Aspire 3630/TravelMate 2430 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.
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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).
Chapter 1 System Introduction Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Microprocessor T Intel® Pentium® M processor 735A (2MB L2 cache, 1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) T Intel® Celeron® M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.
Input devices T 88-/89-key keyboard, 2.7 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad T Six easy-launch buttoms: Empowering key, email, Internet, WLAN, Bluetooth®, userprogrammable button I/O interface T Three USB 2.
System Block Diagram ZL6 CPU VCC_CORE CPU CORE CLOCK GEN ICS 952023CG Page:23 +12V 3.3V/5V/12V 5VPCU/3V_ALWAYS 3V_S5/5V_S5 3VSUS/5VSUS CELERON-M INTEL Mobile_479 CPU 3VPCU VCC_CORE VTT DDR CLOCK BUFFER ICS97322 +3.3V +5V REQ0# / GNT0# REQ1# / GNT1# Page:2,3 IDSEL INTERUPT DEVICE AD22 AD17 INTB# , INTC# INTD# MINI-PCI TI 1410A SiS 302ELV LVDS Page:13 +2.5V 3V_S5 HOST BUS 400MHZ CLK_SDRAM0~5, CLK_SDRAM0~5# 5V_S5 NB SIS M661MX 3VSUS Page:24 PCI ROUTING TABLE Page:13 +3.
Board Layout Top View [13] [14] [15] [42] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [24] [25] [26] [27] [23] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] 4 [34][35][36][41][37] [38] 13 Power Jack 14 CRT Connector 15 Battery Connector 16 ODD Connector [39][40] 17 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 19 MINI PCI 20 Northbridge M760GX 21 CPU Socket 22 USB Connector 23 USB Connector 24 BIOS ROM 25 EC PC97551 26 RTC Battery 27 DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 LAN PHY RTL8201CP 29 DDR SO
31 PCMCIA Connector 32 HDD Connector 33 USB Connector 34 LineOut Jack 35 Microphone Jack 36 LineIn Jack 37 WLAN Button 38 Bluetooth button 39 Battery LED 40 Power LED 41 Audio Codec ALC203 42 FAN Connector Bottom View [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [07] [06] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] 1 Lid Switch 2 Panel Connector 3 LED Board Connector 4 Modem Connector Chapter 1 5
5 6 Keyboard Connector 6 Bluetooth Module Connector 7 Touchpad Board Connector 8 Internal Microphone Connector 9 Clock Generator 10 PCMCIA Connector 11 MDC Connector 12 Internal Speaker Connector Aspire 3630
Panel This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into you computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 5 Click buttons (Left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
# Item Description Closed front view "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 # Icon Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on. Icon Item Description 3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged. 4 Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (for selected models) Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (optional).
# Icon Item/ Port Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
# Icon Port Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor. 2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Bottom view # 1 Item Hard disc bay Description Houses the computer’s hard disc (secured by a screw). 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Icon # Function Icon Description Function Description 1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 2 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Hot Key Fn-F1 ction Icon Function Description Description Easy-launch buttons Fn-F2 Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are mail, Web browser, Empowering Key “ eManager" on page 23 Fn-F3 "Acer “ and one user-programmable button. "Acer 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.
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 Description When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. @ Num Lock (Fn-F11) ] When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /).
Desired access Main keyboard keys Num lock on Num lock off Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.
Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-l Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions. Fn-m Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager. Fn-n Acer Power Management Launches Power Management options. Fn-o Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-p Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.
The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold 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). 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.
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. * Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions.
Function Execute Left button (1) Right button (4) Click twice quickly. Touchpad (2) Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Access context menu Scroll Center button (3) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Click once. Click and hold to move up/down/left/ right.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item Controller System core logic SiS M661MX+SiS 963L Audio controller RealTek ALC203 AC 97 Codec Video controller built-in SiS M661MX Keyboard controller KB910 CardBus Controller ENE CB712 IEEE Controller VIA VT6301S Processor Item CPU type Specification Intel® Celeron® M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) ® ® Intel Pentium M processor 735A (2MB L2 cache, 1.
System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Intel® Celeron® M 370/380/390 processor at 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB Intel ® ® Pentium M 735A processor at 1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB Onboard memory size 0MB DIMM socket number 2 Sockets Supports memory size per socket 256MB (min)/1024MB (max) Supports maximum memory size 2048MB Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 333 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 2.5 V/1.
Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V.92MDC Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Right side Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Specification Chipset Intel Data throughput 11M~54M bps Protocol 802.
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MByte 8MByte/2MByte for WD 8MByte/2MB for WD Interface Parallel ATA for seagate Parallel ATA Parallel ATA for seagate ATA/ATAPI-6 for Hitachi Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) ATA/ATAPI-6 for Toshiba 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% .
Combo Drive Interface Item Specification Remark Read/Write Acerage access time DVD-ROM Random Access: 125ms DVD-ROM Full Stroke: 165ms CD-ROM Random Access: 105ms CD-ROM Full Stroke: 160ms Average access time CD-Rom: 110ms DVD-ROM: 120ms Record speed CD-R: 4xCLV< 10xCLV, 10-16xPCAV, 24x Max.CAV CD-RW: 4xCLV< 10xCLV, 1016xPCAV, 24x Max.CAV Read speed CD-R/RW/ROM: 24x/24x/24x Max CAV CD-DA (DAE): 20x Max. CAV DVD-R/RW/ROM: 4x/4x/8x Max. CAV DVD-Video: 4x Max.CAV DVD-RAM (2.6G): 2x ZCLV DVD-RAM (4.
Combo Drive Interface Item Specification Remark Format compatibility DVD (Read): DVD 5,9,10,18, DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.
DVD-Dual Interface Item Specification Loading mechanism Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC203 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility AC97 2.
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. NOTE: resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor. USB Port Item Specification USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 2.
LCD 15.4” Item Specification Vendor & model name SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01glare LG LP154W01-TLA2 lead-free, glare Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.4inch 15.4inch Active Area (mm) 331.2(H)x207.0(V) 331.2(H)x207.0(V) Display resolution (pixels) WXGA (1080x800) WXGA (1080x800) Pixel Pitch 0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm 0.25875(H)x0.
LCD 15.4” Item Specification Contrast Ratio 400 400 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec 16(rise+falling) 16(rise+falling) Nominal Input Voltage VDD not show not show Typical Power Consumption (watt) 6.5W Not show Weight 585g 585g Physical Size(mm) 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) 344(W)x222(H)x6.
LCD 15.0” Item Specification Temperature Range( ° C) 0 to 50 -20 to 60 Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to 50 -20 to 60 0 to 50 -25 to 60 AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Specification LITE-ON - 65W, PA-1650-02 QY Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.
Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when T T The buzzer beeps The Sleep indicator lights up T All power shuts off T The display shuts off T Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) 1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Hibernation Mode Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.
Mechanical Specification Item I/O Ports Specification Three USB 2.
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.
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). T To change the value of a parameter, press por q. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . Info. Main CPU Type : CPU Speed : HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : Advanced Security Boot Exit Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+ ATAPI Serial Number None System BIOS Ver V1.
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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Advanced Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: [15:56:48] System Date: [03/18/2005] System Memory: 640 KB , , or selects field.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Info.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Option User Password is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access.
3. 4. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help CD-ROM/DVD Drive + and - indicate device categories. Use to expand/collapses. Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Boot order is top-down using only the top device in each category.
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Exit Boot Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T 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.
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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. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Flat-bladed screw driver T Phillips screw driver T Tweezers T Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver Hexed Screw Driver NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: . 47 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 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.
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.
LCD Module 4 LCD Cushions *4 LCD Bezel *1 Inverter *4 LCD LCD Panel *4 LCD Coaxial Cable LCD Brackets Screw List Item A 49 Description SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00 B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL) C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL) D SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL E SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI G SCREW M3.0X0.
Removing the Battery 1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery. Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover. 3. Then remove the HDD cover. 4. Pull the HDD module backwards as shown. 5. Remove the HDD module. Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module 1. Remove two screw securing the HDD bracket. 2. Remove the other two screw on the other side. 3. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket.
Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50. 3. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module. 4. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Then remove the ODD module. Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. Then remove the ODD bracket. Removing the Memory 51 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2.
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Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. Open the notebook as image shows. 3. Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it. Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. Remove the four screws securing the keyboard. 4. Turn the keyboard over as shown. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.
7. Remove the four screws securing the CPU thermal module. 8. 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. 9. Release the CPU lock with a flat headed screw driver. 10. Then detch the CPU from the socket carefully.
