locking latch.
Connect E as shown. 4. Replace the seven screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover. 106 5. Turn the computer over and replace the eleven screws shown.
Replacing the LED Board 1. Place the LED Board on the Upper Cover as shown. 3. Replace the single securing screw. 2. Connect the FFC and close the locking latch. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Align the LCD hinges as shown and place the hinges in the Upper Cover. Chapter 3 2. Replace the three securing screws in the left side hinge and secure the grounding cable.
3. Replace the two securing screws in the right side hinge. 5. Ensure that the LCD cables follow the cable channel and use all the available clips. 4. Connect the LCD cables as shown. 6. Turn the computer over and replace the two securing screws. Replacing the Antenna Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure that the antenna cables are not pinched under the LCD hinge. 1. 108 Insert the antenna cables through the chassis and 2.
Replacing the Keyboard 1. Turn the keyboard over to expose the FFC, and use the pull-tab to insert the FFC into the connector. 2. Close the locking latch to secure the FFC in place. 3. Turn the keyboard over, taking care not to detach the FFC from the Mainboard. 4. Insert the keyboard by sliding the keyboard tabs in place first as shown 5. Rotate the keyboard downward and rest it in place.
Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Place the Switch Cover into the Upper Cover, rear edge first, and rotate down into position. 2. Press down as shown to snap the centre of the cover into place. 3. Press down on the edges of the cover to snap it into place. 4. Turn over the computer and replace the three securing screws as shown. Replacing the ODD Module 1. Replace the ODD bracket and secure with the two screws. 110 2. Replace the ODD bezel and ensure the locking catch is locked in place.
3. Push the ODD module into the ODD bay as shown. 4. Ensure that the ODD is flush with the chassis and the screw socket is aligned with the screw socket in the lower base. NOTE: Do not insert a screw to secure the ODD. The ODD is secured after replacing the lower cover and all captive screws are tightened. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 1. Insert the HDD in to the carrier. Chapter 3 2.
3. Place the HDD assembly in the HDD bay and push 4. Replace the two securing screws. in the direction shown to connect the interface. Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the two securing screws. 3. Connect the Antenna cables to the terminals as shown. NOTE: The Antennas must be connected as shown, black to the upper terminal and white to the lower terminal.
Replacing the DIMM Modules NOTE: If DIMM modules are not installed properly, the computer does not boot, and no service error is displayed. 1. Align the notch in the connector with the notch in the module and slide the DIMM module firmly in place. 2. Press down on the module until it clicks in place. Replacing the Lower Cover 1. Insert the cover tabs as shown and press the lower 2. Secure the nine captive screws to attach the Lower cover in place. Cover.
Replacing the SD Dummy Card 1. Insert the SD Dummy Card into the slot and press until it clicks in to place. Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Card 1. Insert the ExpressCard into the slot and press until it clicks in to place. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery latch to the release position (1), then replace the battery pack (2). 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock position.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Common Problems 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. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3.
Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 116 1. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet. 3.
No Display Issue If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures. 2.
Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer. 2. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 48. 3. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 48. 4.
LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Touch Pad Failure If the Touch Pad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer. 2. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is listed under Other Devices. 3.
Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound and select the Recording tab. 2.
HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. b. When prompted, press any key to start to the operating system DVD. c.
ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
c. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. d. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in DVD/CD-ROM drives. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. e.
d. Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. Check that the drive is detected in the ATAPI Model Name field on the Information page. NOTE: Check that the entry is identical to one of the ODDs specified in “Hardware Specifications and Configurations” on page 18. 3.
USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: EasyTouch Button Failure If the Acer EasyTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
MediaTouch Button Failure If the Acer MediaTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerprint Reader fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Try an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Try an alternative program to verify mouse operation. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Restart the computer. 6.
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: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3.
POST Codes Tables These tables describe the chipset and core POST codes, functions, phases, and components for the POST. Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST.
