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TravelMate4210/4270/4670&Aspire5620/5670
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  • Page 1 TravelMate4210/4270/4670&Aspire5620/5670 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate4270/4670/4210 & Aspire5620/5670 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2005 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: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. 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: Table Of Contents

    TM 4670/4270/4210 Outlook View ..... 5 Aspire 5670/5620 Outlook View ..... . 11 Indicators .
  • Page 7 Exploded Diagram ....... 114 Aspire 5670 Part List ......117...

  • Page 8: Chapter1 System Specifications

    System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ® ® Intel Pentium M YonahProcessor dual core at 1.66~2.33 GHz or higher ® ® Intel Pentium M Yonah Processor single core at 1.66~1.83 GHz higher ®...
  • Page 9 TV Tuner ( for Aspire only) MiniPCI type Reserve necessary thermal solution 3 TV tuner modules at lease Analog w/ HW MPEG2 Analog+Digital w/ HS MPEG2(Hybrid) Analog+Digital w/o HW MPEG2(Hybrid) Location of the TV tuner card has to be very close to the connector Worldwide version supoprt Audio Realtek ALC883 Audio Codec...
  • Page 10 1 PCMCIA 1 Express Card 1 CIR(for Aspire) 1 ezDock port 1 DVI-D 1 TV-in connector(for TV SKU) 1 7-pin miniDin connector(for TV SKU) Battery 8-cell of 18650 Li-ion battery pack, (2400mAh) 4-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack, (2000mAh) 6-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack, (2000mAh) 3-pin 90W AC adaptor Chapter 1...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram DVI / 7307 X'TAL Chrontel 14.318MHZ Clock Generator TVOUT ICS954310BGLF TFT LCD Panel WXGA WSXGA+ WUXGA SATA0 SPIF3811 HOT SWAP HDD Master PATA CN41 ODD Slave PATA CN24 Bluetooth USB4 USB Port x 4 USB0~3 Int MIC USB7 Azalia Audio Controller Audio Amplifier...

  • Page 12: Tm 4670/4270/4210 Outlook View

    TM 4670/4270/4210 Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Open View Item Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (Left, center and right) Palmrest Power button Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

  • Page 13: Front View

    Front View Item Icon Item Icon Item Icon Icon Icon Item Icon Item Item Icon Icon Item Icon Item Icon Item Description Description Description Item Item Description Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. "Launch keys" on page 10 Description Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices(for TravelMate 4270/4670...

  • Page 14: Left View

    Left View Icon Icon Icon Item DC-in Jack Icon Item Modem(RJ-11) port Acer MediaBay Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Emergency eject hole Icon Item Two USB2.0 ports Icon...

  • Page 15: Right View

    Icon Item Right View Icon Item Item Item Icon Icon Icon Item Icon Item Icon Item Item Icon Item Description Description Description Description Item Description Item IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Description PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Description button PC Card slot...

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Description DVI-D port Description Supports digital video connections(for TravelMate 4670 Series) Description 124-pin Acer Connects to Acer ezDock(for TravelMate 4670 Series) ezDock connector Battery Powers the computer Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Description Note...

  • Page 17: Bottom View

    NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory Houses the computer’s main memory Releases the Acer MediaBay module for removal(for TravelMate 4670 Series) Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer’s battery pack.

  • Page 18: Aspire 5670/5620 Outlook View

    Internal microphone for sound recording. Inputs data into your computer. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons;...
  • Page 19 Item Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices(for Aspire 5670 Series) Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status. Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
  • Page 20 Icon Item Left View Icon Icon Icon Item DC-in Jack Icon Item Modem(RJ-11) port Slot-load optical drive eject button Optical disk access indicator Slot-load Optical drive Icon Item eject button Two USB2.0 ports Icon Item Chapter 1 Bluetooth Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to Note: indicate the status of Bluetooth communications.
  • Page 21 (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Description S-video port/TV-out Connects to a television or display device with S- (NTSC/PAL) port video input.(for Aspire 5670 Series) Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. External Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor,...
  • Page 22 Item Ethernet(RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. Description port Description DVI-D port Description Supports digital video connections(for Aspire 5670 Series) Description 124-pin Acer Connects to Acer ezDock(for selected models) ezDock connector Battery Powers the computer Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
  • Page 23 Bottom View Item Item Battery release latch Cooling fan Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Battery bay Description Description Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Note Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory Houses the computer’s main memory(secured with screws) Locks the battery in position.

