Acer Aspire 5630 Technical Information

Aspire 5680/5630/3690TravelMate 4280/4230/2490 SeriesService Guide

4 Chapter 1System Block DiagramThis is for UMA modelsThis is for discrete models

92 Chapter 5Bottom ViewNOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get.1 JP19 FAN Connect

Chapter 5 93Jumper Board LayoutSwitch Board Top ViewMedia Board Top ViewLabel DescriptionSW1 Arcade/TV tunver switchSW2 Volume Up switchSW3 Volume Dow

94 Chapter 5Media Board Bottom ViewLS-2923P Power Board Top ViewLabel DescriptionJP3 USB ConnectorJP2 USB ConnectorJP6 RF INe ConnectorJP5 RF Cable Co

Chapter 5 95Jumper SettingLabel DescriptionJ3 Clear CMOS JumperNote: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.

96 Chapter 5

Chapter 6 97This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configurations of Aspire 5680/5630/3690/Travelmate 4280/4230/2490.

98 Chapter 6Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6 99CATEGORY PARTNAME DESCRIPTION Acer PNADAPTERADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP-90SB BBACADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP-90SB BBACAP.09001.003ADAPTER 90

100 Chapter 6RJ-11 CABLE RJ-11 CABLE 50.TAVV5.002BLUETOOTH CABLE BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TAVV5.003LCD WIRESET - 15 IN. LCD WIRESET - 15 IN. 50.TAVV5.004LCD

Chapter 6 101OPTICAL BRACKET OPTICAL BRACKET 33.TAVV5.002HDD DOOR TM HDD DOOR TM 42.TAVV5.004HDD BRACKET HDD BRACKET 33.TAVV5.003DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL

Chapter 1 5Board LayoutTop View1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 Touchpad Down Button2 SW1 Lid Switch 11 SW2 Touchpad Up Button3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 Tou

102 Chapter 6COMMUNICATION MODULEWIRELESS ANTENNA 15 IN. WIRELESS ANTENNA 15 IN. 50.TAVV5.011WIRELESS ANTENNA 15.4 IN. WIRELESS ANTENNA 15.4 IN. 50.TA

Chapter 6 103KEYBOARD DARFON CHINESE TM KEYBOARD DARFON CHINESE TM KB.TNT07.001KEYBOARD DARFON THAILAND TM KEYBOARD DARFON THAILAND TM KB.TNT07.003KEY

104 Chapter 6MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 NANYA NT512T64UHA1FN-37BMEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 NANYA NT512T64UHA1FN-37BKN.51203.023MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 INFIN

Chapter 6 105N/A SCREW M2.5*3(NL) SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.001SCREW M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.TAVV5.002SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.TA

106 Chapter 6

Appendix A 107Aspire 5680/5630/3690 SeriesAspire 5680Model Country Description HDD 1 (GB) ODDCard ReaderWireless LANBluetoothAS5683WLMiFrance AS5683WL

108 Appendix AAS5683WLMiSpain AS5683WLMi XPHESA NB7PSE128SG 2*512/120/8L/5R/CB_abgN120GB5.4KSNSM8XSLOT5 in 1-Build inINT3945ABG_MOW2NAS5683WLMiItaly A

Appendix A 109AS5633WLMiBelgium AS5633WLMi MCEBE6 G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/5R_abgSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N100GB5.4K5 in 1-Build inINT3945ABG_MOW2NAS5633WLMiE

110 Appendix AAS5633WLMiUK AS5633WLMi MCEWUK1 G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/5R/CB_abgSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N100GB5.4K5 in 1-Build inINT3945ABG_MOW2NAS5633WLMiEa

Appendix A 111AS5633WLMiUK AS5633WLMi MCEUK5 G72MV128 2*512/100/6L/5R/CB_abgSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N100GB5.4K5 in 1-Build inINT3945ABG_MOW2NAS5633WLMiGer

6 Chapter 1Bottom ViewNOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get.1 JP19 FAN Connecto

112 Appendix AAS5633WLMiGermany AS5633WLMi MCEDEA G72MV128 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_abgSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4K5 in 1-Build inINT3945ABG_MOW2NAS5633WL

Appendix A 113AS5633WLMiUK AS5633WLMi MCEWUK11W G72MV128 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_abgSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4K5 in 1-Build inINT3945ABG_MOW2NAspire 369

114 Appendix AAS3692WLMiEMEA AS3692WLMi XPHEL1 UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGSO512MBII5N N100GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692WLMiEMEA AS3

Appendix A 115AS3692WLMiEMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPL6 UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692WLMi

