Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series

Service Guide

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 Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3000/3500/5000 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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 Copyright
Copyright © 2005 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.

Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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 Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

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.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

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 Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a 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.

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 Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Introduction 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Closed front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Touchpad basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Chapter 2 System Utilities 32
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Removing the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad . . . .59
Removing the Speaker Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the Audio Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the VGA Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 66
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Cahpter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88
Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 104
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Appendix C Online Support Information 110

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 Chapter 1

System Introduction
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Microprocessor
T Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000
T Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000

T Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500
series

T Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series

Memory
T 256 MB or 512 MB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 1 GB with dual so DIMM
modules

T 512 KB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel® Celeron® M processor (Aspire 3500 series);
2 MB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel® Pentium® processor (Aspire 3500 series)

Data storage
T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk
T DVD-Dual or Combo drive

Display and graphics

T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at
-- 15” XGA (1024 X 768)
-- 15.4” WXGA (1280 X 800)
-- 15.4” WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800)

T SiSM661MX integrated 3D graphics with up to 64 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX®

7.0
T Dual independent display support
T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

Communication
T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
T Wireless LAN (optional): integrated miniPCI 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution

T Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth®

Audio
T Audio system with two built-in speakers
T Sound Blaster ProTM and MS-Sound compatible
T Built-in microphone

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 Input devices
T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard
T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button
T Four easy-launch buttons

T Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button

I/O interface
T Three USB 2.0 ports
T Ethernet (RJ-45) port
T Modem (RJ-11) port
T External display (VGA) port
T Microphone/line-in jack
T Headphones/speaker/line-out port
T Type II PC Card slot
T DC-in jack for AC adaptor

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 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

HOST 200MHz
CPU
CLK-GEN
ZCLK 133MHz
AGP 66MHz
DDR 333
AMD Athlon64 ZL5
ICS 952801
PCI 33MHz
DDR SO-DIMM SMT uPGA754 Thermal Block Diagram
D D
Page 5 Page 3,4 Thermal sensor & Fan
USB 48MHz
HyperTransport
REF 14.318MHz
Page 2
16x16
1600MT/s
CRT
RGB 1x D-SUB 15-Pin
NB INTA#
Page 10

LCD
3V_ALWAYS SIS M760GX DVO LVDS LVDS 15" XGA/WXGA
Page 10
5VPCU (698 PIN BGA) Transmitter
SIS302ELV
3V_S5
Page 6,7,8 Page 9
1.8V_S5
3V/5V MuTIOL(1GB/s)
C
3VSUS REQ0#, GNT0# C

INTB#, INTC# IDSEL : AD22

5VSUS
HDD ATA 66/100 PCI 2.2 133MB/s (33MHZ) Mini PCI
+3V Primary Master Antenna
+5V
Page 19 SB REQ1#, GNT1#
WLAN 802.11A/G
Page 15
ODD INTD# IDSEL : AD17
15V ATA 66/100
Page 22
Secondary Master
Page 19
SIS 963L CardBus
TI PCI1410
PC Card
1x type-I/II
(371 PIN BGA) Page 14
USB USB 2.0
2.5VSUS 3x connector
Page 15
1.25VREF MII LAN PHY Transformer RJ-45
2.5V/1.25V RTL8201CP Page 16
+2.5V MINI USB Page 16 Page 16
(BLUETOOTH)
DDR_VTT Page 15
B AC'97 2.1 MDC1.5 RJ-11 B
Page 23 56K MODEM Page 16
Page 17

+1.2V_HT MIC-In Jack

1.2V/1.5V +1.5V
Page 11,12,13
AC97 Codec Line-In Jack
1.8V +1.8V ALC203
Page 24 LPC
Page 17 AMP HP-Out Jack
Int. Keyboard MAX9755
87-Key EC Int. Speaker
CPU CORE VCC_CORE Page 21 Page 18
NS PC97551
Page 25
Touch Pad BIOS
A
6-Button Page 20 Page 20 A
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BATTERY PROJECT : ZL5

CHARGER
Page 26 Size Document Number Rev
BLOCK DIAGRAM 3A

Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Sheet 1 of 26

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 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500)
Aspire 3500 is Intel® platform. It has different system block diagram from Aspire 3000/5000. Aspire 3500
system block diagram will be released later.

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 Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000)
Top View

[13] [14]

[15]

[42]

[16]
[17]

[18] [19]

[20]
[21]

[22]

[24]
[23]
[25]
[26]
[27]
[28]
[29]
[30]
[31]
[32]

[33] [39][40]
[34][35][36][41][37] [38]

13 Power Jack 14 CRT Connector

15 Battery Connector 16 ODD Connector
17 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector
19 MINI PCI 20 Northbridge M760GX
21 CPU Socket 22 USB Connector
23 USB Connector 24 BIOS ROM
25 EC PC97551 26 RTC Battery
27 DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 LAN PHY RTL8201CP

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 29 DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 30 Southbridge 963L
31 PCMCIA Connector 32 HDD Connector
33 USB Connector 34 LineOut Jack
35 Microphone Jack 36 LineIn Jack
37 WLAN Button 38 Bluetooth button
39 Battery LED 40 Power LED
41 Audio Codec ALC203 42 FAN Connector

Bottom View

[01]

[02]
[03]

[04]

[05]

[06]
[07]
[08]

[09]

[10]

[11]

[12]

1 Lid Switch 2 Panel Connector

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 3 LED Board Connector 4 Modem Connector
5 Keyboard Connector 6 Bluetooth Module Connector
7 Touchpad Board Connector 8 Internal Microphone Connector
9 Clock Generator 10 PCMCIA Connector
11 MDC Connector 12 Internal Speaker Connector

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 Panel
This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators.

Front view

# Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer
output.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Keyboard For entering data into you computer.
4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
5 Click buttons (Left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right
mouse buttons.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
7 Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show
the status of the computer and its functions and
components.
8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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 Closed front view

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
2 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on.

3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged.

4 Bluetooth communication button/ Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function.

indicator (for selected models) Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
(optional).

# 5
Item Wireless communication button/
Description Press to enable/disable the wireless function.
indicator Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication (optional).

6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD

player, stereo walkman).

7 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

# Item Description

8 Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,

speakers, headphones).

9 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera).

Left view

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 # Icon Item/ Port Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
depending on the optical drive type.
2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off.
4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.

Right view

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot
2 PC card slot Accepts one Type II CardBus PC Card.

3 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based

network.

5 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.

6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use.

Rear view

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 # Icon Port Description
1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.

2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external

monitor, LCD projector).

3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

Bottom view

# Item Description
1 Hard disc bay Houses the computer’s hard disc (secured by a screw).
2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
3 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
6 Memory comparment House the computer’s main memory.

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 Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front
panel.

Icon Function Description

# Icon Function Description

1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

2 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

(Fn-F11)

3 Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical

drive is active.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth

communication.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth

communication.

4 Power Lights when the computer is on.

5 Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.

NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging.
NOTE: 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode.

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ion Fn-F1
Description
Launch Keys
Fn-F2
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They
"Acer
are mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key “ “, and one user-programmable button.
eManager" on page 23

"Acer
Fn-F3 Press “ “ to run the Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set ot email and internet programs,
eManager" on page 23
but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch
Manager.
"Acer eManager" on page
23
Fn> "Acer eManager" on page
23
Fn-F4

unction Description

Launch key Default application

P User-programmable
Acer eManager (user-programmable)

"Acer
eManager" on page 23
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
Mail Email application (user-programmable)

"Acer eManager" on page

23

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 Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
@
Num Lock (Fn-F11) When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function
] as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode
when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to
connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up
[ or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with some applications.

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

Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner.
keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
keypad keys. control keys.

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 Desired access Num lock on Num lock off
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in a normal manner.
keypad.

Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Keys Description
Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below
are a few examples:

+ <Tab> (Activates the next Taskbar button)

+ <E> (Opens the My Computer window)

+ <F1> (Opens Help and Support)

+ <F> (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box)

+ <R> (Opens the Run dialog box)

+ <M> (Minimizes all windows)

<shift>+ +< M> (Undoes the minimize all windows)

Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
application’s context menu.

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.

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Fn-l Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.

Fn-m Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager.

Fn-n Acer Power Launches Power Management options.

Management

Fn-o Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Fn-p Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Fn-q Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.

Fn-r Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Fn-s Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Fn-w Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-¨z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese
keyboard) of your keyboard. To type:

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1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold
<Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of
the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold
<Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the
keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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 Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a 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 suuport.

Touchpad basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:

* Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
* Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchapd is
the same as clicking the left button.
* Use the 4-wa scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your
cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

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 Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Touchpad (2) Center button (3)
Execute Click twice quickly. Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, Tap twice (at the same speed
then use finger to as double-clicking a mouse
drag the cursor on button); hold finger to the
the touchpad. touchpad on the second tap
and drag the cursor.
Access Click once.
context menu
Scroll Click and hold to
move up/down/left/
right.

NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The
touchpad is sensitive to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Taping
harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Board Major Chip

Item Controller
System core logic SiS M760GX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3000/5000
SiS M661MX+SiS 963L for Aspire 3500
Audio controller RealTek ALC203 AC 97 Codec
Video controller built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000
built-in SiS M661MX for Aspire 3500
Keyboard controller KB910
CardBus Controller ENE CB712
IEEE Controller VIA VT6301S

Processor

Item Specification
CPU type Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000
Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000

Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB

for Aspire 3500 series
® ®
Intel Pentium M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500
series
CPU package SMT µ PGA 754 pin
CPU core voltage Low speed: 0.8V
High speed: 1.5V
CPU I/O voltage 1.2V

BIOS

Item Specification
BIOS vendor Pheonix BIOS
BIOS Version Aspire 3000 V1.00; Aspire 5000 V1.00; AS3500 V1.00
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size
BIOS package 32 Pin PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block,
PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI
Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-
ROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0
BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW1 settings

Second Level Cache

Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU

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Item Specification
Cache size 1024KB/512KB (exclusive)
total effective cache: 1152KB/640KB for Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor
(Aspire 5000)
256KB/128KB (exclusive)
total effective cache: 384KB/256KB for Mobile AMD Sempron processor
(Aspire 3000)

512KB for Intel® Celeron® M processor (Aspire 3500)

® ®
2MB for Intel Pentium M processor (Aspire 3500)
1st level cache control Always Enabled
2nd level cache control Always Enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back

System Memory

Item Specification
Memory controller built-in CPU
Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000
Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000
® ®
Intel Celeron M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz
FSB for Aspire 3500 series
Intel® Pentium® M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire
3500 series
Onboard memory size 0MB
DIMM socket number 2 Sockets
Supports memory size per socket 256MB
Supports maximum memory size 1024MB
Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 333 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 2.5 V/1.25V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin so-DIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications .

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
256MB 0MB 256MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
512MB 0MB 512MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB

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Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to
form other combinations.

LAN Interface

Item Specification
Chipset
Supports LAN protocol 10/100
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Right side

Modem Interface

Item Specification
Chipset CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)
Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.92MDC
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Right side

Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)

Item Specification
Chipset Intel
Data throughput 11M~54M bps
Protocol 802.11 b+g
Interface Mini-PCI type II

Floppy Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification
Vendor & model name There is no FDD module for this product
Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 2HD (1.44MB)
Sectors/track 9 15 18
Tracks 80 80 80
Data transfer rate 1 MB 1.6 MB 2 MB
(Kbit/s)
Rotational speed (RPM) 300 360 300
Read/write heads 2
Encoding method MFM
Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V) +5V

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item
Vendor & Model HGST MORAGA HGST MORAGA TOSHIBA PLUTO
Name IC25N060ATMR04-0 IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635 MK1031GAS
08K0634 Seagate N2 ST9808210A SEAGATE N2 ST9100822A
Seagate N2 ST960821A TOSHIBA PLUTO
TOSHIBA PLUTO MK6025GAS
MK6025GAS
Capacity (MB) 60000 80000 100000
Bytes per sector 512 512 512
Logical heads 16 16 16
Logical sectors 63 63 63
Drive Format
Logical cylinders 16383 16383 16383
Physical read/write 3/3/4 4/3/2 4
heads
Disks 2/2/4 2/2/4 2
Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MBytes (8192kbytes) 8MBytes (8192kbytes) 8MBytes
Interface ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA/ATAPI-6
Data transfer, rate 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec
(host~buffer, Mbytes/
s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%

Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification Remark

Vendor & model name DVD/CDRW TOSHIBA TS-L462A
General Specification
Interface Enhanced IDE (ATAPI)
Disc Diameter 8cm/12cm
Loading Type Drawer Type
Drive Mounting Horizontal/Vertical
Read/Write Read Speed:
Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-ROM CAV 24X
Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-RW CAV 24X
Write Speed:
Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-R P-CAV 24X/20X/16X ; CLV 10X/8X/4X
Max. 10X(1,500 KB/sec) for CD-RW CLV 10X/4X
Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for US-RW P-CAV 24X/16X
Mounting Orientation Horizontal/Vertical All angles
Buffer Under Run 2MB
Power consumption DC +5v/1.2A
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

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Item Specification Remark

Media compatibility CD:
120mm CD-ROM (Read Only)
80mm CD
800/700/650/550MB CD-Recordable (Read & Write)
700/650MB CD-Rewritable (Read & Write)
700/650MB High Speed CD-Rewritable (Read & Write)
DVD:
5/9/10/18 DVD-Single/Dual (PTP, OTP)
3.9/4.7G DVD-R (Read Only)
4.7GDVD+R (Read Only)
DVD±RW (Read only)
80mm DVD
Format compatibility CD
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I /FMV (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video
Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
DVD
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02),
DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring
DVD+R (Version 1.0)
DVD±RW
Play DVD-AUDIO except the case that required CPPM
(Content protection for prerecorded Media)
Write Method
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release
(Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI
command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage DC +5V+/- 5% (operation)
DC +5V+/- 8% (start up)

DVD-RW Interface

Item Specification
Vendor & model name TOSHIBA TS-L532A
Performance Specification

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Item Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)
(1) Read DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s)
DVD-R MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s)
CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600kB/s)
(2) Write CD-R 4X, 8X (CLV), MAX. 24X(ZCLV)
CD-RW 4X (CLV)
HS-RW 4X, 8X, 10X (CLV)
US-RW 8X, 10X(CLV), MAX. 16X (ZCLV)
(3) ATAPI Interface
PIO mode 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4
DMA mode 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2
Ultra DMA mode 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format Read:
copy-protected DVD discs, CD-ROM, CD audio, DVD-ROM and
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW, DVD-ROM,
DVD-R/+R, DVD-R/+R, DVD-RW/+RW, 4.38GB DVD-RAM, CD-DA
discs, CD-ROM discs, CD-R discs, CD-RW discs
Write:
CD-R, CD-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)

Audio Interface

Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC203
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex
Compatibility AC97 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec
Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes
Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1
Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11

Video Interface

Item Specification
Vendor & Model Name built-in SiS M760GX for Aspire 300/5000
built-in SiS M661MX for Aspire 3500

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Item Specification
Video memory size up to 128MB for Aspire 3000/5000
up to 64MB for Aspire 3500
Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V,
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO
Graph interface 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus
Maximum resolution LCD 1600X1200 (UXGA)
Maximum resolution CRT 2048X1536@60HZ

Video Resolutions Mode

Monitor Resolution Hz
2D Display Mode
640x480 120
800x600 120
1024x768 120
1152X864 120
1280X1024 120
1600x1200 85
1920x1080*16:9 75
1920x1200 75
1920x1440 75
2048x1536 60

Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors.
NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R)
2000 and Windows(R)ME. The complete list of resolutions depends on the driver version and operating
system. NOTE: resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor.