  • Page 24: Indicators

    Indicators Item Description Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators positioned at the front panel. These indicators show the status of the computer and its component. "Launch keys" on page 10 Item Description "Launch keys"...

  • Page 25: Easy-Launch Buttons

    Easy-Launch Buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four easy-launch buttons. They are User-Programmable Button, Mail, Web Browser, Acer Empowering Key from left to right. Empowering Technology" on page 1 TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 "Launch Manager" on page 31 Easy-launch button...

  • Page 26: Touchpad

    NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it-and your fingers-dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Chapter 1 Aspire 5670/5620 Righ Button(4) Main touchpad(2) Tap twice (at the...

  • Page 27: Using The Keyboard

    To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Numer keys on Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 Aspire 5670/5620 Description Description Description Num Lock on <Shift> <Fn>...

  • Page 28: Windows Keys

    Desired access Cursor-control keys Hold <Shift> while using cursor- on embedded control keys. keypad Main keyboard Hold <Fn> while typing letters on keys embedded keypad. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins. Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;...
  • Page 29 This key will cause a help message to appear on the display device that describes the definition and functionality of the unit hot keys. Launches the Acer eSetting in Acer Empowering Technology. See “Acer Empowering Technology” Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

  • Page 30: Special Keys

    Icon Item Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 Aspire 5670/5620 <5> www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm <4> <5> Description Turns the internal touchpad on and off Turns the speakers on and off Increases the sound volume...

  • Page 31: The Euro Symbol

    The Euro Symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at <5> > <5> the upper-center of the keyboard. Note NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.

  • Page 32: Using The System Utilities

    Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:...

  • Page 33: Launch Manager

    Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above rhw keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Norton AntiVirus Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure.
  • Page 34 You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information refer to the Norton Antivirus Help menu.

  • Page 35: Acer Empowering Technology

    Help function. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and >...
  • Page 36 easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the file- specific password. The supervisor passwork is a “master” password that cna decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you cna choose to enter your own file- specific password when encrypting a file.

  • Page 37: Acer Elock Management

    Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.

  • Page 38: Acer Eperformance Management

    Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage.

  • Page 39: Acer Erecovery Management

    Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection.

  • Page 40: Acer Esettings Management

    NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

  • Page 41: Acer Enet Management

    To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.

  • Page 42: Acer Epower Management

    Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
  • Page 43 You can also click “Advanced Settings” to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management. Chapter 1...

  • Page 44: Acer Epresentation Management

    Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA. Chapter 1...

