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SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.A13V7.001
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  • Page 1 Aspire 1450 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.A13V7.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1450 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 2003/11/17 Chapter 4 Add POST codes...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear SCREEN MESSAGES on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Disassembling the External Modules ....... . .59 Disassembling the HDD Module .

  • Page 9: System Specifications

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance XP-M processor at available in 1800 ~ 2400 and higher Memory upgradeable up to 2GB with 2 slots (only one slot for user accessible) Internal removable DVD drive (AcerMedia bay) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-Ion main battery pack...
  • Page 10 SD/MMC/SM/MS memory slot (manufacturing optional) Keyboard and Pointing Device Internet 4-way scroll button Sleek, smooth and stylish design Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports One Card bus type II slot...

  • Page 11: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram ZI3 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM PCI ..CLOCK CK-GEN AMD Processor ( Socket A ) VCC_CORE DC/DC ICS950902 2.5V P4,5 19V IN P27,28 5V,3V,CPUCORE VCC etc. POWER IN Battery Charger P29,30 EXT. VGA AGP BUS ATI M9+X 200/266/333/400MHZ TV-OUT North Bridge DIMM MONITOR...

  • Page 12: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View HOLE1 R585 HOLE2 HOLE3 HOLE7 HOLE4 HOLE6 HOLE5 PAD10 14 13 PAD9 PAD57 C409 HOLE14 C408 R599 CN30 R600 R592 PR148 HOLE17 PR13 PC10 PR10 PQ54 HOLE16 CN10 PC93 PC20 PR18 PR147 PR19 PC12 PC14 PR20 PR82 HOLE21 PC114...

  • Page 13: Bottom View

    Bottom View R302 C542 C384 R303 C541 C548 C404 R335 C403 C552 R338 C583 R340 C597 C588 R341 C602 R590 R402 C610 R346 R318 R306 HOLE12 C447 R309 C417 R349 C419 C420 R352 PL12 C418 PC84 C643 R416 PL13 C979 PC83 CN22 PC85...

  • Page 14: Outlook View

    Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front Open View Icon Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Power button Turns on the computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

  • Page 15: Front Panel

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

  • Page 16: Left Panel

    Left Panel Icon Item Description Four (4) USB ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. PC Card slot The slot supports a standard Type II CardBus PC Card. PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

  • Page 17: Right Panel

    Right Panel Icon Item Description Optical drive Depending on your model, the optical drive is one of the following: DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDS. DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CD-RWs. DVD dual for reading both DVD+/- RWs and writing to DVD+/- RWs.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Item Description Modem jack Connects to a phone line. Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

  • Page 19: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Battery lock Locks the battery in place. Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration.

  • Page 20: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. And two on the front of the computer. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed.. Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

  • Page 21: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboardincludes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase.

  • Page 22: Embedded Numeric Keypad

    Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off...

  • Page 23: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Description Windows logo Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)

  • Page 24: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. To activate hot keys, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release both keys.
  • Page 25 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1...

  • Page 26: The Euro Symbol

    The Euro Symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.

  • Page 27: Launch Keys

    Launch Keys Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button, and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2).

  • Page 28: Touchpad

    Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
  • Page 29 Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Access context Click once menu Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right) NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements.

  • Page 30: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD Athlon XP-M processor 2000+ to 2500+ CPU package OPGA package CPU core voltage 1.60V for 2100+/1.65V BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phneoix BIOS Version V1.00 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package...
  • Page 31 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations.
  • Page 32 Wireless Module 802.11g (optional device) Item Specification Data throughput 11M bps Protocol 802.11g Interface Mini-PCI type II Four-in-One Card Reader Item Specification Chipset M220V0315 Data throughput USB 1.1 Protocol SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Hard Disc Drive Interface Item Vendor & HGST MORAGA HGST MORAGA HGST MORAGA...
  • Page 33 DVD Interface Item Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 11.08Mbytes/sec for MKE Max 10.56Mbytes/sec for QSI Data Buffer Capacity 256 KBytes for MKE Interface IDE/ATAPI (compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5) Applicable disc format KME- DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10), DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RAM (2.6G/4.7G), DVD-RW CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CD-...
  • Page 34 Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC202 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Compatibility AC97 Mixed sound source Line-in, CD Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo Sampling rate 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface)
  • Page 35 Parallel Port Item Specification Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only Yes (set by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, “3BCh” will not be (PS/2 compatible) available. Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) DMA channel 3 Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS 378h, 278h, 3BCH Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup)
  • Page 36 System Board Major Chips Item Controller MODEM South bridge/VIA VT8235 Blue tooth South bridge/VIA VT8235 Wireless 802.11g BCM4306KFB PCMCIA TI PCI1410 Audio RealTek ALC202 Four-in-one card reader M220V0315 Touchpad Synaptics TM41P-353 Vishay TFU6102F Keyboard Item Specification Keyboard controller NS 87570 C4 Keyboard vendor &...
  • Page 37 Item Response time(msec) Rising: 24 (Typ.) 15 Rising: 30 (Typ.) 50 Rising: 10 (Typ.) 20 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.) Falling: 11 (Typ.) 30 Falling: 30 (Typ.) 50 Falling: 20 (Typ.) 30 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.) Limuinance, white, 5P 180 (5 points average) 180 (5 points average) 150 (5 points average) (cd/m...
  • Page 38 I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 020-021 Interrupt controller-1 040-043 Timer 1 060, 064 Keyboard controller 87570 chip select System speaker 000-00F DMA controller-1 020-021 Interrupt controller-1 040-043 Timer 1 060, 064 Keyboard controller NS87591 chip select 070-073 Real-time clock and CMOS 0A0-0A1 Interrupt controller-2 0C0-0DF...