USB Port

Item Specification
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 3
Location Two on the right side; one on the front side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification
PCMCIA controller
Supports card type Type II (No Tpye III)
Number of slots One type II
Access location Right side
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO
Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ17)

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 Keyboard

Item Specification
Keyboard controller EC NS PC97551 keyboard controller
Keyboard vendor Darfon
Total number of keypads 88-/89-key
Windows keys Yes
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes

Battery

Item Specification
Vendor & model name SANYO
PANASONIC
SANYO LI-ION 4UR18650F-2-QC141
SIMPPLO
Battery Type Lithium-ION
Pack capacity 4400mAH
Nominal voltage 14.8V
Number of battery cell 8
Package configuration 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic
4S1P for Sanyo QC141 and SIMPPLO
Package voltage 41.8V / 9.6V

LCD

Item Specification
Vendor & model name SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01-G LG LP154W01-A3 GLARE
GLARE
Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.4inch 15.4inch
Active Area (mm) 331.2(H)x207.0(V) 331.2(H)x207.0(V)
Display resolution (pixels) WXGA (1080x800) WXGA (1080x800)
Pixel Pitch 0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm 0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm
Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical stripe RGB vertical stripe
Display Mode Normally white Normally white
Surface Treatment Haze 0 (Glare), Hardness 3H Hard coating (2H) glare+ Anti
reflective treatment of the front
polarizer

Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) 200 185

also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity not show not show
Contrast Ratio 300 300
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall 25(rise+falling) 30(rise+falling)
Time)msec
Nominal Input Voltage VDD not show not show
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 3.7 (for backlight unit) Total 5.26 @LCM circuit 1.12,
backlight input 4.14
Weight not show 590
Physical Size(mm) 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D)
Support Color Native 262K colours 262K colours

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Item Specification
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left 45/45 60/60
Vertial: Upper/Lower 15/35 40/50

Temperature Range( ° C)
0 to 50 0 to 50
Operating
-20 to -60 -20 to -60
Storage (shipping)

AC Adapter

Item Specification
Vendor & model name DELTA SADP-65KB BFD
LITE-ON PA-1650-02 Q2 19V
HIPRO HP-OK066B13QT
Input Requirements
Maximum input current (A, 1.5 A @ 110Vac
@90Vac, full load) 1.0 A @ 240Vac
Nominal frequency (Hz) 50-60
Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63
Input voltage range (Vrms) 90-270
Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter
is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively.
Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured at maximum
load under 115Vac.
Output Ratings (CV mode)
DC output voltage 19V
Noise + Ripple 300mVp-pmax (20 MHz bandwidth)
Load 0(min) 3.16A(max)
Output Ratings (CC mode)
DC output voltage 19V +/-1.0V for CV mode
Constant current mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A
Dynamic Output Characteristics
Turn-on delay time 3 sec (@ 115Vac)
Hold up time 5ms (@115Vac, Full load)
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 24V
Short circuit protection 3.9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 15KV (at air discharge)
8KV (at contact discharge)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage
Primary to secondary 3000Vac
Leakage current 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz)

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Item Specification
Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements:
1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and
certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950.
2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage
directive 73/23EEC.
EMI Requirements:
1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements
of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification
before marketing into USA and Canada.
2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/
336/EEC.
3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI
requirements.

Power Management

Power Saving Mode Phenomenon

Standby Mode T The buzzer beeps
Enter Standby Mode when T The Sleep indicator lights up
1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed
and system is not ready to enter Hibernation
mode.
2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires
and system is not ready to enter Hibernation
mode.
Hibernation Mode T All power shuts off
Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD)
when
1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and
system is ready to enter Hibernation mode
2.System Hibernation timer expires and
system is ready to enter Hibernation mode.
Display Standby Mode T The display shuts off
Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external
PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified
period.
Hard Disk Standby Mode T Hard disk drive is in standby mode.
Hard disk is idle within a specified period of (spindle turned-off)
time.

Environmental Requirements

Item Specification
Temperature
Operating +0~+35 °C
Non-operating -20~+65 °C
Package storage -20~+65 °C
Humidity
Operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
Non-operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked)
Non-operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package)
Vibration

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Item Specification
Operating (unpacked) Operation vibration: 1.0G ,X,Y,Zaxis, 30 minutes/axis
Non-operating (unpacked) 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G
27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak)
50~500Hz: 2.0G
Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak)
62.6~500Hz: 4.0G

Mechanical Specification

Item Specification
Dimensions 364(W) x 279(D) x 33.9/38.98 (H)mm
14.3 X 11 x 1.3/1.5 inches
Weight 6.08 Ibs (2.76kg) for 15” XGA LCD model
6.17 lbs (2.8kg) for 15.4” WXGA LCD model
I/O Ports Three USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
External display (VGA) port
Microphone/line-in jack
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
Type II PC Card slot
DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Drive Bays One
Material Plastic
Indicators LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock
LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off,
Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator
Switch Power

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 Chapter 2

System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted
on the bottom of screen).
Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.
Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

. Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+

CPU Speed :
HDD Model Name :
HDD Serial Number :
ATAPI Model Name :
ATAPI Serial Number None
System BIOS Ver V1.0
VGA BIOS Ver
KBC Ver
Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte
Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte
Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte
Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte
UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 32 Byte

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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 Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
T To change the value of a parameter, press por q.
T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.
T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
T In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please
note that system information vary in models.

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 Information

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

. Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type : Mobile AMD Sempron (TM) Processor 2600+

CPU Speed :
HDD Model Name :
HDD Serial Number :
ATAPI Model Name :
ATAPI Serial Number None
System BIOS Ver V1.0
VGA BIOS Ver
KBC Ver
Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte
Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte
Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte
Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte
UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 32 Byte

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description
HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
ATAPI Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard
disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.
ATAPI Serial Number This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.
UUID=32bytes

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 Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

System Time: [15:56:48]

System Date: [03/18/2005] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
System Memory: 640 KB Shows system base memory size
Extended Memory: 446MB Shows extended memory size
Video Memory [64 MB] VGA memory size

Quiet Boot: [Enabled]

Power on display: [Auto ]
Network boot [Enabled]
F12 Boot Menu [Disabled]
D2D Recovery [Disabled]
USB BIOS Legacy [Enabled]

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub -Menu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.

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 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS
with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time
System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/
year)
System Date
System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.
Memory size is fixed to 640MB
Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the
extended memory in the system.
Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB
VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory
size=64/128MB
Fast Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or Option: Enabled or Disabled
not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or
enabled.
Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and
Summary Screen is disabled.
Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and
Summary Screen is enabled.
Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will Option: Auto or Both
detect if any display device is connected on
external video port. If any external display device
is connected, the power on display will be in CRT
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in
LCD only mode.
Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated
LCD screen and the system’s external video port
(for an external CRT or projector).
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN Option: Enabled or Disabled
(remote server).
F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Disabled or Enabled
D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The Option: Enabled or Disabled
function allows the user to create a hidden
partition on hard disc drive to store operation
system and restore the system to factory
defaults.
USB BIOS Legacy Support Enables or disables legacy USB devices under Option: Enabled or Disabled
DOS mode.

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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 Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password Is: Clear

User Password Is: Clear
Primary HardDisk Security: Clear When shown as [Locked],
HDD Master ID: 43883445 the hard drive password
currently can not be changed
or disabled.
Set Supervisor Password [Enter]
Set User Passord [Enter] To change or disable it, turn
Set HDD Password [Enter] off the system and enter Setup
immediately after turning it
back on.
Password on Boot [Disabled]
Press [Enter] to input, change,
or disable hard drive
passwords.

