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...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 High speed 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed 1.2V High speed 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed 1.2V TM240 V1.00 for TM240 TM250 V1.00 for TM250 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 You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they...
POST Code
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...
Installing the Processor
1. See Removing the Battery on page 50. 2. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 54. 3. See Removing the Keyboard on page 61. 4. See Removing the RTC Battery on page 61. 5. See Removing the Fan on page 61. 6. See Removing the Thermal Module on page 62. 7. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs 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...
Index of Error Messages
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 Memory Error at xxxx xxxx xxxxh R xxxxh, W xxxxh In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show. In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message. Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see...
Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Hyper-Threading Technoloty Infrared Port FIR Parallel Port Mode Base I O address Interrupt DMA channel Legacy USB Support Event Logging Enabled Disabled Enabled ECP 373 IRQ 7 DMA 1 Disabled Configure Infrared Port using options Auto BIOS or OS chooses contlguralion Help KiSeled item Exit Hseled Menu OS Controlled Displayed when controlled by OS The table below...
CD 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. 4. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click Y . flee NflPP Preload Selector for fleer Sj steiti Uerslon 1.4.0-1 Copyright 2003 fleer I ne. This will preload you.i system- fii e yon. sure V,N3 1. Disk To Disk Recovery 2- CD to Disk Recovery X. Quit Please select your C ioose...
Removing the Middle Cover
1. See Removing the Battery on page 50. 2. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. 5. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on the other side. 6. Detach the middle cover from the machine. 7. Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit.
Removing the PCMCIA Slot
1. See Removing the Battery on page 50. 2. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 54. 3. See Removing the Keyboard on page 61. 4. See Removing the Fan on page 61. 5. See Removing the Thermal Module on page 62. 6. See Removing the Upper Case Assemly on page 63. 7. See Removing the VGA Thermal Plate on page 66. 8. See Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate on page 66. 9. See Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module on page 65. 10. See Removing the Second Fan Bracket on page 67. 11. See Removing the ODD...
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-bladed 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. NOTE...
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...
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features System Block Board Layout Top Bottom View Front Left Panel Right Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Understanding the Keyboard Special keys Hot Hardware Specifications and Configurations ...............................18 BIOS Setup Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Main Advanced Exit BIOS Flash Utility Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information Before You Begin Disassembly Procedure Removing the Removing the Memory...