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.43U01.001
PART NO.: 91
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  • Page 1 TravelMate 630 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw .43U01.001 PART NO.: 91 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate 630 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 02/23/2002 Chapter 1 Modify battery specifications. 02/25/2002 Chapter 5 Add PCB number 03/14/2002 Chapter 1 Correct Typo- SmartCard slot 03/19/2002...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2002 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear Screen messages on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Removing the Battery Pack ........57 Removing the External DIMM Module .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Appendix B Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test ......110 Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test .
  • Page 10 Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ® ® ® Intel Mobile Pentium IV Northwood processor-M with 512 KB L2 cache and Intel SpeedStep technology support 64-bit memory bus...
  • Page 12 Expansion One type II CardBus PC Card slot One SmartCard slot Upgradeable memory Removable drives EasyPort port replicator Keyboard and Pointing Device 84-/85-key PS/2 and AT-compatible Windows keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with a 4-way scroll key function I/O Ports One type II CardBus PC Card slot(s) One RJ-45 jack for Ethernet One RJ-11 phone jack for 56kbps fax/modem...

  • Page 13: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram CLK GEN CLK GEN ICS 951104 ICS 951104 Northwood-m Northwood-m uFCPGA uFCPGA DDR BUFFER DDR BUFFER AGTL + AGTL + 2M * 32BIT * 4Bank *4 2M * 32BIT * 4Bank *4 100 MHz 100 MHz DDR*2 DDR*2 DDR*2 DDR SDRAM...

  • Page 14: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View IEEE 1394 SW2 Setting Line-in Port Touch Pad Connector Line-out Port External CD/DVD-ROM Module Connector Parallel Port Speaker Connector LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Daughter Board Connector (on main board, under daughter board) Port Replicator Speaker Connector CRT Connector Battery Connector TV-out Port...

  • Page 15: Bottom View

    Bottom View Modem Connector DIMM socket 2 Modem Connector RF Module Connector DIMM Socket 1 Modem Board Socket Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Outlook View

    Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front View Icon Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), diplays computer output. Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.

  • Page 17: Left Panel

    Left Panel Icon Item Description Hard Disk Bay Houses the computer’s removable hard disk (secured by a screw). USB port Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). PC Card Eject buttons Eject the selected PC Card from the slot. PC Card slot Accept one type III or 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.

  • Page 18: Right Panel

    Right Panel Item Description AcerMedia drive bay Houses a removable media drive module. AcerMedia indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. Eject button Ejects the drive tray. Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. Power switch Turns on the computer power.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Item Description Power jack Connects to an AC adapter USB ports (two) Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S- video input. External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors at 1400x1050 resolution.

  • Page 20: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Icon Item Description Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool*. AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer.

  • Page 21: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. Icon Function Description...

  • Page 22: Lock Keys

    Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description When is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).

  • Page 23: Embedded Numeric Keypad

    Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off...

  • Page 24: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: ! + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) Windows + E (Explores My Computer) ! + F (Finds Document) ! + M (Minimizes All)

  • Page 25: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Function...
  • Page 26 Hot Key Icon Function Description Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Chapter 1...

  • Page 27: Launch Keys

    Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as P1, P2, P3, Mail button and Web browser button. By default, buttons P1and P2 are users programmable. The mail button is used to launch the mail application. The LED of the mail button will flash when the user has received an incoming email.

  • Page 28: Touchpad

    Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. NOTE: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn + to disable the touchpad.
  • Page 29 Left Right Center Function Button Button Buttons Execute Click twice Tap twice (at the same speed as quickly double-clicking a mouse button) Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold, Tap twice (at the same speed as then use finger to double-clicking a mouse button) drag the cursor then hold finger to the touchpad...