  • Page 45: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Intel Intel Intel CPU package uFCPGA CPU core voltage Depend on DVI CPU I/O voltage 1.2V System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller IrDA controller DVI controller...
  • Page 46 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Memory module combinations LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN chip LAN connector type LAN connector location Wireless LAN Item...
  • Page 47 All DACs support 44.1K/48K/96K/192K sample rate All ADCs support 44.1K/48K/96K sample rate Yes / 2 S/PDIF out / VoIP Specification PCI7412 Type II Right Side Specification NS PC97541V TravelMate series: New Acer Ergo Keyboard Aspire series: New Acer flat keyboard 945GM Chapter 1...
  • Page 48 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Chapter 1 Specification 88-89 keys Acer Fine Touch keyboard two Windows keys Hotkey controls embedded numberic keypad Multi-Langue support Spill-proof Internet browser email with LED Empowering key...
  • Page 49 LCD :15.4" WXGA LCD Item Vendor & model name N154I1-L0C GLARE TYPE/ N154I1-L0B NON-GLARE LCD display area 15.4” (diagonal, inch) Active Area(mm) 331.2(H)x 207.0(V) Display technology Resolution WXGA (1280*800) Pixel Pitch 0.2588(H)x0 .2588(V) Pixel Arrangement vertical stripe Display Mode Normally White Typical White Luminance(cd/m...
  • Page 50 LCD :15.4" WXGA LCD Item Vendor & model name 15.0" XGA NB LCD LPL LP150X08- TLA2 LEAD- FREE/CHINA MADE Mechanical Specifications LCD display area 15.0” (diagonal, inch) Active Area(mm) 304.1(H)x 228.1(V) Display technology Resolution (1024*768) Pixel Pitch(mm) 0.297(H)x 0.297(V) Pixel Arrangement Vertical stripe Display Mode...
  • Page 51 AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100Vac, full load) Nominal(Rated) frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) Rated output voltage Voltage Range Noise + Ripple Rated Power Output current Dynamic Output Characteristics Start-up time...
  • Page 52 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per 1024/512 sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed 5400 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8192KB Interface Serial ATA Max. media 57.6/61.6 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer 150 MB/Sec. rate SATA 1.0 (host~buffer,...
  • Page 53 DVD-Dual Interface Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name QSIPHILIPS SCB5265 Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec)(DVD) Sustained: Max 11.2Mbytes/sec Access Time DVD: Random Access: 126 ms DVD:Full Stroke: 165 ms Buffer Memory Interface Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5...

  • Page 54: Dimensions And Weight

    Power Management ACPI Mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Sleeping State (S3) Sleeping State (S4) Dimensions and Weight Item Model Deminsions 364(W) x 274.75(D) with max. 28mm(H) Weight <2950 g except TV SKU Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity...

  • Page 55: Chapter2 System Utilities

    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 56: Information

    System BIOS Version: 3A02 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 009.010.002.023 1A11 KBC Version: LXT123456705270008EF00 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Aspire 5510 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 003B4852C5630010A0EA00C09FAE9B34 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Exit Select Menu Parameter CPU Type...
  • Page 57 Parameter Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Chapter 2 Description This field will show product name. This field will show manufacturer name. This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present.

  • Page 58: Main

    Main This menu provides you the information of the system. Info. Main System Time: [11:59:38] System Date: [07/27/2005] System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 254 KB Video Memory 128 MB Quiet Boot: [Enabled] Power on Display: [Auto ] [Enabled] Network boot [Disabled] F12 Boot Menu: [Enabled]...
  • Page 59 Parameter F12 Boot Menu When this is selected, users can modify device boot priority by pressing F12 key during POST. When this is not selected, device boot priority will not be adjustable during POST. D2D Recovery Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to-Disk recovery Chapter 2 Description...

  • Page 60: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Info. Main Infrared Port:: Help ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Exit Select Menu The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

  • Page 61: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Info. Main Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on Boot: Help Select Item ↑...
  • Page 62 Parameter Set HDD Password Password on boot Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. The formats of the password are as follows: Length No more than 8 characters Characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive) While these fields are highlighted and press “Enter”, a window similar to the following is shown:...
  • Page 63 User can now type password in field “Enter New Password”, and re-enter password in field “Confirm New Password” for verification. If the verification is OK: The password setting is complete after user presses enter. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [ continue] If the current password entered does not match the actual current password: Setup Warning...

  • Page 64: 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 and onboard LAN device. Info.

  • Page 65: Exit

    Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Info. Main Advanced Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Help Select Item ↑ ↓ ← → Exit Select Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

  • Page 66: Chapter3 Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    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 Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers...

  • Page 67: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.

  • Page 68: 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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 69 Partname SCREW M2.5*3.5-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCWER M2.5*3.0I(BNI)(NYLOK)EP SCREW M2.0*5.0 I-(BNI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.5-0.45*3.5-F(ANTI-LOOSE) SCREW M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5*4-I(BNI) SCREW M2.5*6-I(BNI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.5*6.0-P(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M1.7*3.0-I(BK) SCREW M2.5*5.0-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M3*0.5+3.5I Part No 86.AAV7.001 86.T25V7.012 86.T23V7.015 86.AA7V7.002 86.T23V7.019 86.A08V7.004 86.AA7V7.003 86.T50V7.001 86.T23V7.010 86.T23V7.006 Chapter 3...

