Acer 3600/5500 manual Memory check, Power System Check

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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.

NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:

1.Remove the battery pack.

2.Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

3.Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list: “Check the Power Adapter” on page 58

“Check the Battery Pack” on page 59

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Contents Aspire 3600/5500 Series Service GuideRevision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Aspire FeaturesCommunication DC-in jack for AC adaptor Chapter DDR II Sodimm System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutPCN1 AC-IN BiosBottom View PJP11An Aspire tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Rear Panel Right ViewBottom Panel IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy Launch ButtonsLaunch key Default application TouchpadTouchpad Basics Page Windows Keys Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypadKey Icon Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Special KeyEuro symbol System Memory Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Second Level Cache0MB Memory CombinationsLAN Interface IR InterfaceIn-1 card reader Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device Modem Interface2MB Combo Drive InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6 ATA-6DVR-K15RA SOSW-833SDVD+R, DVD+RW DVD DVD-RAM, DVD-R4.7GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RWUSB Port Audio InterfaceVideo Interface Video MemoryPcmcia Port System Board Major ChipsKeyboard LCD 14.1 inch BatteryYEC YNV-C01 System Power ManagementLCD Inverter AC AdaptorChapter Chapter Bios Setup UtilityMain Navigating the Bios UtilityCPU MainParameter Description UuidParameter Description Auto Parameter Description Format/Option 64MB/128MB/DVMT Disabled/EnabledAdvanced Parameter Description OptionsParameter Description Option SecurityBoot Device BootTable below describes the parameters in this screen ExitBios Flash Utility Remove Bios Password Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the CPU Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD ModuleRemoving the ODD Module and the LCD module Chapter Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Upper Case AssemblyDisassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID Cmos DimmCRT No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCode Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List System Exploded DiagramUpper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly LCD Module HDD Module ODD Module Adapter 3 PIN 65W Hipro HP Bluetooth Card WNC 91.BU513.002Adapter 3 PIN 65W Delta SADP-65KB BEF 19V 3PIN Adapter 3 PIN 65W Liteon PA-1650-02COPower CORD-DENMARK Bluetooth CablePower CORD-AUS Power CORD-CHINATP Support Lower CASE- UMALower CASE- NON UMA WAY ButtonIntel Pentium M 1.87G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M Dothan 1.6GHZ 2MUfcbga SL7EG B-1 Stepping Intel Pentium M 1.6G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M 1.73G 2M 533FSBDL Slot ODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Panasonic UJ-845 ODD DVD Dual Module 8X Hlds GWA-4082NODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Hlds GWA-4082N ODD DVD Dual Module Panasonic UJ-845HDD HDD 60GB 2.5 in RPM Seagate N2 HDD HDD 40G 4200PRM Seagate ST94019AHDD HDD 40G 2.5 in RPM Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS HDDLCD LCD Inverter LCD LCD Wire CableLCD Assy LCD Module 14 .1 Wxga Glare LCD LCD 14 .1 Wxga Glare QDI N141V2LCD LCD Bezel LCD LCD Bracket SETLCD Assy LCD Module 14.1 Wxga Glare 6M.A70V5.013 6M.A70V5.014 Pcmcia Slot W/O Reader CPU Memory Mainboard 915PM for VGA Glan WReader Pcmcia Slot W/O CPU Memory Mainboard 910GML UMA Glan WLCD Rubber PAD Rubber Foot TWO PinsTouchpad Speaker SET R&LChapter Model Appendix a Model Definition and ConfigurationCard Wireless Number Reader Aspire 3600/5500 SeriesCard Wireless Appendix a Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test SpecificationsIndicator LI-ION Kestrel 4S2P Panasonic Pack Cell 4.4AH W/OIsdn Appendix B Pcmcia Pcmcia ATA Pcmcia USBPCMCIA-SCSI 102 Appendix C Online Support Information104