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  • Page 1 Laptopblue ZX4800/ZX4830 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 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Laptopblue Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Laptopblue Copyright Copyright © 2009 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 Laptopblue Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that SCREEN MESSAGES 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.
  • 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 6 Laptopblue...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Laptopblue Table of Contents System Specifications Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Laptopblue Table of Contents Removing the Frame ..........80 Removing the LCD Panel .
  • Page 9 Laptopblue Table of Contents Main Assembly ........... . .166 FRU List .
  • Page 10 Laptopblue Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    Laptopblue Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Operating system Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic • Processor Intel® Core™2 Duo processor (1066/800 FSB) • Intel® Pentium® processor •...
  • Page 12 Laptopblue MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card • SDHC™ Card • Memory Stick™ • Memory Stick PRO™ • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ • Graphics Onboard Intel® GMA X4500HD (Intel® GM45) - for ZX4800 • Discrete ATI Radeon™ HD 4570 with 512 MB DDR2 Memory (Intel® GM45) - for ZX4830 •...

  • Page 13: System Compliance

    Laptopblue Norton Internet Security™ 2009 Trial • Microsoft® Office 2007 Trial with Microsoft® Works 8.5 • Wild Tangent Games • Security Kensington lock slot • Dimensions 421 (H) x 515 (W) x 80 (D) mm (with bezel) • BIOS AMI PnP BIOS compatible with SMBIOS 2.4 •...

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    Laptopblue System Block Diagram VCC_CORE CLOCK GENERATOR VCC1.5 Intel CK505 PENRYN ICS9LPR363 uFCPGA VCCP LCD PANEL F S B (667/800MHZ) 1.8VSUS VCC1.8 VGA CONNECTOR LC D/LE D 3VPCU P C I-E 16X Lan RVCC3 3VSUS CANTIGA VCC3 LV DS DDRII-SODIMM1 5VPCU 667/ 800 MHZ DDR II DDRII-SODIMM2...

  • Page 15: Your Computer Tour

    Laptopblue Your Computer tour This section describes port locations, indicators, and controls for the computer. IMPORTANT:Your computer’s hardware options, port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Front View HD web cam and microphone Power button Integrated speakers Component Description Power button Press this button to turn the power on or off.

  • Page 16: Right View

    Laptopblue Right View IMPORTANT:Your computer’s hardware options, port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Optical Drive Multi-in-1 reader Headphone and microphone jacks Component Icon Description Optical disc drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type).

  • Page 17: Left View

    Laptopblue Left View IMPORTANT:Your computer’s hardware options, port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Two USB 2.0 ports BCAS card reader Component Icon Description USB 2.0 port Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port.

  • Page 18: Rear View

    Laptopblue Rear View IMPORTANT:Your computer’s hardware options, port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Four USB Audio line in 2.0 ports DC-in jack Blaster Kensington lock slot LAN port TV tuner port Component Icon Description Audio line in Line Out Connect to an external 5.1 speaker system through these jack.

  • Page 19: Using The Keyboard

    Laptopblue Using the Keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Feature Icon Description Function keys Press these keys to start program actions. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions. Audio playback keys Press these keys to play your audio files and to adjust the volume.

  • Page 20: Windows Keys

    Laptopblue Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <...

  • Page 21: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Laptopblue Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type* Intel Penryn LGA775 up to 35W TDP • Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor E2000/E4000/E5000/ • E7000/E8000 series Intel Celeron Processor 500 series • Intel Celeron Mobile Dual Core T1x00 series •...
  • Page 22 Laptopblue South Bridge Chipset Item Specification Chipset ICH9M Features Direct Media Interface PCI Express • 6 PCI Express root ports • Support PCI Express 1.1 • Ports 1-4 can be statically configured as 4x1, or 1x4 • Support for full 2.5Gb/s bandwidth in each direction per x1 lane •...
  • Page 23 Laptopblue Item Specification Intel I/O Virtualization (VT-d) Support • Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) Support (Corporate Only) • Power Management Logic • Support ACPI 3.0b • ACPI- defined power states (C1,C2,C3,C4,S1,S3,S4,S5) • ACPI Power Management Timer • SMI# generation •...
  • Page 24 Laptopblue South Bridge Chipset (Continued) Item Specification Five Integrated Voltage Regulators for different power rails • Firmware Hub I/F supports BIOS Memory size up to 8 MbytesSerial Peripheral Interface • (SPI) Supports up to two SPI devices • Supports 20MHz and 33MHz SPI devices •...
  • Page 25 Laptopblue Wireless Module Item Specification Model and Type Lite-On WN6605LH-AA, Quanta EM307 WLAN EM307 Conformity 802.11 b/g/n WiMax Modulation Technique OFDM with BPSK QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (g/n), DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK (b) Frequency Range 2412 ~ 2484MHz ISM band Channels 1---14 channels for active channels Data Rate (Mbps) 802.11b data rate: 11,5.5,2,1 Mbps with DBPSK and DQPSK...
  • Page 26 Laptopblue Item Specifications Spindle speed (RPM) 7200 Performance Specifications Buffer size 16MB 16Mb 32MB 32MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (MB/ 300MB/s maximum sec, max) I/O data transfer rate 1500 Mbits/s 1500 Mbits/s 1500 Mbits/s 1500 Mbits/s maximum maximum maximum maximum (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements...
  • Page 27 Laptopblue TV Tuner Item Specification TV Tuner ATSC/QAM/HRC/IRC/Standard Cable • DVB-T • ISDB-T • DMB-T/H • Meets Microsoft Media Center TV Tuner requirements • VGA Controller Item Specifications INTEL GL40/GM45 Internal Graphics • Controller Direct 3D, Integrated LVDS • Dual view and Dual video •...
  • Page 28 Laptopblue Item Specifications DC Output 19V 6.32A(120W) or 19V 3.42A(65W) • Uses 3 prong ICE-320-C13 or IEC-320-C5 connector for AC power • Hold up time of 16ms under maximum load • Meet <1W Standby Energy Star requirement for Desktop Category B •...