  • Page 70: Removing The Adapter And Battery Pack

    Removing the Adapter and Battery Pack Unplug the adapter. Release the battery lock. Slide the battery latch. Remove the battery pack. Chapter 3...

  • Page 71: Removing The Tv Tuner, Heatsink Module, Cpu, And Hdd Module

    Removing the TV Tuner, Heatsink Module, CPU, and HDD Module Remove the Heatsink Cover Release the six screws securing the heatsink cover. (The six screws are attached to the heatsink cover) Lift the heatsink cover up and remove it. Remove the TV Tuner Card(for selected models) Disconnect the TV tuner cable and antenna from the TV tuner card.

  • Page 72: Removing The Hdd Module

    Remove the heatsink module from the main unit. Removing the HDD Module Release the two screws securing the HDD cover. (One screw is attached to the HDD cover) Remove the HDD cover. Remove the screw securing the HDD. Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main unit. Removing the CPU Use a flat screw driver and turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to unlock the CPU.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3...

  • Page 74: Removing The Memory And Wireless Card

    Removing the Memory and Wireless Card Remove the Memory Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the memory and remove it. Remove the other memory. Removing the Wireless Card Disconnect the wireless antenna from the wireless card. Remove the two screws securing the wireless card.

  • Page 75: Removing The Bluetooth Module

    Removing the Bluetooth Module Remove the screw securing the Bluetooth module. Remove the Bluetooth connector from the mainboard. Remove the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth wire groove. Remove the Bluetooth module from the main unit. Remove the two screws securing the Bluetooth bracket. Remove the Bluetooth module from the Bluetooth bracket.

  • Page 76: Disassembling The Main Unit Into Upper Case And Lower Case

    Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Disconnect the power cable from the mainboard. Remove the three screws securing the middle cover on the rear panel. Open the notebook. Release the clasp of middle cover and remove the middle cover from the main unit. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard.
  • Page 77 Disconnect the LCD cable from the mainboard as shown. Remove the two screws on left and right hinges. Remove the LCD module from the main unit and be careful to pull the antenna out. 10. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 11.
  • Page 78 14. Disconnect the LID switch cable from the mainboard. 15. Disconnect the audio DJ cable from the mainboard. (Aspire series only) 16. Disconnect the MDC cables. 17. Disconnect the MIC wire cable from the mainboard. 18. Unlatch the touchpad board FFC and disconnect the touchpad board FFC from the mainboard. 19.

  • Page 79: Remove The Touchpad Board

    Remove the Touchpad Board Remove the four screw securing the touchpad board and disconnect the touchpad FFC from touchpad board. Remove the touchpad board from the upper case. Remove the Second Fan(for selected model) Disconnect the second fan cable from the mainboard. After removing the mainboard, remove the two screws securing the second fan.
  • Page 80 Remove the second fan from the lower case. Chapter 3...

  • Page 81: Remove The Mainboard

    Remove the Mainboard Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard. Remove the screw securing the MDC board. Remove the MDC board from the mainboard. Disconnec the MDC cable from the MDC board. Unlatch the latch and disconnect the USB FFC from the mainboard. Remove the screw securing the USB module.
  • Page 82 Remove the USB module from the lower case. Unlatch the latch and disconnect the USB FFC from the USB module. 10. Remove the PCMCIA dummy card from the lower case. 11. Remove the mainboard from the lower case. 12. This completes the main unit disassembly. NOTE: For models with CIR board and DVI-D port, please refer to following steps.
  • Page 83 Release the screw securing the CIR board and remove the mainboard from the lower case. Disconnect the CIR cable from the CIR board to separate the CIR board and mainboard. Remove the two screws securing the TV board. Remove the TV board from the lower case. This completes the main unit disassembly.