Removing the LCD Module 55 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. 4. Disconnect the inverter cable with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Take out the LVDS cable then disconnect the LVDS cable. 6. Tear off the tape securing the wireless LAN antennae then release the antennae. 7. Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the rear side. 8.
Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU” on page 53. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 54. 6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 7. Detach the two rubber pads and the two screw pads. 8. Remove the four screws securing the LCD bezel. 9. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
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Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Upper Case Assembly 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.. 2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50. 3. See “Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Memory” on page 51. 5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53. 6. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on the bottom. 7. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly. 8.
Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. 6. Pull back the tape covering the touchpad FFC. 7. Disconnect the touchpad FFC the remove it. 8. Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket. 9. Slide the touchpad bracket back as shown.
Removing the Speaker Set 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. 6. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable. 7. Disconnect the CIR receiver cable. 8. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable. 9. Disconnect the speaker set cable. 10. Then detach the speaker set from the lower case.
7. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board assembly. 8. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case. 9. 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 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. 6.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. 6. Remove the three screws securing the VGA thermal module. 7. Then detach the VGA thermal module. Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. 4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
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. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully.
4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58. 6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60. 7. See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60. 8. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 61. 9. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Module” on page 61. 10. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62. 11. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 62. 12. Turn over the main board as shown. 13. Disconnect the control board antenna. 14.
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Chapter 4 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. 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.
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. Do the following to select the test device. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2.
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. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board. T If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 84. T If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.
Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2.
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. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 070 Real Time Clock Error 071 CMOS Battery Bad 072 CMOS Checksum Error 110 System disabled. Incorrect password is specified.
Error Message List Error Messages 73 FRU/Action in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 68. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 68.
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps 02h Verify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU cache 0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values 0Eh Initialize I/O component 0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control wo
Code 46h Beeps 2-1-2-3 48h POST Routine Description Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h 58h Set key click if enabled 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display
Code Beeps 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h 98h Fixup Multi Processor table 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure.
Code Beeps D2h POST Routine Description Unknown interrupt Code Beeps E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can’t be charged Action in Sequence See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 70. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.
Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See “Hibernation Mode” on page 30. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work correctly. Action in Sequence Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 84.
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: 83 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.
Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power System Check” on page 68): 1.
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Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View [13] [14] [15] [42] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [24] [25] [26] [27] [23] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] 13 (PJ1) [34][35][36][41][37] [38] [39][40] Power Jack 14 (CN12) CRT Connector 15 (CN14) Battery Connector 16 (CN15) ODD Connector 17 (U18) 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 (CN16) RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 19 (CN17) MINI PCI 20 (U20) Northbridge M760GX 21 (U21) CPU Socket 22 (CN18) USB Connector Chapter 5 86
87 23 (CN19) USB Connector 24 (U22) BIOS ROM 25 (U23) EC PC97551 26 (BT1) RTC Battery 27 (CN20) DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 (U25) LAN PHY RTL8201CP 29 (CN21) DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 30 (U26) Southbridge 963L 31 (CN22) PCMCIA Connector 32 (CN23) HDD Connector 33 (CN24) USB Connector 34 (CN26) LineOut Jack 35 (CN25) Microphone Jack 36 (CN27) LineIn Jack 37 (SW2) WLAN Button 38 (SW3) Bluetooth button 39 (LED2) Battery LED 40 (LED1) Power LED 41 (U30) Audio Codec ALC203 42 (CN13)
Bottom View [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [07] [06] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] 1 (SW1) Lid Switch 2 (CN1) Panel Connector 3 (CN2) LED Board Connector 4 (CN3) Modem Connector 5 (CN4) Keyboard Connector 6 (CN5) Bluetooth Module Connector 7 (CN6) Touchpad Board Connector 8 (CN7) Internal Microphone Connector 9 (U12) Clock Generator 10 (U13) PCMCIA Connector 11 (CN9) MDC Connector 12 (CN11) Internal Speaker Connector Chapter 5 88