POST Code Function Phase Component 0x32 Program the Egress port timings PEI chipset/MRC 0x33 Program the Memory IO registers PEI chipset/MRC 0x34 Perform steps required before JEDEC PEI chipset/MRC 0x35 Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows PEI chipset/MRC 0x36 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable PEI chipset/MRC 0x37 Do ZQ calibration for DDR3 PEI chipset/MRC 0x38 Perform final Dra/Drb programming, Set the mode of operation for the memor
POST Code Function Phase Component 0xF3 #define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_FINDCENTER (CalibrateRcvenForGroup) PEI chipset/MRC 0xFZ #define MEM_ERR_TYPE (S11, S04) PEI chipset/MRC 0xF5 #define MEM_ERR_RAWCARD (S11) PEI chipset/MRC 0xFA #define MEM_ERR_SFF (ProgWrioDll) PEI chipset/MRC 0xFB #define MEM_ERR_THERMAL (ProgramThrottling) PEI chipset/MRC 0xA0xx Launch BIOS ACMSclean PEI chipset/TXT 0xA4xx Launch BIOS ACMScheck PEI chipset/TXT 0xE5 Wait for ME ready DXE HECI/iAMT 0xE6 ME Re
POST Code Function Phase Component 0x82 Initialize the CPU Crisis Recovery Core 0x89 Set Huge Segment Crisis Recovery Core 0x83 Initialize system timer Crisis Recovery Core 0x84 Initialize system I/O Crisis Recovery Core 0x88 Initialize Multi Processor Crisis Recovery Core 0x8A Initialize OEM special code Crisis Recovery Core 0x8B Initialize PIC and DMA Crisis Recovery Core 0x8C Initialize Memory type Crisis Recovery Core 0x8D Initialize Memory size Crisis Recovery Cor
POST Code Function Phase Component 0x09 TCG log event failed DXE TCG 0x09 Setup event log failed DXE TCG 0x12 TIS set active locality failed DXE TCG 0x12 TIS relinquish active locality failed DXE TCG 0x12 TIS wait command ready failed (prepare to send) DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abort 'send’ command due to timeout DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abort 'sendAndGo' command due to timeout DXE TCG 0x04 TIS wait bit set failed before send last byte DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abort command due to timeout before
POST Code Function Phase Component 0x1A Initialize DMA command register with these settings: 1. Memory to memory disabled 2. Channel 0 hold address disabled 3. Controller enabled 4. Normal timing 5. Fixed priority 6. Late write selection 7. DREQ sense active 8. DACK sense active low. LBT Core 0x22 Reset the keyboard. LBT Core 0x40 Test A20 line LBT Core 0x67 Quick initialization of all Application Processors in a multi-processor system LBT Core 0x32 Compute CPU speed.
POST Code Function Phase Component 0x4C Shadow video BIOS ROM if specified by Setup, and CMOS is valid and the previous boot was OK. LBT Core 0x59 Register POST Display Services, fonts, and languages with the POST Dispatch Manager. LBT Core 0x57 Initialize 1394 Firewire LBT Core 0xD6 Initialize PC card LBT Core 0x58 Test for unexpected interrupts. First do an STI for hot interrupts. Secondly, test the NMI for an unexpected interrupt.
POST Code Function Phase Component 0x6A Display external cache size on the screen if it is nonzero. LBT Core 0x6C Display shadow message LBT Core 0xCA post EISA init LBT Core 0x70 Check flags in CMOS and in the TrustedCore data area for errors detected during POST. Display error messages on the screen. LBT Core 0x72 Check status bits to see if configuration problems were detected. If so, display error messages on the screen. LBT Core 0x4F Initialize MultiBoot.
POST Code Function Phase Component 0x8B Setup interrupt vector and present bit in Equipment byte. LBT Core 0x95 1. Check CMOS for CD-ROM drive present 2. Activate the drive by checking for media present 3. Check sector 11h (17) for Boot Record Volume Descriptor 4. Check the boot catalog for validity 5. Pick a boot entry 6. Create a Specification Packet LBT Core 0x92 Jump to UserPatch2. LBT Core 0xB6 If password on boot is enabled, a call is made to Setup to check password.
