Aspire 1500 Series

Service Guide

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SERVICE GUIDE PART NO.:

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 Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1450 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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 Copyright
Copyright © 2003 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.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Understanding the icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 2 System Utilities 28
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 42
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Removing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
System Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Assembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Assembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Installing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Installing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Installing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 88
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

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Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Touchpad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 106
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 108
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 119
Aspire 1500 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 120
Microsoft®Windows® XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Appendix C Online Support Information 124

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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:

Performance
T The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor 3000+~3400+
T AMD Hyper Transport technology
T Two memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB (Memory modules are strictly
required to be JEDEC compliant)
T Dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets
T RC2700 DDR SDRAM (Double Date Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)
support
T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Display
T The 14.1” XGA (1024X768 resolution), or 15.0” SXGA+ (1400X1050 resolution) TFT LCD panel
provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use
T 3D graphics support
T Support simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display
T S-video for output to television or display device that supports S-video input
T “Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically selects the best setting for the display in order to
conserve power

T DualViewTM support

Multimedia
T High-speed built-in optical drive: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, or DVD-Dual
T MS DirectSound compatible
T Built-in dual speakers

Connectivity
T Integrated Gigabit Ethernet connection
T Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem
T Four universal serial bus (USB 2.0) ports
T One IEEE 1394 port
T IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)
T Bluetooth option (manufacturing option)

Human-centric design
T All-in-one design (incorporating hard drive, optical drive and floppy disk drive)
T Rugged, yet extremely protable, construction
T Stylish appearance
T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys

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 T Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad

Expansion
T PC card slot enables a range of add-on options
T Upgrageable hard disk and memory modules

I/O Ports
T Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot
T One IEEE 1394 port
T One FIR port
T One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90/V.92, 56K)
T One RJ-45 network jack (Gigabit Ethernet)
T One DC-in port
T One parallel port (ECP/EPP)
T One S-video port
T One external monitor port
T One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)
T One headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack)
T Four USB 2.0 ports

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PCB Layer Stackup

Chapter 1
L1: Signal 1
3 J8 Block Diagram For L2: GND
CLK GEN 200-PIN DDR SODIMM
High L3: Signal 2
11,12,13 L4: VCC
CYPRESS 4,5,6,7 DDR 333/400 UNBUFFERED Speed
Trace L5: Signal 3
CY28331-2 AMD CPU DDR SODIMM
L6: GND
Claw Hammer L7: Signal 4
11,12,13
4 L8: Signal 5 4
2.4GHz UNBUFFERED
31 DDR SODIMM
1394 L1: Signal 1
Conn L2: GND
For
L3: Signal 2
Low L4: Signal 3
HyperTransport DDR-SDRAM 17,18 Speed L5: VCC
System Block Diagram

31,32 6.4GB/S 16b/8b K4D263238A-GC36 Trace L6: GND

32 RICOH L7: Signal 4
Power 8,9,10 14,15,16 22 L8: Signal 5
PCMCIA Switch R5C554 LVDS LCD

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2 SLOTS 5532V 2* Slot Cardbus VIA VGA
+
2* 1394 Ports VT8385 ATI 44
Support 21 Battery Charger
PCMCIA I/F AGTL+ CPU I/F AGP 8x M10-P SVIDEO/COMP TVOUT ATINY12/MAX1645
TypeIII
INPUTS OUTPUTS
AGP 8X
21 AD+ DCBATOUT
RGB CRT CRT BAT+
3
8 bit V-LINK 3
SYSTEM DC/DC 45
33 66MHZ 8x/4x/2x
Mini-PCI MAX1999
802.11a/b/g 26 INPUT OUTPUT
23,24,25 ATA 133 ATA 133 P EIDE HDD 5V_S5 +5V_UP_S5
DCBATOUT ,
VIA 3D3V_S5
VT8237 / DDR&VDDR DC/DC 46
29,30 DVD/ 26 MAX1715/CM8500
10/100/Giga LAN VT8235CE S EIDE INPUT OUTPUT
PCI Bus / 33MHz PCI CD-RW
BCM4401/5705M ACPI 2.0 DCBATOUT VGA VCORE 1D25V_SO
VVGAEER

28
USB 2.0 USB x 4 CPU V_CORE 47
8xUSB 2.0
28 Controller-HIP6301 Drive-ISL6207*2(2
AC LINK 6-CH Phase)
MDC
AC97 2.1
INPUT OUTPUT
42
Card Reader DCBATOUT VCC_CORE
MediaBay 42
2 W83L518D-VD6 2

SD/MS/MMC/CF
Socket
SYSTEM POWER 48,49
28 TPS5110/FDC653N/APL1117
RJ11 LPC I/F G913C/LP2951ACM/FDS9412
CONN INPUT OUTPUT

34 5V_S0
MP3 5V_S3
LPC Bus / 33MHz 3D3V_S3
3D3V_S5
OZ263 3D3V_S0
3D3V_LAN_S3
1D8V_S5
DCBATOUT
2D5V_S3
2D5V_S3
1D8V_S0
VVGADDR
MIC IN 37 39 +5V_AUX_S5
35,36 40 KBC FWH 2D5V_S0
AC'97 CODEC NS SIO SST-49LF040 1D5V_S0
M38859
VT1612A PC87392 STM-M50FW040

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 Board Layout
Top View

1 Line-in/MIC Connector 14 Switch Cable Connector (LCD Lid Switch)

2 Line-out/S/PDIF Connector 15 CPU Socket
3 LAN Connector 16 RTC Battery Connector
4 USB Connector 17 Fan Cable Connector
5 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 18 Touchpad Cable Connector
6 CRT Connector 19 HDD Connector
7 TV-out Connector 20 Keyboard Connector
8 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 21 Speaker Connector
9 Mini PCI Socket 22 ODD Connector
10 VGA Chip 23 South Bridge
11 North Bridge 24 FDD Connector
12 Printer Connector 25 Launch Cable Connector
13 AC Adapter Connector 26 PCMCIA Slot

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 Bottom View

1 Modem Cable Connector

2 Card Reader Slot
3 IEEE 1394 Connector
4 IR Connector
5 Modem Board Connector
6 DIMM Socket 1
7 DIMM Socket 2

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 Panel
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.

