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... noted in the printed Service Guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of a machine ... of customer machines. Preface Before using this generic service guide. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. In such cases, please contact...
... noted in the printed Service Guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of a machine ... of customer machines. Preface Before using this generic service guide. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. In such cases, please contact...
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... 55 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 56 General Information 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 61 Removing the HDD 62 Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 62 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 63 Removing the ODD Module 64 Removing the LCD Module 65 Disassembling the...
... 55 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 56 General Information 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 61 Removing the HDD 62 Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 62 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 63 Removing the ODD Module 64 Removing the LCD Module 65 Disassembling the...
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... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 System Check Procedures 74 External Diskette Drive Check 74 External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad Check 77 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 78 Index...
... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 System Check Procedures 74 External Diskette Drive Check 74 External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad Check 77 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes 78 Index...
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...T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution Memory T T T 256MB or 512MB of DDRII 400/533 Upgradeable to 2GB Memory by Dual channels of SODIMM 512KB flash ROM BIOS Display T T T 15" XGA TFT LCD,...SXGA +TFT LCD supporting 1400x1050 pixel resolution Graphics T T T T T T T T T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X600 with 64/128MB of video memory ( for selected models) Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 support ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0 support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual independent display External resolution/refresh ...
...T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution Memory T T T 256MB or 512MB of DDRII 400/533 Upgradeable to 2GB Memory by Dual channels of SODIMM 512KB flash ROM BIOS Display T T T 15" XGA TFT LCD,...SXGA +TFT LCD supporting 1400x1050 pixel resolution Graphics T T T T T T T T T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X600 with 64/128MB of video memory ( for selected models) Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 support ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0 support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual independent display External resolution/refresh ...
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... optical drive, or one 5.25-inch internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay, for TravelMate 4600 series only) 4-in-1 card reader, supporting MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick® , and Memory Stick PROTM (for TravelMate 4600 series only) PC card 95 supported with one Type II PCI card bus no...One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack (AC adapter) One 124-pin Acer ezDock connector (for TravelMate 4600 series only) One external monitor port One speaker/headphone-out jack One audio line-in jack One microphone-in jack One infrared ...
... optical drive, or one 5.25-inch internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay, for TravelMate 4600 series only) 4-in-1 card reader, supporting MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick® , and Memory Stick PROTM (for TravelMate 4600 series only) PC card 95 supported with one Type II PCI card bus no...One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack (AC adapter) One 124-pin Acer ezDock connector (for TravelMate 4600 series only) One external monitor port One speaker/headphone-out jack One audio line-in jack One microphone-in jack One infrared ...
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... AcerMedia drive module. (for removal of the fan. 8 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory and Mini PCI Card. Note Chapter 1 13 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay # Item Houses the computer's hard disk (seDcueresdcrbiypatisocnrew). 2 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for TravelMate 4600 only) 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery...
... AcerMedia drive module. (for removal of the fan. 8 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory and Mini PCI Card. Note Chapter 1 13 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay # Item Houses the computer's hard disk (seDcueresdcrbiypatisocnrew). 2 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for TravelMate 4600 only) 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery...
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... connector location Specification 56K ITU V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval Wake-on-Ring ready RJ11 Right side VGA Notice Chipset for TravelMate 4100 only) RJ45 InviLink. 802.11b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN connector location or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless Right ...side . LAN Interface Specification 915PM/915GM 256MB/512MB 2 1024 MB 2GB DDRII SDRAM standard 400/533 MHz 1.8V You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type Wireless LAN Specification 10/100...
... connector location Specification 56K ITU V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval Wake-on-Ring ready RJ11 Right side VGA Notice Chipset for TravelMate 4100 only) RJ45 InviLink. 802.11b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN connector location or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless Right ...side . LAN Interface Specification 915PM/915GM 256MB/512MB 2 1024 MB 2GB DDRII SDRAM standard 400/533 MHz 1.8V You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type Wireless LAN Specification 10/100...
