Acer 1800 manual Check the Power Adapter

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Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure

Pin 1: 19V

Pin 2: 0V, Ground

1.If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.

2.If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the main board.

If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems”.

If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.

NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

3.If the DC-IN indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation.

4.If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Power Adapter” .

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Contents Aspire Service GuideRevision History Ate Chapter UpdatesCopyright DisclaimerIII Messages ConventionsPreface Page Table of Contents Viii Chpater Jumper and Connector LocationsChapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Appendix C Online Support InformationMemory FeaturesChapter PerformanceCommunication VideoAudio StorageCIR BatteryBlock Diagram Top View Rear View Mainboard PlacementJP1/JP2 Lvds Conn JP5 Bluetooth ConnBattery Conn CRT Conn SW1 LID SwitchOutlook View Open ViewDescription Front Panel Icon Description Left ViewRight View Modem Jack Description Bottom ViewIndicators Power mode Lock Key Description KeyboardSpecial keys Lock keysKey Description Windows KeysHot Key Function Description Function KeysEuro key Touchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Righ Button Way Scroll Way Tap Function Left Button Righ Button Way Scroll Way Tap Launch Keys Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification ProcessorHard Disk Drive Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem / Bluethooth InterfaceOptical Drive Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Interface System Board Major Chips Video Resolution Mode for both LCD and CRTUSB Port Pcmcia PortLCD Inverter Specification BatteryFeatures Electrical Characteristics Electrical specification Lamp limited currentThermal Mechanical Specifications Optical SpecificationAC Adapter Environmental Requirements Power ManagementOVP ESDAddress Map Mechanical SpecificationVGA Bios Memory Address Map0D00-FFFF DMA Channel Assignment IRQ Assignment MapSystem Utilities Bios Setup UtilityUuid Phoenix cME FirstBIOS Pro Setup UtilityInformation Parameter DescriptionMain Main2F8/IRQ3 AdvancedFIR Ports Parameter Description OptionSet Supervisor/User Password DisabledSecurity Parameter Description Option Boot BootCmos ExitMachine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationAspire 1800 Disassembly Procedure Disassemble the Battery and HDDDisassemble the Wireless Disassemble the RAM and ODD Disassemble the Modem CardDisassemble the Panel Module Disassemble the KeyboardDisassemble Case, Touchpad and CD-Player Disassemble the Bluetooth and CablesDisassemble the Speaker Disassemble the Card ReaderDisassemble the LCD Module Disassemble the System FAN and MainboardAspire Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckDisplay Check Sound Check PhoenixBIOS Post Tasks and Beep Codes Example Testpoint 16h=00 01 01 10=1-2-2-3 beeps Terminal Post ErrorsCode Beeps Post Routine Description Post Task RoutinesCode Beeps Post Routine Description Chapter Code Beeps For Boot Block in ROM JP2 Card Reader BoardTop View JP1Bios ROM TP/B To Click/B Conn Touch Pad BoardClear Cmos Chapter Exploded Diagram Chapter Aspire 1800 Parts IllustrationAcer P/N 3PIN Power Cord UK Power Cord UK 3PIN Play Board to To MB Bluetooth CableCable Power Cord US Power Cord US 3PIN 3PIN Power Cord EU Power Cord EU 3PINMini PCI Cover Communication Module Wireless Wireless Antenna AssyLower Case Assy Lower Case Assy W/O FAN Arcade Plate Plate W/O Touchpad Dimm CoverDrive QSI SBW DVD/CDRW Combo DVD/CDRW Combo BezelBezel Hlds Optical Device Optical Device Bracket Bracket DVD/CDRW Combo DVD/CDRW Combo Drive QSISuper Multi Super Multi Bezel Hlds Optical Device Optical Device BracketBracket SUPER-MULTI SUPER-MULTI Drive Hlds Drive Hlds GSAHDD Cover HDD ShieldingSunrex Canadian Canadian French Keyboard Keyboard Sunrex Keyboard Keyboard Sunrex ArabicSunrex Arabic Keyboard Keyboard Sunrex Belgian Sunrex Belgian Keyboard Keyboard SunrexLCD 17 IN. Wxga LCD 17 IN. Wxga AU LCD Wire SET LCD Wire SET ThicknessLCD -- AU Assy LCD Module Assy LCD Module 17 17 IN. Wxga AULCD Bracket R LCD Bracket R LG Vesa LCD Panel with LCD Panel with Logo WLogo LCD Bracket L LCD Bracket L LG Vesa LG VesaLCD 17 IN. Wsxga LCD 17 IN. Wsxga LG Vesa LCD Bezel W LCD Bezel W/ LogoLCD -- LG Assy LCD Module Assy LCD Module 17 17 IN. Wsxga LG Wsxga LG Vesa LP171W02256M Infineon Infineon HYS64D32020HDL-6 Memory Memory DDR333 Memory DDR333 256MB256MB Nanya Nanya NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K Memory DDR333 Memory DDR333 256MLower Case M Rubber Foot Rubber Foot Lower Case Thermal ModuleMiscellaneous Rubber Foot Rubber Foot Lower Case Lower Case B Rubber Foot Rubber Foot Lower CaseMemory Optical Bluetoo Mini PCI Battery NumberTest Compatible Components Model Vendor Description Microsoft Windows XP / Professional Environment TestSO-DIMM DDR333 256MB SO-DIMM DDR333 512MBSO-DIMM DDR333 1GB EBD11UD8ADDA AS1800 Keyboard US International Online Support Information Appendix C