  • Page 30: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel Pentium IV 1.5/1.6/1.7 GHz processor with 512KB L2 on-die Cache CPU package Micro-FCPGA package CPU core voltage 1.40V/1.15V CPU I/O voltage 1.25V BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version V 4.0 R6.1 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM...
  • Page 31 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 0 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 0 MB 128 MB 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 128 MB...
  • Page 32 Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & model name Mitsumi D353G Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.44MB) Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate 1 MB 2 MB (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads 2 Encoding method MFM/FM Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) +5V +/- 10%...
  • Page 33 DVD-ROM Interface Item Specification Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G) CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CD- WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)
  • Page 34 Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT) 8 bits 16 bits 24 bits 32 bits Resolution (256 colors) (High color) (True color) (True color) 640x480 720x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1400x1050 1600x1200 Parallel Port Item Specification Parallel port controller Ali 1535+ Number of parallel port Location...
  • Page 35 USB Port Item Specification USB Compliancy Level OHCI USB 1.1 Number of USB port Location Rear side Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IrDA Port Item Specification IrDA FIR port controller Ali 1535+ Number of IrDA FIR port Location Left side IrDA FIR port function control...
  • Page 36 Keyboard Item Specification Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Specification Vendor & model name Sony BTP-39D1 Battery Type Li-Ion Pack capacity 3920 mAH Cell voltage V/cell Number of battery cell Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 in parallel Package voltage 14.8 V DC-AC LCD Inverter...
  • Page 37 Item Specification Contrast control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) AC Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name Delta ADP-65DB BE Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, 1.5 A @ 90Vac @90Vac, full load) 0.9 A @ 180Vac Nominal frequency (Hz)

  • Page 38: Environmental Requirements

    Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon Standby Mode The Sleep indicator lights up Waiting time specified by the System Standby value or the operating system elapses without any system activity. When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present.

  • Page 39: Mechanical Specification

    Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 327.6 (W) x 270 (D) x 34.5(H) for 15.0” TFT Weight less than 5.75 lbs for 15.0” TFT model I/O Ports Two type II CardBus socket(s), One RJ-11 modem port, One RJ-45 LAN port, One DC-in jack (AC adapter), One FIR port, One ECP/EPP compliant parallel port, One serial port, One external monitor port, One PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, One port replicator connector, Two USB ports, One audio line-out jack, One microphone-in...
  • Page 40 I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 3B0-3BB Video Controller 3C0-3DF 3F0h-3F7 Standard Floppy Disk Controller 3E8-3EF COM3 or LT Win modem (optional) 3F0-3F7 Floppy disk controller 3F8-3FF COM1 480-48F, 4D6 DMA controller-1 4D0-4D1 PCI configuration register CF8-CFF IRQ Assignment Map Interrupt Channel Function IRQ0...

  • Page 41: System Utilities

    VGA BIOS Version V23.44 KBC Version: V03.02 Serial Number 8141Q01S11107003E6M Asset Tag Number Product Name (Product Name) Manufacture Name ACER UUID Number 143a6d00-06bc-11d5-a198-c3772058d6fa "#$ Select Item F1 Help F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults %& %& Select Menu %& %&...

  • Page 42: System Information

    VGA BIOS Version V23.44 KBC Version: V03.02 Serial Number 8141Q01S11107003E6M Asset Tag Number Product Name (Product Name) Manufacture Name ACER UUID Number 143a6d00-06bc-11d5-a198-c3772058d6fa "#$ Select Item F1 Help F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults %& %& Select Menu %& %&...

  • Page 43: Main System Settings

    Parameter Description Asset Tag Number Display the asset tag number of the computer. (16 characters) Product Name Display the Product Name. (15 characters) Manufacturer Name Display the manufacturer Name (15 characters) LAN Device Display the MAC address of the internal LAN. UUID Display the universally unique identifier of your computer.
  • Page 44 Parameter Description Boot Display Set the display output device on boot up. Help: Set the display output device on boot up. When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display device. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it becomes the boot display.

  • Page 45: Startup Configuration

    Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Speed [High] Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25MB 3 ½”] >Primary Master [TOSHIBA MK2018GAP-(PM)] Temporary solution >Secondary Master...

  • Page 46: Primary Master

    Parameter Description Options USB BIOS Legacy Support Set Enabled or Disabled support for USB Keyboards Enabled or Disabled and Mice. Help: Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating System such as DOS or UNIX. Primary Master The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only.

  • Page 47: Secondary Master

    Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media bay drive.

  • Page 48: I/O Device Configuration

    I/O Device Configuration The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. The I/O Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced I/O Device Configuration...
  • Page 49 The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Options Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port. Enabled or Disabled The serial port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled setting won’t affect the setting of the serial port in device manager of Windows.

  • Page 50: Pci Irq Routing

    PCI IRQ Routing The PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set IRQ for PCI devices. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI IRQ Routing...

  • Page 51: System Security

    System Security The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Item Specific Help Set User Password [Enter] Supervisor password Password on boot: [Disabled] controls the access of...