  • Page 29: System Utilities

    Laptopblue 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 30: Cmos Setup Utility

    Laptopblue CMOS Setup Utility The CMOS Setup Utility screen displays a list of the functions and features available in the BIOS. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . P C H e a l t h S t a t u s P r o d u c t I n f o r m a t i o n F r e q u e n c y V o l t a g e...

  • Page 31: Product Information

    Laptopblue Product Information The Product Information screen displays a summary of the computer hardware information. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . P r o d u c t I n f o r m a t i o n P r o d u c t I n f o r m a t i o n O v e r v i e w H e l p I t e m...

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Features

    Laptopblue Standard CMOS Features The Standard CMOS Features screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as set HDD and ODD options. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . S t a n d a r d C M O S F e a t u r e s H e l p I t e m S y s t e m D a t e...

  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    Laptopblue Advanced BIOS Features The Advanced BIOS Features screen allows configuration of the various advanced BIOS options. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . A d v a n c e d B I O S F e a t u r e s H e l p I t e m Q u i c k B o o t...

  • Page 34: Advanced Chipset Features

    Laptopblue Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features screens. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . A d v a n c e d C h i p s e t F e a t u r e s H e l p I t e m I n t e l X D B i t...

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    Laptopblue Integrated Peripherals The Integrated Peripherals screen contains parameters for device peripherals. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . I n t e g r a t e d P e r i p h e r a l s H e l p I t e m O n b o a r d S A T A C o n t r o l l e r...

  • Page 36: Power Management Features

    Laptopblue Power Management Features The Power Management Features screen contains parameters used for device power management. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . P o w e r M a n a g e m e n t F e a t u r e s H e l p I t e m A C P I S u s p e n d M o d e...

  • Page 37: Pc Health

    Laptopblue PC Health The PC Health screen displays CPU/Chipset temperature information and contains customizable safety monitors for the CPU. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . P C H e a l t h H e l p I t e m C P U T e m p e r a t u r e ( P E C I M o d e )

  • Page 38: Frequency Voltage Control

    Laptopblue Frequency Voltage Control The Frequency Voltage Control Screen to set memory and processor parameters. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . F r e q u e n c y V o l t a g e C o n t r o l H e l p I t e m E n a b l e C l o c k t o A l l P C E I...

  • Page 39: Bios Security Features

    Laptopblue BIOS Security Features The BIOS Security Features screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. C M O S S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 1 9 8 5 - 2 0 0 5 , A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c . B I O S S e c u r i t y F e a t u r e s H e l p I t e m S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d...

  • Page 40: Removing A Password

    Laptopblue Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: S e t S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d E n t e r N e w P a s s w o r d C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d...

  • Page 41: Changing A Password

    Laptopblue Changing a Password Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. S e t S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d E n t e r C u r r e n t P a s s w o r d E n t e r N e w P a s s w o r d C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d...

  • Page 42: Bios Flash Utilities

    Laptopblue BIOS Flash Utilities 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. This section contains instructions for the following BIOS utilities: •...

  • Page 43: Dos Flash Utility

    Laptopblue DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.

  • Page 44: Winphlash Utility

    Laptopblue WinPhlash Utility The Winflash utility consists of two files: • ZU1_3601.WPH (BIOS ROM file) • WinPhlash (BIOS windows flash tool) Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: Double click the WinPhlash executable to run the program. NOTE: You must run the program with administrator privileges for it to function properly. In the Specify New BIOS file field, enter the BIOS ROM file name and path.

  • Page 45: Using Dmi Tools

    Laptopblue Using DMI Tools Use QDMI30A to change the asset tag, product name, or serial number of the machine. Copy the file qdmi30a.exe to USB flash disk with bootable diskette or USB drive. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using a USB HDD to run DMI Tools, move USB HDD to position 1.
  • Page 46 Laptopblue To modify the serial number, key in “3” then key in a new string for the serial number as shown below. To modify the 1394 GUID number, key in “4” then key in a new string for the 1394 GUID number as shown below Chapter 2...
  • Page 47 Laptopblue Chapter 2...

  • Page 48: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Laptopblue Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement WARNING:This computer has two highly sensitive touchscreen sensors on the top left and right corners of the LCD. The sensors are an integral part of the LCD and cannot be separately replaced. The sensors are exposed as soon as the rear cover is removed. During disassembly: DO NOT make contact with the sensors.
  • Page 49 Laptopblue Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*5.0-I(BNI)(NYLOK)IRON 86.G8507.005 M3*4-I(NI)(NYLOK)IRON 86.G8507.006 6-32UNC*5-B(NYLOK)IRON 86.G8507.007 M2.0*2.5-I (BNI,NYLOK)IRON 86.G8507.008 M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK IRON 86.G8507.009 Chapter 3...

  • Page 50: Disassembly Process

    Laptopblue Disassembly Process Disassembly Flowchart Turn off power and disconnect all cables before proceeding Remove Remove Stand Assembly ODD Bezel Remove Remove Remove HDD Module Audio Board Rear Cover Remove Remove Remove Touchscreen Inverter Board ODD Module Board Remove Mainboard Shield Remove Remove Remove...
  • Page 51 Laptopblue Screw List Step Screw Quantity Stand Cover M2.5*4 Stand Hinge M4*6 Ni Rear Cover M2.5*7 Audio Board M2.5*4 Ni M2.5*4 Ni HDD Bracket M3*4 Ni M2.5*4 Ni ODD Brackets M2*2.5 Ni Inverter Board M2.5*4 Ni Touchscreen Control Board M2.5*4 Ni Mainboard Shielding M2.5*4 Ni WLAN...