Front Panel

# Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer
output.
2 Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show
the status of the computer and its functions and
components.
3 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See
“Launch keys” on page 17 for more details.
4 Power switch Turns on the computer power.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right
mouse buttons, the center button serves as a scroll up/
down button.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
8 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
9 Ventilation Slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after the
prolonged use.

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 Left Panel

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 PC Card slots Support two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC
Card(s).
2 Eject buttons Eject PC card(s) from the card slots.
3 3-in-1 card reader Supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card
(MMC) and Memory Stick (MS) formats
4 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices
5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared
printer, IR-aware computer).

6 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.

7 Eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
8 Emergency eject slot Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off. There is a mechancial eject button on
the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Simply insert
the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the
tray.
9 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
depending on the optical drive type.
10 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.

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 Right Panel

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.
2 Floppy activity indicator LED (light-emitting diode) that turns on and off
when the floppy is active.
3 Floppy drive Internal diskette drive; accepts 3.5-inch
diskettes.
4 Floppy disk eject button Push this button to eject the floppy disk.
5 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.

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 Rear Panel
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# Icon Port Description

1 Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter

2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel

printer)

S-video port Connects to a television or display device

with S-video input.
3 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to
16M colors at 1024x768 resolution

4 Four USB port (four) Connects to any Universal Serial Bus

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

5 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based

network

6 Modem jack Connects to the phone line

7 Speaker/line-out/ Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio

headphone jack CD player, stereo walkman).
8 Line-in/mic-in jack Acceptis audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player and stereo walkman).

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 Bottom Panel

# Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

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 Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.

The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the
status of the computer while the cover is closed.

# Icon Function Description

1 Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is
communication button enabled

2 Power Lights when the computer is on.

3 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby

mode and blinks when it enters into or
resumes from hibernation mode.
4 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or
optical drive is active.

5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.

6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

7 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

(Fn-F11)

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 Understanding the icons
When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature
is enabled or disabled.

# Icon Function Description

1 Power Lights up when the computer is on.

2 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby

mode and blinks when it enters into or
resumes from hibernation mode.

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

Special keys

Lock keys
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.

Embedded numeric keypad

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.

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 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 keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control
keypad keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in a normal manner.
keypad.

NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically
shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or 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 next taskbar button)

+ E (Explores My Computer)

+ F (Finds Document)

+ M (Minimizes All)

j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All)

+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)

Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

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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.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

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

Fn-m Setup Accesses the notebook configuration utility.

Fn-n Power Management Switches between the power management scheme

Scheme Toggle used by the computer (function available if supported
by operating system).

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.

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Fn-¨z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Fn-{ Home Functions as the g key.

Fn-} End Functions as the d key.

aGr-Euro Euro Types the Euro symbol.

The Euro symbol

If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-international.
To verify the keyboard type:
1. Click on Start, Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
3. Click on the language tab and click on Details.
4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for “EN English (United States) is set to United States-International.
If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on OK.
5. Click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol:

1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2. Open a text editor or word processor.
3. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol.

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Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are
designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth, Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. By default, P1 and P2 are
users programmable. The Web Browser button, by default, is used to launch the internet browser The mail
button is used to launch the e-mail application. The LED of the mail button will flash when the user has
received an incoming email.

# Icon Function Description

1 Mail Email application

2 Web browser Internet browser application

3 P1 User-programmable

4 P2 User-programmable

5 Bluetooth Starts Bluetooth functionality and indicates that

Bluetooth is enabled.

6 Wireless Opens (optional) wireless connectivity and

indicates status of (optional) wireless
communication.

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 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Board Major Chip

Item Controller
System core logic ADM CPU+VIA Apollo K8T800
Super I/O controller NS PC87392
Audio controller VIA VT1612A
Video controller ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9600
Hard disk drive controller VIA VT8235
Keyboard controller Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857
CardBus Controller RICOH R5C554

Processor

Item Specification
CPU type AMD AthlonTM 64 processor at 3000+ or 3200+
CPU package 754-pin micro PGA, lidded
CPU core voltage Low speed: 0.8V
High speed: 1.5V
CPU I/O voltage 1.2V

BIOS

Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS
BIOS Version AS1500 V1.00
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 1M
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
Cache size 1M
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 AMD AthlonTM 64 processor
Onboard memory size 0MB

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Item Specification
DIMM socket number 2 Sockets
Supports memory size per socket 128MB
Supports maximum memory size 2048MB
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
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 Broadcom BCM5788MKFB
Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Rear 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.90/V.92MDC
Modem connector type RJ11

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Item Specification
Modem connector location Rear side

Floppy Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification
Vendor & model name Panasonic JU-226A033
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 Specification
Vendor & Model TOSHIBA PLUTO HGST MORAGA TOSHIBA NEPTUNE HGST MORAGA
Name MK4025GAS IC25N060ATMR04-0 MK6021GAS HTS548060M9AT00
08K0634 08K0638
Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 60000 60000
Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512
Logical heads 16 16 16 16
Logical sectors 63 63 63 63
Drive Format
Logical cylinders 16383 16383 16383 16383
Physical read/write 2 3 4 4
heads
Disks 1 2 2 2
Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 5400RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MB 8MB 2MB (2048KB) 8MB
Interface ATA-6 ATA-6 ATA-5 ATA-6
Data transfer, rate 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec
(host~buffer, Mbytes/
s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%

DVD-RW Interface

Item Specification
Vendor & model name DVD-RW MODULE PIONEER DVR-K12D
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

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Item Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Data Buffer Capacity 128 KBytes
ATAPI Interface SFF-8020i, SFF8090 Ver5
Applicable disc format Supports KODAK Photo CD single and Multi-session
Supports CD Extra (CD PLUS)
Supports Mixed CD
Supports Video CD
Supports to read/write CD-R discs
Supports to read/write CD-RW discs
Supports CD text data read/write
Supports to read DVD-ROM
Supports to read/write DVD-R Ver. 2.00 for General
Supports to read/write DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1