  • Page 52: Setting A Password

    Setting a Password Follow these steps: Use the cursor keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press key. The password box appears: Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

  • Page 53: Boot Options

    Boot Options Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive Item Specific Help +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Keys used to view or...

  • Page 54: Exit Setup

    Exit Setup This menu contains exit options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS. Save Changes "#$ Select Item F1 Help -/+ Change Values...

  • Page 55: Bios Flash Utility

    BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Use the IFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use IFlash. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file.

  • Page 56: System Utility Diskette

    HIMEM.SYS RAMDRIVE.SYS Read Panel ID Setting This function will display registered information on the panel ID of Acer TravelMate 630 series. Then, Panel ID is set to EEPROM. Write Panel ID Setting This function will write a default LCD panel ID into EEPROM.
  • Page 57 It is allowed to input 4 bytes on the manufacture name and will revise the record into EEPROM automatically. Write MBD UUID The MBD includes 32 bytes stored in EEPROM. There are two sub-functions: Create and write a new UUID This function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged.

  • Page 58: System Diagnostic Diskette

    System Diagnostic Diskette IMPORTANT: The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is provided by Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, you can find it in the service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program.

  • Page 59: Usb Test

    Exit to main menu: USB Test This function will test USB Connect/Disconnect of the notebook machine. UHCI/OHCI test utility: Please prepare a USB device such as USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB floppy diskette or USB modem, and leave the USB ports disconnected. NOTE: The diagnostic program will not be interrupted by disconnecting the USB diskette.

  • Page 60: Running Pqa Diagnostics Program

    Running PQA Diagnostics Program Vx_x xx-xx-xx Result Diag Option SysInfo Exit Press to move around the main menu. Press to enable the selected option. The main options are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit. The Diag option lets you select testing items and times. The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.
  • Page 61 The screen below appears if you select Multi Test. Vx_x xx-xx-xx Vx_x xx-xx-xx Result Diag Option SysInfo Exit Diag Result Option SysInfo Exit Diag Diag TEST TEST MULTI TEST Multi TEST FULL TEST QUICK TEST TEST COUNT VALUE (1...9999) 1 Specify the desired number of tests and press After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below).
  • Page 62 Chapter 2...

  • Page 63: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    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 Flat screw driver Phillips screw driver Plastic Poker...

  • Page 64: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.

  • Page 65: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 66 LCD Module LCD Bezel LCD HInges Inverter Board LCD Latch LCD Panel LCD Brackets Coaxial Cable Screw List Item Description Screw M2 X L4 (Black) Screw M2.5 X L6 (Black) Screw M2.5 X L8 ((Black) Screw M2 X L3.5 (Silver) Screw M2 X L5 (Black) Screw DIMM Cover Steel Nagana-1 (Black) Screw M2 X L3 (Silver)

  • Page 67: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Push the battery release button inward. Slide the battery pack out from the main unit. Chapter 3...

  • Page 68: Removing The External Dimm Module

    Removing the External DIMM Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 Remove the 2 screws on the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket and then remove the DIMM module. Chapter 3...

  • Page 69: Removing The External Modem Combo Card

    Removing the External Modem Combo Card See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57. Remove the 2 screws on the DIMM cover and remove the DIMM cover from the lower case. Remove the 2 screws on the modem board and remove the modem board from the main board. Disconnect the modem power from the modem board.

  • Page 70: Removing The Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom Module

    Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 Push the CD-ROM module release button inward. Slide the CD-ROM module out from the main unit. Chapter 3...

  • Page 71: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 Remove the screw on the hard disk cover, and then remove the HDD cover. Pull the plastic tag to remove the HDD module and slide the HDD module out from its bay. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module”...

  • Page 72: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Middle Cover See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 First, release the 2 screws on the rear of the unit. Pry up the middle cover from both sides, then remove it from the main unit. Removing the Keyboard See “Removing the Battery Pack”...

  • Page 73: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 Remove the one screw as shown, disconnect the LCD coaxial cable and the LED/inverter cable from the main board.

  • Page 74: Removing The Rtc Battery

    Removing the RTC Battery See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 Disconnect the RTC connector from the mainboard. Remove the RTC battery. Removing the MINI PCI Plate See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 75: Removing The Cpu

    Removing the CPU See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64 See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 64 Release the screw counter clockwise by using a flat screwdriver.

