Acer 2420 manual Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional device, Hard Disk Drive Interface

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Bluetooth Interface

Item

Specification

 

 

Data throughput

723 bps (full speed data rate)

 

 

Protocol

Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG

 

specification is ratified).

 

 

Interface

USB 1.1

 

 

Connector type

Mini-USB

 

 

Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)

Item

Specification

 

 

Chipset

Built-in ICH6-M

 

 

Data throughput

11~54 Mbps

 

 

Protocol

802.11b+g

 

 

Interface

Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system block

 

diagram?)

 

 

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendor &

Seagate 40G ST9402112A

Seagate ST96812A

TOSHIBA MK8025GAS

Model Name

Toshiba MK4025GAS

Seagate ST960821A

HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00

 

Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00

Toshiba MK6025GAS

SEAGATE ST9808210A

 

WD WD400UE-22HCT0

HGST HTS541260H9AT00

SEAGATE ST98823A

 

Samsung M40MP0402H

WD WD600UE-22HCT0

TOSHIBA MK8026GAX

 

 

 

HGST HTS541280H9AT00

 

 

 

WD WD800UE-22HCT0

 

 

 

 

Capacity (MB)

40000

60000

80000

 

 

 

 

Bytes per

512

512

512

sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data heads

2

3 (for Hitachi and Seagate)

4 (for Hitachi)

 

 

4 (for Toshiba)

3 (for Seagate)

 

 

 

 

Drive Format

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disks

1

2

2

 

 

 

 

Spindle speed

4200 RPM

4200 RPM

4200 RPM

(RPM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buffer size

2048KB

8192KB

8192KB

 

 

 

 

Interface

ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6

ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6

ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6

 

 

 

 

Max. media

372

350

350

transfer rate

 

 

 

(disk-buffer,

 

 

 

Mbytes/s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data transfer

100 MB/Sec.

100 MB/Sec.

100 MB/Sec.

rate

Ultra DMA mode-5

Ultra DMA mode-5

Ultra DMA mode-5

(host~buffer,

 

 

 

Mbytes/s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DC Power Requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage

5V(DC) +/- 5%

5V(DC) +/- 5%

5V(DC) +/- 5%

tolerance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting Jumper and Connector LocationsFRU Field Replaceable Unit List System Specifications FeaturesChapter Human-centric design and ergonomics Intel 910GML System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Description Aspire 3620 front View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description TravelMate 2420 front viewCommunications Closed Front ViewRight View Left ViewBottom Panel Rear PanelAspire TravelMate IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad Basics Launch key Default applicationChapter Lock Key Description Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows Keys Hot KeysKey Icon Description Hot Key Icon Function Description Special Key Euro symbolAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyPage Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementPage Acer ePresentation Management Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification ProcessorModem Interface Bluetooth InterfaceMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceCombo Drive Interface DVD-Dual InterfaceAudio Interface Pcmcia Port Video InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortBattery System Board Major ChipsKeyboard LCD 14.1 inch LCD InverterAC Adaptor System Power Management Main Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationSystem Time MainParameter Description Format/Option Security Boot ExitParameter Description Option Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Clear or SetChanging a Password Page +Hard Drive BootExit Information Main Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationHDD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartDescription Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the LCD Module Removing the ODD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page 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 No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code 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 Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded Diagram Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 FRU ListCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Middle Cover TM Upper Case TM CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ Intel Assy HDD Bracket AG1 CPU Heatsink W/SCREW W/O FAN H3M1A Belgium Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK AEK1F SV Hinge Pack LEFT/RIGHT RTC Battery Scrw M2*L3 Black Chapter Index

2420 specifications

The Acer 2420 is a versatile laptop that strikes a balance between performance and affordability, making it a popular choice for users ranging from students to professionals. This model is part of Acer’s Aspire series, known for its reliable build and innovative features.

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