116 Appendix AAS3692WLMiEMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPL3 UMA 1*512/60/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGFSO512MBII5N N60GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692WLMiEMEA AS36

Appendix A 117AS3692WLMiEMEA AS3692WLMi MCEDEA UMA 1*512/100/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGSO512MBII5N N100GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692WLMiEMEA AS3

118 Appendix AAS3692WLMiEMEA AS3692WLMi MCENO5 UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692WLMi

Appendix A 119AS3692WLMiEMEA AS3692WLMi MCEWFR11W UMA 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692W

120 Appendix AAS3692NWLMiEMEA AS3692NWLMi LINPUSPL3 UMA 1*512/120/8L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGSO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692WLMiEME

Appendix A 121AS3692WLMiEMEA AS3692WLMi XPHPL6 UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGFSO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692WLMiEMEA AS

Chapter 1 7Jumper Board LayoutSwitch Board Top ViewMedia Board Top ViewLabel DescriptionSW1 Arcade/TV tunver switchSW2 Volume Up switchSW3 Volume Down

122 Appendix AAS3692WLMiEMEA AS3692WLMi MCEUK6 UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGSO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692WLMiEMEA AS3

Appendix A 123AS3692WLMiEMEA AS3692WLMi XPHIS1 UMA 1*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANCM420 N15.4WXGAGSO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNAS3692WLMiEMEA AS3

124 Appendix ATravelMate 4280/4230/2490 SeriesTravelMate 4280Model RO Description Memory 1 Memory 2 HDD 1 (GB)Wireless LANBluetoothTM4283WLMiEMEA TM42

Appendix A 125TM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WLMi XPHIT1 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N80GB5.4KSINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4283WLMiEMEA TM42

126 Appendix ATM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WLMi XPHSW5 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/80/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N80GB5.4KSINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4283WLMiEMEA TM42

Appendix A 127TM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WLMi XPPEL3 NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANSO512MBII5N N80GB5.4KSINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WLMi X

128 Appendix ATM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WLMi XPPPT1 NB7PSE128SC 1*512/80/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANSO512MBII5N N80GB5.4KSINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WLMi X

Appendix A 129TM4285WLMiPA TM4285WLMi XPPEN1 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/100/BT/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N100GB5.4KSINT3945ABG_MOW1FOX_BRM_2.0TM4285

130 Appendix ATM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WLMi MCEAR1 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/8L/5R_bg_1.3C_ANSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KSINT3945BG NTM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WL

Appendix A 131TM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WLMi XPPBE1 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KSINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4283WLMiEMEA TM

8 Chapter 1Media Board Bottom ViewLS-2923P Power Board Top ViewLabel DescriptionJP3 USB ConnectorJP2 USB ConnectorJP6 RF INe ConnectorJP5 RF Cable Con

132 Appendix ATM4283WLMiEMEA TM4283WLMi XPPSW5 NB7PSE128SC 2*512/120/8L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KSINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4283WLMiEMEA TM

Appendix A 133TM4233WLMiEMEA TM4233WLMi XPHCS2 G72MV128C 1*512/100/6L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANC2DT5500N15.4WXGASO512MBII5N N100GB5.4KINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4233WLMiE

134 Appendix ATM4233WLMiEMEA TM4233WLMi XPHNO1 G72MV128C 2*512/120/6L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANC2DT5500N15.4WXGASO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4

Appendix A 135TM4233WLMiEMEA TM4233WLMi XPHRU2 G72MV128C 2*512/120/6L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANC2DT5500N15.4WXGASO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4

136 Appendix ATM4234WLMiEMEA TM4234WLMi XPPAR8 G72MV128C 2*512/100/BT/8L/5R_bg_1.3C_ANC2DT5600N15.4WXGASO512MBII5SO512MBII5N100GB5.4KINT3945ABG_MOW1FO

Appendix A 137TM4233WLMiEMEA TM4233WLMi MCENL6 G72MV128C 1*512/100/6L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANC2DT5500N15.4WXGASO512MBII5N N100GB5.4KINT3945ABG_MOW1NTM4233WLMiE

138 Appendix ATM4233WLMiEMEA TM4233WLMi MCEWIT11W G72MV128C 2*512/120/6L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANC2DT5500N15.4WXGASO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KINT3945ABG_MOW2N

Appendix A 139TM4233WLMiEMEA TM4233WLMi MCENL6 G72MV128C 1*512/120/6L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANC2DT5500N15.4WXGASO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4233WLMiE

140 Appendix ATM4233WLMiEMEA TM4233WLMi XPHFRA G72MV128C 1*512/120/6L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANC2DT5500N15.4WXGASO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4233WLMiE

Appendix A 141TM4233WLMiEMEA TM4233WLMi XPHUK1 G72MV128C 1*512/120/6L/5R_abg_1.3C_ANC2DT5500N15.4WXGASO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KINT3945ABG_MOW2NTM4233WLMiE

Chapter 1 9Jumper SettingLabel DescriptionJ3 Clear CMOS JumperNote: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.