  • Page 52: Removing The Odd Bezel

    Laptopblue Removing the ODD Bezel 1. See “Pre-disassembly Instructions” on page 38. 2. Press the manual release of the ODD drive. 3. Grasp the ODD assembly with one hand and hold firmly. With the other hand grasp the rear edge of the ODD bezel and pull the bezel off the ODD assembly.
  • Page 53 Laptopblue 4. Lift the ODD bezel away. 5. Close the ODD assembly. Chapter 3...

  • Page 54: Removing The Stand Assembly

    Laptopblue Removing the Stand Assembly 1. See “Pre-disassembly Instructions” on page 38. 2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the stand cap to the back cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Stand Cover M2.5*4 3. Pull away the stand cover. Chapter 3...
  • Page 55 Laptopblue 4. Remove the four (4) screws of the stand hinges. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Stand Hinges M4*6 5. Pull away the stand. Chapter 3...

  • Page 56: Removing The Rear Cover

    Laptopblue Removing the Rear Cover 1. See “Pre-disassembly Instructions” on page 38. 2. See “Removing the ODD Bezel” on page 42. 3. Remove the four (4) screws on the rear of the computer. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Rear Cover M2.5*7 4.
  • Page 57 Laptopblue 5. Forcefully pry the rear cover from the assembly. iii) Chapter 3...

  • Page 58: Removing The Audio Board

    Laptopblue Removing the Audio Board 1. See “Removing the Rear Cover” on page 46. 2. Remove the two (2) screws in the audio board. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Audio Board M2.5*4 3. Lift the audio board and cable away from the rear cover. Chapter 3...
  • Page 59 Laptopblue 4. Disconnect the audio cable from the audio board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 60: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    Laptopblue Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. See “Removing the Rear Cover” on page 46. 2. Remove the HDD cable. 3. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type M2.5*4 Chapter 3...
  • Page 61 Laptopblue 4. Slide the HDD along as far as possible. 5. Lift the HDD out of the chassis. 6. Remove the four (4) screws of the HDD bracket. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HD Bracket M3*4 Chapter 3...
  • Page 62 Laptopblue 7. Remove the HDD module from the bracket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 63: Removing The Odd

    Laptopblue Removing the ODD 1. See “Removing the Rear Cover” on page 46. 2. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type M2.5*4 3. Slide the ODD assembly out. Chapter 3...
  • Page 64 Laptopblue 4. Lift the ODD away from the chassis. 5. Remove the two (2) screws of the side bracket and remove the bracket. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Side Bracket M2*2.5 Chapter 3...
  • Page 65 Laptopblue 6. Remove the two (2) screws of the ODD rear bracket and remove the bracket. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Rear Bracket M2*2.5 Chapter 3...

  • Page 66: Removing The Inverter Board

    Laptopblue Removing the Inverter Board 1. See “Removing the Rear Cover” on page 46. 2. Disconnect the LCD to inverter board cables 1 and 2. 3. Disconnect the mainboard to inverter cable. Chapter 3...
  • Page 67 Laptopblue 4. Remove the two (2) screws in the inverter board. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Inverter Board M2.5*4 5. Lift away the inverter board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 68: Removing The Touchscreen Control Board

    Laptopblue Removing the Touchscreen Control Board 1. See “Removing the Rear Cover” on page 46 2. Disconnect the right touch sensor cable. NOTE: Right is defined by how the touch sensors are designated looking at the computer front on. 3. Disconnect the left touch sensor cable. 4.
  • Page 69 Laptopblue 5. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Touchscreen Board M2.5*4 6. Lift away the touchscreen board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 70: Removing The Mainboard Shielding

    Laptopblue Removing the Mainboard Shielding 1. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 48. 2. See “Removing the ODD” on page 53. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard. 4. Disconnect the USB cable from the mainboard. 5. Disconnect the touch panel board cable from the mainboard. Chapter 3...
  • Page 71 Laptopblue 6. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the mainboard. 7. Disconnect the webcam cable from the mainboard. 8. Detach the inverter cable adhesive tape. Chapter 3...
  • Page 72 Laptopblue 9. Disconnect the inverter cable. 10. Disconnect the IR receiver cable. 11. Disconnect the speaker cable. Chapter 3...
  • Page 73 Laptopblue 12. Remove the seven (7) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4 Shielding 13. Detach the HDD cable protective cover. 14. Disconnect the HDD cable. Chapter 3...
  • Page 74 Laptopblue 15. Lift the mainboard shielding away from the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 75: Removing The Wireless Lan Module

    Laptopblue Removing the Wireless LAN Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard Shielding” on page 60. 2. Disconnect the WLAN cables. 3. Remove the one (1) screw from the WLAN module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN M2.0*3 Chapter 3...
  • Page 76 Laptopblue 4. Lift the WLAN module away. Chapter 3...

  • Page 77: Removing The Tv Module

    Laptopblue Removing the TV Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard Shielding” on page 60. 2. Disconnect the TV cable. 3. Remove the one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type TV Card M2.0*3 Chapter 3...
  • Page 78 Laptopblue 4. Lift the TV module away. 5. Disconnect the other end of the TV cable and remove. Chapter 3...

