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SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.T34V5.001
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  • Page 1 Acer TravelMate 540 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.T34V5.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 540 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear SCREEN MESSAGES 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.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications Features ........... . . 1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 TravelMate 540 Series ........

  • Page 9: System Specifications

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ® ® Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel ®...
  • Page 10 Keyboard and Pointing Device Internet 4-way scroll button Sleek, smooth and stylish design Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92)

  • Page 11: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 12: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View S-Video Port RJ11 CPU Socket VGA Memory VGA Port HDD Connector Print Port FDD Connector ODD Module Connector Card Reader Connector Two USB Ports DIMM Socket Docking Connector Battery Connector RJ45 Fan Connector IEEE 1394 Port DC-In Chapter 1...

  • Page 13: Bottom View

    Bottom View USB Port North Bridge Touchpad FFC Connector LCD Cable Connector South Bridge Function Board Connector Mini PCI Socket DIMM Socket Modem Connector MDC Board Connector Power Switch Keyboard Connector Lid Switch PCMCIA Connector VGA Chipset Bluetooth FFC Connector LCD Inverter Connector Chapter 1...

  • Page 14: Outlook View

    Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front View Icon Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Launch keys Special keys for launching Internet browser, E-mail program and frequently used programs.
  • Page 15 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop.

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Front Panel Icon Item Description Left Speaker Outputs sound for the left stereo speaker. 4-in-1 memory reader Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. 4-in-1 status indicator Displays activity of 4-in-1 memory reader. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra- red printer, IR-aware computer).

  • Page 17: Left View

    Left view Icon Item Description Optical drive Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive). Optical drive indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. Eject button Ejects the drive tray. Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 18: Right View

    Right view Icon Item Description USB port Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ventilation slot Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. Chapter 1...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    USB ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Expansion port Connects to I/O port replicator or expansion devices (e.g., Acer EasyPort). Network jack Connects t an Ethernet 10/100-base network. IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device.

  • Page 20: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Cooling fans Help keep the computer cool. Note : Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fans. Houses the computer’s Hard Disk.

  • Page 21: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components. Icon Function Description Power Lights green when the computer is on and lights orange when the computer is in Standby mode.

  • Page 22: Lock Keys

    Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in (Fn-F11) numeric mode.

  • Page 23: Embedded Numeric Keypad

    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. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off...

  • Page 24: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Description Windows logo 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) Shift +...

  • Page 25: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Function...
  • Page 26 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1...

  • Page 27: 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.

  • Page 28: Launch Keys

    Launch Keys Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2). Launch Key Default application User-programmable User-programmable User-programmable Email...
  • Page 29 Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD. Chapter 1...

  • Page 30: Touchpad

    Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
  • Page 31 Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right) NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

  • Page 32: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Mobile Intel Pentium 4 at 2.40Ghz ~3.06Ghz or higher CPU package µ / -FCPGA package CPU core voltage 1.468V (Full speed) BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version V1.00 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB...
  • Page 33 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB...
  • Page 34 Wireless Module 802.11b (optional device) Item Specification Data throughput 11M bps Protocol 802.11b Interface Mini-PCI type III Five-in-One Card Reader Item Specification Chipset Phison PS1006C Data throughput USB 1.1 Protocol Secure Digital (SD), SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Compact Flash Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor &...
  • Page 35 DVD/CDRW Interface Item Specification Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Data Buffer Capacity 128 KBytes Interface IDE/ATAPI (ATA/ATAPI-5, MMC-3 and SFF8090 Ver5, Revision 1.2 for Liteon) Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM (optional) CD: CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD-ROM...
  • Page 36 Video Interface Item Specification Interface Integration Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Maximum resolution LCD 1600X1200 (UXGA) Maximum resolution CRT 2048X1536@75HZ Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC202A Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter...
  • Page 37 Parallel Port Item Specification Number of parallel port Location Rear side Connector type 25-pin D-SUB Parallel port function control Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices. Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only Yes (set by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, “3BCh”...
  • Page 38 System Board Major Chips Item Controller ATi M9+X Realtek 8100C/8110S IEEE 1394 VIA_VT6301 USB 2.0 VIA_VT6202 Super I/O controller SMC 47N227 MODEM Blue tooth Wireless 802.11 b Realtek PCMCIA ENE CB1420 Audio Realteck ALC202A Five-in-one card reader Phison PS1006C Touchpad Synaptic Keyboard Item...
  • Page 39 Item Specification Supports colors 262K 262K Optical Specification Brightness control keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey Contrast control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) LCD Inverter Item Specification Vendor & model name Ambit/Tamura Brightness conditions Vadj=3.3V Input voltage (V) 14.4 Input current (mA) 410 (max) Output voltage (V, rms)
  • Page 40 Memory Address Map Memory Address Size Function 000CFFFFh-000C0000h VGA BIOS 00009FFFFh-00000000h 640KB Conventional memory I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 0000-001F, 0080-008F, 00C0-00DF, DMA controller 040B, 04D6 0000-0CF7 PCI bus 0020-0021, 00A0-00A1, 0C00-0C01, Programmable interrupt controller 04D0-04D1 0040-0043 System timer 0060, 0064 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard 0061...
  • Page 41 IRQ Assignment Map Interrupt Channel System timer IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse IRQ13 Numeric data processor IRQ14 1st EIDE device (hard disk) IRQ15 2nd EIDE device (optical drive) IRQ16 ENE CB1420 Cardbus Controller MOBILITY RADEON 9200 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller IRQ17 Agere Systems AC’97 Audio...
  • Page 42 Chapter 1...