142 Appendix ATM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492WLMi XPHNL1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5N N100GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNTM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492W

Appendix A 143TM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492WLMi XPHAR1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5N N100GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNTM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492W

144 Appendix ATM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492WLMi XPPDE7 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5N N100GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNTM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492W

Appendix A 145TM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492WLMi XPPPL6 UMAC 1*512/100/BT/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5N N100GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGFOX_BRM_2.0TM2492WLM

146 Appendix ATM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492WLMi MCEIT7 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5N N100GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNTM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492W

Appendix A 147TM2492WLMiPA TM2492WLMi XPPEN1 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNTM2492WLMiPA TM2

148 Appendix ATM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492WLMi MCEAR1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNTM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492W

Appendix A 149TM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492WLMi XPHBE1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNTM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492W

150 Appendix ATM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492WLMi XPHSV1 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNTM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492W

Appendix A 151TM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492WLMi XPPEL3 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANTM2492WLCM420 SO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KABT_BRM4318BGNTM2492WLMiEMEA TM2492W

10 Chapter 1Your Acer Notebook tourAfter knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.Front viewAspire series:#

Appendix B 152This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

153 Appendix BMicrosoft Windows XP Environment TestItem SpecificationsProcessor Aspire 3000:MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25W DMOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25W DAspire

Appendix B 154ODD 24X COMBO KME UJDA-760 FOR K ESTREL8X DVD DUAL LITEON SOSW-852SSINGLE LAYER FOR KESTREL #PRS78X DVD DUAL , LITEON SOSW-833,DOUBLE LA

155 Appendix BI/O - IR Printer HP LaserJet 6MP use IRHP LaserJet 2200 use IRI/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Ke

Appendix B 156I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000I/O Acess Point (802.11a) Intel Pro/Wireless 5000PCMCIAPCMCIA - ATA IBM Microdri

157 Appendix B

Appendix C 158This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

159 Appendix C

Chapter 1 11TravelMate series:9 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) t

12 Chapter 1Closed Front ViewAspire series:# Icon Item Description1 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.2Bluetooth® communicat

Chapter 1 13TravelMate series:# Icon Item Description1 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.2Bluetooth® communication button/in

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5680/5630/3690 and TravelMate 4280/4230/2490 service guide.Date Chapt

14 Chapter 1Left ViewAspire Series/TravelMate Series:# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer securi

Chapter 1 15Right ViewAspire Series:TravelMate Series:# Icon Item Description1 Slot-load optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs(slo

16 Chapter 1Rear PanelAspire Series:# Icon Item Description1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 device

Chapter 1 17TravelMate Series:Base viewAspire Series/TravelMate Series:# Icon Item Description1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.2 Two USB

18 Chapter 1IndicatorsThe computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.Aspire S

Chapter 1 19TravelMate Series:The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.NOTE: 1.

20 Chapter 1Easy-Launch ButtonsLocated above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser,

Chapter 1 21Using the KeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys

22 Chapter 1Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Hot KeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to

Chapter 1 23TravelMate Series:Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSet

IIICopyrightCopyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, sto

24 Chapter 1Special KeyYou can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:Aspire Seri

Chapter 1 25Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage you

26 Chapter 1Acer eDataSecurity ManagementAcer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed b

Chapter 1 27Acer eLock ManagementAcer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drive

28 Chapter 1Acer ePerformance ManagementAcer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.

Chapter 1 29Acer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the m

30 Chapter 1NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk

Chapter 1 31Acer eNet ManagementAcer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locat

32 Chapter 1Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move

Chapter 1 33Battery statusFor real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.You

IVConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

34 Chapter 1Acer ePresentation ManagementAcer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA

Chapter 1 35Hardware Specifications and Configurations ProcessorItem SpecificationCPU type For Aspire 5680/5630 TravelMate 4280/4230Intel® CoreTM 2 D

36 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. O

Chapter 1 37 Supports LAN protocol 10/100MbpsLAN connector type RJ45LAN connector location Right sideFeatures Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiverWake

38 Chapter 1Spindle speed (RPM)4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPMPerformance SpecificationsBuffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KBInterface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/A