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 VIA VT1612A
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 ATI RADEON 9600
Video memory size 128MB
Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V,
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO
Graph interface 8X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus
Maximum resolution LCD 1600X1200 (UXGA)
Maximum resolution CRT 2048X1536@60HZ

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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.
Parallel Port

Item Specification
Parallel port controller NS PC87392
Number of parallel port 1
Location Rear side
Connector type 25-pin D-type
Parallel port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
Supports ECP/EPP Yes (set by BIOS setup)
Optional ECP DMA channel DMA channel 1 and 3
(in BIOS Setup)
Optional parallel port I/O address 378, 278, 3BC
(in BIOS Setup)
Optional parallel port IRQ IRQ7, IRQ5
(in BIOS Setup)

USB Port

Item Specification
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 4
Location Rear side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification
PCMCIA controller RICOH R5C554
Supports card type Type II, Tpye III
Number of slots Two type II, one type III
Access location Left side
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes

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Item Specification
Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ17)

Keyboard

Item Specification
Keyboard controller Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857
Keyboard vendor DARFON
Total number of keypads 84-/85- key
Windows keys Yes
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes

Battery

Item Specification
Vendor & model name SANYO
Battery Type Li-ION
Pack capacity 6600mAH
Cell voltage 3.8V / 1.2V
Number of battery cell 12
Package configuration 4529 / 8S
Package voltage 41.8V / 9.6V

DC-AC LCD Inverter

Item Specification
Vendor & model name Ambit
Input voltage (V) 8 ~ 21V
Input current (mA) 1A (max.)
Output voltage 1400Vrms
(Vrms, no load)
Output voltage 40 ~ 70KHz
frequency (kHz)
Output Current/Lamp 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA

NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user,
and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while
the system unit is turned on.
NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace
a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID
information.
.
LCD

Item Specification
Vendor & model name 15” AU
B150PG01
Mechanical Specifications
LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 15.0
Active Area (mm) 304.5x228.4

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Item Specification
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.2175
Display technology TFT
Resolution(pixel) SXGA+ (1400x1050)
Support colors 262K
View Angle (U/D/L/R) 10/30/40/40
Optical Specification
Brightness control Keyboard hotkey
Contrast control None
Brightness (cd/m sq.) 150
Contrast Ratio 250:1
Response Time (ms) (at 25 dec C) 50
Backlight 1 CCFL
Electrical Specification
Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 (typ.)

AC Adapter

Item Specification
Vendor & model name Liton
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 +5~+35 °C
Non-operating -20~+65 °C
Package storage -20~+65 °C
Humidity
Operating 20% to 80% 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) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak)
25.6~250Hz: 0.5G
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 326(W) x 290(D) x 38.6(H)mm for 14.1” Model
326(W) x 290(D) x 42.9(H)mm for 15.0” Model
Weight 7.32 Ibs for 14.1” TFT LCD model with battery
7.51 Ibs for 15.0” TFT LCD model with battery
I/O Ports Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot, one IEEE 1394 port, one
FIR port, one RJ-11 modem jack (V.90/V.92, 56K),one RJ-45 network jack (Gigabit
Ethernet), one DC-in port, one parallel port (ECP/EPP), one S-video port, one
external monitor port, one microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack), one headphone
jack (3.5mm mini jack), four USB 2.0 ports
Drive Bays One
Material Plastic
Indicators Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock
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. 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

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type:: AMD Athlon 64 DTR

CPU Speed: 2000 MHz
Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3 1/2"
IDE1 Model Name: IC25N060ATMR04-0-(PM)
HDD1 Serial Number: MRG326K3GLKX3H
IDE2 Model Name: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K12RA-(SM)
HDD2 Serial Number: None
System BIOS Ver: AS1500 V0.16
VGA BIOS Ver: BK-ATI VER008.001.001.031
KBC Ver: 02.13.29
Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte
Asset Tag Number: N/A 32 Byte
Product Name: Aspire 1500 16 Byte
Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte
UUID: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx 16 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.

This menu provides you the information of the system.

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 Information

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type:: AMD Athlon 64 DTR

CPU Speed: 2000 MHz
Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3 1/2"
IDE1 Model Name: IC25N060ATMR04-0-(PM)
HDD1 Serial Number: MRG326K3GLKX3H
IDE2 Model Name: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K12RA-(SM)
HDD2 Serial Number: None
System BIOS Ver: AS1500 V0.16
VGA BIOS Ver: BK-ATI VER008.001.001.031
KBC Ver: 02.13.29
Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte
Asset Tag Number: N/A 32 Byte
Product Name: Aspire 1500 16 Byte
Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte
UUID: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx 16 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

Parameter Description
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
UUID Number 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

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

System Time: [18:48:04]

System Date: [11/26/2003] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
System Memory: 640 KB Shows system memory size
Extended Memory: 510 MB Shows extended memory size
VGA Memory: 64MB VGA memory size

Quiet Boot: [Enabled]

Power on display: [Auto ]
LCD Auto Dim: [Enabled]
Wakeup from LAN [Disabled]
F12 Boot Menu [Disabled]

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. Format: HH:MM:SS
(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
Video Memory Shows the VGA memory size. The default value Option:32/64MB
is set to 32MB
Quiet 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).
LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim Option: Enabled or Disabled
the LCD brightness in order to save power when
AC is not present.