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter Description Option

User Password is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set
Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When
user password is set, this password protects
the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized
access. The user can enter Setup menu only
and does not have right to change the value of
parameters.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The
user can not either enter the Setup menu nor
change the value of parameters.
Primary Harddisk Security This feature is available to user when Disabled or Enabled
Supervisor password is set. Password can be
written on HDD only when Supervisor
password or user password is set and
password on HDD is set to enabled.
Supervisor Password is written to HDD only
when Supervisor password is being set. User
password is written to HDD when both
passwords are set. When both Supervisor and
user password are present, both passwords
can unlock the HDD.
Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not Disabled or Enabled
while the events defined in this group
happened. The following sub-options are all
requires the Supervisor password for changes
and should be grayed out if the user password
was used to enter setup.

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Supervisor Password box appears:

2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New
Password” field.
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 3. Press e.
After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password
field.
4. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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 If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.

If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the
Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following
message.

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 Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

CD-ROM/DVD Drive
+ and - indicate device
Floppy Devices
categories. Use <Enter> to
+Hard Drive expand/collapses.
Network Boot
Boot order is top-down using
only the top device in each
category.

Use <F6> and <F5> to move

highlighted item up and down.

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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 Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Dicarding Changes Exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes

F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.

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 BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
T New versions of system programs
T New features or options
T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not
completely loaded.
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1. Prepare a bootable diskette.
2. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.

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 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:
T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
T Flat-bladed screw driver
T Phillips screw driver
T Tweezers
T Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver
T Hexed Screw Driver
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.

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 General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system
.
NOTE: Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.

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 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.

Start

Battery

*2 *1

HDD Module Dimm Cover Modem Cover Hinge Caps

*2
*2 *2

HDD HDD Holder Memory Modem Board Middle Cover

*6 *2

Keyboard LCD Module Launch Board

*3
*3
*3 Mini PCI Card
*11 RTC Battery
*4 Plate

*4
Disconnect
Lower Case Upper Case Thermal
W ireless LAN
Assembly Assembly Module
Antenna

*2 *4
W ireless LAN Touchpad W ireless LAN
FDD Module CPU
Antenna Cover Card

*4 *1 *1 *3
ODD Support CPU Heatsink VGA Heatsink Touchpad
ODD Module HDD Bracket
Bracket Plate Plate Button Pad

*2
*4
Touchpad
ODD Bracket ODD Main Board Touchpad
Scroll Key

*2 *4
Touchpad
DC Board PCMCIA Slot Upper Case
Cable

*2

Speaker Set

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 LCD Module

4 LCD
Cushions

*4

LCD Bezel

*1

Inverter

*4

LCD LCD Panel

*4
LCD Coaxial
LCD Brackets
Cable

Screw List
Item Description
A SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00
B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL)
C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL)
D SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL
E SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL
F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI
G SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL

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 Removing the Battery
1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery.

Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover.
3. Then remove the HDD cover.

4. Pull the HDD module backwards as shown.

5. Remove the HDD module.

Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module

1. Remove two screw securing the HDD bracket.
2. Remove the other two screw on the other side.
3. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket.

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 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.
3. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module.
4. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver.
5. Then remove the ODD module.

Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module

1. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket.
2. Then remove the ODD bracket.

Removing the Memory

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover.
3. Pop out the memory.
4. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket.

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 Removing the LCD Module
Removing the Middle Cover
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. Open the notebook as image shows.
3. Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it.

Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. Remove the four screws securing the keyboard.
4. Turn the keyboard over as shown.
5. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.

Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. Remove the three screws securing the system fan.
5. Disconnect the fan cable.
6. Then detach the fan from the main unit.

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 7. Remove the four screws securing the CPU thermal module.
8. Then remove the CPU thermal module.

NOTE: Please remove the screws in the order that the image indicates. Start from 4, 3, 2 then 1. When you
reassemble the CPU thermal module, secure the screws as the order: 1, 2, 3 then 4. This can help you
average the force to each screw, therefore the CPU module can be secured well.
9. Release the CPU lock with a flat headed screw driver.
10. Then detch the CPU from the socket carefully.

Removing the Wireless LAN Card

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. Pop out the wireless LAN card.
4. Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae.
5. Then remove the wireless LAN card from the main unit.

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 Removing the LCD Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. Disconnect the inverter cable with a flat headed screw driver.
5. Take out the LVDS cable then disconnect the LVDS cable.
6. Tear off the tape securing the wireless LAN antennae then release the antennae.

7. Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the rear side.
8. Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the bottom.
9. Then detach the LCD module carefully.

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 Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. See “Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU” on page 53.
5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 54.
6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55.
7. Detach the two rubber pads and the two screw pads.
8. Remove the four screws securing the LCD bezel.
9. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.

10. Remove the nine screws securing the LCD to the LCD panel.
11. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel.
12. Disconnect the LCD inverter cable.

13. Discnnect the LCD inverter board.

14. Turn over the LCD.
15. Disconnect the LCD cable.

16. Remove the four screws securing the right LCD bracket, then remove the right bracket.
17. Remove the four screws securing the left LCD bracket, then remove the left bracket.

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 Disassembling the Main Unit
Removing the Upper Case Assembly
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50..
2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module” on page 51.
4. See “Removing the Memory” on page 51.
5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.
6. Remove the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on the
bottom.
7. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly.

8. Disconnect the touchpad cable.

9. Disconnect the power board cable.
10. Then detach the upper case assembly.

Removing the Power Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module” on page 51.
4. See “Removing the Memory” on page 51.
5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 53.
6. Remove the two screws securing the power board.
7. Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board.

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 Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6. Pull back the tape covering the touchpad FFC.
7. Disconnect the touchpad FFC the remove it.

8. Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket.

9. Slide the touchpad bracket back as shown.
10. Then remove the touchpad bracket.

11. Use a flat headed screw driver to detach the touchpad board.
12. Then detach the touchpad carefully.

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 Removing the Speaker Set
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable.
7. Disconnect the CIR receiver cable.
8. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable.

9. Disconnect the speaker set cable.

10. Then detach the speaker set from the lower case.

Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.

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 7. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board assembly.
8. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case.

9. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket.
10. Then remove the SW DJ board.

Removing the Audio Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.
7. See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60.
8. Remove the screw securing the audio board.
9. Detach the audio board FFC.
10. Release the CIR receiver cable.
11. Then detach the audio board.

Removing the VGA Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.

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 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6. Remove the three screws securing the VGA thermal module.
7. Then detach the VGA thermal module.

Removing the Modem Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6. Remove the two screws securing the modem board.
7. Disconnect the modem board connector.
8. Disconnect the modem board cable then remove the board.

Removing the Main Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.
7. See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60.
8. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 61.
9. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Module” on page 61.

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 10. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62.
11. Remove the two nut screws securing the main board.
12. Press the PCMCIA card button.

13. Remove the dummy card.

14. Remove the two screws securing the main board to the lower case.
15. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully.

Removing the Control Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.
6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on page 60.
7. See “Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly” on page 60.
8. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 61.
9. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Module” on page 61.
10. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62.
11. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 62.
12. Turn over the main board as shown.
13. Disconnect the control board antenna.
14. Pop out the control board then remove it.

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 Chapter 4

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.
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating
the same operation.
3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power failure. (The power indicator does not go “Power System Check” on page 68.
on or stay on.)
POST does not complete. No beep or error “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
codes are indicated. page 71
“Undetermined Problems” on page 83
POST detects an error and displayed messages “Error Message List” on page 72
on screen.
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
others). page 71
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
problems). “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 71
“Intermittent Problems” on page 82
“Undetermined Problems” on page 83

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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.
Do the following to select the test device.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.
If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
3. Replace the main board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does
not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device:
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
3. Replace the main board.