POST Code Function Phase Component 0xB5 Fade out OEM Logo or post string LBT Core 0xC5 End hotkey detection (Server BIOS) LBT Core 0xBE If BCP option is enabled, clear the screen before booting. LBT Core 0xB6 If password on boot is enabled, a call is made to Setup to check password. If the user does not enter a valid password, Setup does not return. LBT Core 0xBC Clear parity-error latch LBT Core 0xB7 Initialize ACPI BIOS.
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 31 30 29 10 28 11 12 27 13 26 14 25 15 24 16 23 No. 22 Description 21 20 19 18 No. 17 Description No. Description 1 E-Key Switch 12 Touch Pad Connector 23 Charger LED 2 LCD Power IC 13 +2.
Bottom View 1 2 3 4 5 27 26 6 25 24 23 7 8 22 21 20 19 9 18 10 17 16 No. 144 15 Description 14 No. 13 12 11 Description 1 LAN Chipset 15 New Card Power IC 2 North Bridge MCP77MH 16 +1.1V_S5 Power IC 3 CPU Socket 17 MDC Connector 4 CPU Power IC 18 Amplifier IC 5 Battery Connector 19 Microphone Connector 6 Power Board Connector 20 Line In Connector 7 Mini Card Connector 21 HeadPhone/SPDIF Connector 8 DDRII SO-DIMM 22 FAN Connector 9 +1.
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 4530/4230. Aspire 4530/4230 provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST.
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 4530/4230. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide.
Aspire 4530/4230 Exploded Diagram Main Assembly Item 148 Description Part Number 1 Middle Cover 42.ARE07.001 2 Upper Cover 60.ARE07.001 3 Thermal Module 60.ARE07.008 4 Lower Cover 60.ARE07.003 5 Thermal Cover 42.ARE07.002 6 FFC Cable LED (3V, 58.5 MM, 12/12P) 50.ARE07.002 7 Express Card Dummy 42.ARE07.003 8 SD Card Dummy 42.TG607.
LCD Assembly Item Chapter 6 Description Part Number 1 LCD Bezel 60.ARE07.005 2 LCD Assy (IMR) 60.ARE07.004 3 LCD (TFT) 14.1” Panel LK.14105.018 4 Camera Board 57.ARE07.001 5 Inverter 19.TPK07.001 6 LCD Cable Assy 50.ARE07.003 7 LCD Hinge_L 33.ARE07.005 8 LCD Hinge_R 33.ARE07.004 9 LCD Bezel Screw Cap 47.ARE07.
Aspire 4530/4230 FRU List Category Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP-65KB DFA AP.06501.013 ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA-1650-02AC LF AP.06503.016 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OK065B13 AP.0650A.010 Battery SANYO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type BT.00603.041 Battery SONY AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type BT.00604.024 Battery PANASONIC AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS BT.00605.
Category Description Part Number Cable PWR CORD V943B30001218008 DANISH 3P 27.A03V7.006 PWR CORD(ISR)1.8M 3PBLK FZ0I0008-038 27.TATV7.005 PWR CORD V50CB3T3012180QD TW-110V,3P 27.A99V7.002 POWER CORD(SWI)1.8M 3PBLACK FZ010008-011 27.A99V7.004 POWER CORD(IT) 1.8M 3PBLACK FZ010008-008 27.A99V7.005 POWER CORD(S.A) 1.8M 3BLACK FZ010008-006 27.T48V7.001 POWER CORD US 3PIN ROHS 27.TAXV7.001 POWER CORD(EU) 1.8M 3PBLACK FM010008-010 27.TATV7.001 POWER CORD(UK) 1.8M 3PBLACK FP010008-013 27.TATV7.