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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The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced
settings of the system.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Infrared Port(FIR): [Enabled]
Base I/O address: [2F8]
Interrupt: [378]
DMA channel [IRQ 3] Configure Infrared Port
[DMA 3] using options:

Parallel port: [Enabled] [Disable]

Mode: [ECP] No configuration
Base I/O address: [378]
Interrupt: [IRQ 7] [Enabled]
DMA channel [DMA1] User configuration

[Auto]
Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] BIOS or OS chooses
configuration

(OS Controlled)
Displayed when controlled
by OS

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 the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter Description Options

Serial Port Enables, disables or auto detects the serial port. Enabled/Disabled/Auto
Parallel Port Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Enabled/Disabled/Auto
Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional
Base I/O address Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. This 378h/278h/3BCH
parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or
Bi-directional. This parameter is enabled only if
Mode is set to ECP.
Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. IRQ7/IRQ5
DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in DMA3/DMA1
ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode
is set to ECP.

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Internal Touchpad Determines whether or not to disable the internal Both or Auto
pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected.
Infrared Port (FIR) Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Disabled/EnabledDisabled/Auto

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

User Password is Clear

Supervisor Password is Clear
Supervisor Password
Set User Password [Enter] controls accesses of the
Set Supervisor Password [Enter] whole setup utility.
It can be used to
Primary HardDisk Security [Disabled] boot up when Password
on boot is enabled.
Password on Boot [Disabled]

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 uer password. Clear or Set
Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set
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.
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup
Utility from unauthorized access.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access.
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.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.
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.

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 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.

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

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 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

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

CD-ROM Drive
+Hard Drive Keys used to view or configure
devices: <Enter> expnads or
+Removable Devices collapses devices with a
Network Boot + or -
<Ctrl+Enter> expands all

<F6> and <F5 moves the

device up or 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

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit Saving Changes

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

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

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub - 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 1500 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may
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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 SCRW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK
B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK
C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325
D SCREW M2.5X6
E SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0)
F SCREW M2X2.0
G SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3
H SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI
I SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI
J SCREW M2.5*4L NI
K SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5

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 Removing the Battery
1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch.
2. Then slide the battery out from the machine.

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 Removing the Memory Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover.

3. Remove the dimm cover.

4. Pop up the memory.

5. Then remove the memory.

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 Removing the Modem Board
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
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. Please remove the screws according to the
number on the picture indicate.
5. Then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver.

6. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board.

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 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully.

3. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit.

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 49..
3. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder.

4. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder.

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 Removing the LCD Module
Removing the Middle Cover
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
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.

4. Remove the left hinge cap.

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 Launch Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..

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 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover.

Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Then disconnect the
LCD inverter cable.

5. Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.Remove the four
screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.

6. Remove the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and the other on the left.

7. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the main unit.

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 Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
5. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD
bezel.

6. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 53..
6. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board.

7. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board.

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 NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you
reassemble the LCD module.

Removing the 15” TFT LCD

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
5. see “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 53.
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 53..
7. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges.

8. Then take the LCD out of the LCD panel.

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 Removing the LCD Brackets
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 53..
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 53..
7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 54..
8. Remove the four screws holding the right LCD bracket.Then remove the right bracket.

9. Remove the four screws holding the left LCD bracket. Then remove the left bracket..

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 53..
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 53..
7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 54..
8. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD coaxial cable, then disconnect the coaxial cable.

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 Removing the LCD Hinges
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 53..
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 53..
7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 54..
8. Remove the screw holding the right hinge, then remove the right hinge.

9. Remove the screw holding the left hinge, then remove the left hinge.

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 Disassembling the Main Unit
Removing the Keyboard
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard.

4. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board
carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board.

Removing the RTC Battery

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
4. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it.

Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 57..

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 5. Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate.

Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 57..
5. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 57..
6. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.

7. Then remove the thermal module.

Removing the Processor

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 57..
5. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 57..
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 58..
7. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. Remember to press down the lever as the video
shows after you remove the CPU.

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 Installing the Processor
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 57..
5. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 57..
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 58..
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.

Removing the Upper Case Assemly

1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
2. Disconnect the touchpad cable.

3. Remove the 6 screws that secure the upper case to the lower case. Then turn over the main unit and
remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the upper case.

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 4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit.

Removing the Touchpad Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 59..
5. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a
plastic tweezers.Then release the touchpad cover lock on the back as the picture shows.

6. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Finally remove the touchpad board
from the upper case.

Removing the Touchpad Cable

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..

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 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 59..
6. See “Removing the Touchpad Board” on page 60..
7. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable.

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 59..
5. Disconnect the FDD cable from the main board.

6. Remove the two screws hastening the FDD module. Detach the FDD module from the lower case.

Dissembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1. Disconnect the FDD cable.
2. Remove the two screws that fasten the FDD bracket on one side.

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 3. Remove another two screws holding the FDD bracket on the other side. Then take the FDD off the FDD
bracket.

Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61..
5. Remove the three screws that secure the VGA heatsink plate then remove the plate.

Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61..
5. Remove the screw that fastens the CPU heatsink plate then remove it.

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 Removing the ODD Module(1)
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the
red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lower case.

NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only, you can remove the ODD module as the steps above.

Removing the ODD Module(2)

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61.
5. Push the ODD module outwards then take the ODD out of the support bracket. Remove the screw that
fastens the ODD support bracket then remove it.

Removing the HDD Bracket

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61.
5. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket, then remove the HDD bracket.

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 Removing the Main Board
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61.
5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 63.
8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 63.
9. Disconnect the launch board cable. Tear off the tape that fastens the speaker set cable. Then disconnect
the speaker set cable.
.

10. Remove the two screws holding the main board as the picture shows. Remove another two screws that
fasten the main board. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully.

Removing the DC Board

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61.
5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 62.

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 6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 63.
8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 63.
9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 64.
10. Remove the two screws that fasten the DC board. Then detach the DC board from the lower case.

Removing the I/O Port Bracket

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61.
5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 63.
8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 63.
9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 64.
10. Remove the four hex screws to detach the I/O port bracket from the main board.

Removing the PCMCIA Slot

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61.
5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 63.
8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 63.

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 9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 64.
10. Remove the four screws that secure the PCMCIA slot, then remove the PCMCIA slot from the lower case.

Removing the Speaker Set

1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61.
5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 63.
8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 63.
9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 64.
10. See “Removing the DC Board” on page 64.
11. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set cable. Then remove the four screws that secure the speaker
set. Remove the speaker set from the lower case.