  • Page 76: Removing The Touchpad Module

    Release the six screws from the bottom of the main unit as shown below and then remove the upper case from the main unit gently. Removing the TouchPad Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 77: Removing The Speakers

    Removing the Speakers See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case”...

  • Page 78: Removing The Main Board

    Removing the Main Board See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink”...

  • Page 79: Removing The Pcmcia Socket

    Remove the four hex screw as shown here and then the other one on the bottom side of the main board. Detach the main board from the I/O port chassis. Removing the PCMCIA Socket See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover”...

  • Page 80: Removing The Modem Cable

    Removing the Modem Cable See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case”...

  • Page 81: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 Remove the four screw cushions from the LCD module and then the four screws from the LCD module. Remove the video capture kit covers from both sides of the LCD module and then snap off the LCD bezel carefully.

  • Page 82: Removing The Lcd Latch

    Removing the LCD Latch See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71 Remove the LCD latch in the way as shown here.

  • Page 83: Removing The Lcd Brackets

    Removing the LCD Brackets See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71 See “Removing the Inverter Board”...

  • Page 84: Removing The Coaxial Cable

    Removing the Coaxial Cable See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71 See “Removing the Inverter Board”...

  • Page 85: System Upgrade Procedure

    System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless LAN Unit See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 See “Removing the RTC Battery”...
  • Page 86 11. Insert the wireless LAN board into its socket and press it down to secure well. 12. Attach the upper case back to the lower case as shown and then connect the two RF cables into the wireless LAN board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 88: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

  • Page 89: Keyboard Or Auxiliary Input Device Check

    Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
  • Page 90 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: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the main board.

  • Page 91: Touchpad Check

    Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Reconnect the touchpad cables. Replace the touchpad. Replace the main board. After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer.

  • Page 92: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer.
  • Page 93 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Previous boot incomplete - Default Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. configuration used RTC battery Main Board Memory size found by POST differed from Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS DIMM Main Board...

  • Page 94: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power is blank. System Check” on page 79. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.
  • Page 95 Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but Reconnect the inverter board system runs correctly Inverter board Main Board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check”...
  • Page 96 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main Board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode See “Hibernation Mode” on page 28. and four short beeps every minute. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
  • Page 97 Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device Main Board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.

  • Page 98: Intermittent Problems

    System Check” on page 79): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...

  • Page 99: Index Of Pqa Diagnostic Error Code, Message

    Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message Error Code Message Action in Sequence 16XXX Backup battery error Backup battery 01XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting. Main Board 02XXX Memory error DIMM Main Board 03XXX Keyboard error Reset Keyboard Keyboard Main Board...
  • Page 100 Chapter 4...

  • Page 101: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View SKT1 CN4 CN8 CN5 CN6 CN11 CN13 CN10 CN12 CN14 CN15 CN16 CN18 CN22 CN23 CN25 CN19 CN21 CN20 CN24 PCB 01219-SC IEEE 1394 CN22 Touch Pad Connector Line-in Port CN23 External CD/DVD-ROM Module Connector Line-out Port Speaker Connector (on daughter board) Parallel Port...

  • Page 102: Sw2 Settings

    SW2 Settings Setting Switch 1 Enable password check OFF: Disable password check Switch 2 Enable BootBlock Erasable OFF: Disable BootBlock Erasable Chapter 5...

  • Page 103: Bottom View

    Bottom View CN27 CN26 CN28 CN27 Modem Connector DIMM socket 2 CN26 Modem Connector RF Module Connector (on daughter board) DIMM Socket 1 FIR (on daughter board) CN28 Modem Board Socket Chapter 5...
  • Page 104 Chapter 5...

  • Page 105: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of the product. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). IMPORTANT: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel.

