Acer 2420 manual PCMCIA-Related Symptoms, Memory-Related Symptoms, Speaker-Related Symptoms

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Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Battery can’t be charged

See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 69.

 

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

Action in Sequence

 

 

Memory count (size) appears different from

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then

actual size.

reboot system.

 

DIMM

 

System board

 

 

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound

Audio driver

comes from the computer.

Speaker

 

System board

 

 

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

Speaker

 

System board

 

 

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

The system will not enter hibernation

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 36.

 

Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)

 

Hard disk drive

 

System board

 

 

The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and

Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode.

four short beeps every minute.

Touchpad

 

 

Keyboard

 

Hard disk connection board

 

Hard disk drive

 

System board

 

 

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 36.

closing the LCD

LCD cover switch

 

System board

 

 

The system doesn't resume from hibernation

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 36.

mode.

Hard disk connection board

 

Hard disk drive

 

System board

 

 

The system doesn't resume from standby mode

See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 36.

after opening the LCD.

LCD cover switch

 

System board

 

 

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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

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