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 System Upgrade Procedure
Base Unit to Wireless Unit
1. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
3. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 57.
5. Secure the wireless LAN card antanna by four screws. Insert the wireless LAN card to the socket then
connect the wireless LAN card antenna to the wireless LAN card.

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 Assembling the Main Unit
Installing the Speaker Set
1. Attach the speaker set to the lower case. Secure the speaker set to the lower case with the four screws.
Then stick the tape fastening the speaker set cable.

Installing the DC Board

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. Attach the DC board to the lower case. Then secure the DC board to the lower case with two screws.

Installing the PCMCIA Slot

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. Attach the PCMCIA slot to the main board, and then fasten the PCMCIA slot to the main board with four
screws

Installing the Main Board

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. Put the mainboard to the lower case. Secure the main board with the two screws as the picture shows.
Fasten the main board to the lower case with another two screws.

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 5. Connect the speaker set cable to the main board. Then stick the tape that fastens the speaker set cable.
Connect the launch board cable to the main board.

Installing the HDD Bracket

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. Attach the HDD bracket. Then secure the HDD bracket with the four screws.

Installing the ODD Module

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.
6. Put the ODD support bracket to the lower case assembly, and then fasten the ODD support bracket with
the one screw. Place the ODD back in the ODD support bracket, and then push the ODD to the original
position.

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 Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate
1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. Place the CPU heatsink plate to the main board. Then secure the CPU heatsink plate with one screws.

Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. Place the VGA heatsink plate to the main board. Then fasten the VGA heatsink plate with three screws.

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 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module
1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.
6. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
7. Put the FDD module to the main board. Secure the FDD module with two screws.

8. Connect the FDD cable to the main board.

Installing the Touchpad Cable

1. Attach the touchpad cable to the upper case, and then pull out the cable.
2. Place the touchpad scroll key to the upper case.

Installing the Touchpad Board

1. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 71.
2. Put the touchpad board and the touchpad button pad to the upper case. Then attach the touchpad cover
to the upper case as the picture shows.

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 3. Connect the touch pad cable to the touchpad board with a plastic tweezers.

Installing the Upper Case Assemly

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.
6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 69.
7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 71.
10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 71.
11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 71.
12. Attach the upper case assembly to the lower case assembly.

13. Fasten the 15 screws on the bottom. Then secure the 6 screws as the picture shows.

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 14. Connect the touchpad cable to the main board.

Installing the Processor

1. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket carefully. Please remember to press the
CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.

Installing the Thermal Module

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.
6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 69.
7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 71.
10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 71.
11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 71.
12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 72.

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 13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 73.
14. Place the thermal module to the main unit.

15. Secure the thermal module with the four screws. Then connect the thermal module cable to the main
board.

Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.
6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 69.
7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 71.
10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 71.
11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 71.
12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 72.
13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 73.
14. See “Installing the Thermal Module” on page 73.
15. Place the mini PCI card plate to the main unit. Secure the mini PCI card plate with the three screws as the
picture shows.

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 Installing the RTC Battery
1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.
6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 69.
7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 71.
10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 71.
11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 71.
12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 72.
13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 73.
14. See “Installing the Thermal Module” on page 73.
15. See “Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 74.
16. Place the RTC battery to the RTC battery holder. Connect the RTC battery cable to the main board.

Installing the Keyboard

1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.
6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 69.

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 7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 71.
10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 71.
11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 71.
12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 72.
13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 73.
14. See “Installing the Thermal Module” on page 73.
15. See “Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 74.
16. See “Installing the RTC Battery” on page 75.
17. Attach the keyboard cable to its connector on the main board. Connect the keyboard cable.

18. Turn over the keyboard and attach the keyboard to the main unit.

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 Assembling the LCD Module
Installing the LCD Hinges
1. Place the left hinge to the LCD panel. Secure the left hinge with one screw.

2. Place the right hinge to the LCD panel. Fasten the right hinge with one screw.

Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 77.
2. Connect the LCD coaxial cable and fasten with mylar. Fasten the LCD coaxial cable with mylar.

Installing the LCD Brackets

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 77.
2. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 77.
3. Attach the left bracket to the LCD. Then secure the left LCD bracket with four screws.

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 4. Attach the right bracket to the LCD. Fasten the right LCD bracket with four screws.

Installing the 15” TFT LCD

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 77.
2. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 77.
3. See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 77.
4. Place the LCD to the LCD panel.

5. Secure the left hinge with two screws. Fasten the right hinge with two screws.

Installing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 77.
2. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 77.

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 3. See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 77.
4. See “Installing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 78.
5. Connect the inverter cable to the inverter board. Connect the inverter board to the LCD.

NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you
reassemble the LCD module.

6. Secure the inverter board with one screw.

Installing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Installing the LCD Hinges” on page 77.
2. See “Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable” on page 77.
3. See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 77.
4. See “Installing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 78.
5. See “Installing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 78.
6. Attach the LCD bezel to the LCD module.

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Installing the LCD Module
1. Place the LCD module to the main unit.

2. Fasten the LCD module with the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and another one on the left.

3. Secure the LCD hinge with the four screws; two on the right and two on the left.

4. Connect the inverter cablet to the main board. Connect the LCD coaxial cable to the maine board. Then
fasten the LCD coaxial cable with one screw.

Installing the Launch Board

1. Attach the launch board to the middle cover. Then secure the launch board with the two screws as the
picture shows.

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 Installing the Middle Cover
1. See “Installing the Launch Board” on page 81.
2. Connect the launch board cable to the launch board.
.

3. Attach the middle cover to the main unit carefully. Then close the LCD panel and fasten the middle cover
with your fingers on its ridge.

4. Secure the middle cover with one screw as the picture shows.
5. Then attach the left hinge cap.

6. Secure the middle cover with one screw on another side as the picture shows.
7. Then attach the right hinge cap.

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 Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. Inster the hard disk drive to the main unit. Then push it to the original position carefully.