  • Page 79: Removing The Dimm Module

    Laptopblue Removing the DIMM Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard Shielding” on page 60. 2. Pull apart the retaining clips. 3. Pull away the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps 2. and 3. for any remaining DIMM modules. Chapter 3...

  • Page 80: Removing The Vga Card

    Laptopblue Removing the VGA Card 1. See “Removing the Mainboard Shielding” on page 60. 2. Remove the four (4) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type VGA Card M2.5*4 3. Lift the VGA card away. Chapter 3...

  • Page 81: Removing The Fan

    Laptopblue Removing the Fan 1. See “Removing the VGA Card” on page 70. 2. Disconnect the fan cable. 3. Remove the three (3) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type 2.5*5 Chapter 3...
  • Page 82 Laptopblue 4. Remove the fan. Chapter 3...

  • Page 83: Removing The Thermal Module

    Laptopblue Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Fan” on page 71. 2. Loosen the three (3) captive screws. 3. Lift the thermal module away. Chapter 3...

  • Page 84: Removing The Cpu

    Laptopblue Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 73. 2. Unlock the CPU by turning the lock one hundred and eighty degrees (180°). 3. Lift the CPU away by the corners. CAUTION: Avoid any contact with a thermal pad or thermal grease. Chapter 3...

  • Page 85: Removing The Mainboard

    Laptopblue Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Module” on page 65. 2. See “Removing the TV Module” on page 67. 3. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 73. 4. Remove the one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard...

  • Page 86: Removing The Usb Board

    Laptopblue Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Rear Cover” on page 46. 2. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*4 3. Remove the USB board from the chassis. Chapter 3...
  • Page 87 Laptopblue 4. Remove the cables from the guide clips. Chapter 3...

  • Page 88: Removing The Ir Receiver

    Laptopblue Removing the IR Receiver 1. See “Removing the Rear Cover” on page 46. 2. Remove the cables from the guide clips. 3. Separate the individual cables. Chapter 3...
  • Page 89 Laptopblue 4. Remove the one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type IR Receiver M2.0*3 5. Lift the IR receiver away from the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 90: Removing The Frame

    Laptopblue Removing the Frame 1. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 56. 3. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 75. 4. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 76. 5.
  • Page 91 Laptopblue 8. Remove the LVDS cable. 9. Remove the adhesive tape off the sensor cables. Chapter 3...
  • Page 92 Laptopblue 10. Remove the two (2) sensor connectors. 11. Remove the antenna cable from the retention hooks. 12. Remove the two (2) inverter cables from the guide clips. Chapter 3...
  • Page 93 Laptopblue 13. Remove the speaker cable from the guide clips. 14. Remove the webcam cable from the guide clips. 15. Remove the fifteen (15) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Frame M2.5*4 Chapter 3...
  • Page 94 Laptopblue 16. Firmly holding onto the sides of the unit assembly, lift and place the unit assembly on a raised protected soft surface. This raised surface must be smaller in surface area than the LCD while still capable of supporting the assembly.

  • Page 95: Removing The Lcd Panel

    Laptopblue Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Frame” on page 80. 2. Remove the four (4) screws of the LCD assembly. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M3*4 3. Lift the LCD panel away from the LCD assembly. IMPORTANT:The touchscreen control board and LCD panel must be returned together for RMA purposes.

  • Page 96: Removing The Power Board

    Laptopblue Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Frame” on page 80. 2. Disconnect the power board cable. 3. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2.5*4 Chapter 3...
  • Page 97 Laptopblue 4. Lift the power board away from the bezel. Chapter 3...

  • Page 98: Removing The Home Button Board

    Laptopblue Removing the Home Button Board 1. See “Removing the Frame” on page 80. 2. Pry the home button board off the bezel. 3. Disconnect the home button board cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 99: Removing The Webcam

    Laptopblue Removing the Webcam 1. See “Removing the Frame” on page 80. 2. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Webcamr M2*3 3. Lift the webcam away from the bezel. Chapter 3...
  • Page 100 Laptopblue 4. Disconnect the webcam cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 101: Removing The Antennas

    Laptopblue Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the Frame” on page 80. 2. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Antennas M1.7*4 3. Remove the left and right antennas from the bezel. Chapter 3...

  • Page 102: Removing The Speakers

    Laptopblue Removing the Speakers 1. See “Removing the Frame” on page 80. 2. Remove the adhesive tape from the speaker cable. 3. Remove the speaker cable from the retention guides. Chapter 3...
  • Page 103 Laptopblue 4. Remove the six (6) screws of the speakers. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speakers M2.5*4 5. Lift the speakers away from the bezel. Chapter 3...

  • Page 104: Removing The Bluetooth Module

    Laptopblue Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Speakers” on page 92. 2. Pry the Bluetooth module off the adhesive. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 105: Reassembly Procedure

    Laptopblue Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth Module. 2. Adhere the Bluetooth module to the bezel. Chapter 3...

  • Page 106: Replacing The Speakers

    Laptopblue Replacing the Speakers 1. Place the speakers on the bezel. 2. Replace the six (6) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speakers Chapter 3...
  • Page 107 Laptopblue 3. Replace the speaker cable into the retention guides. 4. Replace the speaker cable adhesive tape. Chapter 3...

  • Page 108: Replacing The Antennas

    Laptopblue Replacing the Antennas 1. Place the right antenna on the guide pin. 2. Push the right antenna into position. 3. Place the left antenna on the guide pin. Chapter 3...
  • Page 109 Laptopblue 4. Push the left antenna into position. 5. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Antenna M1.7*4 Chapter 3...

