TravelMate Aspire, Service Guide | Acer 4100, 4600 instruction

TravelMate 4600

TravelMate 4100

Aspire 1690

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

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NOTE: Please refer to Kestrel Service CD P/N:VD.A27V7.001

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Acer 4100, 4600 manual TravelMate Aspire, Service Guide

Contents

TravelMate Aspire Service Guide Revision History Disclaimer Copyright Messages Conventions Preface Table of Contents Chpater Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter TroubleshootingChapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 101 Appendix C Online Support Information 120 Chapter Features Audio Top View Mainboard Placement Rear View Description Crane Block Diagram TM 4600/ TM 4100 Open View Outlook ViewDescription AS 1690 Open View TM 4600,TM 4100 and AS Front Panel TM 4600 / TM Left View TM 4600/ TM 4100/ AS Right View For TM4600 only Bottom View Description Lock keys Using the KeyboardLock Key Description Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Embedded Numeric Keypad TM 4600 / TM Indicators When the battery is charging Icon Description Power Lights when the computer is onWhen in AC mode Battery indicator Windows Keys Launch Keys Launch Key Default Application Key Description Hot Key Function Description Hot Keys Using a computer security lock Acer eManager Using System UtilitiesIcon Description Launch Manager Audio Adjusting the Volume Special Keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Touchpad Basics Touchpad Function Left Button Righ Button Tap Eject ing the optical CD or DVD drive tray Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsController System Memory USB Port Package configuration Battery Optical Specification Mechanical SpecificationsSpecifications Output Ratings CC mode Output Ratings CV modeDynamic Output Characteristics Input Requirements Details Model Aspire Acpi Mode Power Management360W x 273D x 27~32 Hmm 3lbs 2.86kg Nominal Power Requirements Logical ConfigurationPhysical & Environmental Specs Dimensions/Weight Ambient Temperature Vibration and Shock Reliability Characteristics Error Rates Seek time read, typical Configuration Physical size Environmental characteristics OperatingNon-operating Acoustics A-Weighted Sound Power Bels Configuration/Orginzation Seagate SpecificationPerformance Reliability/Data Integrity Storage Specifications Details DVD/CD RW Combo DVD ROM System Utilities Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Parameter Description Description Option AdvancedAuto Both ECP Parameter Description Option Security Disabled Set Supervisor/User PasswordEnter Setup Notice Changes have been saved Continue Exit Boot Exit Info Main Advanced Security Boot Chapter General Information Chapter Disassembly Procedure Flowchart Description Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card Removing the Thermal Module and CPU Removing the ODD Module Removing the LCD Module Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the Optical Drive Module Disassembling the External Modules Chapter Chapter Troubleshooting External Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory check Power System Check Check the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery Pack 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 Post Code Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms Memory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined Problems Use Napp CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk RecoveryPage Chapter Disk to Disk Recovery Chapter Page Chapter Top View Jumper and Connector Locations Rear View Description RTC Jumper Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Chapter 103 Touch PAD Board ZL1A Touch PAD Chapter 105 DVD/CDRW Combo ZL1 Combo QSI SBW Chapter 107 108 Chapter 109 LCD Module 15 IN. Sxga ZL1 15 LCD SXGA+TM Chapter 111 LCD Module 15.4 ZL1A 15.4 LCD Wxga TM Chapter 113 LCD Screw Rubber PAD ZL1A Rubber PAD-UP TravelMate 4100 series Appendix a Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 1690 series Appendix B Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Component Manufacturer Specifications EBD11UD8ADDA 119 Appendix C Online Support Information