NOTE: Please attend the positive and negative of hard disk drive when insert the hard disk drive to the main
unit.

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 Installing the Modem Board
1. Connect the modem cable to the modem board.

2. Place the modem board to the main unit carefully. Then fasten the modem board with the two screws.

3. Place the modem cover back to the machine. Then secure the modem cover with one screw.

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 Installing the Memory Module
1. Insert the memory module to the DIMM slot.

2. Put the DIMM cover back to the machine.

3. Fasten the DIMM cover with the two screws.

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 Installing the Battery
1. Place the the battery back to the machine.

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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 this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified
options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic
test or by repeating the same operation.
3. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources.
4. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You
can check the following:
power cords are properly connected and secured;
there are no obvious shorts or opens;
there are no obviously burned or heated components;
all components appear normal.
5. 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 90.
on or stay on.)
POST does not complete. No beep or error “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
codes are indicated. page 92
“Undetermined Problems” on page 104
POST detects an error and displayed messages “Error Message List” on page 93
on screen.
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
others). page 92
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
problems). “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 92
“Intermittent Problems” on page 103
“Undetermined Problems” on page 104

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 System Check Procedures
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.
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. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.
2. 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 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
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.

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 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 Battery Pack” on page 91

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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. After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver.
2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working.
3. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K.
4. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB
connects properly.
5. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then
replace switch board. If no, then go to next step.
6. Replace touch pad PCB.
7. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.
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 104.
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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 Index of Error Messages
Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Struck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 89
System CMOS checksum bad - Default RTC battery
configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system.
Real time clock error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.
Main board
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
used RTC batter
Main baord.
Invalid System Configuration Data “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Main board.
Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified.
Dikette drive
Hard disk drive
Main board.

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No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power
System Check” on page 90
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
Main board.
Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power
System Check” on page 90
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connectors.
But you can see POST on an external CRT. LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
shown on LCD during POST. Main board

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 POST Codes

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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 Code Beeps POST Routine Description
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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 Code Beeps POST Routine Description
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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 Code Beeps POST Routine Description
D2h Unknown interrupt

Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM

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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 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

LCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running
“Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
LCD is too dark Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Unreadable LCD screen Reconnect the LCD cable
Missing pels in characters LCD cable
Abnormal screen LCD
Wrong color displayed Main board
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system Main board
runs correctly
HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive
Device driver
Main 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 90.
Battery pack
AC adapter
See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).
Main board
The system cannot power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 90.
Battery pack
Power adapter
CPU
Main board
The system cannot power-off. In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch
for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main
board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD.
Main board

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Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 91.
Battery pack
Main board
System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module
Main board

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly
Main board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked
Main board

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.
RAM module
Main board
Check BIOS revision
System can power on, but you hear two long Reinsert DIMM
beeps: “B--, B--” and the LCD is blank. DIMM
Main board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound OS volume control
comes from the computer. Audio driver
Speaker
Main board
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker
Main board
Microphone cannot work Audio driver
Volume control in Windows XP
Main board

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system will not enter hibernation mode Power option in Windows XP
Hard disk drive
Main board
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after Driver of Power Option Properties
closing the lid of the portable computer. Lid close switch in upper case
Main board

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Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from
standby mode. Standby/Hibernation mode.
Check if the battery is low.
Hard disk drive
Main board
The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch
after opening the lid of the portable computer. Main board
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge
than 90%. battery).
Battery pack
Main board
System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Main board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then
installed devices. reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals.
Main board
External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
Keyboard
Main board
USB does not work correctly Main board
Print problems. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
reboot the system.
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
Main board
Parallel port device problems Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
reboot the system.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
Main board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

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

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Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Internal modem does not work correctly. Phone cable
Driver
Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Main board
Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable
Driver
Main board
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined
Problems” on page 104.

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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 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 90):
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 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

1 LIN1 Line-in/MIC Connector 14 CN1 Switch Cable Connector (LCD Lid

Switch)
2 LOUT1 Line-out/S/PDIF Connector 15 U20 CPU Socket
3 JR1 LAN Connector 16 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector
4 USB1, USB Connector 17 FAN1 Fan Cable Connector
USB2,
USB3,
USB4
5 INV1 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 18 TPAD1 Touchpad Cable Connector
6 CRT1 CRT Connector 19 HDD1 HDD Connector
7 TV1 TV-out Connector 20 KB1 Keyboard Connector
8 LCD1 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 21 SPK1 Speaker Connector
9 WIN1 Mini PCI Socket 22 IDE1 ODD Connector
10 U23 VGA Chip 23 South Bridge
11 North Bridge 24 FDD1 FDD Connector
12 PRT1 Printer Connector 25 CN7 Launch Cable Connector
13 DCIN1 AC Adapter Connector 26 MINI1 PCMCIA Slot

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1 CN3 Modem Cable Connector

2 CN6 Card Reader Slot
3 1394_1 IEEE 1394 Connector
4 IR1 IR Connector
5 CN8 Modem Board Connector
6 DM1 DIMM Socket 1
7 DM2 DIMM Socket 2

SW1

SW1-1 Change Passwork

On Enabled
Off Disabled

SW1-2 BIOS Bootblock Erasable

On Enabled
Off Disabled

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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1500. 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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Adapter
NS ADAPTER 120W 3PIN LITEON PA- AP.T3003.002
1121-02AC

Battery
NS RTC BATTERY 23.T30V1.101

18 BATTERY MODULE 12CELL 6M.A16V1.001

SONY W/COVER

NS BATTERY 12CELL SONY W/O BT.A1604.002

COVER

CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
NS BATTERY COVER 42.T30V1.001

Boards
NS MODEM BOARD AMBIT AMBIT 54.09011.544
T60M283.10(01)

NS BLUETOOTH & MODEM BOARD 54.09061.001

AMBIT T60M665.00
NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11G 54.A16V1.001
WNC

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NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD 54.A16V1.002
802.11ABG WNC
NS DC-DC CHARGER BOARD 55.T30V1.001