  • Page 39: System Utilities

    V1.00 KBC Ver: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Serial Number: 32 Byte Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Aspire 1450 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte UUID: Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ↑ ↓ ← →...

  • Page 40: Navigating The Bios Utility

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

  • Page 41: Info

    V1.00 KBC Ver: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Serial Number: 32 Byte Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Aspire 1450 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte UUID: Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ↑ ↓ ← →...

  • Page 42: Main

    Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: [00:00:00] System Date:...
  • Page 43 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date System Memory...

  • Page 44: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Parallel port: [Enabled] Mode: [Bi-direct] Base I/O address: [378] Configure Infrared Port Interrupt: [IRQ 7]...
  • Page 45 Parameter Description Options Both Internal Touchpad Determines whether or not to disable the internal or Auto pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected. Infrared Port (FIR) Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Disabled /EnabledDisabled/Auto Chapter 2...

  • Page 46: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help User Password is Clear Supervisor Password is Clear Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Clear controls accesses of the Set User Password...
  • Page 47 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Option User Password is Shows the setting of the uer password. Clear or Set Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set Disabled...
  • Page 48 Removing a Password Follow these steps: Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
  • Page 49 The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

  • Page 50: 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced...

  • Page 51: Exit

    Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and Exit Discarding Changes save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS.

  • Page 52: Bios Flash Utility

    System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer Aspire 1450 series notebook machine. However, system diagnostic utility is not ready as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD website as soon as it is ready.

  • Page 53: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screw driver Flat head screwdriver...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 56 LCD Module 6 LCD Cushions LCD Bezel LCD Inverter LCD Panel Assembly LCD Coaxial Wireless LCD Latch Kit LCD Brackets Cable Antenna Bracket LCD Latch Kit Screw List Item Description NUT-I/O SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X3.5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X3-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4.0-B-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4-I-NYLOK...
  • Page 57 Item Description SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X2-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4-I-BNI SCREW M2.5X7 SCREW M3.0X3.5 SCREW M2.5X5 (BLACK) Chapter 3...

  • Page 58: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Release the battery lock. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3...

  • Page 59: Removing The Optical Module/Hdd Module/Wireless Lan Card And Lcd Module

    Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module Removing the Optical Module Slide the optical disk drive latch. Remove the ODD module. Removing the HDD Module Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. Remove the HDD cover. Remove the HDD module.

  • Page 60: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side. Detach middle cover with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the cable from the upper case. Disconnect the left wireless LAN antenna line.

  • Page 61: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Remove the function key board and the keyboard Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key board. Disconnect function key board connector Unscrew the three screws holding the function key board. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard. Turn over the unit and remove the two screws as the picture shows.

  • Page 62: Disassembling The Logic Upper Assembly

    Disassembling the logic upper assembly Take out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad shielding and the touchpad board. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board. Remove the touchpad board. Remove the wireless and bluetooth button off the touchpad board.

  • Page 63: Disassembling The Logic Lower Assembly

    Disassembling the logic lower assembly In order to take out the main board from the upper case, first remove the four screws that fasten the top cover shielding. Remove the three screws holding the 4-in-1 card reader, then remove it. Unscrew the four screws that secure the thermal module.
  • Page 64 13. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top cover shielding. 14. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Then remove the CPU. 15. Pop out the memory then remove it. 16. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector.