  • Page 43: System Utilities

    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.

  • Page 44: Navigating The Bios Utility

    Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q.

  • Page 45: Information

    Information Parameter Description Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaiton. The Floppy Drive status is auto detected by system. 1 2 ⁄ 1.44MB, 3 ” If there exists floppy drive. Not installed If there is no floppy drive. IDE1 Model Name Shows the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master.

  • Page 46: Main

    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. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. Chapter 2...
  • Page 47 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...

  • Page 48: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Options Infrared Port (FIR) Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.

  • Page 49: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2...

  • Page 50: Setting A Password

    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 Set User Password...
  • Page 51 Removing a Password Follow these steps: Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
  • Page 52 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. Chapter 2...

  • Page 53: Boot

    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. Chapter 2...

  • Page 54: Exit

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

  • Page 55: Bios Flash Utility

    BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options 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.
  • Page 56 Chapter 2...

  • Page 57: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    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: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Philips screw driver Plastic flat head screwdriver Plastic tweezers...

  • Page 58: General Information

    Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 540 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.

  • Page 59: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 60 LCD Module 2 LCD Rubber 2 screw caps (for 14" only) G*4 for 14" G*2 for 15" LCD Bezel A*4 for 14" G*6 for 15" LCD Inverter LCD Panel Assembly H*8 for 14" H*6 for 15" LCD Wire LCD Brackets Cable Screw List Item...

  • Page 61: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Slide the battery latch. Then remove the battery. Chapter 3...

  • Page 62: Removing The Hdd Module/Fdd Module/Optical Module Cpu/Middle Cover And Lcd Module

    Removing the HDD Module/FDD Module/Optical Module/CPU/Middle Cover and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module Remove the two screws holding the HDD module. Take out the HDD module. Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module Slide the FDD latch then remove the module. Removing the FDD (Card Reader) Module Remove the lower door.

  • Page 63: Removing The Cpu

    Removing the CPU Remove the six screws that secure the thermal door. Take the thermal door off the main unit. Remove the four screws holding the thermal module. Take out the thermal module. Release the CPU lock. Take out the CPU from the socket.. Removing the Middle Cover Please remove the six screws holding the thermal door, then remove the thermal door before you remove the middle cover.

  • Page 64: Removing The Lcd Module

    Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Remove the two screws holding the middle cover. Then detach the middle cover carefully.. Removing the LCD Module See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 55. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD inverter cable. Disconnect the inverter cable.

  • Page 65: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly Remove the two screws holding the launch board. Detach the launch board. Then disconnect the microphone cable. Remove the screw holding the DIMM cover then take out the DIMM cover. Pop out the memory and remove it.

  • Page 66: Disassembling The Logic Upper Assembly

    Disassembling the logic upper assembly Disconnect the touchpad button board to touchpad FFC. Tear off the mylar fastening the main board to touchpad button board FFC. Detach the front bezel from the main unit. Remove one screw as shown. Detach the keyboard support plate. Disconnect the speaker cable.