Category Description Part Number DUMMY EXPRESS CARD 42.ARE07.003 DUMMY 4 IN 1 CARD 42.TG607.005 CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL60 PGA 1.9G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.AQL02.600 CPU AMD TurionX2 RM70 PGA 2.0G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TRM02.700 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM80 PGA 2.1G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TZM02.800 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM82 PGA 2.2G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TZM02.820 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM84 PGA 2.3G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TZM02.840 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM86 PGA 2.4G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TZM02.
Category Description Part Number OPTICAL BRACKET 33.AHS07.002 HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair SATA LF F/W:3.AAA KH.12001.032 HDD HGST 5400rpm 120GB HTS542512K9SA00 Bronco-B SATA II LF F/W:C31P KH.12007.014 HDD(160G) ST9160827AS 9DG133-188 STN B/S SEAGATE F/ W:3.AAA KH.16001.029 HDD TOSHIBA 5400rpm 160GB MK1646GSX Leo BS SATA I LF F/W:LB113J KH.16004.002 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS542516K9SA00 BroncoB SATA II LF F/W:C31P KH.16007.016 HDD WD 2.
Category Description Part Number Keyboard Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 88KS US International (Aspire Black) KB.INT00.442 Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 88KS US International Hebrew (Aspire Black) KB.INT00.443 Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 89KS UK (Aspire Black) KB.INT00.444 Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 89KS Turkish (Aspire Black) KB.INT00.445 Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 88KS Thailand (Aspire Black) KB.INT00.446 Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 89KS Swiss/G (Aspire Black) KB.INT00.
Category Chapter 6 Description Part Number INVERTER BOARD 19.TPK07.001 LCD CABLE 50.ARE07.003 LCD COVER IMR W/MIC, CAMERA CABLE, ANTENNA 60.ARE07.004 LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.ARE07.005 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.ARE07.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L 33.ARE07.005 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 LCD MODULE 14.1 IN. WXGAG ASSY W/ANTENNA W/O CCD 6M.ARE07.004 LCD 14.1" WXGA AU B141EW04-V4 LF GLARE 200NITS 16MS LK.14105.018 LCD SAMSUNG 14.1" WXGA Glare LTN141W3-L01-J L6 LF 200nit 16ms LK.14106.
Category Description Part Number LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.ARE07.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L 33.ARE07.005 MAINBOARD UMA NVIDIA MCP77MH GIGA W/CARD READER, EXPRESS CARD W/O CPU RAM MB.ARE06.001 SO-DIMM DDRII667 512MB NT512T64UH8B0FN-37C (0.09U)\'NANYA KN.51203.032 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 512MB HYMP164S64CP6-Y5 LF KN.5120G.024 1GB NANYA DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3C (0.09U) KN.1GB03.014 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864DZ3-CE6 LF KN.1GB0B.
Screw List Category Description Part Number Screw List Chapter 6 SCREW M2.5*4 86.T23V7.009 SCREW M2.5*6.5 86.ARE07.001 SCREW M2.5*5 86.ARE07.003 SCREW M2*3 86.A08V7.005 SCREW M3*3.5 86.TDY07.003 SCREW M2.5*3 86.A03V7.
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A 158
Aspire 4530/4230 Series Country Acer Part no AS4230401G12Mn Model PA ACLAPortuguese LX.APA0Y.010 AS4230-401G12Mn VHB32ATXC1 MC UMACE 1*1G/ 120/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_XC21 AS4230401G12Mn PA ACLAPortuguese LX.APA0Y.009 AS4230-401G12Mn EM VHB32ATXC2 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_XC21 AS4230401G12Mn PA ACLAPortuguese LX.APA0Y.008 AS4230-401G12Mn VHB32ATXC2 MC UMACE 1*1G/ 120/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_XC22 AS4230401G12Mn PA ACLAPortuguese LX.APA0Y.