  • Page 65: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the six screw pad and the six screws. Detach the LCD bezel carefully. Disconnect LCD inverter. Remove the two screws holding the LCD to LCD panel. Then remove the LCD. Remove the four screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets. Then remove the right and the left LCD brackets.
  • Page 66 13. Unhook the spring. 14. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit. 15. Then remove the LCD latch kit. Chapter 3...

  • Page 67: Disassembling The External Modules

    Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket; two on each side. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket. Remove another screw as the picture shows.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3...

  • Page 69: 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 70: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

  • Page 71: Memory Check

    Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

  • Page 72: Touchpad Check

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

  • Page 73: 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 74: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Struck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 62 System CMOS checksum bad - Default RTC battery configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot...
  • Page 75 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power System Check” on page 63 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 76: Post Codes

    POST Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware 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 Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management...
  • Page 77 Code Beeps POST Routine Description 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 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...
  • Page 78 Code Beeps POST Routine Description 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 79 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Unknown interrupt Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code...

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

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
  • Page 81 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 64. Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board...
  • Page 82 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode. Standby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer.
  • Page 83 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 44. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board...

  • Page 84: Intermittent Problems

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

  • Page 85: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 63): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4...

  • Page 87: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View HOLE1 HOLE2 HOLE3 R585 HOLE7 HOLE4 HOLE6 HOLE5 PAD10 14 13 PAD9 PAD57 C409 HOLE14 C408 R600 R599 CN30 R592 PR148 HOLE17 PR13 PC10 PR10 PQ54 HOLE16 CN10 PC93 PC20 PR18 PR147 PR19 PC12 PR20...

  • Page 88: Bottom View

    Bottom View R302 C384 C542 R303 C541 C548 C404 R335 C403 C552 R338 R340 C583 C597 C588 R341 C602 R590 R402 C610 R318 R346 R306 HOLE12 C447 R309 R349 C419 C417 C420 R352 PL12 PC84 C418 PL13 C643 R416 C979 PC83 CN22 PC85...

  • Page 89: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 90: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Chapter 5...
  • Page 91 Picture Partname And Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER LITE- ON PA-1900-05QA 3PIN W/ AP.A1003.001 LED 90W ADAPTER LSE 0202C1990 3PIN W/LED 90W AP.A1007.001 Battery BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 8CELL 4UR18650F-2- BT.T2303.001 QC-ZG1 4400mAH BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 8CELL (LI-ION BT.T2306.001 BATTERY PACK ZG14S2P, 4400mAH) Boards MODEM CARD (Ambit T60M283.10) 54.T29V7.001...
  • Page 92 Picture Partname And Description Part Number MODEM CABLE 50.T23V7.002 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T23V7.003 POWER CORD US (3 pin) 27.A03V7.001 POWER CORD EU ( 3 Pin) 27.T23V7.002 POWER CORD PRC ( 3 Pin) 27.T23V7.003 POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.004 POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.005 POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.006...
  • Page 93 Picture Partname And Description Part Number TOUCH PAD SHIELDING FOR TOUCH PAD 33.T23V7.001 BOARD TOUCH PAD BRACKET FOR TOUCH PAD 33.T23V7.002 WIRELESS BOARD COVER 42.T23V7.003 Communication Module BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.T23V7.004 WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA Y CABLE 50.A13V7.001 WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.A13V7.002 AMD Athlon XP Barton 2200+(1.66GHz) 35W KC.A2202.35W Low-Voltage OPGA...

  • Page 94: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Picture Partname And Description Part Number HDD/ Hard Disk Drive HDD 2.5" 30G HGST MORAGA KH.03007.002 IC25N030ATMR04-0 08K0910 2.5" HDD 2.5" 30G TOSHIBA NEPTUNE KH.33004.001 MK3021GAS HDD 2.5" 30G FUJITSU V-40 MHT2030AT KH.03006.002 4.2KRPM F/W:009A HDD 2.5" 40G HGST MORAGA KH.04007.004 IC25N040ATMR04-0 08K0633 HDD 2.5"...
  • Page 95 Picture Partname And Description Part Number KEYBOARD DARFON PORTUGUESE NSK-06 KB.T2507.009 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC NSK-A640A KB.T2507.010 84KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON BELGIUM NSK-A641A KB.T2507.012 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON SWEDEN NSK-A640W KB.T2507.013 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON CZECH NSK-A640C KB.T2507.014 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON HUNGAIAN NSK-A640Q KB.T2507.015 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON NORWAY NSK-A640N...