  • Page 84: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the four screw caps from the LCD module. Remove the four screw securing the LCD bezel. NOTE: For LCD module with CCD, please refer to following steps. Remove the six screw caps for the LCD module. Remove the six screws securing the LCD module.
  • Page 85 For LCD with CCD, remove the 11 screws securing the LCD panel. Lift up the inverter board. DIsconnect the inverter cables from the inverter board and remove the inverter board. Remove the LCD panel from the LCD cover. Remove the two screws securing the left LCD brackets. 10.
  • Page 86 14. Disconnect the LCD cable and remove the LCD cable from the LCD panel. 15. This completes the LCD module disassembly. Remove the CCD module Remove the five screws securing the CCD brackets and remove the CCD brackets Lift the CCD plastic bracket up. Remove the CCD module.

  • Page 87: Reassembling The Lcd Module

    Reassembling the LCD Module Connect the LCD cable to the LCD panel. Place the tape on the LCD cable. Place the right LCD bracket back to the LCD panel Secure the right LCD bracket with the two screws. Place the left LCD bracket back to the LCD panel Secure the left LCD bracket with the two screws.
  • Page 88 10. Place the LCD bezel back to the LCD module. Push each side of the bezel to make it clip to the LCD cover well. 11. Secure the LCD bezel with four screws. 12. Place the four screw caps back. 13.

  • Page 89: Hdd Disassembly & Reassembly

    HDD disassembly & Reassembly Remove the four screws securing the HDD bracket. Remove the HDD bracket from the HDD. Place the HDD bracket back to the HDD. Secure the HDD with the four screws. This completes HDD module disassembly and reassembly. Chapter 3...

  • Page 90: Odd Disassembly & Reassembly

    ODD disassembly & Reassembly Remove the four screws securing the ODD module. Remove the ODD bracket from the ODD. Place the ODD bracket back to the ODD. Secure the ODD with the four screw. This completes ODD module disassembly and reassembly. Chapter 3...

  • Page 91: Main Unit Reassembly

    Main Unit Reassembly Reassembling the Mainboard, Uppercase, and Lowercase Place the mainboard back to the lower case. Insert the PCMCIA dummy card back to the lower case. Connect the USB FFC to the USB module and latch it well. Place the USB module back to the lower case. Secure the USB module with one screw.
  • Page 92 Secure the MDC board with one screw. 10. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard. 11. Aim the location of Bluetooth and wireless launch button. 12. Place the upper case back to the lower case. 13. Connect the touchpad board FFC to the mainboard and latch it well. 14.
  • Page 93 15. Reconnect the MDC cables as shown. 16. Connect the Audio DJ FFC to the mainboard. 17. Connect the LID switch cable back to the mainboard. 18. Secure the lower case with 22 screws. 19. Secure the upper case with 5 screws. Reassembling the ODD Place the ODD module back to the main unit.
  • Page 94 Secure the ODD module with one screw. Reassembling the LCD Module to Main Unit Place the LCD module back to the main unit. Put the antenna through the hole. Secure the LCD module with two screws on left and right hinges. Connect the LCD cable to the mainboard.
  • Page 95 Secure the keyboard with two screws. Place the middle cover back to the main unit. 10. Close the notebook. 11. Secure the middle cover with three screws on the rear panel. 12. Connect the power cable to the mainboard. Reassembling the Bluetooth Module Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module.
  • Page 96 Place the Bluetooth module back to the main unit. Secure the Bluetooth module with one screw. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the mainboard. Place the Bluetooth cable in the wire groove. Reassembling the CPU Aim the pin position on the CPU socket, then place the CPU back to the socket. Use a flat screw driver and turn the screwdriver clockwise to lock the CPU.
  • Page 97 Reassembling the Memory Place the DDR memory back to the mainboard as shown and press it down to latch it. Reassembling the Heatsink module Place the heatsink module back to the main unit. Secure the heatsink module with the seven screws. Connect the main fan cable to the mainboard.

  • Page 98: Reassembling The Hdd

    Connect the wireless antenna to the wireless card. Reassembling the HDD Place the HDD back to the main unit. Secure the HDD with one screw. Place the HDD cover back to the main unit. Secure the HDD cover with the two screws. Reassembling the heatsink cover &...
  • Page 99 Place the battery back. This completes the main unit reassembly. Chapter 3...