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... DVD-ROM T 4X DVD+RW T 4X DVD-RW DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (Write) T 24X CD-RW T 10X CD-R T Secure Digital (SD) T MultiMedia Card (MMC) T Memory Stick T Memory Stick ProTM 42 Chapter 1
... DVD-ROM T 4X DVD+RW T 4X DVD-RW DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (Write) T 24X CD-RW T 10X CD-R T Secure Digital (SD) T MultiMedia Card (MMC) T Memory Stick T Memory Stick ProTM 42 Chapter 1
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... both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Shows system base memory size 522240 KB Shows extended memory size 128 MB VGA memory size Quiet Boot: [Enabled] Power on Display: [Auto ] Network Boot: [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery ...F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. When this is selected, Boot from LAN feature is connected on display Network boot F12...
... both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Shows system base memory size 522240 KB Shows extended memory size 128 MB VGA memory size Quiet Boot: [Enabled] Power on Display: [Auto ] Network Boot: [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery ...F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. When this is selected, Boot from LAN feature is connected on display Network boot F12...
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Start Battery K*2 HDD Cover HDD Module E*2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU *2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover *2 Thermal Module ODD Module *6 ODD Connector Board ODD Holder ODD Drive *3 Middle Cover *2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module *2 ...
Start Battery K*2 HDD Cover HDD Module E*2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU *2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover *2 Thermal Module ODD Module *6 ODD Connector Board ODD Holder ODD Drive *3 Middle Cover *2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module *2 ...
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Remove the HDD cover. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover. 2. Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it . Remove the RAM/Wireless cover. 3. Chapter 3 62 Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 1. Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 5. Detach the HDD module then remove it . . Pop up the memory then remove it. 4. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. 2.
Remove the HDD cover. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover. 2. Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it . Remove the RAM/Wireless cover. 3. Chapter 3 62 Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 1. Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 5. Detach the HDD module then remove it . . Pop up the memory then remove it. 4. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. 2.
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..., see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 77 Chapter 4 75
..., see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 77 Chapter 4 75
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... servicing a computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 87. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message...
... servicing a computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 87. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message...
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... (THe causes will show message. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. System CMOS checksum bad - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board...
... (THe causes will show message. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. System CMOS checksum bad - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board...
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... Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.
... Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.
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... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
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... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence...
... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence...
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...NEW COLOR ZL2 15.4" LCD (HITACHI) PANEL ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD BEZEL ASSY S.P. MAINBOARD 915PM M24P 64MB DOCKING 3 IN 1 W/ PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY ZL2 M24 M/B ASSY S.P. TBD TBD 110 Chapter 6 WXGA SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01 LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA HITACHI TX39D85VC1FAA-LIGHT GREEN SILVER LCD... 15.4" LCD BEZEL ASSY S.P. 60.T50V7.006 ZL1A 15.4" LCD (TM) COVER ASSY S.P. WXGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - LIGHT GREEN SILVER Description Acer P/N ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM 6M.T63V7.014 QDI) ASSY S.P. R LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. NEW COLOR ZL2 15.4" LCD (SAMSUNG) ...
...NEW COLOR ZL2 15.4" LCD (HITACHI) PANEL ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD BEZEL ASSY S.P. MAINBOARD 915PM M24P 64MB DOCKING 3 IN 1 W/ PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY ZL2 M24 M/B ASSY S.P. TBD TBD 110 Chapter 6 WXGA SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01 LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA HITACHI TX39D85VC1FAA-LIGHT GREEN SILVER LCD... 15.4" LCD BEZEL ASSY S.P. 60.T50V7.006 ZL1A 15.4" LCD (TM) COVER ASSY S.P. WXGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - LIGHT GREEN SILVER Description Acer P/N ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM 6M.T63V7.014 QDI) ASSY S.P. R LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. NEW COLOR ZL2 15.4" LCD (SAMSUNG) ...
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...-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 512MB 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 1GB 1.25" module, DDR-333 HDD (40GB) 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm HDD 60GB 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm HDD...
...-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 512MB 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 1GB 1.25" module, DDR-333 HDD (40GB) 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm HDD 60GB 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm 2.5" ,4200rpm HDD...