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 system board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.
2. Replace the keyboard.
3. Replace the main board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

T Numeric keypad
T External keyboard

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 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.
2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
3. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.
3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by
the battery pack.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:
T “Check the Power Adapter” on page 69
T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 70

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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: +19 to +20.5V

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:
T Replace the System board.
T If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 83.
T 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 power-on 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 Battery Pack” on page 70.

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 Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel
2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total
Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.
4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
From Hardware:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the
following figure

3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50%
of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.
Re-install the battery pack.
If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light
up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

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:
1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.
2. Replace the touchpad.
3. Replace the system 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. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

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 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. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 83.
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified
by function.
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware
device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the
way it has been configured.
NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Error Code List

Error Codes Error Messages

006 Equipment Configuration Error
Causes:
1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch
2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error
(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration
Error”)
010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)
070 Real Time Clock Error
071 CMOS Battery Bad
072 CMOS Checksum Error
110 System disabled.
Incorrect password is specified.
<No error code> Battery critical LOW
In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down
system, no message will show.
<No error code> Thermal critical High
In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message.

Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Hard disk drive
System board
Stuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 67.
Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 67.
Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 67.
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard
Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM
System board
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM
System board
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM
System board
System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure
system time, then reboot system.
System CMOS checksum bad - Default RTC battery
configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.
System timer error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.
System board

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Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Real time clock error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.
System board
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
used RTC battery
System board
Memory size found by POST differed from Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
CMOS DIMM
System board
Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS
Setup Utility
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 67.
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS
Setup Utility
System cache error - Cache disabled System board
CPU ID: System board
DMA Test Failed DIMM
System board
Software NMI Failed DIMM
System board
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM
System board
Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM
BIOS ROM
System board
Fixed Disk n None
Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM
System board
I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
System board

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No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
blank. System Check” on page 68.
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board.
System board.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
blank. System Check” on page 68.
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD Inverter
LCD
System board
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is Reconnect the LCD connectors.
blank. But you can see POST on an external LCD inverter ID
CRT. LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST. System board
No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker
System board

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

02h Verify Real Mode
03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
04h Get CPU type
06h Initialize system hardware
08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values
09h Set IN POST flag
0Ah Initialize CPU registers
0Bh Enable CPU cache
0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values
0Eh Initialize I/O component
0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE
10h Initialize Power Management
11h Load alternate registers with initial POST
values
12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot
13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices
14h Initialize keyboard controller
16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
17h Initialize cache before memory autosize
18h 8254 timer initialization
1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization
1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh
22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB
26h Enable A20 line
28h Autosize DRAM
29h Initialize POST Memory Manager
2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM
2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx
2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of
memory bus
2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
30h 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of
memory bus
32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency
33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
36h Warm start shut down
38h Shadow system BIOS ROM
3Ah Autosize cache
3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers
3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values
42h Initialize interrupt vectors
45h POST device initialization

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46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
48h Check video configuration against CMOS
49h Initialize PCI bus and devices
4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system
4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)
4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM
4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice
50h Display CPU type and speed
51h Initialize EISA board
52h Test keyboard
54h Set key click if enabled
58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts
59h Initialize POST display service
5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”
5Bh Disable CPU cache
5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB
60h Test extended memory
62h Test extended memory address lines
64h Jump to User Patch1
66h Configure advanced cache registers
67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC
68h Enable external and CPU caches
69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
6Ah Display external L2 cache size
6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)
6Ch Display shadow-area message
6Eh Display possible high address for UMB
recovery
70h Display error messages
72h Check for configuration errors
76h Check for keyboard errors
7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present
80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
81h Late POST device initialization
82h Detect and install external RS232 ports
83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
84h Detect and install external parallel ports
85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports
87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices
(optional)
88h Initialize BIOS Area
89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

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8Ch Initialize floppy controller
8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
90h Initialize hard-disk controllers
91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
92h Jump to UserPatch2
93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
95h Install CD ROM for boot
96h Clear huge ES segment register
97h Fixup Multi Processor table
98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short
beeps on checksum failure.
99h Check for SMART drive (optional)
9Ah Shadow option ROMs
9Ch Set up Power Management
9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)
9Eh Enable hardware interrupts
9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
A0h Set time of day
A2h Check key lock
A4h Initialize Typematic rate
A8h Erase F2 prompt
AAh Scan for F2 key stroke
ACh Enter SETUP
AEh Clear Boot flag
B0h Check for errors
B2h POST done- prepare to boot operating system
B4h 1 One short beep before boot
B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
B6h Check password (optional)
B9h Prepare Boot
BAh Initialize DMI parameters
BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs
BCh Clear parity checkers
BDh Display MultiBoot menu
BEh Clear screen (optional)
BFh Check virus and backup reminders
C0h Try to boot with INT 19
C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
C2h Initialize error logging
C3h Initialize error display function
C4h Initialize system error handler
C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional)
C7h Initialize notebook docking late
C8h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended checksum (optional)

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D2h Unknown interrupt

Code Beeps
E0h Initialize the chipset
E1h Initialize the bridge
E2h Initialize the CPU
E3h Initialize the system timer
E4h Initialize system I/O
E5h Check force recovery boot
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM
E7h Go to BIOS
E8h Set Huge Segment
E9h Initialize Multi Processor
EAh Initialize OEM special code
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA
ECh Initialize Memory type
EDh Initialize Memory size
EEh Shadow Boot Block
EFh System memory test
F0h Initialize interrupt vectors
F1h Initialize Run Time Clock
F2h Initialize video
F3h Initialize System Management Mode
F4h 1 Output one beep before boot
F5h Boot to Mini DOS
F6h Clear Huge Segment
F7h Boot to Full DOS

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LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

LCD backlight doesn't work Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then
LCD is too dark reboot system.
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Reconnect the LCD connectors.
LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Unreadable LCD screen Reconnect the LCD connector
Missing pels in characters LCD inverter ID
Abnormal screen LCD cable
Wrong color displayed LCD inverter
LCD
System board
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines LCD inverter ID
displayed. LCD inverter
LCD cable
LCD
System board

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system Reconnect the inverter board
runs correctly Inverter board
System 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” on page 68.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
The system doesn’t power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 68.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 68.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
System board

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Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 70.
Battery pack
System board

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly
System board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Memory count (size) appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then
actual size. reboot system.
DIMM
System board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound Audio driver
comes from the computer. Speaker
System board
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker
System board

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
System board
The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.
four short beeps every minute.
Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.
closing the LCD LCD cover switch
System board
The system doesn't resume from hibernation See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.
mode. Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
The system doesn't resume from standby mode See “Hibernation Mode” on page 34.
after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch
System board

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Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge
battery).
Battery pack
System board
System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Hard disk connection board
System board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then
installed devices. reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.
External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
System board
USB does not work correctly System board
Print problems. Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” of
BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
System Board
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
System board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
System board
Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
System board

Modem-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Internal modem does not work correctly. Modem phone port
modem combo board
System board
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined
Problems” on page 83.

