To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set at first Once set you
NOTE If you lose the password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting the notebook or taking the notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down the password. Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Acer notebook. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options Disk...
Valid Password Characters
Alphabets A through Z Not Case Sensitive AMD Turion tm 64 Mobile Technology ML-40 This item will show the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk present or unknown type, None should be shown on the field. This item will show the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. If no Hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This...
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5500 T5600 2MB L2 cache, 1.66 1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB and T7200 T7400 4 MB L2 cache, 2 2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB Intel Core Duo processor T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 2MB L2 cache, 1.66 1.83 2 2.16 GHz, 667 MHz Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual-band tri-mode 802.11a b g or Intel PRO Wireless 3945BG network connection...
Base view
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's hard disk secured with screws
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Intel Celeron M Processor at 1.5 GHz or higher Intel Celeron M Processor supports automatic selection of power supply voltage ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP IEEE 1284, ECP IEEE 1284 1.7 amp 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. NOTE Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various NOTE Above table lists some system memory...
Intermittent Problems
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,...
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the module as shown. 2. Place the module in the Lower Cover. Ensure that the module is seated correctly on the locating pins. f ' p. tgsj I p j - I -- 3. Run the cable along the cable channel as shown, and connect it to the Mainboard. 3. Run the cable along the cable channel as shown, and connect it to the Mainboard.
EasyLaunch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Launch Acer...
Removing the LCD Module
1. Detach the middle cover from the main uiit carefully. 2. Disconnect the launch board FFC from the launch board. 3. Remove the middle cover with launch board and microphone from the main unit. 4. Disconnect the microphone cable from the launch board. Take out the microphone from the middle cover. Remove the two screws fastening the launch board. Then remove the launch board from the middle cover. 8. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 9. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 10. Disconnect the...
Disk to Disk Recovery
1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. Do you want to build NfiPP Master HDD press any key to continue or Grt1 C to exit 4. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click Y . fleer NflPP Preload Selector for fleer System Uersion 1.4.0.1 Copyright 2003 fleer Inc. This will preload your systen. fire you sure UV,N3 5....
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt NMI Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM. Initialize chipset with initial POST values Initialize caches to initial POST values Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize cache before memory autosize Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow Advanced configuration of...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Plastic flat blade screwdriver 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. When you...
Replacing the Mainboard
1. Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis, right side first. Place the Mainboard on a clean, dust-free surface. 2. Connect the Speaker and Subwoofer cables to the Mainboard. 3. Insert the three screws to secure the Mainboard to the Lower Cover.
Removing the Modem Boar
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49 2. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover. 3. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Remove two screws from the modem board as shown, then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver.
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
1. See Removing the LCD Module on page 63. 2. Remove the two 2 upper and two 2 lower bezel screw caps and screws. 3. Starting from the bottom edge of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Work along the right side toward the top of the bezel, prying the covers apart. Continue along the top edge and down the left side to remove the bezel. NOTE If necessary, use a pry to lift up the outside edges of the bezel.
Removing the USB Board
'Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 'Removing the SD dummy card on page 63. 'Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63. 'Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 'Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65. 'Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 'Removing the DIMM on page 68. 'Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. 'Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69. 'Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70. 'Removing the Modem Board on page 73....
Rear Panel
Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices e.g., USB mouse, USB camera . Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to a display device e.g., external monitor, LCD projector and displays up to 16.7 million colors at 1400x1050 resolution. I O replicator for EasyPort expansion devices. Connects to a parallel device e.g., parallel printer . Connects to audio line-out devices e.g., speakers, headphones . Accepts audio line-in devices e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman ....
Removing the WLAN Board Modules
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54. 2. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56. 3. Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58. 4. For Aspire 8730 8730Z Series, disconnect the three antenna cables from the WLAN board module. NOTE There are 3 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module. The Black antenna cable is connected to the connector 1, the White antenna cable is connected to connector 2 and the Gray antenna cable is connected to connector 3. 5. For Aspire 8530 Series,...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Intel Pentium M YonahProcessor dual core at 1.66 2.16 GHz Intel Pentium M Yonah Processor single core at 1.66 1.83 GHz Intel Celeron M Yonah Processosr at 1.66 1.83 GHz Intel 945GM ICH7M Intel 945PM ICH7M Intel 940GML ICH7M PCMCIA card reader 1394 controller You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection V.90 V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval Azalia Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 20 bit stereo Digital...
Top View 1
9 CN15 Optical drive connector 11 CN17 Keyboard connector 12 CN19 Main battery connector 17 CN9-11 Four USB ports CN13
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
TravelMate 3210 TravelMate 3220 TravelMate 3230 Intel Pentium M Processor 730 740 750 760 770 2 MB L2 cache, 1.60 1.73 1.86 2 2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB Intel Pentium M Processor 725 2MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 400 MHz FSB TravelMate 2400 Intel Pentium M Processor 725 2MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 400 MHz FSB Intel Celeron M Processor 350 360 370 1 MB L2 cache, 1.30 1.40 1.50 GHz, 400 MHz FSB Intel 915GM PM for TravelMate 3210 Intel 910GML for TravelMate 2400 Intel ICH6-M Mobile Intel 82801FB 1.308V highest...
Removing the Fan Module
1. See Removing the Battery on page 62 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 68 See Removing the Keyboard on page 69 To remove the fan, first remove the screw from the fan and then disconnect the fan cable from the main board by using a plastic flat screwdriver. 5. Remove the other screw from the base of the unit, then remove the fan from the lower case.