Country Acer Part no Description AS4230401G16Mn Model PA ACLAPortuguese LX.AP90Y.022 AS4230-401G16Mn EM VHB32ATXC2 MC UMAE 1*1G/ 160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_HG_XC21 AS4230401G16Mn PA ACLAPortuguese LX.AP90Y.023 AS4230-401G16Mn VHB32ATXC2 MC UMAE 1*1G/160/ 6L/5R/CB_bgn_HG_XC22 AS4230401G16Mn PA ACLAPortuguese LX.AP90Y.024 AS4230-401G16Mn EM VHB32ATXC1 MC UMAE 1*1G/ 160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_HG_XC22 AS4230401G16Mn PA ACLAPortuguese LX.AP90C.
Acer Part no Description AS4230401G12Mn Model PA ACLASpanish LX.AP90C.001 AS4230-401G12Mn LINPUSAEA3 UMAE 1*1G/120/6L/ 5R/CB_bgn_HG_EN61 AS4230401G16Mn PA USA LX.AP90Y.012 AS4230-401G16Mn VHB32ATUS1 MC UMAE 1*1G/160/ 6L/5R/CB_bgn_HG_EN33 AS4230401G16Mn PA USA LX.AP90Y.011 AS4230-401G16Mn VHB32ATUS1 MC UMAE 1*1G/160/ 6L/5R/CB_bgn_HG_EN34 AS4230401G16Mn PA USA LX.AP90Y.010 AS4230-401G16Mn VHB32ATUS1 MC UMAE 1*1G/160/ 6L/5R/CB_bgn_HG_EN32 AS4230401G16Mn PA Canada LX.AP90Y.
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description AS4530601G16Mi EMEA Denmark LX.ARE0X.004 AS4530-601G16Mi VHP32ATDK1 MC UMACE 1*1G/ 160/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_NO13 AS4530703G32Mi EMEA Denmark LX.ARE0X.055 AS4530-703G32Mi VHP32ATDK1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_NO13 AS4530603G32Mi EMEA Denmark LX.ARE0X.054 AS4530-603G32Mi VHP32ATDK1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_NO13 AS4530601G16Mi EMEA Middle East LX.ARE0X.
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description AS4530702G25Mn PA ACLASpanish LX.ARE0X.106 AS4530-702G25Mn EM VHP32ATEA3 MC UMACE 2*1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES22 AS4530702G25Mi PA ACLASpanish LX.ARE0X.065 AS4530-702G25Mi VHP32ATEA3 MC UMACE 1*2G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_ES21 AS4530702G25Mi PA ACLASpanish LX.ARE0X.064 AS4530-702G25Mi EM VHP32ATEA3 MC UMACE 1*2G/250/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_ES22 AS4530702G25Mi PA ACLASpanish LX.ARE0X.
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description AS4530860516Mn AAP Singapore LX.ARE0C.006 AS4530-860516Mn LINPUSASG1 UMACE 1*512/160/ BT/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN11 AS4530600525Mn AAP Singapore LX.ARE0C.007 AS4530-600525Mn LINPUSASG1 UMACE 1*512/250/ BT/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN11 AS4530700525Mn AAP Singapore LX.ARE0C.008 AS4530-700525Mn LINPUSASG1 UMACE 1*512/250/ BT/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN11 AS4530600516Mn AAP Singapore LX.ARE0C.
Country Acer Part no AS4530601G12Mn Model AAP Singapore LX.ARE0Y.003 AS4530-601G12Mn VHB32ATSG1 MC UMACE 1*1G/ 120/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN12 AS4530601G12Mn AAP Singapore LX.ARE0C.018 AS4530-601G12Mn LINPUSASG1 UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN11 AS4530602G25Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.ARE0X.050 AS4530-602G25Mi VHP32ATEU5 MC UMACE 2*1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_PL11 AS4530601G16Mi EMEA Middle East LX.ARE0X.029 AS4530-601G16Mi EM VHP32ATME6 MC UMACE 1*1G/160/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.