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Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power
System Check” on page 68):
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
T Non-Acer devices
T Printer, mouse, and other external devices
T Battery pack
T Hard disk drive
T DIMM
T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module
T PC Cards
4. Power-on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
T System board
T LCD assembly

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Jumper and Connector Locations

Top View

[13] [14]

[15]

[42]

[16]
[17]

[18] [19]

[20]
[21]

[22]

[24]
[23]
[25]
[26]
[27]
[28]
[29]
[30]
[31]
[32]

[33] [39][40]
[34][35][36][41][37] [38]

13 (PJ1) Power Jack 14 (CN12) CRT Connector

15 (CN14) Battery Connector 16 (CN15) ODD Connector
17 (U18) 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 (CN16) RJ45 & RJ11 Connector
19 (CN17) MINI PCI 20 (U20) Northbridge M760GX
21 (U21) CPU Socket 22 (CN18) USB Connector

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 23 (CN19) USB Connector 24 (U22) BIOS ROM
25 (U23) EC PC97551 26 (BT1) RTC Battery
27 (CN20) DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 (U25) LAN PHY RTL8201CP
29 (CN21) DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 30 (U26) Southbridge 963L
31 (CN22) PCMCIA Connector 32 (CN23) HDD Connector
33 (CN24) USB Connector 34 (CN26) LineOut Jack
35 (CN25) Microphone Jack 36 (CN27) LineIn Jack
37 (SW2) WLAN Button 38 (SW3) Bluetooth button
39 (LED2) Battery LED 40 (LED1) Power LED
41 (U30) Audio Codec ALC203 42 (CN13) FAN Connector

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[01]

[02]
[03]

[04]

[05]

[06]
[07]
[08]

[09]

[10]

[11]

[12]

1 (SW1) Lid Switch 2 (CN1) Panel Connector

3 (CN2) LED Board Connector 4 (CN3) Modem Connector
5 (CN4) Keyboard Connector 6 (CN5) Bluetooth Module Connector
7 (CN6) Touchpad Board Connector 8 (CN7) Internal Microphone Connector
9 (U12) Clock Generator 10 (U13) PCMCIA Connector
11 (CN9) MDC Connector 12 (CN11) Internal Speaker Connector

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 Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 3000/3500/
5000. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise
Authorization).
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available
on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on
the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a
DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use
the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer
machines.
NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or
regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to
return it.

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Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List

Adapter
NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP- AP.06501.005
65KB BF 19V
NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON PA- AP.06503.006
1650-02 Q2 19V
NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN HIPRO HP- AP.06506.001
OK066B13QT
Battery

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NS BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A BT.T5003.001

4UR18650F-2-QC140
BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P BT.T5005.001
4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE
BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S1P 2.2A BT.T5003.002
4UR18650F-2-QC141
BATTERY SIMPPLO PACK LI-ION BT.00407.001
4S1P 2.0A
Board
NS MODEM BOARD 56K(MDC) 54.T72V7.001
T60M893.03 S.P.

NS BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENNA 54.T48V7.001

NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD FOXCONN 54.A51V7.002

ABT_BRM4318BG

NS LAUNCH BOARD 55.T50V7.001

NS TOUCH PAD BOARD 55.T50V7.002

Cable
NS FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB 50.T50V7.001

NS MODEM CABLE 50.A510V7.001

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NS POWER CORD US (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.001

POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.003
POWER CORD KOERA ( Pin) 27.T23V7.006
POWER CORD EU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.002
POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.004
POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.005
POWER CORD- SWISS 27.A03V7.007
POWER CORD AU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.008
POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.006
POWER CORD AF (3 PIN) 27.T48V7.001
Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly
5 MIDDLE COVER W/BUTTON 42.A27V7.001

6 UPPER CASE W/TP,CABLE, TP 60.A51V7.001

BRACKET, MIC, BLUETOOTH
CABLE

11 LOWER CASE W/SPEAKER 60.A51V7.002

NS I/O BEZEL 42.T51V7.001

13 DIMM/WIRELESS COVER 42.A51V7.001

12 HEATSINK COVER W/O DOCKING 42.A51V7.002

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15 HDD COVER 42.T63V7.004

NS 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER 42.T51V7.003

14 HDD BRACKET 33.T50V7.001

Communication Module
NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T50V7.003

CPU/Processor
NS AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ KC.S2802.25D
25WD
AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ KC.S3002.25D
25WD
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML28 KC.TML02.280
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML30 KC.TML02.300
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML32 KC.TML02.320
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML34 KC.TML02.340
AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML37 KC.TML02.370
Optical Disk Drive Module
NS DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.T51V7.001
QSI SBW-242C

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NS DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI KO.02407.014

SBW-242C

NS OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003

NS DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR G BASE 42.T51V7.004

DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME 6M.T51V7.002

UIDA-760
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KO.02406.008
KME UIDA-760
OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003
DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR KME 42.T50V7.009

DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR- 6M.T51V7.002

K15RA G BASE
DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVR- KU.00805.006
K15RA D. LAYER G BASE
OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003
DVD DUAL BEZEL G BASE 42.T50V7.012

DVD DUAL MODULE PANASONIC 6M.A51V7.003

UJ-840BAA2 G BASE
DVD DUAL DRIVE PANASONIC UJ- KU.00807.010
840BAA2 D. LAYER G BASE
OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003
DVD DUAL BEZEL G BASE 42.T50V7.012
HDD/Hard Disk Drive
NS HGST 40G 2.5" 4200 MORAGA+ KH.04007.012
HTS424040M9AT00 13G1132
FW:A71A

HGST 60G 4200rpm MORAGA KH.06007.006

IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 F/
W:AD4A

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SEAGATE N2 (50) 60GB 4200RPM, KH.06001.002

ST960821A
HGST MORAGA 80GB 4200RPM, KH.08007.007
IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635
SEAGATE N2 (50) 80GB 4200RPM, KH.08001.012
ST9808210A
Keyboard
NS AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.001
DARFON US International

AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.002

DARFON Chinese
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.003
DARFON Spanish
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.004
DARFON Thai
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.005
DARFON Brazilian Protugese
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.006
DARFON Korea
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.007
DARFON UK
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.008
DARFON German
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.009
DARFON Italian
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.010
DARFON French
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.011
DARFON Swiss/G
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.012
DARFON Portuguese
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.013
DARFON Arabic
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.014
DARFON Belgium
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.015
DARFON Sweden
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.016
DARFON Czech
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.017
DARFON Hungaian
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.018
DARFON Norway
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.019
DARFON Danish
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.020
DARFON Turkish
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.021
DARFON Canadian French

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AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.022

DARFON Japanese
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.023
DARFON Greek
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.024
DARFON Hebrew
AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD KB.A2707.025
DARFON Russian
LCD Module
NS 6M.A51V7.011 6M.A51V7.011

NS LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA CMO N150X3- LK.1500D.008

L07 REV.C

NS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001

NS LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004

NS LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002

NS LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003

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NS LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 60.A27V7.002

15 IN.

NS LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA 6M.A51V7.012

SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00
LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LK.15006.007
LTN150XB-L03-C00 (MADE IN
CHINA)
LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003
LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 60.A27V7.002
15 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15 IN. TFT XGA LG 6M.A43V7.004

LP150X08-A3
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08- LK.15008.007
A3
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08- LK.15008.016
A3 (MADE IN CHINA)
LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003
LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 60.A27V7.002
15 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004

NS LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA CMO 6M.A51V7.013

N154I1-L09
NS LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA CMO N154I1- LK.1540D.002
L09
NS LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
NS LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.006

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2 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L 33.T50V7.004

3 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R 33.T50V7.005
4 LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 60.A27V7.003
15 IN.
1 LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. 60.T50V7.006

LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI 6M.A43V7.005

QD15TL02-02 (GLARE)
LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI QD15TL02- LK.15409.003
02 (GLARE)
LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA 50.T50V7.006
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L 33.T50V7.004
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R 33.T50V7.005
LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 60.A27V7.003
15.4 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. 60.T50V7.006

LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI 6M.A27V7.006

QD15TL02-01
LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI QD15TL02- LK.15409.001
01
LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA 50.T50V7.006
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L 33.T50V7.004
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R 33.T50V7.005
LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 60.A27V7.003
15.4 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. 60.T50V7.006

LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA CMO 6M.A51V7.021

N150X3-L07 REV.C W/O ANTENNA
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA CMO N150X3- LK.1500D.008
L07 REV.C
LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003
LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O 60.A51V7.003
ANTENNA 14/15 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA 6M.A51V7.022

SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00 W/O
ANTENNA
LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LK.15006.007
LTN150XB-L03-C00 (MADE IN
CHINA)
LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001

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LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003
LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O 60.A51V7.003
ANTENNA 14/15 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15 IN. TFT XGA LG 6M.A51V7.023

LP150X08-A3 W/O ANTENNA
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08- LK.15008.007
A3
LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08- LK.15008.016
A3 (MADE IN CHINA)
LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003
LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O 60.A51V7.003
ANTENNA 14/15 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004

LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA CMO 6M.A51V7.024

N154I1-L09 W/O ANTENNA
LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA CMO N154I1- LK.1540D.002
L09
LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA 50.T50V7.006
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L 33.T50V7.004
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R 33.T50V7.005
LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O 60.A51V7.004
ANTENNA 15.4 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. 60.T50V7.006

LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA 6M.A51V7.025

GLARE QDI QD15TL02-02 W/O
ANTENNA
LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA GLARE QDI LK.15409.003
QD15TL02-02
LCD INVERTER BOARD 19.T50V7.001
LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA 50.T50V7.006
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L 33.T50V7.004
LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R 33.T50V7.005
LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O 60.A51V7.004
ANTENNA 15.4 IN.
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. 60.T50V7.006
Main Board

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NS MAINBOARD SIS M760 W/PCMCIA LB.A5106.001

SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY

Memory
NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON KN.25602.012
HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u)
MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA KN.25603.019
NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K
MEMORY DDR333 256MB KN.2560B.008
SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3
MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX KN.2560G.001
HYMD232M646D6-J
MEMORY DDR333 512MB INFINEON KN.51202.025
HYS64D64020HBDL-6-C (.11u)
MEMORY DDR333 512MB KN.5120B.006
SAMSUNG M470L6524BT0-CB3
MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX KN.5120G.006
HYMD564M646B6-J
Speaker
N/S SPEAKER SET 23.T50V7.001

Heatsink
10 THERMAL MODULE 60.A51V7.005

8 N/B HEATSINK W/PAD 23.A51V7.001

Miscellaneous
NS NAME PLATE-AS3000 40.A55V7.001
NS NAME PLATE-AS5000 40.A51V7.001
NS RUBBER FOOT 47.T50V7.002
NS LCD SCREW RUBBER PAD 47.T50V7.003
NS LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD 47.T50V7.004

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Screw
NS SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.012
NS SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3) 86.T25V7.012
NS SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK 86.A03V7.006
NS SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.006
NS SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08V7.004
NS SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) 86.T23V7.010
NS SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.007
NS SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3) 86.T25V7.008
NS SCREW M1.7*3.0-I (BK) 86.T50V7.001
NS SCREW I3*3.5M-NIH(M3L3.5) 86.A03V7.011

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 Appendix A
Model Definition and Configuration
Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series

Model HDD Card Wireless

CPU LCD Memory ODD
Number (GB) Reader LAN
AS5001L ATML28 N15XGA SO256M N60GB NDU8X N N
M B*2 4.2K
AS5001LC ATML28 N15XGA SO256M N60GB NCB24X N ABT_BRM43
i B 4.2K 18BG

AS5001W ATML28 N15.4WXG SO256M N60GB NDU8X N ABT_BRM43

LMi AG B*2 4.2K 18BG
AS5002L ATML30 N15XGA SO256M N60GB NDU8X N N
M B*2 4.2K
AS5002L ATML30 N15XGA SO256M N60GB NDU8X N ABT_BRM43
Mi B*2 4.2K 18BG

AS3002LC AMD N15XGA SO256M N40GB NCB24X N N

Sempron B 4.2K
processor
2800+
AS3002NL AMD N15XGA SO256M N40GB NCB24X N N
C Sempron B /60GB
processor 4.2K
2800+
AS3002LC AMD N15XGA SO256M N40GB NCB24X N ABT_BRM43
i Sempron B /60GB 18BG
processor 4.2K
2800+
AS3002NL AMD N15XGA SO256M N40GB NCB24X N ABT_BRM43
Ci Sempron B 4.2K 18BG
processor
2800+
AS3002L AMD N15XGA SO256M N60GB NDU8X N N
M Sempron B*2 4.2K
processor
2800+
AS3002L AMD N15XGA SO256M N60GB NDU8X N ABT_BRM43
Mi Sempron B*2 4.2K 18BG
processor
2800+
AS3002N AMD N15.4WXG SO256M N60GB NCB24X N ABT_BRM43
WLCi Sempron AG B 4.2K 18BG
processor
2800+
AS3003W AMD N15.4WXG SO256M N60GB NDU8X N ABT_BRM43
LMi Sempron AG B 4.2K 18BG
processor
3000+

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CPU LCD Memory ODD
Number (GB) Reader LAN
AS3003W AMD N15.4WXG SO256M N60GB NDU8X N ABT_BRM43
LCi Sempron AG B 4.2K 18BG
processor
3000+

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 Appendix B

Test Compatible Components

This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system
functions are tested under Windows® XP Home environment.
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 3000/5000 series
Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

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Item Specifications
Processor Aspire 3000:
MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25W D
MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25W D
Aspire 5000
MOBILE TURION 64 ML28
MOBILE TURION 64 ML30
MOBILE TURION 64 ML32
MOBILE TURION 64 ML34
MOBILE TURION 64 ML37
Memory SO-DIMM DDR333 1GB EBD11UD8ADD A
SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB HYS64D320 20HDL-6-C 32X64 (.11U)
SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K (.11U)
SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB M470L3224 FT0-CB3 (.13U)
SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB HYMD232M6 46D6-J AA
SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB HYS64D64020HBDL-6-C 64MX64 (0.11U/
GREEN
SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB M470L6524 BT0-CB300 (512MB)
SO-DIMM 512MB HYMD564M646B6-J
LCD 15.4" WXGA NB LC AU B154EW01V.5
15.4" WXGA NB LCD SAMSUNGLTN154X3-L01-0 non-glare
15.4" WXGA NB LCD LPL LP154W01-TL12 (lead-free)
15.4" WXGA NB LCD QDI QD15TL02V.01 NON-GLARE TYPE
15.4" WXGA NB LCD QDI QD15TL02-03 NON-GLARE TYPE LEAD-
FREE
15.4" WXGA CMO LCD N154I1-L09
15.4" WXGA NB LCD AUO B154W01V.7 (Glare type)
15.4" WXGA NB LCD LPL LP154W1-A5K2 GLARE TYPE
15.4" WXGA NB LCD QDI QD15TL02-02 GLARE TYPE
15.4" WXGA NB LCD QDI QD15TL02-04 GLARE TYPE LEAD-FREE
15.4" WXGA NB LCD N154I1-L07GLARE TYPE
LCD 15" XGA NB LCD AUO B150XG01V2.XXXXX (Driver IC:MEC/TOS
15" XGA NB LCD SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00 MADE IN CHINA
15" XGA NB LCD LG LP150X08-A3MADE IN CHINA
15" XGA NB LCD QDI QD150XL06-01(160NITS)
15" XGA NB LCD N150X3-L07 V.C2
Hard Disk Drive 40G SEAGATE 2.5 4200RPM N1 ST94019A 2M F/W 3.05
40G TOSHIBA 2.5"" 4200RPM PLUTO MK4025GAS (ROHS) F/W
KA100A
40G HGST 2.5" 4.2RPM MORAGA+HTS424040M9AT00 13G1132 F/
W:A71A
60G SEAGATE 2.5" 4.2RPM N2ST960821A F/W 3.01
60G TOSHIBA 2.5" 4200RPM PLUTO MK6025GAS (ROHS) F/W KA200
80G TOSHIBA 2.5" 4200RPM PLUTO MK8025GAS (ROHS) F/W KA023
80G HGST MORAGA 4200RPM IC25N0 80ATMR04-0 08K635 FW:AD4A