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Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 3630/ TravelMate 2430. 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 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List Adapter NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP65KB BF 19V AP.06501.005 NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON PA1650-02 Q2 19V AP.06503.006 NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN HIPRO HPOK066B13QT AP.06506.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List NS BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A 4UR18650F-2-QC140 BT.T5003.001 BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE BT.T5005.001 BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S1P 2.2A 4UR18650F-2-QC141 BT.T5003.002 BATTERY SIMPPLO PACK LI-ION 4S1P 2.0A BT.00407.001 NS MODEM BOARD 56K(MDC) T60M893.03 S.P. 54.T72V7.001 NS BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENNA 54.T48V7.001 NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD FOXCONN ABT_BRM4318BG 54.A51V7.002 NS LAUNCH BOARD 55.T50V7.001 NS TOUCH PAD BOARD 55.T50V7.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List NS POWER CORD US (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.001 POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.003 POWER CORD KOERA ( Pin) 27.T23V7.006 POWER CORD EU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.002 POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.004 POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.005 POWER CORD- SWISS 27.A03V7.007 POWER CORD AU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.008 POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.006 POWER CORD AF (3 PIN) 27.T48V7.001 5 MIDDLE COVER W/BUTTON 42.A27V7.001 6 UPPER CASE W/TP,CABLE, TP BRACKET, MIC, BLUETOOTH CABLE 60.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List 15 HDD COVER 42.T63V7.004 NS 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER 42.T51V7.003 14 HDD BRACKET 33.T50V7.001 NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T50V7.003 NS AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25WD KC.S2802.25D AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25WD KC.S3002.25D AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML28 KC.TML02.280 AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML30 KC.TML02.300 AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML32 KC.TML02.320 AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML34 KC.TML02.340 AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML37 KC.TML02.370 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW-242C 6M.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List NS DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW-242C KO.02407.014 NS OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003 NS DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR G BASE 42.T51V7.004 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME UIDA-760 6M.T51V7.002 DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KME UIDA-760 KO.02406.008 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003 DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR KME 42.T50V7.009 DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVRK15RA G BASE 6M.T51V7.002 DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVRK15RA D. LAYER G BASE KU.00805.006 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List SEAGATE N2 (50) 60GB 4200RPM, ST960821A KH.06001.002 HGST MORAGA 80GB 4200RPM, IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635 KH.08007.007 SEAGATE N2 (50) 80GB 4200RPM, ST9808210A KH.08001.012 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON US International KB.A2707.001 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Chinese KB.A2707.002 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Spanish KB.A2707.003 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Thai KB.A2707.004 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Brazilian Protugese KB.A2707.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Japanese KB.A2707.022 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Greek KB.A2707.023 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Hebrew KB.A2707.024 AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Russian KB.A2707.025 NS 6M.A51V7.011 6M.A51V7.011 NS LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA CMO N150X3L07 REV.C LK.1500D.008 NS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001 NS LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004 NS LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002 NS LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List Chapter 6 NS LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. 60.A27V7.002 NS LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004 LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00 6M.A51V7.012 LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00 (MADE IN CHINA) LK.15006.007 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001 LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003 LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. 60.A27V7.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List 99 2 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L 33.T50V7.004 3 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R 33.T50V7.005 4 LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. 60.A27V7.003 1 LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. 60.T50V7.006 LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI QD15TL02-02 (GLARE) 6M.A43V7.005 LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI QD15TL0202 (GLARE) LK.15409.003 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001 LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA 50.T50V7.006 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L 33.T50V7.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003 LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O ANTENNA 14/15 IN. 60.A51V7.003 LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004 LCD MODULE 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08-A3 W/O ANTENNA 6M.A51V7.023 LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08A3 LK.15008.007 LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08A3 (MADE IN CHINA) LK.15008.016 LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001 LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List NS MAINBOARD SIS M760 W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY LB.A5106.001 NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) KN.25602.012 MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K KN.25603.019 MEMORY DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 KN.2560B.008 MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX HYMD232M646D6-J KN.2560G.001 MEMORY DDR333 512MB INFINEON HYS64D64020HBDL-6-C (.11u) KN.51202.025 MEMORY DDR333 512MB SAMSUNG M470L6524BT0-CB3 KN.5120B.
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List Screw NS Chapter 6 SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.012 NS SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3) 86.T25V7.012 NS SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK 86.A03V7.006 NS SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.006 NS SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08V7.004 NS SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) 86.T23V7.010 NS SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.007 NS SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3) 86.T25V7.008 NS SCREW M1.7*3.0-I (BK) 86.T50V7.001 NS SCREW I3*3.5M-NIH(M3L3.5) 86.A03V7.