  • Page 100: Chapter4 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 101: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.

  • Page 102: Power System Check

    Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.

  • Page 103: Check The Battery Pack

    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 104: 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 105: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check”...
  • Page 106 Error Message List No beep Error Messages Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT. Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.

  • Page 107: Phoenix Bios Beep Codes

    Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM. Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component...
  • Page 108 Code Chapter 4 Beeps Initialize I20 support Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Enable USB devices...
  • Page 109 Code Beeps Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs.
  • Page 110 Code Chapter 4 Beeps Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk. Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message.

  • Page 111: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.
  • Page 112 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can’t be charged or discharged System hang during POST PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.
  • Page 113 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the lid of the portable computer. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%. System hangs intermittently. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the...
  • Page 114 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work correctly. Internal LAN does not work correctly NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 109. Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Phone cable...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 95): 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 117: Chapter5 Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description CN18 RJ45 connector CN20 Docking connector Chapter 5 Item Description CN19 DVI connector DC wire connector Chapter 5...
  • Page 118 Item CN21 Mini card connector CN24 ODD fix connector CN29 Sub-battery/HDD connector CN32 CIR wire connector CN41 PATA HDD connector CN36 DDR connector CN39 2nd fan connector CN38 PCMCIA connector CN30 USB connector CN26 Main fan connector CN22 CRT connector VGA RAM South bridge LAN transformer...

  • Page 119: Bottom View

    Bottom View Item LID wire connector CCD wire connector CN15 3 in 1 connector CN12 MDC connector MIC wire connector VGA RAM Quick switch IE switch Power switch Chapter 5 Description Item CN29 CN13 CN10 Description LCD wire connector Express card connector USB FFC connector Touchpad board FFC connector Keyboard connector...

  • Page 120: Chapter6 Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    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.

  • Page 121: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
  • Page 122 Item Description LCD bezel LCD hinge-left LCD hinge-right LCD cover CCD module CCD cover Middle cover Keyboard Upper case Battery Mainboard VGA support CPU support Heatsink module Lower case ODD module USB module HDD module HDD bracket Bluetooth bracket Heatsink cover 21-2 Hearsink cover w/ docking, DVI 21-3...
  • Page 123 Item Part Name 15.4” w/ CCD LCD cover(Aspire) ACER logo(Aspire) 15.4” wide w/ CCD LCD knob 15.4” wide w/ CCD LCD latch CCD latch BK-L CCD latch BK-R LCD spring 15.4 w/ CCD cover shield screw M2.5*3.0-I(BNIXNYLOK)EP screw M2.0*3.0-I(NIXNYLOK) CCD cable maylar...