NS LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002

Cables
NS POWER CORD 125V 3PIN US 27.T30V1.001
POWER CORD 3A 250V 3PIN UK 27.T30V1.003
POWER CORD 10A 250V 2PIN 27.T30V1.004
EUROPE CONTINENTAL
POWER CORD 10A 250V AF 27.T30V1.005
POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS 27.T30V1.006
POWER CORD 10A DEMARK 27.T30V1.007
POWER CORD 10A 250V ITALIAN 27.T30V1.008
NS COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T30V1.002

NS MODEM CABLE 50.41T11.002

NS LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.A16V1.006

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly
10 OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPORT 33.T30V1.001
BRACKET

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15 HDD BRACKET 33.T30V1.002

16 HDD HOLDER 33.T30V1.003

6 HINGE CAP RIGHT 42.T30V1.002

8 HINGE CAP LEFT 42.T30V1.003

NS TOUCHPAD COVER 42.T30V1.006

17 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER & 60.A106V1.001

FOOT & MODEM COVER &
SPEAKER

NS MODEM COVER W/SCREW 42.T30V1.004

NS DIMM COVER W/SCREW 42.A16V1.001

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 Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
19 UPPER CASE W/O TOUCHPAD & 60.A16V1.002
TOUCHPAD COVER &
TOUCHPAD KNOB BUTTON W/
COVER SWITCH CABLE &
TOUCHPAD CABLE & SCROLL
KEY BUTTON

1 MIDDLE COVER W/LAUNCH T60.A16V1.003

BOARD W/NAME PLATE

Communication Module
NS BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A16V1.001
NS WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT 50.A16V1.002
(BLACK-MAIN)

NS WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT 50.A16V1.003

(GRAY-AUX)

CPU
NS AMD ATHLON 64 HAMMER KC.A3002.89H
MOBILE 3000+ 1.8GHZ
AMD ATHLON 64 HAMMER KC.A3202.89H
MOBILE 3200+ 2.0GHZ

FDD/Floppy Disk Drive

13 FDD MODULE 1.44M PANASONIC 6M.A16V1.009
JU-226A033

NS FDD DRIVE 1.44M PANASONIC KF.T3007.001

JU-226A033

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NS FDD BRACKET 33.T30V1.005

NS FDD CABLE 50.A16V1.004

HDD/ Hard Disk Drive

NS HDD 40G 2.5 IN. 420RPM KH.04004.002
TOSHIBA PLUTO MK4025GAS
HDD 60GB 2.5 IN. 4200RPM KH.06007.002
HGST MORAGA
IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634
HDD 60GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/ KH.36004.001
TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK6021GAS
HDD 60G HGST KH.06007.003
HTS548060M9AT00
Heatsink
11 VGA HEATSINK PLATE 34.A16V1.004

12 CPU HEATSINK PLATE 34.A16V1.003

4 CPU FANSINK 34.A16V1.001

Keyboard

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2 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- KB.T3007.001
AC61D US-INT
KEYBOARD SUNREX K020830T1/ KB.T3009.001
UI US-INT
KEYBOARD 85KEY SPANISH KB.T3007.003
DARFON NSK-AC60S
KEYBOARD 84KEY THAI KB.T3007.004
DARFON NSK-AC603
KEYBOARD 85KEY BAZILIAN KB.T3007.005
PROTUGESE DARFON NSK-
AC61B
KEYBOARD 85KEY UK DARFON KB.T3007.006
NSK-AC60U
KEYBOARD 85KEY GERMAN KB.T3007.007
DARFON NSK-AC60G
KEYBOARD 85KEY ITALIAN KB.T3007.008
DARFON NSK-AC60E
KEYBOARD 85KEY FRENCH KB.T3007.009
DARFON NSK-AC60F
KEYBOARD 85KEY SWISS/G KB.T3007.010
DARFON NSK-AC600
KEYBOARD 85KEYS KB.T3007.011
PORTUGUESE DARFON NSK-
AC606
KEYBOARD 84KEY CZECH KB.T3007.013
DARFON NSK-AC60C
KEYBOARD 84KEY CZECH KB.T3007.015
DARFON NSK-AC60C
KEYBOARD 85KEY HUNGAIAN KB.T3007.016
DARFON NSK-AC60Q
KEYBOARD 84KEY RUSSIAN KB.T3007.022
DARFON NSK-AC60R
LCD
7 ASSEMBLY LCD 15" TFT SXGA+ 6M.A16V1.010
AU B150PG01

NS LCD 15 IN. TFT SXGA+ AU LK.15005.002

B150PG01

NS INVERTER BOARD DARFON 19.21030.I71

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NS LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.T30V1.009

NS LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.T30V1.008

NS INVERTER CABLE 50.T30V1.007

NS LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15" 50.A16V1.005

NS LCD PANEL W/HINGE & LOGO 60.A16V1.005

NS LCD BEZEL 15.1" W/ICON PLATE 60.A16V1.004

NS HINGE PACK 6K.T30V1.001

Main Board
NS MAINBOARD W/O CPU & DC MB.A1601.001
BOARD W/BRACKET & LAUNCH
BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE
& PCMCIA SLOT & RTC BATTERY

Memory

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NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB KN.25604.009
MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG-
335C3

NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB KN.2560B.008

SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3
NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA KN.25603.009
NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K
Miscellaneous
NS LOGO 31.42S08.001

NS SCREW RUBBER LOWER 47.A16V1.001

NS SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.A16V1.002
NS ICON PLATE 40.A16V1.001

NS NAME PLATE 40.A16V1.002

NS RUBBER FOOT 47.T30V1.003
NS TOUCHPAD KNOB 42.T30V1.008

NS ICON LABEL 40.T30V1.001

Optical Drive
9 DVD-RW MODULE 2X PIONEER TBD
DVR-K12D

NS DVD-RW DRIVE 2X PIONEER KU.00405.008

DVR-K12D

NS OPTICAL DRIVE BRACKET 33.T30V1.004

PCMCIA slot/PC card slot

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NS PCMCIA SLOT 22.T30V1.001

Pointing Device
NS TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM41P- 56.17001.001
357