  • Page 110: Replacing The Webcam

    Laptopblue Replacing the Webcam 1. Connect the webcam cable to the webcam board. 2. Replace the webcam. Chapter 3...
  • Page 111 Laptopblue 3. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Webcam M2*3 Chapter 3...

  • Page 112: Replacing The Home Button Board

    Laptopblue Replacing the Home Button Board 1. Connect the home button board cable to the home button board. 2. Adhere the home button board to the bezel. Chapter 3...

  • Page 113: Replacing The Power Board

    Laptopblue Replacing the Power Board 1. Replace the power board in the bezel. 2. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2.5*4 3. Connect the power board cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 114: Replacing The Lcd Panel In The Frame

    Laptopblue Replacing the LCD Panel in the Frame 1. Replace the LCD panel into the frame. 2. Flip the panel over and place the assembly on a raised surface. Push the two (2) inverter cables through the frame. Chapter 3...
  • Page 115 Laptopblue 3. Replace the four (4) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M3*4 Chapter 3...

  • Page 116: Replacing The Frame

    Laptopblue Replacing the Frame 1. Place the bezel around a raised surface so that the bezel is lower than the raised surface 2. Place the LCD panel assembly onto the raised surface. 3. Lift the bezel up to meet the LCD panel assembly. Chapter 3...
  • Page 117 Laptopblue 4. Lift the unit off the raised surface and place it on a flat surface. 5. Replace the fifteen (15) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Frame M2.5*4 6. Replace the power button cable and the Bluetooth module cable into the guide clips. Chapter 3...
  • Page 118 Laptopblue 7. Replace the speaker cable under the retention guide. 8. Replace the inverter cables in the guide clips. 9. Replace the webcam cable into the guide clips. Chapter 3...
  • Page 119 Laptopblue 10. Replace the antenna cables under the retention guide. 11. Connect the left and right sensor connectors. Chapter 3...
  • Page 120 Laptopblue 12. Adhere the tape over the sensor cables and lay the cable through the retention hook. Chapter 3...
  • Page 121 Laptopblue 13. Connect the LVDS cable. 14. Adhere the LVDC cable protective cover. Chapter 3...
  • Page 122 Laptopblue 15. Lay the LVDS cable through the retention guides and into the guide clip. Chapter 3...

  • Page 123: Replacing The Ir Receiver

    Laptopblue Replacing the IR Receiver 1. Replace the IR receiver board. 2. Replace the one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type IR Receiver M2.5*4 3. Replace the IR receiver cable and the home button board cable into the guide clip. Chapter 3...

  • Page 124: Replacing The Usb Board

    Laptopblue Replacing the USB Board 1. Replace the USB board cable into the guide clips and retention hook. 2. Replace the USB board. Chapter 3...
  • Page 125 Laptopblue 3. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*4 Chapter 3...

  • Page 126: Replacing The Mainboard

    Laptopblue Replacing the Mainboard 1. Replace the mainboard. 2. Replace the one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Main Board M2.5*4 Chapter 3...

  • Page 127: Replacing The Cpu

    Laptopblue Replacing the CPU 1. Replace the CPU paying attention to the locating triangle. 2. Turn the locking screw 180° to the locked position. NOTE: The position of the locking lug in the call out. Chapter 3...

  • Page 128: Replacing The Thermal Module

    Laptopblue Replacing the Thermal Module 1. Replace the thermal module. 2. Tighten the three (3) captive screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 129: Replacing The Fan

    Laptopblue Replacing the Fan 1. Replace the fan. 2. Replace the three (3) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type M2.5*5 3. Connect the fan cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 130: Replacing The Vga Card

    Laptopblue Replacing the VGA Card 1. Replace the VGA card. 2. Replace the four (4) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type VGA Card M2.5*4 Chapter 3...

  • Page 131: Replacing The Dimm Module

    Laptopblue Replacing the DIMM Module 1. Replace the DIMM Module. 2. Press down to lock into place. Chapter 3...

  • Page 132: Replacing The Tv Tuner Module

    Laptopblue Replacing the TV Tuner Module 1. Replace the TV tuner module. 2. Replace the one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type TV Tuner M2.5*4 3. Replace the TV tuner cable, connecting both ends. Chapter 3...

  • Page 133: Replacing The Wlan Module

    Laptopblue Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Replace the WLAN module. 2. Replace the one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN M2*3 Chapter 3...
  • Page 134 Laptopblue 3. Replace the two (2) connectors. The gray cable is placed closest to the fan. Chapter 3...

  • Page 135: Replacing The Mainboard Shielding

    Laptopblue Replacing the Mainboard Shielding 1. Replace the shield onto the assembly. 2. Connect the HDD cable. 3. Adhere the HDD cable protective cover. Chapter 3...
  • Page 136 Laptopblue 4. Replace the seven screws. IMPORTANT:Ensure that the HDD cable grounding lug is connected under the corner screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4 Shielding Chapter 3...

  • Page 137: Replacing The Touchscreen Board

    Laptopblue Replacing the Touchscreen Board 1. Replace the Touchscreen board. 2. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Touchscreen M2.5*4 Board 3. Connect the mainboard to touch screen board connector. Chapter 3...
  • Page 138 Laptopblue 4. Connect the left and right touchscreen sensor cable connectors. Chapter 3...