  • Page 124: Aspire 5670 Part List

    Aspire 5670 Part List PHOTO ADAPTER BATTERY Chapter 6 PARTNAME ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN DELTA ADP- 90SB BBAHF ROHS ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN LITEON PA- 1900-04QB ROHS “BATTER SONY LI LIP4084QUPC SY6(ZL5,4S1P,2.0A)LF” “BATTERY PACK SANYO LI 4CELL2.0 (4UR18650Y-QC219 4S1P,2.0A) ROHS “...
  • Page 125 POWER CORD AF-S INDIA ROHS POWER CORD KOERA 2PIN ROHS POWER CORD (JAPANESE) ROHS POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN ROHS ACER PART DESCRIPTION ZB1 USB BOARD ASSY S/P 55.AA7V7.002 ZB1 SWITCH BOARD ASSY 55.AA7V7.003 ZB1 FIR BOARD ASSY S/P 55.AA7V7.004 57.AA7V7.001...
  • Page 126 FFC CABLE - TP TO TP BOARD PFC CABLE - USB FIR/CIR WIRE CABLE DC IN CABLE SWITHCH/AUDIO CABLE CABLE ASSY ZB1 TV-TUNER ACER PART DESCRIPTION ZB1 MODEM CABLE S/P 50.AA7V7.001 ZB1 BLUETOOTH CABLE S/P 50.AA7V7.002 ZB1 CABLE TP/MB FFC S/P 50.AA7V7.003...
  • Page 127 COVER,NEW CARD COVER, DC CABLE, SPEAKER” HEATSINK COVER W/DVI W/O DUCKING BLUETOOTH BRACKET DUMMY CARD ACER PART DESCRIPTION ZB1 CABLE ASSY TV/B S/P ZB1 AS K/B COVER ASSY S/P 42.AA7V7.001 ZB1 AS TOP ASSY W/O TV S/ 60.AA7V7.001 ZB1 BASE ASSY W/O MEDIA 60.AA7V7.002...
  • Page 128 CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X PHILIPS SCB5265 W/O BEZEL OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER FIX DVD COMBO G BASE BEZEL DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR-K16RA F/W:1.11 DVD DUAL PIONEER DVR-K16RA F/W:1.11 LF ACER PART DESCRIPTION ZB1 CARD READER COVER 42.AA7V7.012 KC.23001.DTP KC.24001.DTP KC.25001.DTP KC.26001.DTP 6M.AA7V7.001 KU.00807.029...
  • Page 129 ST9120821AS LF MERCURY 2 FW:3.06 HDD 120G TOSHIBA 5.4K SATAI1.5G W/NCQ MK1234GSX LF TAURUS FW:AH001A HDD BRACKET HDD COVER W/RUBBER ACER PART DESCRIPTION ZB1 ODD HOLDER FIX S/P 42.AA7V7.002 ZB1 ODD PIONEER BEZEL 42.AA7V7.006 ASSY G/B S/P ZB1 DVD SUP MODULE DL4X...
  • Page 130 KEYBOARD AS DARFON CHINA KEYBOARD AS DARFON DUTCH KEYBOARD AS DARFON LA KEYBOARD AS DARFON US KEYBOARD AS DARFON ICELAND ACER PART DESCRIPTION ZB1 K/B (TAIWAN) API S/P KB.ASP07.070 ZB1 K/B (UI) API S/P KB.ASP07.071 ZB1 K/B (THAI) API S/P KB.ASP07.072...
  • Page 131 LCD COVER - 15.4 IN. W/ ANTENNA CCD MODULE LCD BEZEL - 15.4 IN. FOR CCD LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R ACER PART DESCRIPTION ZB1 LCD ATI QDI(15.4 6M.AA7V7.011 WXGAG) AS W/CCD S/P ZB1 LCD15.4QDI15TL02 LK.15409.009...
  • Page 132 LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. LCD COVER - 15.4 IN. W/ ANTENNA LCD BEZEL - 15.4 IN. UV LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L ACER PART DESCRIPTION ZB1 LCD ATI QDI(15.4 WXGA 6M.AA7V7.012 G) AS S/P ZB1 LCD15.4QDI15TL02 LK.15409.009...
  • Page 133 NT512T64UH8A1FN-37B LF SO-DIMM DDRII533 512MB M470T6554CZ3-CD500 LF SO-DIMM DDRII533 512MB HYMP564S64P6-C4 LF SO-DIMM DDRII533 1GB NT1GT64UH8A0BN-37B LF THERMAL MODULE - DISCRETE THERMAL MODULE - UMA ACER PART DESCRIPTION “ZB1 15.4”” HINGE-R ASSY S/ 33.AA7V7.004 P” ZB1J MB ASSY(PM/M54P- MB.AA700.001 128/SATA/5789/6IN1)S/P KN.25602.023 KN.25603.029...
  • Page 134 SCREW M2.5-0.45*3.5-F(ANTI- LOOSE) SCREW M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5*4-I(BNI) SCREW M2.5*6-I(BNI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.5*6.0-P(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M1.7*3.0-I(BK) SCREW M2.5*5.0-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) ACER PART DESCRIPTION ZB1H NAME PLATE (AS5670) 40.AA7V7.001 ZL1A RUBBER FOOT S.P. 47.T50V7.002 ZB1 BASE RUBBER FOOT S/ 47.AA7V7.001 ZL1A RUBBER PAD-UP S.P.
  • Page 135 Chapter 6...

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