Speaker
NS SPEACK PACK LEFT/RIGHT 23.T30V1.002

Screws
NS SCREW 34.00015.081
NS SCREW 86.00B54.630
NS SCREW 86.9A352.3R0
NS SCREW 86.9A353.6R0
NS SCREW 86.9A524.4R0
NS SCREW 86.9A552.2R0
NS SCREW 86.9A552.3R0
NS SCREW 86.9A552.4R0
NS SCREW 86.9A553.3R0
NS SCREW 86.9A553.4R0

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 Appendix A
Model Definition and Configuration
Aspire 1500 Series

Model HDD Card Wireless

CPU LCD Memory ODD
Number (GB) Reader LAN
1501LMi Athlon 64 15.0” 256x2 60G 4xDVD Dual 3-in-1 11g
3000+ SXGA+
1502LMi Athlon 64 15.0” 256x2 60G 4xDVD Dual 3-in-1 11g
3200+ SXGA+

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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 1500 series
Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

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Item Specifications
Processor AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (2.0GHz)
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (1.8GHz)
Memory 256MB DDR333
Micron MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3
Samsung M470L3224FT0-CB3
Nan-Ya NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u)
512MB DDR333
Infineon HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B
Elpida EBD52UC8AARA-6B
Samsung M470L6423DN0-CB3
LCD 14.1” XGA TFT
AU B141XN04 V.2 Driver IC: 5Axxx
CMO CMO N141X6-L01
15” XGA TFT
AU B150XG01 V.2
Hitachi TX38D81VC1CAB
CMO N150X3-L05
Hard Disk Drive 30GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N030ATMR04-0
30GB Toshiba Neptune MK3021GAS

40GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N040ATMR04-0

40GB Toshiba Neptune MK4021GAS
40GB HGST Moraga HTS548060M9AT00 08K0637 2.5" 5400RPM
40GB SEAGATE NEPTUNE ST94011A 5400/2MB,f/w3.04

60GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0

60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS
60GB HGST Moraga HTS548060M9AT00 08K0638 2.5" 5400RPM
60GB Toshiba Triton MK6022GAX 2.5" 5400RPM

80GB HGST Moraga HTS548080M9AT00 08K0639 2.5" 5400RPM

Floppy Disk Drive Mitsumi D353G 4515
MCI JU-226A033
DVD-ROM Drive 8X MKE SR-8177
CD-ROM Drive 24X Mitsumi SR-224W1
DVD/CD-RW Combo KME UJDA750-740
QSI SBW-242
HLDS GCC-4241N
DVD-Dual Pioneer DVR-K12D
HLDS GWA-4040N
KME UJ-820B
AC Adapter (3 pin) Liteon TA 1121-02AW 120W
Power Cord King Cord
Battery Li-Ion, 12cells Sanyo Battery BTP-56E6 95W 12Cell
Network Adapters
LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT 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

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 Item Specifications
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 - Parallel (Printer/Scanner) Canon BJC-600J
Epson Stylus Color 740 Parallel Interface
HP DeskJet 890C
HP DeskJet 880C Parallel Interface
HP LaserJet 6MP
HP LaserJet 2200
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 - PS2 (Serial) Keyboard/Mouse IBM 101 key keyboard
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

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 Item Specifications
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
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
Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB
Transcedn SD Card 32MB
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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 Index
A package 18
type 18
AC Adapter 24
AFLASH Utility 41
D
Audio 18 DC-AC LCD Inverter 23
DIMM
B
Combinations 19
Battery 23 Disassembly
battery pack Battery Pack 45
charging indicator 11 Procedure Flowchart 44
BIOS 18 Display 2
package 18 display
ROM size 18 hotkeys 15
ROM type 18 Display Standby Mode 25
vendor 18
Version 18 E
BIOS Setup Utility 28
BIOS Supports protocol 18 Environmental Requirements 25
BIOS Utility 28 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 92
Basic System Settings 33 External CD-ROM Drive Check 89
Navigating 29 External Diskette Drive Check 89
Onboard Device Configuration 36
Startup Configuration 35 F
System Information 29
System Security 40 Features 1
Board Layout 4 Flash Utility 41
Bottom View 5 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 20
Top View 4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 108
brightness
hotkeys 15
H
Hard disk 18, 20
C Hard Disk Drive Module
Cache Disassembly 49
controller 18 Hard Disk Standby Mode 25
size 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18
caps lock HDD 18, 20
on indicator 11 Hibernation Mode 25
CardBus 22 Hibernation mode
Chipsets 18 hotkey 15
computer Hot Keys 15
on indicator 11, 12
contrast I
hotkeys 15 Indicators 11
Controllers 18 Intermittent Problems 103
Core logic 18
CPU J
core voltage 18 Jumper and Connector Locations 106
I/O voltage 18
Top View 106

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 Bottom View 107 Layout 4
System Diagnostic Diskette 41
K System Memory 18
Keyboard 18, 23 System Utilities 28
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 89 System Utility Diskette 41

L T
L2 cache 18 Temperature 25
LCD 23 Test Compatible Components 120
Touchpad 18
M touchpad
Mechanical Specification 26 hotkey 15
media access Touchpad Check 91
on indicator 11 Troubleshooting 88
Memory Check 89
Model Definition 119
U
Modem 19 Undetermined Problems 104
USB 22
N utility
Notebook Manager BIOS 28
hotkey 15
num lock
V
on indicator 11 Video 21
Resolutions 22
O Video controller 18
Online Support Information 124
W
P Windows 2000 Environment Test 121
Panel 5 Windows XP Environment Test 121
Bottom 10
right 8
Parallel Port 22
PC Card 11, 22
PCMCIA 22
Power Management 25
Power System Check 90
Battery Pack 91

R
Removing the Battery Pack 46

S
Second Level Cache 18
speakers
hotkey 15
Standby Mode 25
Super I/O 18
System

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