  • Page 96: Microsoft® Windows® Xp Home Environment Test

    Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD PANEL WITH LOGO-15” 60.T23V7.005 LCD BEZEL 15" 42.A13V7.004 LCD COAXIAL CABLE FOR 15" XGA spwg-B 50.T23V7.021 Main Board MAINBOARD 64MB VGA W/SMART CARD MB.T2306.001 READER,PCMCI SLOT,W/O CPU MEMORY PCMCIA SLOT 22.A13V7.001 Memory 256MB DDR333 HYS64D32020GDL-6-B KN.25602.009 INFINEON 256MB DDR333 NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K...
  • Page 97 Picture Partname And Description Part Number DVD-ROM MODULE 8X MKE SR-8177 6M.A13V7.001 DVD-ROM MODULE 8X QSI SDR-083 6M.A13V7.002 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW- 6M.A13V7.003 242,FW:UX16 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE LITE-ON 24X 6M.A13V7.004 LSC-24082K DVD DUAL MODULE 4X PIONEER DVR- 6M.A13V7.005 K12RA DVD DUAL MODULE 4X HLDS GWA-4040N 6M.A13V7.006...
  • Page 98 Picture Partname And Description Part Number HEATSINK W/FAN 6K.T23V7.003 VGA HEATSINK 34.A13V7.001 VGA MEMORY HEATSINK 34.A13V7.002 Reader 4 IN 1 READER 6K.T29V7.001 Microphone MICROPHONE 23.T23V7.001 Others LCD LATCH W/O SPRING 6K.T23V7.005 LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.T23V7.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER LOWER 47.T23V7.002 Screws NUT-I/O...
  • Page 99 Chapter 5...

  • Page 100: Aspire 1450 Series

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 1450 Series Model Card Wireless Memory Number (GB) Reader 1452LCi Athlon XP-M 15.0 XGA 2x256M 24x Combo 4 in 1 35W 2200+ drive 1454LMi Athlon XP-M 15.0 XGA 2x256M DVD-Dual 4 in 1 40W 2500+ Appendix A...

  • Page 101: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system ® functions are tested under Windows XP Home environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
  • Page 102 ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Item Specifications Display LCD: Acer AL722 Compaq TFT 5004 Philips Brilliance 150P CRT: Dell Trinitron 21” ViewSonic GS773 ViewSonic GS790 ViewSonic PF775 Philiips Brilliance 109P 19” Printer: Parallel Port HP Laser Jet 5M...
  • Page 103 Item Specifications Modem Card: PC Cards 3Com 56K Modem (3CXM756) Xircom 56K Modem (CM-56) Xircom 56K Modem (CM-56G) Billionton 56K Modem (FM56C-BF) Psion-Gold Card Clabal 56K+Fax LAN Card: 3Com Lan Card (3CCFE574BT) D-Link Fast Ethernet DFE-650 D-Link CardBus DFE-660 3COM 10M CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE589ET) Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-100) Pci_Fast Ethernet Card FNW-3602-TX LAN Card Bus Card:...
  • Page 104 Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue USB & PS/2 Compatible\MIC:E-C011-02-1620 Logitech Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical \ M/N:M-BL63B Logitech iFEEL Mouse M-UN58a Acer USB Mouse MP0930 Acer USB Mouse M012B0 USB Keyboard: NMB K/B ZIPPY USB Keypad TK532...
  • Page 105 Item Specifications Speaker Audio Jacks DENON Amplifier (AMP) AVR-1802 LOUDSPEAKER Gateway Speaker Earphone: AIWA HP-X121 Earphone PHILIPS Earphone NEC Earphone e STEREO DYNAMIC HEADPHONES E-750 Pro. 2 DYNAMIC HEADPHONES PH-B333G Panasonic Stereo Headphones \ RP-H1245 DELL harman/kardon Microphone AIWA Mini Microphone Condenser MIC.
  • Page 106 Appendix B...

  • Page 107: 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 108 Appendix C...
  • Page 109 Index Battery Pack 48 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 53 Floppy Disk Drive 57 ACPI 1.0a 22 Procedure Flowchart 47 AFLASH Utility 44 Display 3 Audio 26 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 65 Battery Pack 50 External CD-ROM Drive Check 62 BIOS 22 External Diskette Drive Check 62 package 22 password control 22 ROM size 22...
  • Page 110 Online Support Information 93 Panel 6 Bottom 11 left 6 Rear 9 right 9 Parallel Port 26 PC Card 12, 27 PCMCIA 27 Pentium III 22 Power System Check 63 Battery Pack 64 Processor 22 RMA 75 Second Level Cache 22 System Block Diagram 3 Layout 4...
  • Page 111 Index...

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