Acer Part no Description AS4530703G32Mi Model AAP Singapore LX.ARE0X.058 AS4530-703G32Mi VHP32ATSG1 MC UMACE 1G+2G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_ZH31 AS4530802G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.ARE0X.057 AS4530-802G32Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC UMACE 1*2G/ 320/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ZH31 AS4530802G16Mn AAP Singapore LX.ARE0X.056 AS4530-802G16Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC UMACE 1*2G/ 160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ZH31 AS4530704G32Mi PA USA LX.ARE0X.085 AS4530-704G32Mi VHP64ATCA2 MC UMACE 2*2G/ 320/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description AS4530702G25Mi PA Canada LX.ARE0X.074 AS4530-702G25Mi VHP32ATCA2 MC UMACE 1*2G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FR34 AS4530602G25Mn PA Canada LX.ARE0X.098 AS4530-602G25Mn VHP32ATCA2 MC UMACE 2*1G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_FR31 AS4530602G16Mi PA Canada LX.ARE0X.093 AS4530-602G16Mi VHP32ATCA2 MC UMACE 2*1G/ 160/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FR31 AS4530702G25Mi PA ACLAPortuguese LX.ARD0X.003 AS4530-702G25Mi EM VHP32ATXC1 MC UMACEF 1*2G/250/6L/5R/CB_bg_FP_0.
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description AS4530601G16C CHINA China LX.ARD0C.004 AS4530-601G16C LINPUSACN1 UMACEF 1*1G/160/ 6L/5R/CB_FP_0.3D_HG_EN91 AS4530702G25Mi PA USA LX.ARD0X.002 AS4530-702G25Mi VHP32ATUS1 MC UMACEF 1*2G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_bg_FP_0.3D_HG_EN32 AS4530803G25Mi PA USA LX.ARD0X.007 AS4530-803G25Mi VHP32ATUS1 MC UMACEF 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/CB_bg_FP_0.3D_HG_EN32 AS4530824G25Mi PA USA LX.ARD0X.012 AS4530-824G25Mi VHP64ATCA2 MC UMACEF 2*2G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/CB_bg_FP_0.
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description AS4530701G16Cn CHINA China LX.ARD0Y.032 AS4530-701G16Cn VHB32ATCN1 MC UMACEF 1*1G/ 160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_SC11 AS4530700512Mn AAP Philippines LX.ARD0C.020 AS4530-700512Mn LINPUSAPH1 UMACEF 1*512/120/ 6L/5R/CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN11 AS4530701G12Mn AAP Philippines LX.ARD0C.019 AS4530-701G12Mn LINPUSAPH1 UMACEF 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN11 AS4530801G16Mn AAP Philippines LX.ARD0C.
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description AS4530802G25Mi PA Canada LX.ARD0X.030 AS4530-802G25Mi VHP32ATCA2 MC UMACEF 1*2G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_bg_FP_0.3D_HG_FR31 AS4530802G25Mi PA Canada LX.ARD0X.029 AS4530-802G25Mi VHP32ATCA2 MC UMACEF 1*2G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_bg_FP_0.3D_HG_FR34 AS4530602G25Mn PA Canada LX.AAL0X.004 AS4530-602G25Mn VHP32ATCA1 MC UMAE 2*1G/250/ 6L/5R/CB_bgn_HG_FR11 AS4530602G25Mn PA USA LX.AAL0X.
HDD ODD WLAN AS4230401G16Mn Model SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4230401G16Mn SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4230401G16Mn SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4230401G16Mn SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4230401G16Mn SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.
HDD ODD WLAN AS4230401G16Mn Model SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4230401G16Mn SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4230401G16Mn SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4230401G16Mn SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4230401G12Mn SMPSI 4025W N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N120G B 5.
HDD ODD WLAN AS4530702G25Mi Model ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 N N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530601G16Mn AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4530702G16Mn ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4530702G25Mn ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4530602G16Mn AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N160G B 5.
HDD ODD WLAN AS4530601G16Mi Model AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530601G16Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530603G25Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG BT 2.0 AS4530601G16Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530601G16Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530701G16Mn ATRM70 N14.