Hard Disk Drive 1
4200 ST9120824A, ST9100825A, ST980829A, ST960812A, ST9402112A 5400 ST9120821A, ST9100824A, ST98823A, ST96812A I O data transfer rate Mbytes sec. max. 100 ATA data transfer mode supported PIO modes 0-4 Multiword DMA modes 0-2 Ultra DMA modes 0-5 Voltage tolerance 5.0V - 5 Max. media transfer rate disk-buffer, Mbytes sec. 1MB flash RIOM for system BIOS Suspend to RAM S3 Disk S4 Various hot keys for system control Support boot option HDD Removable device media bay device all USB ports Support...
Right View
Slot-load optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs. Accepts Memory Stick MS , Memory Stick PRO MS PRO , MultiMediaCard MMC , Secure Digital SD and xD-Picture Card xD Note Only one card can operate at any given Connect to USB 2.0 devices e.g., USB mouse, USB camera . 6 Modem RJ-11 Connects to a phone line. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to a...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Intel Mobile Montevina Centrino PDC Celeron FCPGA, Socket M, 6M L2, FSB 800 1066MHz Throttling 50 On 100 C OFF 85 C EC shut down DTS at 105 C EC shut down diode at 105 C Suspend to RAM S3 Disk S4 Various hot-keys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel SpeedStep Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable asset tag Support INTEL IAMT4.0 amp TXT amp PXE amp VPro Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode NOTE...
Removing the Touchpad Board Module
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 49. 2. See Removing the Express Dummy Card on page 49. 3. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 50. 4. See Removing the DIMM on page 51. 5. See Removing the WLAN Board Module on page 52. 6. See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 53. 7. See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 54. 8. See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 57. 9. See Removing the CPU on page 58. 10. See Removing the Keyboard on page 59. 11. See Removing the Middle Cover...
Removing the Launch Board
Removing the Battery Pack on page 56. Removing the SD dummy card on page 57. 'Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 58 'Removing the Lower Cover on page 59. Removing the DIMM on page 60. Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 61. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 63. Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 64. Removing the Middle Cover on page 68. Removing the Keyboard on page 71. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 72. Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Intel Coppermine 800 MHz 1 GHz processor with 256 Kbytes on-die L2 cache ACPI 1.0b, HDD Password, Int 13h Extensions, S4BIOS for Win98, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3,Simple Boot Flag 1.0, PCI 2.1 USB specification 1.0., PCI Bus Power Management interface Specification, Boot Block, SMI 1.2, EPP IEEE 1284, ECP IEEE 1284 1.7 amp 1.9, IrDA, PS 2 keyboard and mouse, VESA VGA BIOS, DDC-2B, CD-ROM bootable You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications....
Hot Keys
The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer function available if supported by operating system . See Power management on page 25. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See Power management on page 25. Switches display output between the display screen,...
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3. Remove the four screw securing the Subwoofer to the Lower Cover. NOTE The screws securing the Subwoofer in place are cushioned by rubber washers. Ensure that the washers are replaced before replacing the screws. 1. See Removing the Subwoofer on page 103. 2. Remove the six screws three each side securing the Hinge Supports to the Lower Cover. 3. Lift the Hinge Supports clear of the Lower Cover. 3. Lift the Hinge Supports clear of the Lower Cover. 1. See Removing the Mainboard on page 99. 2....
Bottom view
Digital video interface-digital port Note CN6002 S-video port and CN6001 Modem jack locate on IO board which is the apposite direction from the bottom view.
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Extensa 2000 2500. 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...
Disassembling the Main Unit
1. To remove the middle cover, you have to remove the two screws on the rear side. 2. Open the notebook as shown. Detach the middle cover carefully because the cable of LED board and main board is under the middle cover. 3. Disconnect the middle cover side cable then remove the middle cover. 4. Release the connector then disconnect the main board side cable as shown. 5. Remove the two screws fastening the keyboard. 6. Detach the keyboard carefully then turn it over as shown. 7. Disconnect the...
Left View
Headphone speaker line-out amp S PDIF jack Connects to audio line-out devices e.g., speakers, headphones , S PDIF compatible Accepts input from external microphones. Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs. Slot-load optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Undetermined Problems
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 83 2. Visually check them...
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt NMI Initialize chipset with initial POST values Initialize caches to initial POST values Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize cache before memory autosize Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Advanced...
Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are three buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the two launch keys. They are designated as the programmable buttons P1 and P2 . Acer eManager application User-programmable
Closed Front View
Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Press to enable disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth-communications optional . Press to enable disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications optional . Headphones mpeakers line-out 1 jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices liaEBEpeakers, headphones . Accepts input from...
Appendix C
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 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...
Replacing the Upper Cover
WARNING Care must be taken when replacing the Upper Case to prevent damage or stress to the surface. 1. Starting with the rear, align the upper cover with the lower cover, taking care to not force in place. 2. Replace the ten securing screws on the top panel. 3. Reconnect the three FFC cables to the mainboard. Reconnect C as shown, and close the locking latch. Reconnect C as shown, and close the locking latch. 4. Turn the computer over. Replace the ten screws on the bottom panel.
Bottom Panel
Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk. Secured by a screw Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration. NOTE Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. NOTE Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Empowering Technology Password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, You must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select Password Setup to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time. Note If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your...
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer Empowering Technology. See Acer Empowering Technology on page 19. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor if connected...
Removing the Keyboard
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 42. 2. Turn the computer rightside up and open the lid to the full extent. 3. Locate the securing latch at the top of the Keyboard as shown. 4. Unlock the securing latch and then gently lift the keyboard on both sides of the latch from under the keys as shown. IMPORTANT The use of a plastic tool may help to release the latch. Do not use excessive force or metal tools. 5. Grasp the Keyboard and lift upward and out as shown 8. Disconnect the FFC and remove...
Bottom View 1
NOTE This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get.