  • Page 106: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
  • Page 107 Picture Partname Description CPU/Processor IC CPU 1.7 GMHz 400FSB INTEL IC CPU NORTH 1.7G/400FSB UFCPGA Memory SODIMM 256M MITSUBISH/ SODIMM 256M MH32D64AKS-75(W) MH32D64AKS-75 LCD 15” SXGA+AU/B150PG01 V01 LCD 15” SXGA+AU/B150PG01, V01 SPWG HDD/ Hard Disk Drive HDD MODULE 40G IBM/ ASSEMBLY HDD MODULE IBM 40G IC25N040ATCS H32687 HDD 40G IBM/IC25N040ATCS H32687...
  • Page 108 Picture Partname Description Keyboard KEYBOARD 84KEY ENGLISH NSK- KB DARFON/NSK-A6101 US A6101 Cables MODEM CABLE CABLE MDC POWER CORD 125V 3PIN CORD 125V UL 3P K01081B1183WP INVERTER CABLE CABLE INVERTER WIRE LCD COAX CABLE 15” CABLE LCD COAXIAL 15.0” AU COVER SWITCH CABLE CABLE COVER SWITCH TOUCH PAD CABLE...
  • Page 109 Picture Partname Description MICROPHONE CABLE CABLE MICROPHONE POWER SWITCH CABLE CABLE POWER SWITCH Main board MAINBOARD A7 W/MODEM,MODEM MAINBOARD W/O CPU A7 VER-0SB CABLE, I/O CHASSIS Boards MODEM BOARD AMBIT/T60M283.00 MODEM MDC AMBIT/T60M283.00 3A WIRELES LAN BOARD AGERE/MPCI- LAN WIRELES AG/MPCI- LUC1281APS LUCI1281APS INVERTER 14.1”...
  • Page 110 Picture Partname Description DAUGHTER BOARD DAUGHTER BOARD TM630 (DIP) TOUCHPAD BOARD TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM41P-357 CD/DVD BOARD T2-610 CD-ROM BOARD Battery BATTERY LI 3V BTY COIN 3V CR2032WKA2 210MAH BATTERY LI 2000MAH SANYO ASSY BATT PACK LI 2000MAH Adapter ADAPTER 70W 3PIN DELTA/ADP- ADT 70W SDP-65DBBE 3P 65DBBE Chapter 6...
  • Page 111 Picture Partname Description Combo Drive DVD/CDRW DRIVE 8X PANASONIC/ ASSEMBLY DVD/CD-RW MODULE UJDA720AC2-B 610 DVD/CDRW DRIVE 8X PANASONIC/ DVD/CDR8X KME/UJDA720ACS-B UJDA720AC2-B 610 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly MIDDLE COVER COVER MIDDLE HDD COVER COVER HDD UPPER CASE W/COVER SWITCH ASSEMBLY UPPER-CASE CABLE, TOUCHPAD MODULE, MICROPHONE TOUCHPAD HOLDER ASSY TOUCHPAD COVER...
  • Page 112 Picture Partname Description FRONT COVER ASSY FRONT COVER DIMM COVER ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER LCD PANEL 15” W/HINGE, LOGO ASSY LCD PANEL (CCI 15.0”) LCD HINGE PACK 15” HINGE PACK 15.0” LCD BRACKET RIGHT 15” W/ ASSY LCD BRACKET R LCD 15.0” CAMERA RUBBER LCD BRACKET LEFT 15”...
  • Page 113 Picture Partname Description CD-ROM HOLDER ASSY CD-ROM CHASSIS 610 HDD BRACKET ASSY HDD BRACKET Communication Module CARDBUS MODULE CONN CARDBUS 4P 52539-22LX-R ANTENNA 15” ANTENNA FOR 15” MAIN ANTENNA 14.1”/15” ANTENNA FOR 14.1”/15” AUX Speaker SPEAKER RIGHT CABLE SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT CABLE SPEAKER LEFT Chapter 6...
  • Page 114 Picture Partname Description Miscellaneous NAME PLATE PLATE MODEL NAME LCD SCREW CAP LOWER LCD SCREW MYLAR (MAPI) LOGO PLATE ACER LOGO REDSTART CAMERA RUBBER RUBBER CAMERA TM340 Screws SCREW CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW SCREW SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC- 420325 SCREW SCREW M3X4 (86.9A524.4R0) SCREW SCREW MACH FLAT M2.5*L10 NI...
  • Page 115 Picture Partname Description SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW M2.5*4L (NYLOCK) BLACK SCREW SCREW M2.5X6 SCREW SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700 SCREW SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 SCREW SCREW NI M2*6L SCREW SCREW NYLOK M2.5-5 Chapter 6...
  • Page 116 Chapter 6...

