Machine Disassembly and Replacement | Acer 4150, 4650 guide

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver

Philips screwdriver

Plastic flat head screw driver

Tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

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Contents

Service Guide TravelMate Revision History Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Table of Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter Machine DisassemblyChpater Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Appendix C Online Support Information 118 Table of Contents Features Chapter Audio Video/TV-out NTSC/PAL support 56Kbps ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval, Wake-On-Ring ready Lbs 2.84 Kg System Compliance Mainboard Placement Top View Bottom View Chipset Chipset Description Block Diagram Intel Alviso Gmpm Outlook View Front ViewDescription Display screen Closed Front View Left View Icon Description Infrared port Right ViewIR-aware computer Rear View Bottom View Using the Keyboard Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock offLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock Key Description Windows Key Key Description Hot Keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn+w Volume up Fn+y Volume down Decreases the sound volumeFn+F7 Fn+F8 Fn+z Brightness down Fn+x Brightness upFn+F10 Euro symbol Special Keys Indicators Launch Key Default Application Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad Basics Click and hold Click once Tap onceUp/down/left/right Using a computer security lock Using System Utilities Acer eManager Launch Manager Adjusting the Volume Audio Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a Computer Security Lock System Power Management Legacy Acpi mode Power Management Mode Hardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationController Keyboard controller System Memory 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection Discreat Package configuration Keyboard 317.3 x 242.0 x Weight g 550 575 585 Vendor/Model Samsung B150XG01 B150PG03 Output Ratings CV mode Output Ratings CC modeDynamic Output Characteristics Input Requirements Acpi Mode Power Management 84kg6.26 lbs 15 SXGA+, 8-cell Li-Ion BatteryDetails 336.4 x 284.5 x 32 mm with ID -34.5 mm Logical Configuration 40GB 60GB 80GB Nominal Power RequirementsPhysical & Environmental Specs Dimensions/Weight Ambient Temperature Reliability Characteristics Error Rates Vibration and Shock Configuration PowerPerformance Seek time read, typical Environmental characteristics Operating Acoustics A-Weighted Sound Power BelsPhysical size Non-operating Bios Setup Utility System Utilities Power Button Lid SwitchButtons Application Launch Buttons Valid Password Characters Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot functionValid Password Characters Parameter Description InformationSystem Memory Parameter Description Main Help note Advanced May 20, 2003 54009 AM Description Option Infrared Port FIR COM2, 2F8, IRQ3COM3, 3E8, IRQ4 COM4, 2E8, IRQ3 Security Boot Module bay and onboard LAN device OK Cancel Exit Exit Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Removing the Battery Pack Removing the RAM Removing the HDD and ODD ModuleRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Thermal and Bluetooth Module Removing the Wireless and LCD PanelRemoving the Upper Case Removing the Touchpad Removing the FAN Removing the Thermal Module and CPU Removing the Wireless, Speaker and Pcmcia Removing the MDC Removing the LCD Panel Chapter Removing the HDD and ODD Chapter Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System Check Memory check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List CPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Post Code Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Dimm CD to Disk Recovery Use Napp CD to Build Master Hard Disc DrivePage Chapter Disk to Disk Recovery Chapter Page Chapter Chapter Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Rear View Description VGA Board Power SW/B TouchPad Board Hot Swap ODD Board DVI Board Clear Cmos Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Chapter Illustration Part Name Description Acer P/N Chapter 101 Power Cord Chapter 103 Communication Module Antenna Assy Chapter 105 DVD Super Multi Chapter 107 Portuguese Keyboard Darfon HL TBD Chapter 109 Pcmcia SLOT/PC Card Slot Pcmcia Slot Chapter 111 Illustraion Description Acer P/N Rubber Foot Small TravelMate 4150 Series Appendix a 113 Appendix B Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Environment Test CPU Battery Appendix B 116 117 Appendix C Online Support Information