Chapter 1 39Applicable disc format Support disc formats1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text2. Reads data in P

40 Chapter 1NOTE: RAMDAC refers to Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter: the VGA controller chip that maintains the range of colors and co

Chapter 1 41 VGABuilt in Intel®945GM for UMA modelsNVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7300 (72MV) for discrete modelsLAN ENE BCM4401EUSB 2.0 Built in ICH7-MSuper I/

42 Chapter 1LCD 15.4” inchItem SpecificationVendor & model nameAUO B154EW01 V8AUO B154EW01V9CMO N154I1-L0BCMO N154I1-L0CLG LPL LP154W01-TLELG LP15

Chapter 1 43LCD InverterItem SpecificationVendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GPBrightness conditions N/AInput voltage (V) 9~21Input current (mA) 2

VPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

44 Chapter 1

Chapter 2 43BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

44 Chapter 2Navigating the BIOS UtilityThere are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.Follow these instructions:T T

Chapter 2 45InformationNOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Please refer to your laptop for actual model name and CPU type. P

46 Chapter 2UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.UUID=32bytesParameter Description

Chapter 2 47MainThe Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user

48 Chapter 2The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: The s

Chapter 2 49AdvancedThe Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.The tabl

50 Chapter 2SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.PhoenixBIOS Setup Util

Chapter 2 51The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: When

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52 Chapter 21. 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 c

Chapter 2 53If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

54 Chapter 2BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette dri

Chapter 2 55ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the

56 Chapter 2BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:T New versions of system programsT New features or

Chapter 3 57This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemb

58 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

Chapter 3 59Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

60 Chapter 3Screw ListItem Description Part NumberA SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.001B SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.TAVV5.002C SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.TAVV5.003D SCRE

Chapter 3 61Removing the Battery Pack1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.

Chapter 1 1FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:Platform and memroyAspire 5680/5630 Series and TravelMate 4280/4230 SeriesT

62 Chapter 3Removing the HDD Module/Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module1. Remove the two screws fas

Chapter 3 636. Remove the two screws fastening the system fan. 7. Take out the system fan from the main unit.8. Remove the four screws fastening the t

64 Chapter 314. Remove the screw holding the mini cover.15. Detach the mini cover from the main unit.Removing the ODD Module1. First, remove the screw

Chapter 3 655. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board.6. Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom.7

66 Chapter 3Disassembling the Main UnitSeparate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly1. Remove two screws fastening the upper case

Chapter 3 6712. Disconnect the touchpad FFC.13. Then remove the touchpad FFC from the touchpad.14. Detach the touchpad from the upper case.Disassembli

68 Chapter 37. Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case.8. Pull the lower case outwards as the image shows and detach the main boar

Chapter 3 69Disassembling the LCD Module1. Remove the four screw caps as shown.2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel.3. Then detach the LCD

70 Chapter 312. Remove the four screws holding the LCD left bracket.13. Remove the LCD left bracket.

Chapter 3 71Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module1. Remove two screws hodling the HDD bracket on one side.2. Remove another t

2 Chapter 1T Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of

72 Chapter 3

Chapter 4 73Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer

74 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-

Chapter 4 75If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory checkMemory errors might stop

76 Chapter 4Check the Power AdapterUnplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter ca

Chapter 4 77Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel2. In P

78 Chapter 4Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely ca

Chapter 4 79Index of Error MessagesError Code ListError Codes Error Messages006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch2.

80 Chapter 4Real time clock error RTC batteryRun BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.System boardPrevious boot incomplet

Chapter 4 81Error Message ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceNo beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.Power source (batter

Chapter 1 3T WWAN: UMTS WCDMA (3G) at 2100 MHz and GPRS/EDGE at three bands (900/1800/1900 MHz), upgradeable to HSDPA 1.8 Mbps (for selected models)T

82 Chapter 4Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)04h Get CPU type06h

Chapter 4 8346h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice48h Check video configuration against CMOS49h Initialize PCI bus and devices4Ah Initialize all video

84 Chapter 48Ch Initialize floppy controller8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)90h Initialize hard-disk controllers91h Initialize local-bus

Chapter 4 85D2h Unknown interruptCode BeepsE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the bridgeE2h Initialize the CPUE3h Initialize the system timerE4h

86 Chapter 4Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too darkL

Chapter 4 87Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 71. Battery packSystem boardPCMCIA-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in

88 Chapter 4NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 84.Battery fuel g

Chapter 4 89Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defec

90 Chapter 4Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whet

Chapter 5 91Board LayoutTop View1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 Touchpad Down Button2 SW1 Lid Switch 11 SW2 Touchpad Up Button3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 To