Acer Aspire 7000 Series Technical Information

AcerAspire 9300/7000TravelMate 7510Service Guide

Chapter 1 1FeaturesPlatformAspire 9300 SeriesT AMDTM Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache), TL-50 (1.6G

Chapter 4 90The system does not enter standby mode after closing the LCD.LCD cover switchSystem boardThe system does not resume from hibernation mode.

91 Chapter 4NOTE: If you can not correct the problems according to the anterior tables, see “Undetermined Problems”.Touchpad does not work. Reconnect

Chapter 4 92Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defec

93 Chapter 4Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which devices fail, which devices are incorrectly installed, whether a shor

Chapter 5 94Top ViewNo. Description No. Description1 DC-in jack 2 USB connector3 CRT connector 4 RJ11 & RJ45 connector5 MDC module cable connecto

95 Chapter 513 South bridge 14 HDD connector15 Line-in jack 16 Microphone-in jack17 Line-out jack 18 Cardbus controller19 USB connector 20 BIOS ROM21

Chapter 5 96Bottom ViewItem Description Item Description1 Keyboard controller 2 Keyboard connector3 Lid switch connector 4 System fan connector5 PCMCI

97 Chapter 5Switch SettingShort G3 to clear password.MATRI XID 1#333D3V_S0MATRI XID 2#3312345678SW6SW-DIP-4-2-U2-GP62.40013.061DYPSW_CLR#161234RN13SRN

Chapter 5 98Password Bypassing & BIOS RecoveryFor RD and CSD to debug easilly, AS7000/9300 &TM7510provides one hardware PIN pad for bypassing

99 Chapter 5Choice what kind of the password to be generated:0) Exit1) Scan code2) Upper case ASCII Code3) Lower case ASCII CodeEnter your choice 2

2 Chapter 1T Dual independent displays supportT 16.7 million colorsT MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capabilityT Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisio

Chapter 6 100This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of Aspire 9300/ 7000&TM7510. Refer to this chapter

101 Chapter 6Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6 102PartsAspire 9300 G72M FRU ListCategory Part Name Description Acer Part No.ADAPTERADAPTER ADAPTER 90W LISHIN SLS0202C19A20LFADT 90W LISHIN

103 Chapter 6TV TUNER BOARD TV TUNER MINIPCI M103 HYBRID54.ADFV1.001BOARDS TV TUNER BOARD TV TUNER MINIPCI M104 H/W ENCO54.ADFV1.002CABLESCABLES POWER

Chapter 6 104TOUCHPAD CABLE T/P FFC CABLE MYALL 50.AEFV1.001CABLES LAUNCH BOARD CABLE LAUNCH BOARD FFC CABLE MYALL50.AEFV1.002CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEM

105 Chapter 6COMBO DRIVE COMBO MODULE 24X ASSY 24X COMBO LITEON MYALL M6M.AEFV1.001OPTICAL BRACKET ODD BRKT MYALL 33.TCBV1.002COMBO FRONT BEZEL ASSY C

Chapter 6 106DVD-RW DRIVE DVD-RW DRIVE 8X SUPER MULTI GBASE LITEON SSM-8515S W/O BEZELS-MULTI LTN/SSM-8515S BOLSEN-EKU.00804.022DVD-RW DRIVE DVD-RW DR

107 Chapter 6HDD/HARD DISK DRIVEHDD 100G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK1032GAXHDD 100GB TOSHIBA MK1032GAXKH.10004.002HDD/HARD DISK DRIVEHDD 100G 5400RPM SEAGATE S

Chapter 6 108KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 106KEY DARFON NSK-AFA2F FRENCKB DARFON NSK-AFA2F FRENC 106KKB.ACF07.010KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 106KEY DARFON NSK-AFA20 SWISSK

109 Chapter 6"INVERTER BOARD 15.4"" YEC YNV-W02""INVERTER 17"" YEC YNV-W02"19.TB2V1.001BOARDS INVERTER BOARD D

Chapter 1 3Power SubsystemT ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standards: Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes supportT 71W 4800mAh (8-cell) or 44W

Chapter 6 110CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLYCAMERA LOWER CASE ASSY CAMERA LCASE 300K MYALL-260.AEFV1.007COMMUNICATION MODULEWIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHTANT

111 Chapter 6CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLYLCD HINGE PACK LEFT/RIGHTLCD HINGE PACK LEFT/RIGHT6K.ADFV1.001CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY"LCD BEZEL 17.1&

Chapter 6 112MEMORY SDIMM 256MB DDRII667 NANYA NT256T64UH4A1FN-3CSODIMM 256M NT256T64UH4A1FN-3CKN.25603.027MEMORY SDIMM 512MB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP564S6

113 Chapter 6SCREWS SCREW SCRW M2.5X6 NON NYLOK BZN86.00F01.736SCREWS SCREW SCRW M2.5X5 NYLOK 86.00F19.735SCREWS SCREW SCRW M2X4 NYLOK H0.3 86.00F24.7

Appendix A 114Model Description CPUVGA ChipHDD 1 (GB)ODDAS7003WSMi AS7003WSMi XPHSA1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANSMP643425WUMA N100GB5.4KNSM8XAS

115 Appendix AAS7003WSMi AS7003WSMi XPHSA1 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANSMP643425WUMA N120GB5.4KNSM8XAS7003WSMi AS7003WSMi XPHDK1 UMAC 2*512/120/

Appendix A 116AS7003WSMi AS7003WSMi XPHAU1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANSMP643425WUMA N100GB5.4KNSM8XAS7003WSMi AS7003WSMi XPHFRA UMAC 2*512/100/

117 Appendix AModel Description CPUVGA ChipHDD 1 (GB)ODDAS9302WSMi AS9302WSMi MCEBE6 NB7PSE128C 2*512/100/8L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL50 NB7P-SEN100GB5.4KN

Appendix A 118AS9303WSMi AS9303WSMi MCENL6 NB7PSE128C 2*512/120/8L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL52 NB7P-SEN120GB5.4KNSM8XAS9303WSMi AS9303WSMi MCENO5 NB7PSE128

119 Appendix AAS9303WSMi AS9303WSMi MCEWIT11W NB7PSE128C 2*512/120/8L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL52 NB7P-SEN120GB5.4KNSM8XModel Description CPUVGA ChipHDD 1

4 Chapter 1Block DiagramAABBCCDDEE4 43 32 21 1-1159MACC51MV5V_S518V 3.0A5V 100mAVCC_CORE_S0CRT/TVMUXPCIE x 1MYALL M Block DiagramATA 133HD AUDIOLPC I/

Appendix A 120AS9302WSMi AS9302WSMi XPHWUK21W UMAC 1*512/100/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL50 UMA N100GB5.4KNSM8XAS9302WSMi AS9302WSMi XPHSA1 UMAC 2*512/120/

121 Appendix AAS9302WSMi AS9302WSMi XPHFR1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL50 UMA N100GB5.4KNSM8XAS9302WSMi AS9302WSMi XPHES1 UMAC 1*512/100/6L/

Appendix A 122AS9302WSMi AS9302WSMi MCEUS UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL50 UMA N120GB5.4KNSM8XAS9302WSMi AS9302WSMi MCEES1 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5

123 Appendix AAS9302WSMi AS9302WSMi MCERU9 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL50 UMA N120GB5.4KNSM8XAS9302WSMi AS9302WSMi MCETR5 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/

Appendix B 124This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

125 Appendix BMicrosoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment TestVendor Device Description ResultBasic PC Card List - Lan CardIBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/

Appendix B 126Acer "FP751 17"" TFT LCD" PAcer "15"" LCD Monitor (DVI) Model:AL1521(*1)" PAcer "17"&q

127 Appendix BApacer USB Handy Drive 32/128/256/512MB PApacer USB2.0 Handy Driver 256/512MB PSony Memery Key 128MB PI/O Peripheral List - USB Hub and

Appendix B 128I/O Peripheral List - Misc PeripheralX Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 PI/O Peripheral List - Bluetooth Device(*1)Sony Ericsson Wire

Appendix C 129This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

Chapter 1 5Outlook TourFront View # Icon Item Description1 N/A Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel web ca

130 Appendix C

6 Chapter 1Closed Front View 10 N/A Keyboard Serves for entering data into your computer.11 N/A Power button Turns

Chapter 1 7Left View Right View# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computers

8 Chapter 1Rear ViewBase View# Icon Item Description1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).2S-video/TV-out(NTSC/PAL)