  • Page 67: Disassembling The Logic Lower Assembly

    10. Diconnect the touchpad button board to audio board FFC. 11. Remove the two screws that secure the touchpad button board. 12. Disconnect the main board to touchpad button board FFC. 13. Disconnect the touchpad button board to audio board FFC. 14.
  • Page 68 Detach the modem board. Disconnect the modem board cable. Disconnect the modem board cable from the main board then remove the modem board cable. Remove the screw holding the main board. Remove the four hex screw-nuts that secure the main board to the lower case. Take out the main board from the lower case.

  • Page 69: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the two LCD rubber and the two LCD screw caps. Remove the four screws as shown. Detach the LCD bezel carefully. Remove one screw that secures the LCD inverter. Disconnect the LCD inverter from the LCD. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3...

  • Page 71: Disassembling The External Modules

    Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the two screws holding the HDD top shielding on one side. Remove the two screws holding the HDD top shielding on the other side. Remove the HDD top shielding. Take out the HDD from the HDD carrier. Disconnect the HDD connector.

  • Page 72: Disassembling The Floppy Disc Drive Module

    Disassembling the Floppy Disc Drive Module Remove the two screws holding the FDD bracket. Remove one screw that fastens the FDD bracket on the other side. Detach the FDD bracket. Then disconnect the FDD cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    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. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 74: System Check Procedures

    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.

  • Page 75: Memory Check

    Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in the test items.

  • Page 76: Touchpad Check

    Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.

  • Page 77: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    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.

  • Page 78: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Struck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 66 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...
  • Page 79 Error Message List 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 67 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 80: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    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).
  • Page 81 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 68. 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...
  • Page 82 Power Management-Related Symptoms 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.
  • Page 83 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms 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”...

  • Page 84: Intermittent Problems

    Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 85: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 67): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4...

  • Page 87: Top View

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 3-JP19 S-Video Port 41-JP22 RJ11 7-U32 CPU Socket 34-U29 VGA Memory 5-JP20 VGA Port 11-JP30 HDD Connector 31-JP1 Print Port 28-JP31 FDD Connector 37-JP26 ODD Module Connector 9-JP32 Card Reader Connector 2-JP17 Two USB Ports 27-JP29 DIMM Socket...

  • Page 88: Bottom View

    Bottom View 42-JP11 USB Port 25-U11 North Bridge 30-JP9 Touchpad FFC Connector 13-JP5 LCD Cable Connector 24-U15 South Bridge 18-JP3 Function Board Connector 15-JP8 Mini PCI Socket DIMM Socket 17-JP4 Modem Connector 22-JP14 MDC Board Connector 12-SW2 Power Switch 16-JP12 Keyboard Connector 14-SW1 Lid Switch...

  • Page 89: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    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.

  • Page 90: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram The System-1 Chapter 6...
  • Page 91 The System-2 Chapter 6...
  • Page 92 LCD Module-14” Chapter 6...
  • Page 93 LCD Module-15” Chapter 6...
  • Page 94 ODD Module CD-ROM DVD-ROM Chapter 6...
  • Page 95 Combo Drive FDD Module Chapter 6...