  • Page 117: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Model Number Definitions Model Memory CD/DVD Battery Number 630X 14.1” TFT XGA Pentium IV 1.4G 128/256MB 20GB CD-ROM Li-ion 630XV 14.1” TFT XGA Pentium IV 1.4G 128/256MB 20GB DVD-ROM Li-ion 631XV 14.1” TFT XGA Pentium IV 1.5G 256MB 20GB...
  • Page 118 Appendix A...

  • Page 119: Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal testing department. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly. Appendix B...

  • Page 120: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.4GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.5GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.6GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.7GHz Memory Elpida 128MB Elpida 256MB Micron 128MB Micron 256MB Mitsubishi 128MB Mitsubishi 256MB Infineon 128MB AU UB141XN04-2 14.1”...
  • Page 121 Microsoft Intelli Mouse USB FDM-A50 Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-UB48 Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-UB48 Logitech MouseMan Wheel USB Comb for DOSV & iMac SM-72UPi Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB4B Acer Aspire USB mouse (USB) I/O Projector NEC MultiSync MT-1040 Appendix B...
  • Page 122 I/O - USB (Joystick) Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro (USB) 326-00069 USB Rockfire Avant Garde Flightstick 81000369 I/O - USB Camera Acer USB Video Capture Kit DVC-V6 Intel Digital Camera Kodac DVC 300 (Digital Video Camera) IBM PC Camera 51091000854 I/O Adapter...
  • Page 123 Item Specifications Games The Settlers III (Support DirectX6) Star Craft (For Win95 / 98/ NT) World Cup 98-EASports (Support DirectX5) Star Wars: Rogue Squadron-LucasArts Blood2: The Chosen Monolith NBA Live 2000 (Support DirectX6.1) Mindtown Madness (Support DirectX6.0) Quake III (Support Open GL) WW II Fighters (Support Open GL) Decent 3 (Support Open GL) DemonStar (Support Direct Music)

  • Page 124: Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.4GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.5GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.6GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.7GHz Memory Elpida 128MB Elpida 256MB Micron 128MB Micron 256MB Mitsubishi 128MB Mitsubishi 256MB Infineon 128MB AU UB141XN04-2 14.1”...
  • Page 125 Microsoft Intelli Mouse USB FDM-A50 Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-UB48 Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-UB48 Logitech MouseMan Wheel USB Comb for DOSV & iMac SM-72UPi Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB4B Acer Aspire USB mouse (USB) I/O Projector NEC MultiSync MT-1040 Appendix B...
  • Page 126 I/O - USB (Joystick) Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro (USB) 326-00069 USB Rockfire Avant Garde Flightstick 81000369 I/O - USB Camera Acer USB Video Capture Kit DVC-V6 Intel Digital Camera Kodac DVC 300 (Digital Video Camera) IBM PC Camera 51091000854 I/O Adapter...
  • Page 127 Item Specifications Games The Settlers III (Support DirectX6) Star Craft (For Win95 / 98/ NT) World Cup 98-EASports (Support DirectX5) Star Wars: Rogue Squadron-LucasArts Blood2: The Chosen Monolith NBA Live 2000 (Support DirectX6.1) Mindtown Madness (Support DirectX6.0) Quake III (Support Open GL) WW II Fighters (Support Open GL) Decent 3 (Support Open GL) DemonStar (Support Direct Music)
  • Page 128 Appendix B...

  • Page 129: Appendix C Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
  • Page 130 Appendix C...

  • Page 131: Index

    Index Keyboard 79 Memory 79 Power Adapter 80 AC Adapter 27 Power System Checkout 79 ACPI 1.0a 20 Touchpad 81 AFLASH Utility 45 computer APM 1.2 20 on indicator 11 Audio 23, 25 Core logic 25 Auxiliary Input Device Check 79 core voltage 20 I/O voltage 20 Battery 26...
  • Page 132 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 82 External Diskette Drive Check 78 Machine Disassembly 53 Main Board Removing 68 Features 1 Mechanical Specification 29 FIR 25 media access Flash Utility 45 on indicator 11 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 22 Memory FRU 95 Address Map 29 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 95 Memory Address Map 29...
  • Page 133 PQA 48 System Utility Diskette 45 Processor 20 Temperature 28 RMA 95 Test Compatible Components 109 RTC 25 touchpad Removing 64 hotkey 15 Touchpad Check 81 TouchPad Module Screw List 56 Removing 66 Second Level Cache 20 Troubleshooting 77 Serial Port 24 speakers hotkey 15 Undetermined Problems 88...
  • Page 134 Index...

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