  • Page 139: Replacing The Mainboard Connectors

    Laptopblue Replacing the Mainboard Connectors 1. Connect the speaker connector. 2. Connect the IR receiver cable. 3. Connect the inverter cable. Chapter 3...
  • Page 140 Laptopblue 4. Adhere the inverter cable tape. 5. Connect the webcam cable. 6. Connect the LVDS cable. Chapter 3...
  • Page 141 Laptopblue 7. Connect the touchscreen board cable. 8. Connect the USB port cable. 9. Connect the Bluetooth cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 142: Replacing The Inverter Board

    Laptopblue Replacing the Inverter Board 1. Replace the inverter board. 2. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Inverter Board M2.5*4 3. Connect the inverter board to mainboard cable. Chapter 3...
  • Page 143 Laptopblue 4. Connect the two (2) LCD to inverter board cables, 1 and 2. Chapter 3...

  • Page 144: Replacing The Odd Module

    Laptopblue Replacing the ODD Module 1. Replace the rear bracket. 2. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Rear Bracket M2*2.5 3. Replace the side bracket. Chapter 3...
  • Page 145 Laptopblue 4. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Side Bracket M2*2.5 5. Place the ODD module into the bay. 6. Slide into position. Chapter 3...
  • Page 146 Laptopblue 7. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*4 Chapter 3...

  • Page 147: Replacing The Hdd

    Laptopblue Replacing the HDD 1. Replace the HDD bracket. 2. Replace the four (4) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Bracket M3*4 3. Place the HDD into the bay. Chapter 3...
  • Page 148 Laptopblue 4. Slide the HDD into position. 5. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M2.5*4 6. Connect the HDD cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 149: Replacing The Audio Board

    Laptopblue Replacing the Audio Board 1. Connect the audio cable to the audio board. 2. Replace the audio board in the rear cover. 3. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Audio Board M2.5*4 Chapter 3...

  • Page 150: Replacing The Rear Cover

    Laptopblue Replacing the Rear Cover 1. Replace the rear cover on the chassis. 2. Press down firmly to engage the locking clips beneath the cover. 3. Connect the audio cable. Chapter 3...
  • Page 151 Laptopblue 4. Replace (4) four screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Rear Cover M2.5*7 Chapter 3...

  • Page 152: Replacing The Stand

    Laptopblue Replacing the Stand 1. Replace the stand assembly. 2. Replace the four (4) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Hinge M4*6 Chapter 3...
  • Page 153 Laptopblue 3. Replace the stand cover. 4. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Stand Cover M2.5*4 Chapter 3...

  • Page 154: Replacing The Odd Bezel

    Laptopblue Replacing the ODD Bezel 1. Open the ODD. 2. Attach the ODD bezel to the top of the ODD assembly. 3. Push the rear edge of the ODD bezel to lock it into place. Chapter 3...
  • Page 155 Laptopblue 4. Close the ODD. Chapter 3...

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting

    Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 157: Component Failure

    Laptopblue Component Failure If a component fails, follow the flowchart below to isolate the problem Component Failure Camera Touch Screen Wireless LAN Speaker Failure ODD Failure Failure Failure Failure Test Cable component on Change cables connected Component pass test bed properly? Component fail Replace module...
  • Page 158 Laptopblue Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. If the device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver.

  • Page 159: Sound Problems

    Laptopblue Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK. Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
  • Page 160 Laptopblue • No hardware is listed under Other Devices. Roll back the audio driver to the previous version, if updated recently. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. Ensure that all volume controls are set mid range: Click the volume icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to 50. Ensure that the volume is not muted. Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted.

  • Page 161: Wireless Failure

    Laptopblue Wireless Failure If the wireless functionality fails, use the following flowchart to determine the required action: START Wirelss function failure Check WLAN Reconnect Close cable connection cable correctly Check WLAN Replace Close module WLAN module Replace Close Mainboard Speaker Failure If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
  • Page 162 Laptopblue Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. Reinstall the Operating System. 11. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 184. Chapter 4...

  • Page 163: Lcd Failure

    Laptopblue LCD Failure If the integrated LCD display fails, use the following flowchart to determine the required action: LCD Failure Is the LVDS cable Re-insert the cable Close properly connected? Fail Test the LVDS Cable Replace the cable Close Fail Is the inverter properly Re-insert the cable Close...
  • Page 164 Laptopblue If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered. Reseat the memory modules. Remove the drives (see “Disassembly Process” on page 40). If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 184. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.

  • Page 165: General Troubleshooting Issues

    Laptopblue General Troubleshooting Issues Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet.
  • Page 166 Laptopblue HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.
  • Page 167 Laptopblue 11. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Check the Device Manager to determine that: The device is properly installed. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is listed under Other Devices. •...

  • Page 168: Intermittent Problems

    NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. Power-off the computer. Visually check 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 •...

  • Page 169: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Laptopblue Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View Item Description WLAN module connector CPU socket North Bridge chipset Mobile PCI Express Module connector LCD connector Touch Screen connector Power OFF/ON connector Internal USB connector Bluetooth module connector Internal SATA hard disk drive connector DIMM slot for memory Mains power adaptor connector Chapter 5...
  • Page 170 Laptopblue Item Description TV antenna connector Fan connector 4 external USB connectors RJ45 LAN port External IR Blaster connection External stereo headphones or speaker audio jack I/O daughter board connector speaker connector SATA optical disk drive connector Internal IR connector Home button connector TV-tuner module connector Inverter Connector...

  • Page 171: Mainboard Bottom View

    Laptopblue Mainboard Bottom View Item Description South Bridge chipset Clock generator chip RTC Battery connector and holding bracket Chapter 5...

  • Page 172: Bios Recovery

    Laptopblue BIOS Recovery This section provides the standard operating procedures for BIOS recovery. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization.
  • Page 173 Laptopblue A confirmation screen displays. Click the OK button on the left to continue. Click the (N) button when prompted to complete the process. Insert the Crisis Disk in to the USB floppy drive attached to the BIOS flash failed system. Chapter 5...
  • Page 174 Laptopblue In the power-off state, unplug the AC power and hold Fn+Esc then plug the AC power in. 10. Press the Power button. The system powers on and the Crisis BIOS Recovery process begins. BIOS Boot Block begins restoring the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to BIOS ROM on the failed systems.