  • Page 96: Hdd Module

    HDD Module Picture Partname And Description Part Number Adapter ADPATER DELTA 75W 3PAPD-75FB BA PFC AP.T2301.001 ADPATER LITEON 75W 3P PA-1750-02CA AP.T2303.001 Battery Chapter 6...
  • Page 97 Picture Partname And Description Part Number BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO, 6300 mAH BT.T3402.001 US18650F BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SONY , 6300 mAH BT.T3404.001 UR18650G5 Boards MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.10 54.T34V5.001 MODEM / BLUETOOTH COMBO BOARD 54.T34V5.002 AMBIT T60M665.00 The System- MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD (802.11b) AMBIT 54.T34V5.003 1 803 T60H771.00...
  • Page 98 Picture Partname And Description Part Number MODEM CABLE 50.T34V5.004 POWER CORD US (3pin) 27.T34V5.001 POWER CORD EC (3pin) 27.T34V5.002 POWER CORD Aus(3pin) 27.T34V5.003 POWER CORD UK (3pin) 27.T34V5.004 POWER CORD SWISS (3pin) 27.T34V5.005 POWER CORD CHINA (3pin) 27.T34V5.006 POWER CORD ITALIAN (3pin) 27.T34V5.007 POWER CORD DENMARK(3pin) 27.T34V5.008...
  • Page 99 Picture Partname And Description Part Number The System- AUDIO SHIELDING 33.T34V5.001 2 002 The System- K/B SUPPORT PLATE 33.T34V5.002 2 001 The System- THERMAL COVER 42.T34V5.005 LOWER DOOR 42.T34V5.006 Communication Module ANTENNA - BLACK 50.T34V5.013 ANTENNA - WHITE 50.T34V5.014 MOBILE PENTIUM 4 3.06GHZ 512K KC.NP001.306 MOBILE PENTIUM 4 2.8GHZ 512K KC.NP001.2G8...
  • Page 100 Picture Partname And Description Part Number FDD Module FDD DRIVE PANASONIC JU-226A273FC KF.22602.001 FDD Module FDD BEZEL FOR PANASONIC 42.T34V5.015 FDD Module FDD BRACKET FOR PANASONIC 33.T34V5.004 FDD FPC CABLE FOR PANASONIC 50.T34V5.007 Card Reader 5 IN 1 MEMORY CARD READER MODULE LC.T3405.001 5-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER BOARD 55.T34V5.005...
  • Page 101 Picture Partname And Description Part Number HDD Module HDD CARRIER 60.T34V5.005 001+002 HDD Module HDD CONNECTOR 55.T34V5.006 Keyboard The System- KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC KB.T3407.010 1 620 KEYBOARD DARFON BELGIUM KB.T3407.012 KEYBOARD DARFON CHINESE KB.T3407.005 KEYBOARD DARFON CZECH KB.T3407.014 KEYBOARD DARFON DANISH KB.T3407.017 KEYBOARD DARFON FRENCH KB.T3407.006...
  • Page 102 Picture Partname And Description Part Number The System- KEYBOARD CHICONY ARABIC KB.T3407.031 1 620 KEYBOARD CHICONY BELGIUM KB.T3407.033 KEYBOARD CHICONY CHINESE KB.T3407.026 KEYBOARD CHICONY CZECH KB.T3407.035 KEYBOARD CHICONY DANISH KB.T3407.038 KEYBOARD CHICONY FRENCH KB.T3407.027 KEYBOARD CHICONY GERMAN KB.T3407.024 KEYBOARD CHICONY HUNGAIAN KB.T3407.036 KEYBOARD CHICONY ITALIAN KB.T3407.025...
  • Page 103 Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD Module LCD 14.1" XGA AU (B141XG05) LK.14105.006 14” and LCD LCD 14.1" XGA CMO (N141X7-L07) LK.1410H.001 Module 15” LCD 14.1" XGA SAMSUNG (LTN1411XB) LK.14106.001 LCD 15" SXGA AU (B150PG01 - SPWG-B Type) LK.15005.002 LCD 15"...
  • Page 104 Picture Partname And Description Part Number The System- MAINBOARD W/ PCMCIA SLOT 10/100 (W/O MB.T3402.001? CPU, MEMORY) The System- PCMCIA SLOT 22.T34V5.001 1 701 Memory The System- 256MB DDR333 HYS64D32020GDL-6-B KN.25602.009 1 9550 INFINEON 512MB DDR333 HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B KN.51202.007 INFINEON 256NB DDR333 MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3 KN.25604.009 MICRON 512MB DDR333 MT16VDDS6464HG-335C2...
  • Page 105 Picture Partname And Description Part Number CD-ROM, OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER 60.T34V5.003 DVD-ROM, Combo Drive CD-ROM, OPTICAL DEVICE BRACKET 33.T34V5.003 DVD-ROM, Combo Drive CD-ROM, OPTICAL DEVICE BOARD 55.T34V5.004 DVD-ROM, Combo Drive Pointing Device The System- TOUCHPAD 55.T34V5.007 2 009 Speaker SPEAKER R 23.T34V5.001 SPEAKER L 23.T34V5.002...
  • Page 106 Picture Partname And Description Part Number Others RUBBER FOOT - FRONT 47.T34V5.004 RUBBER FOOT - REAR 47.T34V5.005 SCREW RUBBER FOR K/B 47.T34V5.006 T/P LED SPONGE 47.T34V5.007 TP FFC MYLAR 47.T34V5.008 MIDDLE COVER SCREW PAD 47.T34V5.009 LOWER CASE SCREW PAD - L 47.T34V5.010 LOWER CASE SCREW PAD - R 47.T34V5.011...
  • Page 107 Chapter 6...