Chapter 1 96 N/A PCI Express Mini Card bay Houses the computer’s PCI Express Mini card.7 N/A Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured wi

10 Chapter 1Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates of Aspire 9300 / 7000 & TravelMate 7510 service guide.Date Chapter Updates

Chapter 1 11Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to a

12 Chapter 1Special keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper-center and/or bottom-right side of the keyboard.The Euro Sy

Chapter 1 132. Either directly press the $ key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold Shift and then press the US dollar sign on the number

14 Chapter 1IndicatorsThe computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators on the front cover

Chapter 1 15Easy-launch ButtonsThere are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable button, web browser button,

16 Chapter 1TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fi

Chapter 1 17the touchpad’s responsiveness.NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mo

18 Chapter 1Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions and manage

Chapter 1 19Acer eDataSecurity ManagementAcer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the files from being accessed

20 Chapter 1

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Chapter 1 21Acer eLock ManagementAcer eLock Management is a security utility that allow you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives

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

Chapter 1 23Acer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Th

24 Chapter 1Acer eSettings ManagementAcer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specification and to monitor the system health status. F

Chapter 1 25Acer eNet ManagementAcer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locat

26 Chapter 1

Chapter 1 27Acer ePower ManagementAcer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from t

28 Chapter 1• View information about Acer ePower Management.

Chapter 1 29Acer ePresentation ManagementAcer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolution: XGA and SVGA.

30 Chapter 1Acer OrbiCamThe Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the top of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree erg

IVDisclaimerThe information in this guide is subject to change without notice.Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either express

Chapter 1 31Launching the Acer OrbiCamTo launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. or Click Start > All program

32 Chapter 1Camera Settings• Basic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Sett

Chapter 1 33Enabling the Acer VisageONThe Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). Th

34 Chapter 12. Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view.3. Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configurati

Chapter 1 352. Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window.NOTE: When using avatar

36 Chapter 1Using the System UtilitiesNOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)NOTE: Th

Chapter 1 37NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.Launch ManagerLa

38 Chapter 1Norton AntiVirusNorton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep you

Chapter 1 39Hardware Specification and ConfigurationProcessorItem SpecificationCPU typeAMDTM Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8

40 Chapter 1Spindle Speed (RPM) 4200 (ST9120824A, ST9100825A, ST980829A)5400 (ST9120821A, ST9100824A, ST98823A, ST96812A)Internal transfer rate (Mbyte

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

Chapter 1 41Feature • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4)• Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports• Support SMBI

42 Chapter 1Feature • Built-in• Stereo• SNR > 85, high-performance DACs with 95dB SNR (A-Weighting), ADCs with 85dB SNR (A-Weighting)• Internal

Chapter 1 43 Feature • 105 / 106 keys standard keyboard• Touch pad with 4-way integrated scroll button• Windows keys and application keys support•

44 Chapter 1AC AdaptorSurface treatment non-glare type (1) glare type (H)hard coating (3H) glare typeglare type non-glare typePixel arrangementRGB ver

Chapter 1 4524X Combo Drive Interface8X DVD Dual InterfaceOutput ripple and noise less than 300mVp-p less than 300mVp-pTurn on delay time within two s

46 Chapter 18X Super Multi InterfaceTransfer rate (KB/sec.) Sustained:DVD:10.9Mbytes/sec. (Typ)CD: 3650Kbytes/sec. (Typ)Access time (typical) DVD: Ran

Chapter 1 47Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-I, Video-CD (MPEG-1), CD-Text, PhotoCD, Enhance

Chapter 2 48BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

49 Chapter 2InformationParameter DescriptionCPU Type This item will show the CPU information of the system.CPU Speed This item will show the CPU clock

Chapter 2 50MainThis menu provides you the information of the system.Parameter DescriptionSystem Time / System Date The hours are displayed with 24 ho

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

51 Chapter 2F12 Boot Menu When this is selected, users can modify device boot priority by pressing F12 key during POST. When this is not selected, dev

Chapter 2 52SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below descri

53 Chapter 2Set Supervisor/User PasswordIf password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.The formats of the pa

Chapter 2 54User can now type password in field “Enter New Password”, and re-enter password in field “Confirm New Password” for verification. If the v

55 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 56ExitThe table below describes the parameters in this screen.Parameter DescriptionExit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your chang