  • Page 175: 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 176: Main Assembly

    See “Removing the Touchscreen Control Board” on page 58.. The touchscreen control board records the specific panel’s data, please do not separate these for RMA. FRU List CATEGORY Acer Description ACER PART NO. ADAPTER ADAPTER DELTA 65W 19V 3.42A ADP-65JH DBK AP.06501.030 BOARD Quanta EM307 WLAN EM307, Ralink RT3090 802.11b/g/n...
  • Page 177 Laptopblue CATEGORY Acer Description ACER PART NO. POWER BOARD 55.G8507.001 I/O BOARD W/CARD READER 55.G8507.002 VGA CARD M92XT_512M VG.M9209.001 QMI QBT400UB Bluetooth Qcom Technology Inc., Broadcom BT.14500.001 BCM2046, Bluetooth2.1 + EDR, USB interface module INVERTER BOARD TWS-449-364 55.G8507.003 TV TURN AverMedia A336-A Mini-Card WW Analog + ATSC Digital TU.10500.051...
  • Page 178 Laptopblue CATEGORY Acer Description ACER PART NO. INVERTER CABLE 50.G8507.005 CABLE - MB TO CONTROL/B 50.G8507.006 CABLE - SENSOR/B L TO CONTROL/B 50.G8507.007 CABLE - SENSOR/B R TO CONTROL/B 50.G8507.008 HDD CABLE 50.G8507.009 TV TUNER CABLE 50.G8507.010 TV EXTERNAL ANTENNA - ATSC 50.G8507.011...
  • Page 179 Laptopblue CATEGORY Acer Description ACER PART NO. ODD SIDE BRACKET 33.G8507.001 ODD BACK BRACKET 33.G8507.002 STAND COVER W/TV IR 42.G8507.002 STAND COVER W/O TV W/ IR 42.G8507.004 STAND COVER W/O TV IR 42.G8507.004 EMI SHIELDING FOR VGA 33.G8507.003 EMI SHIELDING W/O VGA 33.G8507.004...
  • Page 180 Laptopblue CATEGORY Acer Description ACER PART NO. HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD SEAGATE 3.5" 7200rpm 320GB ST3320418AS( Pharaoh) KH.32001.015 SATA II 16MB LF F/W:CC44 HDD HGST 3.5" 7200rpm 320GB HDT721032SLA380 Saturn KH.32007.006 SATA II LF F/W:31B HDD WD 3.5" 7200rpm 320GB WD3200AAJS-22L7A0 XL320S- KH.32008.016...
  • Page 181 Laptopblue CATEGORY Acer Description ACER PART NO. Keyboard CHICONY KU-0420 USB 105KS Black Swiss/G KB.USB03.253 Keyboard CHICONY KU-0420 USB 105KS Black Belgium KB.USB03.254 Keyboard CHICONY KU-0420 USB 105KS Black Icelandic KB.USB03.255 Keyboard CHICONY KU-0420 USB 105KS Black Norwegian KB.USB03.256 Keyboard CHICONY KU-0420 USB 105KS Black Hebrew KB.USB03.257...
  • Page 182 Laptopblue CATEGORY Acer Description ACER PART NO. Keyboard CHICONY WUG0570 RF2.4 105KS Black Slovak with KB.RF403.199 PB logo Keyboard CHICONY WUG0570 RF2.4 105KS Black Russian KB.RF403.200 with PB logo Keyboard CHICONY WUG0570 RF2.4 105KS Black Hungarian KB.RF403.201 with PB logo Keyboard CHICONY WUG0570 RF2.4 105KS Black Greek with...

  • Page 183: Screw List

    Laptopblue CATEGORY Acer Description ACER PART NO. Remote Controller Philips Vista MCE iconized RC with 2 batteries for US RT.11300.006 Philips Vista MCE iconized RC with 2 batteries for EMEA RT.11300.005 MOUSE Primax Mouse USB G4M-3B black MS.11200.050 Chicony optical mouse USB MSU0960 MS.11200.061...