  • Page 108: Travelmate 540 Series

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 540 Series Model Wireless Memory Number (GB) 541XCi Mobile 14.1 XGA 1x256M Modem Pentium 4 CDRW+DVD 2.66GHz 541XC Mobile 14.1 XGA 1x256M Pentium 4 CDRW+DVD 2.66GHz 541LCi Mobile 15.0 SXGA 2x256M Modem Pentium 4 CDRW+DVD 2.66GHz...

  • Page 109: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B 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, Windows XP Pro and Windows 2000 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

  • Page 110: Microsoft® Windows® Xp Pro Environment Test

    1394 CCD: Stealth Fire 1394 HUB: Aten 1394 HUB/FH-600 1394 External HDDCase: Storage BOX (2500E) 1394Video Camera: 1394 SONY DV/DCR-PC100 1394 MO: FUJITSU LIMITED MDF3130EE Projector Panasonic PT_L757U Acer 7755c HUB: USB 2.0 Highspeed\4 Port Adaptec\4 Port (XHUB4) for DELL HDD: USB 2.0 Iogear HI-SPEE HDD USB 2.0 Enclosure\GHE125U...
  • Page 111 Item Specifications Keypad: PC Concepts Keypad KB-5640 Mouse: COMPAQ Mouse M-SF14-2 COMPAQ Mouse M-S48a Logitech Mouse \M-S35 PSC QUICKSCAN 6000plus Only Support S3,Hut Plug S-Video TV: DELL \2000FP Modem Card: PC Card Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56G) 3Com 56K Modem (3CXM556) 3Com 56K Modem (3CXM356) 3Com 56K Modem (3CXM756) Billionton 56K Modem (FM56C-BF)
  • Page 112 USB Port Microsoft Optical Mouse\IET78CJ TARGUS Wheel Mouse Logitech Wheel Mouse BE-58 Logitech Optical Mouse M-BD58 Logitech Optical Mouse M-un58a Acer USB Mouse M012BO eenius USB Mouse USB Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro SILITEK K/B SK-6000 NMB K/B USB Camera:...
  • Page 113 SONY Earphone MDR-CD60 Panasonic Earphone RP-H1254 Philips Earphone Alwa Earphone Microphone Alwa Mini Microphone Labtec Verse 504 Access Point Intel Access Point Bluetooth Buletooth mobile phone: Sony Ericsson Fujitsu PDA Nokia Mobile phone : 8910 Port Replicator Acer Port Replicator Appendix B...

  • Page 114: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Environment Test

    1394 CCD: Stealth Fire 1394 HUB: Aten 1394 HUB/FH-600 1394 External HDDCase: Storage BOX (2500E) 1394Video Camera: 1394 SONY DV/DCR-PC100 1394 MO: FUJITSU LIMITED MDF3130EE Projector Panasonic PT_L757U Acer 7755c HUB: USB 2.0 Highspeed\4 Port Adaptec\4 Port (XHUB4) for DELL HDD: USB 2.0 Iogear HI-SPEE HDD USB 2.0 Enclosure\GHE125U...
  • Page 115 Item Specifications Keypad: PC Concepts Keypad KB-5640 Mouse: COMPAQ Mouse M-SF14-2 COMPAQ Mouse M-S48a Logitech Mouse \M-S35 PSC QUICKSCAN 6000plus Only Support S3,Hut Plug S-Video TV: DELL \2000FP Modem Card: PC Card Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56G) 3Com 56K Modem (3CXM556) 3Com 56K Modem (3CXM356) 3Com 56K Modem (3CXM756) Billionton 56K Modem (FM56C-BF)
  • Page 116 USB Port Microsoft Optical Mouse\IET78CJ TARGUS Wheel Mouse Logitech Wheel Mouse BE-58 Logitech Optical Mouse M-BD58 Logitech Optical Mouse M-un58a Acer USB Mouse M012BO eenius USB Mouse USB Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro SILITEK K/B SK-6000 NMB K/B USB Camera:...
  • Page 117 SONY Earphone MDR-CD60 Panasonic Earphone RP-H1254 Philips Earphone Alwa Earphone Microphone Alwa Mini Microphone Labtec Verse 504 Access Point Intel Access Point Bluetooth Buletooth mobile phone: Sony Ericsson Fujitsu PDA Nokia Mobile phone : 8910 Port Replicator Acer Port Replicator Appendix B...
  • Page 118 Appendix B...

  • Page 119: 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.
  • Page 120 Appendix C...

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