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

58 Chapter 3Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly and reassembly and instructs you

Chapter 3 59g SCREW M2*L3 NON-NYLOK CR3+ 86.00E31.723h SCREW M2.5*L6 NYLOK CR3+ 86.00E33.736i SCREW M2.5*L8 NYLOK CR3+ 86.00E34.738j

60 Chapter 3Disassembly ProcedureRemoving the Battery Pack1. Unlock the battery pack.2. Slide the battery latch, hold it then remove the battery.Remov

1Chapter1 System Specification 1Features 1Platform 1System Memory 1Display 1Graphics 1Storage Subsystem 2Optical media drive 2Communication 2I/O Inter

Chapter 3 61Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the RAM Modules1. Release the two screws securing the wireless LAN card cover.2. Remove that cover.3. D

62 Chapter 35. Release the two screws securing the RAM cover and remove the RAM cover.6. Press the left and right latches to pop up the RAM module.7.

Chapter 3 63Removing the Keyboard1. Open the notebook as shown.2. Remove the middle cover. Though it is combined tightly, detach it from the main unit

64 Chapter 3Separating the LCD Module and Main Unit1. Pull carefully and disconnect the LCD cable.2. Tear off the tape securing the wireless antennae

Chapter 3 65Disassembling the Main UnitSeparating the Upper Case and the Lower Case1. Release the connector lock and disconnect the touch pad FFC.2. R

66 Chapter 3Removing the Function Keyboard1. Release the FFC lock and disconnect the function keyboard FFC.2. Release the four screws holding the func

Chapter 3 67Removing the Touch Pad Board1. Carefully release the FFC lock and disconnect the touch pad board FFC.2. There are 13 latches holding the t

68 Chapter 3Removing the ODD Module and Dummy Card1. Slightly pull the ODD module and remove it.2. Pull the dummy card from the slot and remove it.Rem

Chapter 3 69Removing the System Fan1. Release the two screws holding the heatsink.2. Remove the heatsink.Removing the Bluetooth Module1. Detach the bl

70 Chapter 3Removing the Speakers1. Release the four screws securing the left and right speakers.2. Remove the speakers from the lower case.Removing t

2Security 52Set Supervisor/User Password 53Characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive) 53Boot 55Exit 56Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 57G

Chapter 3 71Remove the Heatsink Module1. Release the five screws securing the heatsink.2. Remove the heatsink module.Removing the CPU1. Release the sc

72 Chapter 3LCD Disassembly1. Remove the eight rubber caps on the LCD bezel and release the eight screws securing the LCD bezel.2. Detach the LCD beze

Chapter 3 735. Release the four screws securing the LCD panel.6. Detach the LCD panel carefully and reverse it as shown.7. Tear off the tapes holding

74 Chapter 39. Release the four screws securing the left LCD bracket then remove the left LCD bracket.10. Repeat the anterior step to remove the right

Chapter 3 7511. Release the screw holding the CCD module and carefully pull the CCD module cable and LCD cable through the latch bar and LCD cover.12.

76 Chapter 3

Chapter 4 76Please use the following procedures as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. N

77 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver,

Chapter 4 78T Numeric keypadT External keyboardIf any of these devices do not function, reconnect the cable and repeat the anterior procedures.Memory

79 Chapter 4Check the Battery PackFollow the procedures below to check the battery pack.From software, this helps to identify the problem is on rechar

3Appendix B Test Compatible Components 124Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 125Appendix C Online Support Information 129

Chapter 4 803. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then click if the main board to switch board FPC is connected properly.4. If the main board to switch

81 Chapter 4Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error MessageThe POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes.NOTE: Perform the FR

Chapter 4 82Index of Error MessagesError Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in SequenceStruck Key See “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check“.Sy

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

Chapter 4 843Ah Autosize cache3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values41h Initialize extended memo

85 Chapter 47Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs81h Late POST device

Chapter 4 86B1h Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.B2h POST done- prepare to boot operating systemB4h 1 One short beep before bootB5h Terminate Qui

87 Chapter 4E9h Initialize Multi ProcessorEAh Initialize OEM special codeEBh Initialize PIC and DMAECh Initialize Memory typeEDh Initialize Memory siz

Chapter 4 88Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom/Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't work.LCD is too dark.L

89 Chapter 4The system doesn’t power-off.Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check”. Hold and press the power switch for m