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 Item Specifications
ODD 24X COMBO KME UJDA-760 FOR K ESTREL
8X DVD DUAL LITEON SOSW-852SSINGLE LAYER FOR KESTREL
#PRS7
8X DVD DUAL , LITEON SOSW-833,DOUBLE LAYER,GBASE FOR
CRANE
8X DVD DUAL,PANASONIC UJ-840BAA2,DOUBLE LAYER,GBASE FR
CRANE
8X SUPERMULTI,PANASONIC UJ-840BAA,DOUBLE
LAYER,GBASE(CRANE)
AC Adapter (3 pin) Delta NB Asapter 65W, SADP-65KB BF
Lite-on NB Adapter 65W, PA-1650-02
LSE NB Adapter 65W, P0335A1965
Power Cord King Cord
Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells Li-ION KESTREL 4S2P 4.4Ah W/OINDICATOR (W/Z SANYO CELLS)
LI-ION KESTREL 4S2P PANASONIC PACK CELL 4.4AH W/O
INDICATOR
Network Adapters
LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100base 3Com Etherlink III 3C589D
IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100
Intel Ether Express Pro/100 Mobile Adapter MBLA3200
Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32 Bit CBE-10/100BTX
Multifunction Card (Combo) 3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card
Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethenet 10/100 + Modem 56
LAN Token Ring IBM Token Ring 16/4 Adapter II
Wireless LAN Card IBM Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter
Intel Pro-Wireless LAN PC Card
Proxim Skyline 802.11a Cardbus PC Card
Cisco Aironet 350 series Wireless Lan Card
NeWeb Wireless Lan Card 802.11b
Modem Adapters
Modem (up to 56K) 3Com Megahertz 56K Modem PC Card
Xircom Credit Card Modem 56
IBM 56K Double Jack Modem
ISDN US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M
IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card
I/O Peripheral
I/O - Display Acer 211c 21”
Viewsonic PF790 19”
Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD
IBM Color TFT LCD 14”
Compaq Color Monitor
NET Color Monitor 20”
Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)
I/O - Projector NEC MultiSync MT-1040
I/O - Legacy (Parallel) Printer/ Canon BJC-600J
Scanner Epson Stylus Color 740 Parallel Interface
HP DeskJet 890C
HP DeskJet 880C Parallel Interface
HP LaserJet 6MP
HP LaserJet 2200

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I/O - IR Printer HP LaserJet 6MP use IR
HP LaserJet 2200 use IR
I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
Acer Aspire USB mouse
Logicool US Mouse
Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface
Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48
Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface
I/O - Legacy (PS2/Serial) Keyboard/ IBM 101 key keyboard
Mouse IBM 109 key keyboard
Acer PS2 keyboard
Acer KB-101A
IBM Numeric Keypad III
IBM Numeric Keypad
Acer Mouse
IBM PS2 Mini Mouse
IBM PS2 Mouse
Logitech Cordless MouseMan Wheel PS2 interface
Logitech Serial Mouse M-M35
Microsoft InteliMouse PS2 interface
Microsoft InteliMouse Optical PS2 interface
Logitech First Mouse Three Button Serial Mouse
I/O - USB (Printer/Scanner) Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface
HP DeskJet 880C USB interface
Canon CanonScan D1250 (USB 2.0, JP OS only)
HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner
I/O - USB (Speaker/Joystick)) JS USB Digital Speaker
Panasonic USB Speaker EAB-MPC57USB
AIWA Multimedia Digital Speaker
Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro Joystick
Logitech WingMan RumblePad
I/O - USB Camera Intel Easy PC Camera
Logitech QuickCam Express Internet
Logitech QuickCam Home PC Video Camera
Orange Micro USB 2.0 Web Cam
I/O - USB Storage Drive Logitech CDRW +DVDROM combo USB interface
Iomega USB Zip 250MB
I/O-USB Flash Drive IBM 32MB USB Memory key
Apacer USB Handy Drive 32MB
Apacer USB Handy Drive 256MB
I/O - USB Hub Belkin 4 Port USB Hub
Eizo I Station USB Hub
Elecom USB Hub 4 Port
Sanwa USB Hub 4 Port
4 Port Hub USB 2.0
I/O - Access Point (802.11b) Hitachi DC-CN3300
Lucent RG-1000
Lucent WavePoint-II
Cisco Aironet 350
Orinoco AP-500

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I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000
I/O Acess Point (802.11a) Intel Pro/Wireless 5000
PCMCIA
PCMCIA - ATA IBM Microdrive 340MB
IBM Microdrive 1G
Iomega Click! 40MB
Sony Memory Stick 64MB
Sandisk Flash Card 20MB
Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB
Apacer SD Flash Card 256MB
Transcend SD Card 32MB
Transcend SD Card 256MB
Hagiwara sys-com SD Card 256MBT
PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card
DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller
Adaptec USB2CONNECT
PCMCIA - 1394 Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV
I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus CB1394/DVC
Pixela 1394 Cardbus PC Card PIX-PCMC/FW1
PCMCIA-SCSI Adaptec 1408 or B SCSI CB
NewMedia Bus Toaster SCSI II
PCMCIA - Bluetooth IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card
Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card

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 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. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.
In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and
Server models including:
T Service guides for all models
T User's manuals
T Training materials
T Bios updates
T Software utilities
T Spare parts lists
T TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)
For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our
technical material.
Also contained on this website are:
T Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW)
T Returned material authorization procedures
T An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email
contacts for all your technical queries.
We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or
comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.

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A Battery Pack 49
Procedure Flowchart 48
AC Adapter 28 Display 2
AFLASH Utility 43 display
Audio 20 hotkeys 16
Display Standby Mode 29
B
DVD-ROM Interface 23, 24
Battery 27
BIOS 20
E
package 20 Environmental Requirements 29
ROM size 20 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 71
ROM type 20
vendor 20 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67
Version 20
F
BIOS Supports protocol 20
BIOS Utility 32 Features 1
Navigating 33 Flash Utility 43
Onboard Device Configuration 38 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 22
Startup Configuration 37
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88
System Security 42
Board Layout H
Bottom View 6, 86
Top View 5, 84 Hard disk 23
brightness Hard Disk Standby Mode 29
hotkeys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20
HDD 23
C Hibernation Mode 29
Cache Hibernation mode
controller 20 hotkey 16
size 21 Hot Keys 15
caps lock
on indicator 12
I
CardBus 26 Indicators 12
Chipsets 20 Intermittent Problems 82
contrast
hotkeys 16
J
Controllers 20 Jumper and Connector Locations 84
Core logic 20 Top View 84
CPU
core voltage 20
K
I/O voltage 20 Keyboard 20, 27
package 20
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67
type 20

D L
L2 cache 20
DIMM
Combinations 21 M
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 Mechanical Specification 30 Troubleshooting 66
media access
on indicator 12
U
Memory Check 68 Undetermined Problems 83
Model Definition 101 USB 26
Modem 22 utility
BIOS 32
N
Notebook Manager
V
hotkey 16 Video 25
num lock Resolutions 26
on indicator 12 Video controller 20

O
Online Support Information 110

P
Panel
Bottom 11
right 10
PC Card 12, 26
PCMCIA 26
Power Management 29
Power System Check 68
Battery Pack 70
Power Adapter 69

R
Removing the Battery Pack 50

S
Second Level Cache 20
speakers
hotkey 16
Standby Mode 29
System Check Procedures 67
System Diagnostic Diskette 43
System Memory 21
System Utilities 32
System Utility Diskette 43

T
Temperature 29
Test Compatible Components 104
Touchpad 20
touchpad
hotkey 16
Touchpad Check 70

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