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Chapter 1

System Specifications

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 2

System Utilities

27

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

31

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Removing the Memory/HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Disassembling the LCD Module-14.1 Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Disassembling the LCD Module-15.1 Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

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System Check Procedures

.46

 

External Diskette Drive Check

.46

 

External CD-ROM Drive Check

.46

 

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

.47

 

Memory Check

.47

 

Power System Check

.47

 

Touchpad Check

.48

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

.49

Index of Error Messages

.50

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

.52

Intermittent Problems

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Contents Acer Aspire 1310 Series Service GuideRevision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Chpater Jumper and Connector Locations Features System SpecificationsChapter Expansion System BLO CK Diag RAM System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutFNJ34 Bottom ViewFront View Outlook ViewDescription Left Panel Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Lock Key Description KeyboardKey Description Desired Access Num Lock OnHot Key Function Euro keyTouchpad Basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Righ Button Tap Chapter Launch Keys Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Floppy Disk Drive Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem InterfaceDVD-ROM Interface Hard Disk Drive InterfaceParallel Port ItemResolution SpecificationSystem Board Major Chips BatteryUSB Port Pcmcia PortDC-AC LCD inverter AC AdapterPower Saving Mode Phenomenon Power ManagementVibration Mechanical SpecificationEnvironmental Requirements HumidityIRQ Assignment Map Navigating the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup UtilitySystem Utilities Parameter Description StartupExit System Diagnostic Diskette Bios Flash UtilityMachine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory/HDD Module Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module Disassembling the Main Unit Page Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module-14.1 Inch Disassembling the LCD Module-15.1 Inch Disassembling the Optical Drive Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive ModuleChapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System CheckMemory Check Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence 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 SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsChapter Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsU20 Bottom ViewFRU Field Replaceable Unit List System Exploded DiagramFDD Assy Picture Partname And Description Part Number Assy 14.1 Hinge R/L FDD Assy FDD FFC ODD Bracket Aspire 1300 Keyboard Jimmold US International Hinge Cover 14.1-R Rubber Feet Circle Base Chapter Appendix a Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 1310 series Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Home Environment Test SpecificationsAppendix B Appendix B Appendix C Online Support InformationAppendix C Index BiosPcmcia
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