HDD ODD WLAN AS4530601G16Mi Model AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530601G16Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530601G16Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530601G16Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530601G16Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530601G16Mi AAQL60 N14.
DIMM2 HDD ODD WLAN AS4530702G12Mn Model ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N120G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530701G12Mn ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N120G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530802G25Mn ATUZM80 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530843G32Mn ATUZM84 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530701G16Mi ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.
DIMM2 HDD ODD WLAN AS4530603G16Mn Model AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4530700516Mn ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO512MBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530721G16Mn ATRM72 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530721G16Mn ATRM72 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530603G25Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250G B 5.
DIMM2 HDD ODD WLAN AS4530602G16Mi Model AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530601G16Mn AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530601G16Mn AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS4530601G16Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530603G16Mn AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N160G B 5.
CPU LCD HDD ODD WLAN AS4530802G25Mi Model ATUZM80 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 N N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530802G25Mi ATUZM80 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 N N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530802G25Mi ATUZM80 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 N N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530802G25Mi ATUZM80 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 N N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530701G25Mi ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG BT 2.
CPU LCD HDD ODD WLAN AS4530802G25Mi Model ATUZM80 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 N N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG N AS4530604G25Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG BT 2.0 AS4530604G32Mi AAQL60 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi BG BT 2.0 AS4530701G16Mn ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N160G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530801G25Mn ATUZM80 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 N N250G B 5.
CPU LCD DIMM2 HDD ODD WLAN AS4530802G25Mn Model ATUZM80 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530824G32Mn ATUZM82 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530804G32Mn ATUZM80 N14.1 WXGAG SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530702G32Mn ATRM70 N14.1 WXGAG SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AS4530704G32Mn ATRM70 N14.
Appendix A 182
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, Windows® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 4530/4230 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test Vendor Type Description Adapter F0000183 DELTA CN 65W Adapter DELTA 65W 1.7x5.5x11 SADP-65KB DFA LF level 4 10001023 LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-ON 65W 1.7x5.5x11 PA-1650-02AC LF level 4 60002015 HIPRO 65W Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow HP-OK065B13 LED LF level 4 60001921 SANYO 6CELL2.2 Battery SANYO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type 10001063 SONY 6CELL2.
Vendor Type Description 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI N160GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB MK1646GSX Leo BS SATA I LF F/W:LB113J 60002005 HGST SG N160GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS542516K9SA00 BroncoB SATA II LF F/W:C31P 60001994 WD N160GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI N250GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2546GSX Leo BS SATA I LF F/W:LB013J 60002005 HGST SG N250GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.
Vendor 23418669 HLDS Type Description NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GSA-T50N LF W/O bezel SATA Malaysia 14_15KB-FV3 Black Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black McKinley/Eiger Standard (Aspire Black) BCM5764 Broadcom BCM5764 ALC888S ALC888S BT 2.0 Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 0.3M DV Suyin 0.
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. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
188 Appendix C
Index A DIMM Module AFLASH Utility Display 4 42 display B hotkeys Battery Pack BIOS package 18 password control ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 EasyTouch Failure Euro 18 BIOS Supports protocol 15 Flowchart 49 F 18 Features 1 29–42 Advanced 32 Boot 38 Exit 41 Navigating 29 Fingerprint Reader Failure 129 42 FPC Cable 91 Flash Utility Onboard Device Configuration 36 Power 38, 39 Save and Exit 41 Security 35 System Security 41 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 147 H HDTV Switc
Launch Board LCD Bezel S 72 86 Speaker Module 91 LCD Failure 119 LCD Brackets speakers hotkey LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 14 System 85 Block Diagram 90 lower cover 53 LCD Panel 4 T Test Compatible Components M Thermal Unit Failure Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Mainboard Top 61 on indicator Touch Pad Failure 129 117 Notebook Manager 14 num lock 10 O 124 Online Support Information optical drive module 187 U 59 132 USB Failure (Rightside) 127 Undetermined Problems P Pane