  • Page 184: Model Definition And Configuration

    Laptopblue Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Model Country Acer Part no Description Name ZX4800 Philippines PW.G8502.013 ZX4800 AAP001 W7HP64EMPHG2/PMDT4300/ SO2GBII8*1/D320GB7.2KS*1/NSM8XS/D20.1H/ A336-D/802.11bgn/bluetooth/US Win7 WMC/ RF2.4/G4/RF2.4/G4 ZX4800 Mexico PW.G8502.012 ZX4800 PA001 W7HP64EMUSG13/PMDT4300/ SO2GBII8*2/D640GB7.2KS*1/NSM8XS/D20.1H/ 802.11bgn/USB/G4/USB/G4_3B ZX4800 Philippines PW.G8502.011 ZX4800 AAP001 W7HP64EMPHG2/PMDT4300/ SO2GBII8*1/D320GB7.2KS*1/NSM8XS9.5/ D20.1H/802.11bgn/bluetooth/RF2.4/G4/RF2.4/G4...
  • Page 185 Laptopblue Model Country Acer Part no Description Name ZX4800 USA/Canada PW.G8502.006 ZX4800 PA001 W7HP64USG10/PMDT4300/ SO1GBII8*1+SO2GBII8*1/D320GB7.2KS*1/ NSM8XS/D20.1H/802.11bgn/RF2.4/G4/RF2.4/G4 ZX4800 USA/Canada PW.G8502.006 ZX4800 PA001 W7HP64USG10/PMDT4300/ SO1GBII8*1+SO2GBII8*1/D320GB7.2KS*1/ NSM8XS/D20.1H/802.11bgn/RF2.4/G4/RF2.4/G4 ZX4800 USA/Canada PW.G8502.002 ZX4800 PA001 W7HP64USG10/PMDT4300/ SO2GBII8*2/D750GB7.2KS*1/NSM8XS/D20.1H/ 802.11bgn/KB/RF2.4/G4 ZX4800 USA/Canada PW.G8502.002 ZX4800 PA001 W7HP64USG10/PMDT4300/ SO2GBII8*2/D750GB7.2KS*1/NSM8XS/D20.1H/ 802.11bgn/KB/RF2.4/G4 ZX4800 S1.G8502.001...
  • Page 186 Laptopblue Model Country Acer Part no Description Name ZX4830 Thailand PW.GA702.011 ZX4830 AAP001 W7HP64EMTHG2/C2DP7450/ SO2GBII8*2/D1000GB7.2KS*1/NSM8XS/D20.1H/ HD4570/802.11bgn/bluetooth/RF2.4/G4/RF2.4/G4 ZX4830 Thailand PW.GA702.011 ZX4830 AAP001 W7HP64EMTHG2/C2DP7450/ SO2GBII8*2/D1000GB7.2KS*1/NSM8XS/D20.1H/ HD4570/802.11bgn/bluetooth/RF2.4/G4/RF2.4/G4 ZX4830 Thailand PW.GA702.01 ZX4830 AAP001 W7HP64EMTHG2/C2DT6600/ SO2GBII8*2/D750GB7.2KS*1/NSM8XS/D20.1H/ HD4570/802.11bgn/bluetooth/RF2.4/G4/RF2.4/G4 ZX4830 Thailand PW.GA702.01 ZX4830 AAP001 W7HP64EMTHG2/C2DT6600/ SO2GBII8*2/D750GB7.2KS*1/NSM8XS/D20.1H/ HD4570/802.11bgn/bluetooth/RF2.4/G4/RF2.4/G4...
  • Page 187 Laptopblue Model Country Acer Part no Description Name ZX4830 Australia/ PW.GA702.00 ZX4830 AAP001 W7HP64AUG4/PMDT4300/ New Zealand SO2GBII8*1+SO1GBII8*1/D320GB7.2KS*1/ NSM8XS/D20.1H/N/N/KB/RF2.4/G4 ZX4830 Australia/ PW.GA702.00 ZX4830 AAP001 W7HP64AUG4/PMDT4300/ New Zealand SO2GBII8*1+SO1GBII8*1/D320GB7.2KS*1/ NSM8XS/D20.1H/N/N/KB/RF2.4/G4 ZX4830 Australia/ PW.GA702.00 ZX4830 AAP001 W7HP64AUG4/PMDT4300/ New Zealand SO2GBII8*1+SO1GBII8*1/D320GB7.2KS*1/ NSM8XS/D20.1H/N/N/KB/RF2.4/G4 ZX4830 Australia/ PW.GA702.00...

  • Page 188: Test Compatible Components

    Laptopblue 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 OS Linux, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Home ®...
  • Page 189 Laptopblue BRAND Type Description INTEL CMT3000 CPU Intel Celeron T3000 PGA 1.8G 1M 800 35W INTEL CMT3100 CPU Intel Celeron T3100 PGA 1.9G 1M 800 35W INTEL C2DP7450 CPU Intel Core2Dual P7450 PGA 2.13G 3M 1066 TJ, noVT INTEL C2DP8700 CPU Intel Core2Dual P8700 PGA 2.53G 3M 1066 25W R-0 INTEL C2DT6600...
  • Page 190 Laptopblue BRAND Type Description CHICONY USB/G4 Keyboard CHICONY KU-0833 USB 104KS Black Thailand CHICONY USB/G4 Keyboard CHICONY KU-0833 USB Standard 104KS Black Traditional Chinese CHICONY USB/G4 Keyboard CHICONY KU-0833 USB Standard 104KS Black US CHICONY USB/G4 Keyboard CHICONY KU-0833 USB Standard 105KS Black English/Canadian French CHICONY USB/G4...
  • Page 191 Laptopblue BRAND Type Description SAMSUNG SO2GBII8 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 800 2GB M470T5663EH3-CF7 LF 128*8 0.055um TRANSCE SO1GBII8 Memory TRANSCEND SO-DIMM DDRII 800 1GB JM800QSU- 1G LF 128*8 0.065um TRANSCE SO2GBII8 Memory TRANSCEND SO-DIMM DDRII 800 2GB JM800QSU- 2G LF 128*8 0.065um UNIFOSA SO1GBII8 Memory UNIFOSA SO-DIMM DDRII 800 1GB...
  • Page 192 Laptopblue BRAND Type Description VGA Card Quanta ATI HD4570 D2 Quanta VGA Card AMD M92XT DDRII 512M 500MHz 64*16 512MB - Henlyey MXM 3.0 Type A w/ Hynix H5PS1G63EFR-20L for Henley Type A Appendix B...
  • Page 193 Laptopblue Appendix B...

  • Page 194: 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 195: Index

    Laptopblue Index Panel front 5 BIOS vendor 14 Version 14 System – BIOS Utility Block Diagram 4 Advanced 23 Exit 32 Navigating 19 PC Health 32 Test Compatible Components Power 32 Save and Exit 32 System Security 32 Undetermined Problems Board Layout utility Bottom View 161...
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